Stephen Sondheim’s Longtime New York Home Sells for $7 Million

Stephen Sondheim’s longtime New York City townhouse has sold for $7 million, according to listing agent Michael Franco of Compass. Franco declined to name the buyer, but said the purchaser is a Sondheim fan based in New York City who plans to make the Midtown townhouse his primary residence. The seven-bedroom, roughly 5,700-square-foot townhouse received two offers after Sondheim’s estate listed it...

The World’s 25 Most Breathtaking Stained Glass Windows

Stained glass windows have enhanced buildings since the Middle Ages and continue to captivate architects and design lovers today. Used traditionally—and even sometimes as ceilings—the works are constructed of colored glass pieces connected and outlined by strips of lead. It’s common to see this stunning details in religious buildings, such as cathedrals and mosques, although they also...

NYC Will Build Just 11,000 Homes This Year, Half of 2022 Total, Annual Report Finds

New York City is on track to complete only about 11,000 new housing units this year, half the number built in 2022 and a fraction of what is needed to deal with the city’s housing crisis. The forecast, contained in a construction outlook released Wednesday by the New York Building Congress, is in line with data from the Real Estate Board of New York, which believes the total this year could even fall...

13 Most Haunted Buildings in New York City

New York has been called the most haunted city in the world, and with good reason. Every single street is steeped in history, and in the four-hundred-plus years of cycles of expansion, construction, destruction, and rejuvenation, you're bound to hear more than a few legends and tales of the otherwordly. So, in the spirit of Halloween, we're proud to present this map of the most haunted buildings in...

The World’s 19 Scariest-Looking Structures

No one can prove that ghosts actually exist (even though my freshman-year dorm was definitely haunted), but that doesn’t mean certain structures do not appear to have a nefarious look to them and seem to be occupied by non-living entities. What with their zigzag exteriors, sharp-edged windows, and ominously lit interiors, it’s no wonder some buildings appear too eerie to enter. And while some...

8% Mortgage Rates Quash Home Sales, Economists Warn Of A ‘Huge Ripple Effect’

Securing a mortgage to buy a home has become more expensive than at any time since 2000, making people less likely to move and restricting the migration flows that have become more common during the pandemic. The number of existing homes sold in the U.S. has fallen every month since February due in large part to spiking mortgage rates. The standard 30-year fixed mortgage rate started this year...

Late architect Thierry Despont’s Southampton estate to re-list for $19.95M

Aroughly 34-acre Southampton estate owned by the late, and legendary, architect and designer Thierry Despont is about to list for $19.95 million, Gimme Shelter has learned — down from its $23.5 million asking price last year. Despont made his name refurbishing America’s treasured Statue of Liberty and other landmarks, including the Carlyle Hotel, the Woolworth Building, as well as the Ritz in Paris....

11 New names on Michelin’s guide to New York restaurants

There are 11 new names on Michelin's guide to New York restaurants. The list is seen as something of a tease to the announcement of this year's Michelin stars, which are widely considered the crown jewels of the restaurant industry. This year's stars will be unveiled at a ceremony on Nov. 7 at Spring Studios in Tribeca. The New York newcomers are: Agi's Counter, a pastry counter in...

Discover Historic Charm: Douglas Fairbanks Jr.’s Former NYC Residence on Sale for Just $1.75M

Experience the allure of Hollywood’s golden age in this exquisite Park Avenue residence, once owned by the legendary film star Douglas Fairbanks Jr. This luxurious home at the iconic Beekman building, where Fairbanks used to entertain renowned celebrities like Sir Laurence Olivier, Rex Harrison, and Bobby Short, is now available on the market for $1.75 million. What sets this property apart is its...

Lionel Messi Bought a $10.8 Million Home in Fort Lauderdale

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is raising the sport’s profile not only in Miami but the U.S.—and his purchase of a $10.75 million estate is now drawing curious eyes from around the world to a gated community he now calls home in Fort Lauderdale. When the 36-year-old forward signed with Inter Miami CF earlier this summer—fresh off his victory during the World Cup in Qatar last year—Messi Mania...

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