Sticker Shock Over Billion-Dollar Plan To Put A Lid On Citi Field
A Jon Heyman report revived a startling price tag for roofing Citi Field: a retrofit now looks like a billion‑dollar project, with engineering, closure and parkland hurdles stacked against it.
Midtown Tower Snagged For Pennies Poised To Become Hundreds Of Apartments
The Thakkar family plans to convert the 23‑story leasehold at 135 West 50th into hundreds of apartments, with demolition eyed for summer 2026 and broader work in 2027.
State Dangles Buyout Lifeline To Flood-Weary Mastic Beach Neighbors
New York State mailed 144 buyout notices to Mastic Beach homeowners under the Blue Buffers program; applications are due April 30, 2026. The offers would convert flood-prone lots to protected open space.
City Rent Board Says Landlord Costs Are Racing Past Inflation
Rent‑Guidelines Board research shows operating costs for stabilized buildings rose 5.3% in the last year and about 31% over five years, with fuel and insurance driving the jump.
Taxman Hits Home: Property Bills Beat Inflation Across The U.S.
Property‑tax bills rose faster than inflation in 2025, with the average homeowner paying $4,427. See which states were hit hardest and what homeowners can do.












