Midtown demonstrates resilience with the sale of a residential building and an office tower
Recent High-Profile Deals Shake New York City Market Last week, two significant real estate transactions spearheaded by the influential Newmark team sent ripples through New York City’s investment and sales landscape. However, insiders suggest that Miki Naftali’s acquisition of the $810 million 800 Fifth Avenue apartment tower holds more weight for the luxury housing sector […]
Tenant at Trump Tower claims landlord took her $7,000 Hermes bag after she missed rent payments
Residents at Trump Tower are backing claims from Sehra Waheed, an interior designer, who alleges that her landlord, Trinity Bui, wrongfully seized her high-end possessions after she fell behind on $90,000 in rent. Waheed, 46, originally rented a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment on the 18th floor for $7,500 a month in November 2022. However, after the […]
Fatal outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in NYC linked to 12 locations, including Harlem Hospital’s cooling tower
The cooling tower at Harlem Hospital is one of 12 sites connected to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the city. Health officials reported Thursday that this outbreak has resulted in four fatalities and nearly 100 reported illnesses. Also on the list of affected cooling towers are locations like the Central Harlem Sexual Health Clinic, the […]
Tragedy at Park Avenue office tower by troubled Shane Tamura cast a shadow over NYC’s top business district
A tragic shooting at a prominent Manhattan building occurred on Monday, marking a dark moment for the city’s post-pandemic recovery. Before the loss of four innocent lives due to the actions of Shane Tamra at 345 Park Avenue, this renowned street had seen a resurgence after facing years of corporate stagnation in places like Hudson […]
New affordable housing tower rises near the iconic Parachute Jump in Coney Island
Coney Island Affordable Housing Development Groundbreaking Mayor Eric Adams took part in a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday for a new development featuring entirely affordable apartments, situated near Coney Island’s iconic parachute jump. Using a shovel, Adams joined executives from BFC Partners along with representatives from city agencies and Goldman Sachs to mark the beginning of […]
Excavation at the Tower of London reveals medieval skeletons that might belong to plague victims
Archaeologists have recently unearthed ancient skeletons that might belong to victims of the Black Death, located just beneath one of London’s well-visited sites. The news was shared by Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), the entity responsible for overseeing the Tower of London. This discovery was made during spring excavations, the first at the Tower in 30 […]
Historic Water Tower House in California listed for $5.5M
A unique property in California, formerly a water tower, is now on the market. This 87-foot tall building is considered one of the tallest standalone homes in the U.S. Originally built as a crucial stop for steam engines, it’s well-known locally and operates as a popular Airbnb. This historical residence is located in a small […]
Recently uncovered ancient tower homes in the Nile Delta show a prosperous Ptolemaic city.
Recently, archaeologists uncovered multi-story buildings from an ancient Egyptian city in the Nile Delta, shedding new light on urban life in that era. The site, which dates back to times known as IMET or Butto, is located at Tell El-Fara’in. The University of Manchester announced these findings in a recent press release. Despite several past […]
JPMorgan intends to enhance the dull tower beside its new Midtown headquarters — and here’s a first glimpse
JPMorgan Chase’s Revamp at 383 Madison Ave JPMorgan Chase is giving its 383 Madison Ave. location a significant facelift, which, interestingly, feels like the “older brother” to the bank’s newer headquarters at 270 Park Ave. Sources suggest that the changes aim to create modern workplaces and more open areas, complementing the Foster + Partners design […]
Man climbs 250-foot-high tower of the Roosevelt Island Tram in New York City
Police, along with surprising video footage, revealed that a masked climber, described as a “Daredevil,” had to be apprehended while attempting to scale the Roosevelt Island tram on Monday evening. The 20-year-old suspect was seen casually pacing along the gangway of the tram’s 250-foot-high support tower on the Manhattan side. The footage showed him occasionally […]