For $1.4M, a rustic-chic condo in Jay Z's onetime Boerum Hill home

Jay gave this Brooklyn building a shout out in "Empire State of Mind"

No, Jay Z never lived in this particular two-bedroom duplex, but he did once live at 560 State Street, as documented in "Empire State of Mind." But it's highly unlikely that this condo, currently listed for $1.4 million, is what he envisioned when he was using the building as a stash spot.

In any case, the rustic-chic "historical yet modern" condo has some nice things going for it. The living area offers three huge windows and high ceilings, plus custom shelving made out of wood from a reclaimed NYC water tower. The main room bleeds into a huge open kitchen, outfitted with snazzy red cabinets and —in keeping with the whole local theme—New York State-sourced slate countertops and windowsills. The windows themselves face out onto the enormous "euro-inspired" brick common courtyard, adding "serenity to the home," and also what looks like a nice place to grill. The upstairs level houses a huge master bedroom with a big closet, a "quality-sized" second bedroom, a washer/dryer, and subway-tiled full bath, allowing you to feel vaguely like you are commuting at all times.

Speaking of commuting: it’s hard to imagine a location better suited to it, given that this place is right across the street from the 11 subway lines at Atlantic Avenue. Other perks include a full-time super, a laundry room (not that you’ll need it), and that sprawling courtyard.

• 560 State Street #4C [StreetEasy]
• Glam Condo in Jay Z's Onetime Boerum Hill Home Asks $1.5M [Curbed NY]

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Flatiron District megamansion designed by Karl Fischer gets LPC approval

Brand new luxury rentals in Flatiron

7 West 21st Street are brand new residences designed by Morris Adjmi*
and features an entire floor of amenities centered around a garden oasis.*
Explore our studio, one, and two bedroom apartments.*

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The best ice skating rinks in New York City

As temperatures drop across New York City, we've got ice-skating on the brain

The first harbinger of the holiday season in New York City: ice skating. The city's many outdoor rinks open to the public earlier and earlier every year, with the first few welcoming skaters at the beginning of October—yes, really. (Damn you, seasonal creep!) But now that there's actually a chill in the air, the time feels right to lace up a pair of skates and start practicing some pirouettes. And would-be skaters aren't limited to the tourist-clogged rinks in Manhattan: there are plenty of less crowded places to skate in the outer boroughs, including a pretty little outdoor rink in Staten Island. Read on for more of our favorites, in handy map form.

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Vibrant Dumbo loft with spectacular Manhattan views seeks $5.8M

The unique apartment is in the very heart of Dumbo

The first thing that’s eye catching about this Dumbo duplex loft is its expansive double-height living area. But its unencumbered views out onto Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Manhattan skyline beyond are the true focal point here. The apartment stands at the terminus of Old Fulton Street—directly across the street from some of the neighborhood’s most vaunted restaurants including, er, Shake Shack—in the heart of Dumbo.

The two-bedroom, convertible three-bedroom loft covers just shy of 3,000 square feet and, per its listing, sports over $500,000 of renovations. That presumably includes the custom curved staircase, updated kitchen with Viking range, and marble master bathroom with steam shower. The loft also has a 400-square-foot private rooftop terrace, as if the views from the apartment weren’t enough. The loft is asking $5.495 million.

• Listing: 8 Old Fulton Street #5N [Charles Rutenberg via StreetEasy]
• All coverage of For Sale properties in New York [Curbed]

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Macklowe’s more modest Midtown condos will average about $4M

Well, "modest" when compared to the developer's nearby 432 Park Avenue

While Macklowe Properties’ 432 Park tower continues to make headlines with its überpricey apartments, its more modest development at 200 East 59th Street revealed approximate pricing and while there likely won't be any $82 million penthouses, it's still plenty expensive.

According to The Real Deal, the 35-story CetraRuddy-designed tower will offer 68 condos, three of which will be penthouses, averaging about $4 million a piece. The average apartment size should be somewhere around 1,490 square feet, with a total of 99,848 square feet of residential space and another 18,000 square feet being designated to retail space. Additionally, each floor will have its own wraparound terraces once the building is complete.

Macklowe Properties is projecting a sellout of just over $264 million. The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2017.

• Macklowe seeks $264M sellout at 200 East 59th Street [The Real Deal]

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Apple’s second Brooklyn store will land in Fort Greene

The tech giant has leased a 12,000-square-foot space for ten years

Well, this won’t make Bronx officials happy. Brooklyn is getting its second Apple store within Fort Greene’s 32-story mixed-use tower at 300 Ashland Place, reports The Real Deal. The tech company has reportedly leased a 12,000-square-foot space on the ground floor of the building, developed by Two Trees and designed by Enrique Norten of TEN Arquitectos. The off-market deal included a 10-year lease for an undisclosed monthly rent.

When it opens, the Fort Greene outpost will become Apple’s 11th location in New York City, with every borough but the Bronx boasting a store. In July, Apple opened its first Brooklyn location at 247 Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, along with popular grocery chain Whole Foods, leaving no doubt that Bedford Avenue has officially reached peak gentrification.

300 Ashland Place, which began leasing over the summer, features 379 rental units, with 76 of those priced below market-rate for those who qualify. In addition to the forthcoming Apple store, the base will include a dance studio, a new Brooklyn Public Library branch, and a four-screen BAM theater.

• Apple inks 10-year lease for new store at Two Trees’ BAM South [The Real Deal]

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