The first residents are moving into the renovated Waldorf Astoria condos, despite setbacks from Anbang's financial scandal and the pandemic. Luxury amenities and services are available.

Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue may be rezoned to create 4,600 homes and 2,800 jobs. The plan includes affordable housing and infrastructure investments but faces local concerns about displacement and preserving manufacturing space.

NYCHA experienced delays in rent payments to landlords due to a federal funding issue, affecting Section 8 voucher disbursements and causing concern among property owners and tenants.

The UN Plaza in Manhattan is set for a $500 million revamp, while the UN Plaza in San Francisco expands its skatepark, reflecting efforts to enhance public spaces.

New York City increases its HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program to $100,000 for first-time homebuyers to help make homeownership more accessible.

A judge ordered RFR Holding to vacate the Chrysler Building due to a default on $21 million in rent, despite RFR's lawsuit to prevent lease termination by landlord Cooper Union.

Blackstone is in discussions to buy 1345 Avenue of the Americas, despite a high office vacancy rate in NYC, betting on renewed demand for premium space.

Plans for a mixed-income housing project in Gansevoort Square with up to 600 units are moving forward, despite local opposition and concerns about the structure's scale.

The Grand Concourse Library in the Bronx will be renovated and include affordable housing. This is part of Mayor Adams' initiative to address NYC’s housing crisis by combining public libraries with residential spaces.

NYC proposes rezoning Midtown for 10,000 new apartments, including affordable units, to address the housing crisis and rejuvenate the area post-pandemic. Critics question its benefits for low-income residents.

New York's houseboat communities face eviction amid the city's housing crisis and marina redevelopment plans, leaving residents like Barry Green searching for new homes.

New residential developments are underway in Astoria, Queens, including Raymond Chan's 29-unit building with retail and healthcare spaces, and the Durst Organization's Halletts Point project with two towers and waterfront access.

Manhattan's median rent rose to $4,334 in December, and Brooklyn held at $3,495, both reflecting an upward market trend. Rental competition remains fierce, with increases expected to continue.