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Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Tammany Hall's Historic Auditorium Will Be Razed Amid Conversion

Monday, 4 July 2016

Rental Residences in NoMad

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Sunday, 3 July 2016

See the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Over the Years as It Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

2016 marks the 40th anniversary of the event that has been celebrating Independence Day annually since 1976

This year marks the 40th anniversary for the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. Though the iconic brand first lit up the sky with their fireworks display in 1958 along the New York Harbor, the event did not become an annual celebration until 1976, when they paired up with the Walt Disney Company to celebrate the United States’ 200th birthday.

It wasn’t until 1991 that the event became broadcast on national television as the ‘Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular,’ airing on WPIX until switching to NBC in 2000. Today the event prides itself on being the largest Independence Day pyrotechnic show in the country.

To celebrate this milestone, Macy’s will once again light up the sky above the East River, launching from four barges in Midtown Manhattan and one below Brooklyn Bridge near South Street Seaport, launching over 52,000 shells throughout the 25-minute show. The convenient location makes the display visible for those in western Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan’s east side.

Check out Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks over the years and if you’re in town, be sure to catch the spectacular event at any one of these ideal viewing locations. The show starts at 9:25 p.m. so wherever you choose to watch from, be sure to beat the crowds and get there early.

History of Macy’s Fireworks [Macy’s]
Where to Watch NYC's July 4th Fireworks [Curbed]
The Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Will Return to the East River [Curbed]

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http://ny.curbed.com/2016/7/3/12088426/2016-macy-s-4th-of-july-fireworks-marks-its-40th-anniversary-see-the-event-over-the-years

Contemporary Boerum Hill Townhouse with Plenty of Outdoor Space Asks $5.99M

This week's Brooklyn townhouse roundup features lovely homes in Bed-Stuy, Bushwick, Sunset Park, and more

85 Wyckoff Street: This contemporary townhouse features a sleek yet spacious design. The five-bedroom, six-bathroom home has lovely wood flooring throughout, floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for plenty of natural light, 12-foot ceilings on the garden and parlor levels, and lots of outdoor space. There are three terraces, an expensive roof, and a backyard space with a built-in wet bar. Asking price is $5.99 million.

114 MacDonough Street: Making its market debut, this four-story brownstone maintains the majority of its original prewar charm. Located in the landmarked Stuyvesant Heights Historical District, the four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom house, reportedly built in 1899, offer original details that include oak hardwood floors, crown molding, wainscoting, stained-glass windows, and pocket doors. Some areas of the house have received full or partial renovations as far back as in the 1960s so another one might be called for, but overall, the house is rather lovely. Asking price is $2 million.

455 37th Street: Located in Sunset Park, one of America’s ‘coolest neighborhoods,’ this 20th-century townhouse has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and retains much of its original details like the wooden floors, elaborate wooden banisters, decorative mantles, and pocket doors. Its dark color-thematic, mural-painted bedroom walls, and antique furniture contribute to the home’s colonial feel. Asking price is $1.405 million.

213 Macdonough Street: This multi-family Bed-Stuy brownstone is a rather interesting medley between old world and modern living. The five-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home has an exposed brick wall in the living room, hardwood floors, and a large kitchen.The bedrooms have been carpeted with the master bedroom bearing bright red wall-to-wall covering. The spacious backyard comes with its own gazebo. Asking price is $1.5 million.

29 Weirfield Street: If you’re looking to invest or just looking for a practical place to call home, this Bushwick townhouse might be worth a consideration. According to the listing, this multi-family home has six bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a finished basement. There’s also a spacious backyard that could use a bit of sprucing up but overall a decent space. Asking price is $1.18 million.

All For Sale in New York coverage [Curbed]
Sunset Park Deemed One of America’s ‘Coolest’ Neighborhoods [Curbed]

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http://ny.curbed.com/2016/7/3/12088148/modern-boerum-hill-townhouse-with-plenty-of-outdoor-space-asks-5-99m

Saturday, 2 July 2016

Rockaway Boardwalk Fully Completed in Time for July 4th Weekend

The entire 5.5-mile stretch is finally open to the public for the first time since Hurricane Sandy

All 5.5 miles of the boardwalk at Rockaway Beach is open to the public for the first time since Hurricane Sandy struck in 2012, causing massive damage to the neighborhood as a whole.

The final stretch of the boardwalk between Beach 117th Street and Beach 126th Street got its finishing touches yesterday, just in time for the 4th of July weekend, reports WNYC. It was supposed to debut during Memorial Day weekend, but after high winds resulted in a 24-day construction delay in February, March, and April, city officials were forced to push back the opening date.

The entire Rockaway Boardwalk will be open for the first time since Sandy, just in time for #FourthofJulyWeekend! pic.twitter.com/ye9VR6wZed
— NYC Parks (@NYCParks) July 1, 2016

The new boardwalk is sporting a new look these days, ditching the old wooden planks of its former self for new concrete, making it much more resilient against future storms. The area also received protective dunes that serves as a barrier against wind and wave damage, adding further reinforcement to the vulnerable site.

Final Section of Rockaway Boardwalk Opens for July 4th Weekend [WNYC]
Surveying Queens' Rockaway Peninsula After the Storm [Curbed]
Rockaway Boardwalk Re-emerges With a New Identity [Curbed]

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http://ny.curbed.com/2016/7/2/12087752/rockaway-beach-boardwalk-fully-completed-in-time-for-july-4th-weekend

A Couple With a Laundry List of Demands Settles For the Upper West Side

After making their rounds through the city, they finally found a place that suits their many needs

Every "The Hunt" column begins with the Hunters describing the apartment they want, and ends with them rationalizing whatever they came away with. This is The Hunt: Dreams vs. Reality.

The Hunters: Joan and Robert Khoury

Price

Dream: $4,000 to $5,000 a month

Reality: $4,095 a month

Neighborhood

Dream: Upper East Side

Reality: Upper West Side

Amenities

Dream: Natural light; Closet space; Close vicinity to stores and subways; On-site gym

Reality: Doormen; 24-hour gym

Summary

As a result of their constant career demands, Mr. and Mrs. Khoury have lived in several cities throughout their 30-year marriage. These included several residencies in New York City, the first one being back in 2004 in a West Midtown high-rise rental near Port Authority Bus Terminal and the second go-round in a rental south of Columbus Circle.

After a brief stint in California, the couple found themselves moving back to New York yet again. This time, they knew precisely what they wanted in a home. Their preference included a full-service rental building and an apartment with natural light coming in, ample closet space, and a convenient location that would allow for easy access to stores, parks, and transportation. The one necessity above all else: Mrs. Khoury had to have an on-site gym open around the clock.

The Upper East Side would have panned out if it weren’t for their distrust of the subway lines along the East Side. Mrs. Khoury, who led the hunt, just couldn’t chance its reliability with her daily commute to the Financial District. Afterwards, she checked out some apartments in Chelsea near the High Line but was quickly warned of the neighborhood’s noise from its night-life scene.

After entertaining the suggestion of a friend, Mrs. Khoury decided to check out a one-bedroom at the West River House. She liked the building and the neighborhood vibes and decided to bring her husband to check it out. Though he liked it as well, they decided to try their luck one more time and look at one of Tower 67’s units but alas, the gym wasn’t open around the clock.

They returned to West River House and rented a one-bedroom for $4,095 per month. They paid an annual fee of $200 which covers the children’s playroom, the recreation room, and of course, the 24-hour gym. Everything just felt right.

The Upper West Side Wins [The New York Times]

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http://ny.curbed.com/2016/7/2/12087452/couple-finds-upper-west-side-home