Mamdani Taps Equity Crusader Sideya Sherman to Steer NYC Planning Powerhouse
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will nominate Sideya Sherman to run the Department of City Planning, putting an equity advocate in charge of zoning and housing decisions. Her arrival comes as the administration moves to speed approvals and prioritize affordability.
Yorkville High-Rise Hits Full Height On Third Avenue
Douglaston's 39-story tower at 1448 Third Avenue has topped out, rising 478 feet and moving into façade and interior work. The mixed-use building will bring condos, retail and community space to Yorkville.
Babylon Floats $428K Tax Break To Jolt Life Into Empty Amityville Warehouse
The Babylon IDA is weighing a $428,150 sales‑tax exemption to convert a vacant North Amityville warehouse into modern light‑industrial space, promising jobs and $9M in investment.
Ex‑City Deal Maker Tries Cashing Out With $20 Million Central Park Penthouse
Clay Lifflander has listed his 2,500‑sq‑ft Central Park South penthouse for about $20M; the co‑op includes 1,200 sq ft of terraces and a hefty monthly maintenance fee.
Battery Park City Rent Shock as Gateway Residents Secure 2.5 Percent Deal Through 2069
BPCA and Gateway owners agreed to cap rent hikes at 2.5% a year for about 430 long-term units through June 17, 2069, protecting tenants with continuous occupancy since 2009.
Historic NoHo Gem Braces For 9-Story Intruder Next Door
New renderings show a proposed nine‑story mixed‑use building at 27 East 4th Street in NoHo, adjacent to the Merchant’s House Museum. Preservationists warn the project could imperil the fragile landmark.











