City Planning approved a zoning rewrite this week to loosen rules blocking rooftop solar, battery storage and other climate projects across New York City.

A Chapter 11 petition filed March 18 halted a planned UCC auction for the office unit at 609 Fifth Avenue amid unpaid utility bills, a lawsuit and stalled condo-conversion plans.

SL Green closed a $1.7 billion mortgage to refinance One Madison, converting construction-era exposure into longer-term capital as leasing momentum accelerates.

Lenders have pressed a foreclosure action on the Helmsley Building at 230 Park Ave as RXR pursues restructuring, new capital and conversion options.

A Bronx Mitchell‑Lama co‑op has opened a waitlist with studios starting at $15,745. Low buy‑ins come with monthly maintenance and eligibility rules.

A long‑vacant SoHo corner at 144 Spring Street sold for $14M — about 44% less than the 2012 price — as buyers weigh strong rents against tougher build economics.

Meta signed a 10‑year lease at 697 Fifth Ave to turn its pop‑up into Meta Lab New York, taking five levels and roughly 15,000 square feet on Fifth Avenue.

Developers unveiled plans for twin towers that would add roughly 700 apartments to Coney Island, joining a fast-moving wave of beachfront redevelopment.

Renova West will add 266 affordable homes and a 7,000 sq ft ICL Health Hub at 860 Concourse Village East, including about 160 supportive units for formerly homeless residents.

The Frontier at 200 E 39th was moved to special servicing after a borrower missed a roughly $44M payoff; the sponsor says refinancing talks are underway.

A gold‑capped duplex atop the landmarked O'Neill Building in Chelsea is asking $13.5M. The penthouse pairs a private cupola with more than 2,500 square feet of terraces.

A small NYC housing lottery lists units at 1985 Jerome Ave from $761; applications close May 18, 2026. These below-$1,000 rents are rare in the borough.

A Flatbush housing lottery opened March 18 for 196 apartments at 130% AMI. Rents range roughly $2,869–$3,238; applications are due May 11.