Two postcodes six miles apart that expose the hidden housing crisis

A Tenant Tried To Move Out Of Their Apartment, But Their Landlord Completely Stopped Responding

It's time to hit the road and find a better place to live for these folks. The post A Tenant Tried To Move Out Of Their Apartment, But Their Landlord Completely Stopped Responding appeared first on TwistedSifter.

New York Developer Seeks to Build 296 Units in Flushing, Queens

Nearly 300 units of new housing might be coming to Flushing, Queens. New York City-based developer Gary Chen has submitted a zoning change application to build a 10-story, mixed-use project at 32-02 Linden Place, according to a Monday filing with the New York City Department of City Planning. If approved, the project would have a []

Adam Driver finds a buyer to his longtime Brooklyn loft days after it hit the market

Adam Driver’s Brooklyn Heights loft is already spoken for. The three-bedroom condo at 20 Henry Street, which the “Marriage Story” star quietly put on the market for just under 5 million, went into contract July 2, only about two weeks after it hit the listings on June 19, The Post has learned. The final sale []

Developer looks to bring almost 300 units to Flushing

Flushing is poised to receive an influx of nearly 300 units — many affordable — should Gary Chen secure a zoning change. On Monday, Chen filed an application with the New York City Department of City Planning for a mixed-use project at 32-02 Linden Place in the Queens neighborhood, the Commercial Observer reported. The zoning change would be bound by 32nd Avenue, Linden Place and Farrington Street. Chen wants to build a 10-story, 296-unit complex at the site, which would also include 33,000 square feet of commercial space and nearly 200 parking spaces. Roughly 25 percent of the units would []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Manhattan: Building evacuated due to fear of collapse

The building complex is currently being converted into a residential complex with more than 1,600 apartments, with the project scheduled for completion in 2027 The post Manhattan: Building evacuated due to fear of collapse appeared first on ProtoThema English.

There's a new plan for one-off housing - will it make it easier for locals to build in their area?

The proposals were signed off by cabinet this week.

Introducing the New Neighborhood Apartment

A Portland design competition showcases breezy, light-filled, and family-sized apartments—if only they were legal. The post Introducing the New Neighborhood Apartment appeared first on Sightline Institute.

Faster response or privacy concern? Police seek digital access to apartment gates

In an emergency, police can reach an apartment complex within minutes — only to lose crucial time at its locked entrance. That delay is what the National Police Agency hopes to reduce with a new digital access system for apartment buildings. The agency is developing a feature for the police 112 mobile application that uses Bluetooth technology to unlock communal apartment entrances, granting access to officers responding to emergency calls. The plan, aimed at shortening response times in violent

The Times Expands Its Range

This is something I haven’t seen noted anywhere–the New York Times is expanding geographically, by adding “local newsletters” for metro areas outside of New York. The first one will be in the Twin Cities: The New York Times is piloting a local newsletter for the Twin Cities. It said: Our hope is that The Local: Twin Cities can serve as a model for similar future efforts elsewhere around the country

Manhattan Skyscraper Evacuated Over Collapse Fears

FDNYA Midtown Manhattan skyscraper has been evacuated after construction workers discovered structural problems that raised fears of a possible collapse. Crews cleared the 37-story building on East 42nd Street shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday after two support beams on the 21st and 22nd floors began buckling. Officials said floors 21 through 26 showed signs of stress and partial failure. The building, which previously housed pharmaceutical company Pfizer, was emptied as a precaution, with no injuries reported. Eight nearby buildings were also evacuated while emergency crews assessed the situation. The FDNY said it was responding to a “major technical rescue response,” while New York City Department of Buildings inspectors launched an investigation. A section of East 42nd Street between Second and Third Avenues has been closed to traffic and pedestrians as officials assess the building’s safety. The building is undergoing a luxury apartment conversion.Read more at The Daily Beast.

NYT Connections Today: Hints and Answers for July 3, 2026 (#1118)

The NYT Connections puzzle for Friday, July 3, 2026, is live, and puzzle number 1118 is giving solvers a run for their money. If your streak is on the line and you are not ready to give up your guesses just yet, here are hints, category breakdowns, and the complete answers for today’s grid. Connections, the daily word association game from The New York Times, asks players to sort sixteen words into four hidden groups of four. The catch is that several words look like they could fit more than one category, and the puzzle’s editor, Wyna Liu, is known

New York building at risk of collapse: Full Zohran Mamdani press conference after evacuations in NYC

A 38-story office tower at risk of collapse prompted evacuations in Midtown Manhattan, fire officials said July 7. Just before 8 a.m., the Fire Department of New York received a report of bricks falling from the high-rise building currently under construction on East 42nd Street, between 2nd and 3rd avenues. On arrival, fire officials said two columns had buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors, while floors were sagging between the 21st and 26th floors. Live updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/07/07/nyc-building-collapse-risk/90833610007/

There Are Penthouses in Greenwood Heights?

This week’s worth-it New York City apartment listings.

Home of the Week: Built in 2026, a modern three-bedroom condo in Newton for $1.6m

The unit has a private outdoor patio The post Home of the Week: Built in 2026, a modern three-bedroom condo in Newton for 1.6m appeared first on Boston.com.