Bjarke Ingels Canal Colossus Brings 1,000 New Apartments To Gowanus
The City Planning Commission approved a 27‑story, roughly 1,000‑unit development at 175 Third Street with canalfront park space and about 25% permanently affordable units. Developers say the plan also includes retail, artist space and elevated design to address flooding.
Fort Greene Manse Denied Protection As Demolition Looms
The Landmarks Preservation Commission found 158 South Oxford ineligible for landmarking, and demolition approvals plus new‑building permits make teardown likely. The mid‑19th‑century Italianate house now faces redevelopment pressure.
FiDi Tower Dangles 'Affordable' Pads in New Housing Lottery
A 75‑unit affordable lottery just opened at Aria 7 Platt (7‑13 Platt St) in the Financial District, offering 70–130% AMI units with rents from $1,819 to $4,484. Applications are due June 8, 2026.
Cushman Claims Sotheby’s Stiffed It on $10 Million Cut From UES HQ Sale
Cushman & Wakefield has sued Sotheby’s, saying it’s owed about $10.2M after the auction house sold its Upper East Side HQ to Weill Cornell. The suit disputes whether a commission agreement was honored.
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.












