Chinese owners of Waldorf Astoria list iconic NYC hotel for sale following $2 billion renovation
Waldorf Astoria Set for Auction The Waldorf Astoria is going up for auction. Dajia Insurance Group, the Chinese state-backed owner of the iconic Park Avenue hotel, is planning to sell after wrapping up extensive renovations that are expected to convert many hotel rooms into condominiums. This news comes from various reports. Eastdil Secured will handle […]
Chinese owners of the Waldorf Astoria list the famous NYC hotel for sale following a $2B renovation.
The Waldorf Astoria is set to go up for auction. Dajia Insurance Group, which is backed by the Chinese state and owns the property on Park Avenue, is looking to sell the luxury hotel after finishing extensive renovations. These upgrades are geared towards converting numerous rooms into condominiums, as reported. Eastdil Secured is expected to […]
Zohran Mamdani’s rent-controlled Astoria apartment listed for 35% higher than what the socialist lawmaker paid
That’s a pretty high markup. Residents in newly elected New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s rent-stabilized apartments in Queens are facing a monthly rent of $800 more, which is a 35% increase compared to what he paid, according to reports. The Astoria apartments have garnered attention from potential renters lately, with current rents listed around […]
Mamdani, the incoming mayor, will transition from his Astoria apartment to Gracie Mansion.
Mayor-Elect Zoran Mamdani to Move from Rent-Stabilized Apartment On Monday, Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani announced that he plans to leave his rent-stabilized apartment in Astoria shortly after he takes office in January. Mamdani, who is 34, and his wife will relocate to Gracie Mansion, which is quite a leap from their current modest one-bedroom dwelling to […]
Bernie Sanders joins AOC and Mamdani in popular Astoria campaign photo
Senator Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Zoran Mamdani Shine on Social Media On Saturday, Senator Bernie Sanders, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Democratic mayoral hopeful Zoran Mamdani took to social media, drawing significant attention. Sanders, on his “Fighting Oligarchy” campaign tour, is set to visit Brooklyn City Hall. A report highlighted this notable event. The post went […]
Wolf’s Lair opens in Astoria, raising concerns about connections to Hitler
New Sports Bar in Astoria Sparks Controversy A new sports bar in Astoria is facing backlash this week due to its name, which has an unfortunate link to Adolf Hitler. Wolf’s Hideout opened quietly on Thursday at the intersection of 29th and 30th Avenue, sharing a name with the notorious Nazi stronghold that angers locals, […]
Donald Trump ‘eyes deal’ for Waldorf Astoria DC hotel
President-elect Donald Trump is considering rescuing the bankrupt Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Washington, D.C., and rebranding it as the Trump International Hotel, the Post reported. The incoming commander-in-chief's company, the Trump Organization, is considering options including a licensing deal and possibly buying back the lease on the government-owned 125-year-old former post office, according to three […]
Beloved Astoria diner to close after 40 years
The order will terminate at the same time as the lease. Astoria’s Neptune Diner, which has been serving up classic short-order fare on Astoria Boulevard since 1984, is closing for good on Sunday to make way for a new high-rise, becoming the latest in a string of beloved city diners to close. “Everybody’s sad,” said […]
Top Queens official rips unruly scene at former site of Astoria Rite-Aid as ‘completely unacceptable’ — as neighbors lament chaos
A top Queens official has slammed the unrest outside a former Rite Aid in Astoria that’s crammed with drunks, drug users and immigrants, calling it “totally unacceptable,” while nearby residents continue to lament the chaos that has engulfed the area. State Sen. Michael Gianaris, the Democratic deputy majority leader who represents the district, said he […]
Waldorf Astoria operator stays mum on reopening date after prolonged shutdown
It’s no surprise that renowned Gramercy Tavern chef Michael Anthony will be the “culinary consultant” for the Waldorf Astoria’s planned reopening. The New York Times reported. However, “culinary consultants” are rarely in charge of anything. New Yorkers want to know when famous public spaces like the legendary hostel and Peacock Alley will finally reopen after […]