Reconstruction of the MetLife building will restore the former grandeur of the building

December 18, 2018

One of the most famous skyscrapers of Midtown, is scheduled to be overhauled, which will be restored to the tunnel connecting Central station in new York and East 45th Street. Developer Tishman Speyer announced that will lead the reconstruction of the two-level lobby area of about 5 thousand square meters at the address 200 Park Avenue, in the building commonly known as MetLife or the MetLife building. The renovation should…

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The President of Brooklyn would provide $3 million for the construction and preservation of affordable housing

President borough of Brooklyn Eric L. Adams will allocate more than $3 million from the capital budget for fiscal year 2019 for the development and maintenance of more than 550 new and existing buildings in Brooklyn. Funding will be directed to the creation and maintenance of housing for seniors, low-income people, ex-homeless and their families. The budget provides funding for five projects. Adams allocates $1 million to Fund «Love Fellowship…

December 15, 2018
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Kouchner accused that he poisons the occupants of the lead in the East village on purpose

In new York in the East village on 118 E. 4th Street in the inspection of buildings managed by the management company Jared Kushner Westminster City Living, identified exceeding the permissible lead levels almost ten times. 118 East 4th Street, Manhattan pic.twitter.com/ImAvtFEy7g — every lot nyc (@everylotnyc) March 1, 2016   The audit was conducted by the Agency for environmental protection of the United States. In the building discovered the…

December 15, 2018
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Rental housing in new York is expensive. Winter discounts abolished

December 11, 2018

Contrary to market tradition, in this winter season prices on rental apartments in new York dropped to their annual lows, and Vice versa — sometimes even increased. Rent hikes mean a conundrum for New Yorkers: Stay and pay more, or try to save money by moving? https://t.co/hXNhEAD1x8 pic.twitter.com/t4bNGZQEiE — StreetEasy (@streeteasy) November 29, 2018 Usually fall, and especially winter, pleases all who are in search of rental housing, lower prices….

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Less than in Manhattan, average size of American apartments only in Seattle

Oddly enough, but one of the symbols of Manhattan real estate and, therefore, new York can be a Studio apartment in the Upper West side. Rent here for the 6.31 sq m of living space is $1 million Yes, Manhattan is not a fairytale for residents here is the highest rent — and the second smallest living space of apartments. If we analyze the sizes of apartments in the United…

December 8, 2018
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Not all owners of old buildings want them to become historical sites

Commission for the protection of monuments wanted to highlight two hundred buildings in Greenwich village, which was awarded the status of historical — to keep the image of the city for future generations. However, they had to stop at seven. The desire to preserve landmarks divided the public into two camps. A significant portion of district residents pleased by this decision. But building owners are not so positive. It would…

December 7, 2018
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In connection with the closing of the tunnel East River fell flat in Williamsburg

In Williamsburg, the demand for rental apartments fell from October 2017 1%. This is the only area of new York where the popularity of the rental housing falls. And it is, most likely, the MTA plans to stop at 15 months the movement of subway trains in connection with the closing of the East River tunnel. Williamsburg has more apartments than ever. But with the shutdown coming, renters are losing…

December 6, 2018
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The streets of NY on 53% more likely to drown in 2018 year than in 2017. the Top 10 most wet areas

December 3, 2018

Localize.the city has compiled data on complaints of residents of new York city street flooding. During the year the number of complaints increased by 53%. These data are consistent with the analysis of the weathermen, the period from October 2017 to October 2018 was more rainy and entered the top-10 wettest years in a century. However, five years from dozens to the period since 2000, which confirms the climate change…

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Governor Cuomo has announced to developers that will provide Brooklyn apartments 2700

Governor Cuomo has announced that it has selected a construction contractor, who will have to implement 2,700 housing units in Central Brooklyn initiative Brooklyn Vital. Housing is intended for residents whose income is less than 80% of the average income. A significant number of apartments will be oriented to seniors, people with disabilities, and families struggling with homelessness. Conventionally, developers can be divided into several groups. The first group, consisting…

December 2, 2018
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