All aboard No One’s Ark: Brooklyn artists aim to revive a sunken ferry
An only-in-New York fundraiser quickly reached its goal to restore a 270-ton, 9,000-square-foot steel ferry which sank in Newtown Creek. The vision is to turn the ferry, named Schamonchi, into “No One’s Ark,” a floating hub for art, ecology and community programming. The project is no small feat:... Thursday, November 13, 2025
Common Charges 101 + New development condos with common charge incentives
Saving up for a New York City apartment is a lofty goal, but the down payment is just the beginning. Even if a person is lucky enough to buy their new condo outright and avoid some surprise charges, they must still pay common charges and real estate taxes, the combined total of which can rival so... Thursday, November 13, 2025
Price Cuts: Blocked views lead to softened Brooklyn prices; Reductions at 432 Park Avenue
Wealthy New Yorkers' greatest fear is probably not a Mamdani mayoralty, but getting their views blocked by a towering new development that is somehow always out of character with the surrounding neighborhood despite architects' best efforts. This fear has some basis in reality; owners can take se... Thursday, November 13, 2025