New York City unveils new sidewalk scaffolding designs amidst "Get Sheds Down"
In November 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Buildings Commissioner Jimmy Oddo revealed six revamped designs for sidewalk sheds to be used at construction projects in the five boroughs. They hired architecture firms Arup and Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) to reimagine ho... Friday, December 5, 2025
NYC Open Houses: Stable inventory, lower prices, and better deals beyond Manhattan
Manhattan’s for-sale inventory sits at 5,946 active listings, essentially flat year over year (-1%), with a $2.25 million median condo ask, down 6% from last December; and an $895K median co-op ask, down 3% annually. The stability comes as the high-end market for new contracts for homes over $4 ... Friday, December 5, 2025
18W55 brings high-end rentals with seven floors of amenities to Midtown's Plaza District
Leasing is underway at 18W55, a new uber-luxury rental building located at 18 West 55th Street, just off Fifth Avenue. Availabilities start at $5,145/month for studios, $6,425/month for one-bedrooms, $12,995/month for two-bedrooms, and $15,250/month for three-bedrooms. Friday, December 5, 2025