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Missing cash from Menachem Stark account was taken slowly
Menachem Stark (Credit: Eli Wohl) The $1.7 million that was “improperly” removed from a bank account controlled by slain Brooklyn landlord Menachem Stark and his business partner Israel Perlmutter was...
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Harlem’s one-of-a-kind Apollo Theatre turns 80, delayed LIRR project “East...
From left: Old exterior and current interior of the Apollo Theatre in Harlem 1. Harlem’s one-of-a-kind Apollo Theatre turns 80 [AMNY] 2. Delayed LIRR project “East Side Access” will cost $10 billion...
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Recently built Hamptons house on 4 acres sells for $21M
79 Parsonage Lane in Sagaponack A Sagaponack house that was recently constructed on a four-acre site has sold for $21 million. The nine-bedroom, 10-bathroom house at 79 Parsonage Lane hit the market in...
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New heating unit leaves Bed-Stuy building residents shivering
305 Decatur Street The slapdash heating system in a Secton 8 building in Bedford-Stuyvesant isn’t cutting it — nor are management’s lackluster promises of repair. Baseboard heating came to the 32-unit...
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What to do with the New York State Pavilion?
New York State Pavilion in Queens The fate of the New York State Pavilion in Queens, which has been left to rust for half a century, will be decided this weekend. Some say the distinctive modernist...
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Top residential agents of the week
From left: Deborah Kern and 145 Hudson Street Price: $10,000,000 Listing broker: Deborah Kern of the Corcoran Group Address: 145 Hudson Street From left: Noel Berk, Elizabeth Omedes and 15 Central Park...
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Remaining complaint in Sandy class action tossed
From left: Justice Shirley Werner Kornreich and the “South of Power” zone (image via the Verge) Briana Adler, the remaining plaintiff in a proposed Hurricane Sandy-related class action that sought rent...
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14 real estate terms that everyone should understand
The New York City skyline So you are entering the real estate world? Whether you are trying to buy or sell a home (or do both!), you need to familiarize yourself with the lingo. You don’t want...
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Karl Fischer-designed 101 Bedford to lease remaining units
101 Bedford in WIlliamsburg The final block of apartments at the Karl Fischer-designed 101 Bedford development in Williamsburg are set to hit the leasing market tomorrow. The luxury rental project...
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230 Fifth opens rooftop igloo bar
The rooftop of 230 Fifth Avenue First used for camping, then luxury promotions around the world, weather-proof bubble igloos have arrived in New York City. The Rooftop Garden and Penthouse Lounge at...
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LES co-op sued for allegedly denying residents service animals
From left: the view from 573 Grand and the exterior of 573 Grand The federal government is suing a Lower East Side co-op after the building told residents that they were not allowed to keep their...
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Red-velvet penthouse in the Laureate hits the market for $9.8M
Penthouse 3A at 2150 Broadway A 2,532-square-foot penthouse in the Laureate at 2150 Broadway has hit the market, but with an unusual amenity: a red-velvet room. The penthouse 3A unit had been on the...
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Alleged UES squatter and Rivers foe may lose condo
From left: Elizabeth Hazan, 1 East 62nd Street and Joan Rivers Elizabeth Hazan, the alleged Upper East Side “squatter” who was booted from 1 East 62nd Street by a lawsuit with comedienne Joan Rivers,...
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Clinton Hill’s Broken Angel sells for $4.1M
From left: Cynthia and Arthur Wood and the Broken Angel home in Clinton Hill (right) One of Brooklyn’s most distinctive buildings, known as the Broken Angel, has sold for $4.1 million. The brick...
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Two condos at the Century tower trade for $14M
Unit 29QR at the Century A pair of condos on the 29th floor of the north tower of the Century building at 25 Central Park West have sold for $14 million. The units were marketed together so that the...
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A look at the swankiest bathrooms on the market
Luxury bathrooms Luxury homebuilders often tempt buyers with massive and spectacular bathrooms. But these gorgeous en suits from around the country go far beyond the high-end status quo. Here is a...
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Americans are leaving New Jersey faster than any other state
A map of outbound migration. Click to enlarge New Jersey has now taken the top spot among states that saw net outbound moves for three of the past four years, according to United Van Lines. The Garden...
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Architect Richard Meier returns to his New Jersey roots
Richard Meier and the Newark skyline Architect Richard Meier is known for his refined houses and cultural landmarks, like the Olympian Getty Center in Los Angeles. But with his latest project Meier is...
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A look at the world’s largest wooden structure
The Metropol Parasol For all of its old world charm, Seville, Spain also boasts the massive, modern and unruly Metropol Parasol – the world’s largest wooden structure. Designed and created by the...
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NFL star sells LA home to Kardashian following Bieber incident
From left: Keyshawn Johnson, Johnson’s home in the Oaks, Justin Bieber (inset) and Kourtney Kardashian The recent egg-throwing exploits of pop star Justin Bieber may be setting off a celebrity real...
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