Manhattan logged roughly $3.7 billion in Q1 sales — the borough's strongest quarter since 2021 — led by a multifamily surge and opportunistic office buys.

A judge confirmed a $22M arbitration award against Mitchel Maidman over alleged self‑dealing at 556 Third Avenue, making the arbitrator’s ruling enforceable in court.

Bayonne's planning board approved a three-building South Cove project at 1 Lefante Way that would add nearly 700 homes, a 125‑room hotel and new retail.

A new East Flatbush lottery at Utica Crescent lists studios from $739 and one-bedrooms from $784. The state's Housing Search waitlist is accepting applications.

Delivery‑only Orbital Kitchens has leased the full ground‑floor retail bay at 288 Fourth Avenue in Gowanus, giving the ghost‑kitchen operator a visible Brooklyn storefront. The deal highlights demand for ground‑floor retail as new housing arrives.

Huntington’s Town Board voted 4–1 to advance Melville Crossing, a $130M, ~400‑unit mixed‑use project at 75 Maxess Road, even as neighbors warn of school and utility strain.

Hochul has pitched an annual surcharge on NYC second homes worth $5M+, setting off mayoral support and industry pushback as Albany eyes next steps.

New York AG Letitia James led 27 attorneys general in a letter urging the FTC to require total‑price rental listings and crack down on deceptive fees.

Two brownstones led Brooklyn’s luxury market last week, helping the borough log about $71M in contracts for properties asking $2M and up.

Crews have formed foundations at 1482 First Avenue as work advances on a 30‑story, 86‑unit tower. Financing from Helaba cleared the way and delivery is eyed for late 2027.

A Las Raíces lottery in East Harlem lists studios from $788 and one-bedrooms under $1,000. Unit counts, income bands and application details are on NYC Housing Connect.

A Manhattan judge found the Core Club in contempt after the club allegedly flouted a court order at 711 Fifth Avenue, escalating its legal fight with developer Michael Shvo.

A 44‑foot‑wide Chelsea mansion at 345 W. 19th St. lists for $24.5M, pairing roughly 8,000 square feet inside with a private garden and a heated penthouse pool. The wide frontage is downtown rare.