Signs of activity emerge at notably vacant site on Sixth Avenue in Midtown
Finally, there’s some action at the long-stalled development site on Midtown’s Sixth Avenue. Morris Moinian’s Fortuna Realty demolished an eight-story building at 1150 Sixth Ave., positioned between West 44th and 45th streets, more than a decade ago, but plans for a hotel never materialized. Recently, posters from the Department of Buildings appeared on the plywood […]
Over 300,000 vacant lots could help address the US housing deficit, according to Zillow
Housing Shortage and Vacant Lots in America Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez recently highlighted that Miami’s consumer price index has surged by 36% since 2019, surpassing even New York City’s costs. He discussed pressing issues such as middle-class housing affordability and the challenging situation in Cuba. A new study from Zillow suggests that over 300,000 […]
Manhattan retail recovery is described as ‘strong’ despite vacant storefronts.
Manhattan Retail Report Q1 Highlights Ongoing Recovery The Real Estate Board of New York has just put out its first-quarter report for Manhattan’s retail sector, and, unsurprisingly, the main takeaway suggests that retail is bouncing back robustly. Additionally, while not part of REBNY’s analysis, WWD has reported that the luxury jeweler David Yurman is set […]
Many vacant seats at the South Korea-Czech Republic World Cup match
Concerns Over World Cup Attendance in Mexico At first glance, the situation isn’t ideal for FIFA. During Thursday’s World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara, Mexico, many seats remained unoccupied. The concern was largely over high ticket prices. Still, FIFA claimed there was a near-capacity crowd of 44,985 attendees. However, […]
Inside the LA County vote counting center with many vacant desks despite a budget of $336 million
While ballots are being tallied in Los Angeles and across California, a visit to the county’s expansive 144,000-square-foot ballot processing facility on Thursday revealed many empty workstations. This scene felt somewhat contradictory considering the pressure to handle the hundreds of thousands of unfinished ballots. County officials announced on Wednesday that only 77,521 ballots had been […]
Dependable care: YouTuber Danny Mullen reveals vacant LA building housing 89 licensed hospices generating $38M
California’s Growing Hospice Fraud Issue The problem of hospice fraud in California appears to be escalating rapidly. Numerous investigations have been conducted by federal authorities and independent reporters, revealing extensive networks and buildings dedicated to this issue. “No one is there in person. No one answers the phone.” Fraud Diagnosis A report from the Los […]
Fever arena appears surprisingly vacant after Caitlin Clark was ruled out just hours before the game.
Kaitlyn Clark was taken out of the game lineup just under two hours before Wednesday’s matchup, leaving fans scrambling to rearrange their plans. This makes sense when you see a viral video showing Gainbridge Fieldhouse mostly empty. It raises questions about what went wrong. For those who maybe missed the ongoing WNBA updates, Clark developed […]
De Blasio’s NYC Socialist Preschool Plan Squandered $100M — and Still Going — on Vacant Buildings
Bill de Blasio’s Universal Child Care Initiative Leaves New York With Vacancies and Costs Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s ambitious plan for free and universal child care has resulted in a troubling situation of numerous empty buildings and a hefty price tag of $100 million. Even five years after his term ended, […]
Vacant preschools in NYC cost taxpayers almost $100 million in rent alone
New York City’s Struggles with Preschools: Millions Spent, Buildings Vacant New York City has used almost $100 million in taxpayer money to lease over 20 buildings for preschools, but six months later, none of them are operational, according to reports. Currently, the city is still covering rent and utility costs for 28 facilities—an investment that […]
Travelers report that airlines are requiring baggage checks even with vacant overhead compartments.
Numerous airline passengers are expressing frustration over being asked to check their carry-on bags, even when there are visible empty overhead compartments. Many are taking to social media to share experiences of being informed that there was no space left, only to discover, after boarding, that the bins were not full. This has led to […]