New Drop-In Center Opens in Chelsea Despite Community Pushback
Paul’s Place, on West 14th Street, opened quietly amid a neighborhood that’s weary of more shelters.
Murray Hill Locals Want City to Address Neighborhood’s Tree Shortage
A group of Murray Hill residents want more trees planted in their neighborhood but said a lack of communication from the Park’s Department has kept them waiting for years.
Chelsea Residents Sue to Stop Possible “Speakeasy Casino” From Opening in Residential Building
A group of Chelsea residents are suing their building owner to prevent a potential “speakeasy casino” from opening on their apartment building’s ground floor.
Doubts Over The Vessel’s Safety Remain
After four people committed suicide by jumping from the Vessel, the reopening of the tourist attraction is uncertain.
Hell’s Kitchen Residents Upset By City’s Change of Plans for Housing Units
Hell’s Kitchen residents feel blindsided by city’s decision to erect supportive housing residence instead of planned median income building.
Koreatown Restaurants Fight to Survive as Office Vacancies and Crime Increase
As office vacancies and crime rise in Midtown South, Koreatown restaurants are fighting to keep their doors open.
Community Board Fights for Safety Improvements at Crash Prone Intersection
The intersection at West 42nd Street and 11th Avenue has been the site of ten traffic accidents so far this year.
Complaints About Homeless Population Rise As City Converts Hotels
Complaints about the City’s homeless population rise as several Midtown hotels are converted into shelters.
New Pace Gallery: ultra pricey art takes over Chelsea
The Pace Gallery opened in Chelsea. Only some of the mega gallery’s expensive art is for sale, and residents wonder how its opening will impact the neighborhood.
Playboy Club returns to Manhattan
After 32 years, Playboy Club reopened in Midtown. The club hopes to attract a new crowd, but old traditions and high prices might turn away millennials.
Playboy moves into club hub, worries community board
The Playboy Club has reopened on 42nd Street in Midtown West, a location previously occupied by XL Dance. Community Board members worry that club-related crime will persist.
Further delays for the Women’s Building as third block party nears
While Women’s Building developers wait for access from the state, they unite the community where they can: on the streets.
A clinic exclusive to Hudson Yards community draws criticism
New clinic in Hudson Yards restricts access to a community in desperate need of health care services.
Mayor’s proposal to reduce building emissions raises concerns
The mayor’s proposal to make New York buildings more energy-efficient raises concerns.
Construction to transform Penn Station begins
Construction to transform the old Farley post office in to an extension of the country’s busiest train station has begun.
The Women’s Building welcomes input from Chelsea residents
The Women’s Building hosted a block party on 25th September in Chelsea, to draw inputs from the community about the redevelopment of Bayview Correctional Facility, a former women’s prison on West 20th Street.
Increased funding for Silicon Alley startups alters Midtown real estate
The growth of Silicon Alley from a small group of startups to the country’s second largest startup hub comes with a price: a change in real-estate dynamics in the neighborhood.
To survive a high-rise fire, should residents stay or go?
After two recent fire deaths, residents in Midtown high-rises aren’t always clear on fire safety protocols.
Books of Wonder turns 35, cautiously
Books of Wonder just celebrated its 35th anniversary as the oldest independent children’s bookstore in New York City. As businesses feel the pressure of gentrification, Books of Wonder has managed to stay afloat.
What most businesses don’t know: sidewalk signs are illegal
Business employees in Hell’s Kitchen say sidewalk advertisement signs are important to attract customers, but residents say they’re hazardous clutter on already crowded sidewalks. According to the New York Department of Sanitation Rules and Regulations, they’re illegal and could cost businesses hundreds of dollars in fines.
Street art contributes to property values, neighborhood character in Chelsea
Chelsea wall murals benefit the neighborhood in more ways than one.
Startups move to co-shared offices amid high real estate prices
Skyrocketing real estate prices are pushing budding entrepreneurs to seek alternative office space that helps them participate in New York’s booming technology industry.
Leave certification to the pros, architects say
Architects oppose potential state legislation that would abolish a faster building process in the city.
Development ‘taxing’ on Midtown West
Luxury condominiums and green buildings receiving tax exemptions are not making the money they otherwise would for the city budget.
