Megachurch Mega-Deal: Gotham Pushes Next East New York Housing Wave
Gotham Organization filed plans to advance Phase 2 of the Innovative Urban Village on the Christian Cultural Center campus, a major push to add hundreds more affordable homes in East New York.
NYC Rent Rebel Pushes Freeze On City’s Worst Slumlords
An RGB member pitched freezing increases in buildings with chronic violations while allowing 2% hikes elsewhere. The plan targets a tiny share of stabilized buildings but could reshape the rent freeze fight.
Midtown Madison Ave Office Tower Scrambles For Loan Lifeline As $60 Million Clock Ticks
Owner of 286 Madison Avenue is in talks to restructure a roughly $60M mortgage as the loan’s August maturity approaches amid elevated office‑loan stress.
Chinatown Jail Showdown As Manhattan Leaders Face Heat Over Demolition
Elected officials and community representatives met June 15 to review demolition and early‑works plans at the former Manhattan Detention Complex, pressing the city for clearer timelines and stronger monitoring.
From Supermarket To 9-Story Arcadian: Nostrand Site Gets Big Makeover
A longtime Nostrand Avenue grocery site is now The Arcadian — a 328‑unit building with 99 designated affordable apartments and a promised supermarket. The project blends new housing, retail and community amenities.












