new development

Governor Hochul announced the environmental-review phase of the IBX project had begun.
Live
As the IBX gathers steam, some New Yorkers may be at risk of displacement
By Jennifer White Karp |December 9, 2025 - 12:30PM
Construction site with new apartment buildings and cranes in Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY
Affordable Housing
Your vote: What you need to know about the affordable housing questions on the November ballot
By Celia Young |November 4, 2025 - 9:00AM
Roof deck at 644 East 14th St. in the East Village
Rent
Housing lottery launches for 60 rent-stabilized apartments in the East Village
By Celia Young |October 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
Modern buildings under construction on the waterfront in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with the view of Manhattan with Freedom Tower over the East River.
Affordable Housing
Whoever wins the NYC mayor’s race faces a worsening housing crisis, affordable developers say
By Celia Young |October 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
The 14-story Nine Chapel luxury condominium is a new development in Downtown Brooklyn.
New Construction + Condos
20 crucial questions for buying a new or pre-construction condo in NYC

… to do your prepurchase due diligence For example you can research the developers track record and see how their other … attention to the offering plan and have an experienced NYC lawyer review it Editors note An earlier version of this post was published in September 2024  We are presenting it again with updated information …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 17, 2025 - 12:30PM
elevated street view at sunset in Chelsea quarter – Manhattan, New York
Co-ops
Cheap trick: How much you can save when buying an older property in NYC
By Celia Young |September 4, 2025 - 11:30AM
A rendering of the 251-unit building in Wakefield, the Bronx.
Affordable Housing
Housing lottery launches for 212 rent-stabilized units in Wakefield

… Housing lottery applications are open for 212 rentstabilized apartments at a new development in … some advice from successful applicants read How to land a rental apartment through NYCs affordable housing lottery And …

By Celia Young |August 7, 2025 - 10:30AM
A NYC Ferry boat seen from the Hunter's Point South ferry landing.
The Search
Why a ferry commute probably deserves a spot on your apartment wish list
By Jennifer White Karp |July 25, 2025 - 9:30AM
A rendering of the six-story building in Park Slope.
Affordable Housing
Housing lottery launches for 45 rent-stabilized units in Park Slope
By Celia Young |July 9, 2025 - 10:30AM
Elizabeth Street Garden in Nolita, as seen in November 2023.
Neighborhood Intel
Elizabeth Street Garden won its fight. What does that mean for housing development in NYC?

… Elizabeth Street Garden will remain undeveloped after New York City leaders backed down from a decadelong fight to … supporting new development to counter the skyrocketing rents forcing some New Yorkers out of the city Just last … Allan Reiver since the 1990s for $4000 a month Yes rent for the 20000squarefoot garden is cheaper than the …

By Celia Young |June 24, 2025 - 4:30PM