Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Curbed NY


The Mystery of the Smelly Herald Square Subway Station, Solved (Maybe)

More than 125,000 people pass through the 34th St-Herald Square subway stop every day, and it's likely that most have encountered a terrible stench within the station. Now, the MTA has figured out the issue—but not how to fix it.
 

Condos at Chelsea's d'Orsay Launch Sales from $1.675 million

The interiors have been designed by noted French architect Jacques Garcia who is known in New York for his work on the Nomad Hotel. The 11-story building features a total of 21 apartments that range in size from one to four bedroom units.
 
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17 Must-See Instagram Accounts for #MuseumWeek

In celebration of #MuseumWeek on Instagram and on Twitter—everyone's favorite photo-based social media platform—we're bringing you 17 of the best Instagram accounts for lovers of design, architecture, and cultural institutions.
 

'Gracious' 19th-Century Brooklyn Townhouse Seeks $4.2M

This townhouse on Carroll Street is one instance where the home's exterior belies how lovely it is on the inside. The house was originally built in the 1870s, and many of the period details remain, from the front doors to the pressed-tin ceiling...
 

Sunnyside Is Set to Get 200 Units of Affordable Housing

If developer Phipps Houses gets his way, 220 units of affordable housing will be coming to Sunnyside, Queens, just south of the rail yard. The developer has submitted documents for a complex at 50-25 Barnett Avenue.
 

Soho House’s Lower East Side Offshoot Reveals Its Facade

An offshoot of the members only club, Soho House, this Lower East Side building was once a funeral home. Now the four-story building will host two restaurants, a private screening room, and a rooftop garden when it is complete.
 

The Plaza Hotel Is Off the Auction Block (For Now)

Billionaire Brothers David and Simon Reuben took control of the hotel's mortgage in the summer of 2015 after the current majority owner, Sahara India Pariwar, defaluted on the loan what with its head Subrata Roy in jail in India for fraud.
 

New 7 Train Station Has Had a Leak Problem For Years

The MTA has known about the problem since 2012, according to the investigation. Construction was suspended in the summer of 2013 to address the issue and the MTA believed it had been rectified when construction resumed in December 2013.
 

Two Trees's Downtown Brooklyn Rental Under Scrutiny For Rent Overcharges

The building opened in 2005 and was created under the 421-a tax break program. Already the building has come under scrutiny for having flouted rent stabilization laws. Developers say they made a mistake and paid back tenants, but the issue has...
 

'Boutique' Church-Replacing Gramercy Condos Launch Sales

A former church on East 19th Street has made the perhaps inevitable transition to a condo, with seven full-floor units that are billed as "affordable luxury." (Apartments start at close to $3 million…so, affordable for the neighborhood, but maybe...
 

Adorable, Gut-Renovated Brooklyn Heights Co-Op Wants $575,000

As far as properties under $1 million go, this Brooklyn Heights co-op is quite a steal. The price is right, at just $575,000; it's an elevator building; and the maintenance isn't even that bad—so basically, it's perfect.
 

Brooklyn Hospital Center Looking to Sell 21-Story Fort Greene Building

The property has a potential for 331,500 square feet of residential development as of right. The hospital tried to sell the place back in 2014, but withdrew at the time. The current RFP ends on April 14, 2016.
 

The Secrets of NYC's Best Museums, Revealed

Culture vultures who aren't on Instagram, this may be the week you need to cave and get an account. It's #MuseumWeek, with institutions around the world participating and sharing bits of their collections with the public—including these secrets.
 

De Blasio Camp Says It Was ‘Misled’ Over LES Nursing Home Sale

After an investigation was launched into the matter by NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer's office, the de Blasio administration on its part has said it was unaware of the Allure Group having gone into contract with a trio of developers for $116 million.
 

Red Hook Residents Are Divided Over De Blasio's Streetcar Proposal

One of the purported benefits of the proposed streetcar that would connect Brooklyn and Queens is the fact that it has the potential to connect transit-starved Red Hook to many other neighborhoods—but do Red Hook residents want that?
 

Manhattan Apartments Under $200K Are Kind of Depressing: Chart

Listed apartments range in price from $165,000 to $200,000. There are actually a couple of not-so-bad ones in Hamilton Heights (a one-bedroom) and Inwood (a two-bedroom). But apart from that the list is rather dreary.
 

Contemporary Brooklyn Heights Townhouse Cuts Asking Price to $2.75M

When you think of Brooklyn Heights townhouses, you probably think of picturesque 19th-century brownstones. This house at 21 State Street doesn't quite fit the bill, with a modern facade that's pretty different from the surrounding homes.
 

This Gowanus Parking Lot Was Sold For a Record-Breaking Price

With large-scale developments like Lightstone Group's project at 365 Bond Street now open to renters, the real estate market in Gowanus is quickly picking up and this has driven up prices for properties everywhere in the neighborhood.
 

Charming Forest Hills Colonial With Two Sun Rooms Wants $2.7M

In the lovely (and exclusive) Forest Hills Gardens complex, this charming 1930s Colonial home offers plenty of lovely amenities, including a cozy wood-burning fireplace and two lovely sun rooms. (Why two? Why not?)
 

One Year After East Village Explosion, Pols Call For Stricter Gas Laws

City Councilwoman Rosie Mendez has introduced a package of nine bills that all relate to stricter guidelines for inspections and greater monitoring by the city's Department of Buildings. It's now been just over a year since the explosion occurred.
 

New Looks at Eliot Spitzer's South Williamsburg Megaproject

Construction work has begun on former governor Eliot Spitzer's South Williamsburg megadevelopment, which will bring three boxy, 24-story towers to the Brooklyn waterfront. Check out new renderings of the Jenga-like project, too.
 

Peek Into the 6,000-Square-Foot Penthouse at 1 Great Jones Alley

The 12-story building was designed by BKSK Architects with landscape work by HMWhite. The Madison Realty Capital-developed building features a total of 16 apartments, three of which had already gone into contract at last count.
 

Which NYC Borough Should You Live In?

It's the age-old question for New Yorkers (or those who are new to the city): where should I live? Even if you're a lifelong Manhattanite, there's a chance that one of the other boroughs may be a better fit—and our quiz will help you figure it out.
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Flushing Commons Megaproject Progresses As Two of Five Buildings Top Out

Flushing Commons spans a total of 1.8 million square feet. Apart from the two buildings that topped out the project will also include space for retail, parking, and a community center. Construction work on Phase I is expected to wrap by year's end.
 

Chunk of Myrtle Avenue Closing for Work on Pedestrian Plaza

The six-block stretch will be shut through July
 

Best of the Curbed Photo Pool

These are the seven best photos from the past week of our Flickr pool.
 

More Developers Seeking Minimum 11-Foot Ceiling Heights

Developers getting down with high ceilings
 

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