City Gives Green Light to 71-Story Giant Over Old Wellington Hotel
The city approved a nearly 120,000-square-foot bonus allowing Extell to build a 71‑story tower at 871 Seventh Ave in exchange for promised accessibility upgrades at the 50th Street subway station. The deal has split neighbors and the community board.
Upper East Side Couple Torched Over 'Communism for Landlords' Housing Crusade
A profile put Bobby and Carola Jain's donations and properties in the spotlight, reigniting debate over donor influence on housing policy in Manhattan. The Jains say the policy views in question are those of affiliated researchers, not their own.
Cash Buyer Nabs Upper East Side Townhouse In Lightning-Fast $18.5 Million Deal
A reworked limestone Upper East Side townhouse went in contract about three weeks after listing at $18.5M, following a gut renovation and lavish outdoor spaces.
Sotheby’s Boss Claims Manhattan’s Priciest Pads Are A Bargain
Sotheby’s CEO Philip White told CNBC Manhattan’s luxury market is “undervalued,” saying shifting buyer demand and Sotheby’s mid‑year outlook make parts of the city look like an opportunity.












