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Manhattan Luxury Market Sees Burst of Activity

March 12, 2020

Despite volatility on Wall Street, 27 contracts were signed for homes priced at $4 million last week Among the biggest contracts signed for luxury homes in Manhattan was a unit near the top of the historic Woolworth Building in Tribeca. GETTY IMAGES Manhattan luxury housing just logged its strongest two-week stretch since June, despite growing panic over the fast-spreading coronavirus and volatility on Wall Street. In total, there were 27 co...

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Around the World, Luxury Los Angeles Rentals Offer Best Investment Returns

March 12, 2020

In 2019, the California city was No. 1 for landlords, followed by Moscow and Cape Town, South Africa Luxury Los Angeles rentals offered the highest yields in 2019. IMAGES/EYEEM Los Angeles-based luxury landlords had a banner year in 2019, making significant returns on their investments, according to a report Thursday from Savills. Typical yields for prime rentals in La La Land last year were 5.5%, besting the 25 other major global cities tra...

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Could Madrid become the home of Europe’s tallest skyscraper?

March 12, 2020

Could Madrid be home to Europe's tallest skyscraper? / DCN The urban development in Madrid known as "Madrid Nuevo Norte", and formerly known as "Operación Chamartín", is one of the most ambitious developments currently planned in Europe. Details of the plan for this new area in Madrid show that it exceeds a surface area of 3,000,000m2, while extending more than 5 kilometres in length in the north-s...

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SUMMER IN MARBELLA— AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER

February 13, 2020

Marbella is a hot spot for travelers and best property deals for those who prefer renting their own Villas. You will never want to miss the experience this summer. Whether you’re visiting for your honeymoon or having a family holiday, you’ll be sure to get it all. Look at some of the reasons why you will love to come back here every summer. EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALITY You want a “kingly” treat this summer? Marbella is the place to b...

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In Time for Valentine’s Day, These Are the Most Romantic Restaurants in L.A.

February 13, 2020

These spots have the food, drinks, and ambiance–you just bring the date When it’s Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or another occasion where you want to boost the romance (maybe even pop a big question), a regular restaurant just won’t do. Instead make a reservation at one of the most romantic restaurants in Los Angeles, where you can be confident that the food will be great and the sparks will fly. a.o.c. Suzanne Goin an...

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Thomas Heatherwick’s quirky High Line condo launches sales

February 13, 2020

Plus, Macklowe is moving forward with Park Slope’s embattled Key Food redevelopment—and more intel in today’s New York Minute news roundup Good morning, and welcome to New York Minute, a new roundup of the New York City news you need to know about today. Send stories you think should be included to tips@curbed.com. Sales launch at Thomas Heatherwick-designed condo A Chelsea condo building with a bubble-esque facade is the latest ar...

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Gucci Osteria..Brings High Style to L.A. Dining

February 13, 2020

Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Brings High Style to L.A. Dining The intimate restaurant atop Gucci’s Rodeo Drive shop is helmed by chef and Netflix star Massimo Bottura–and already stocked with celebsBy Brittany Martin -February 11, 2020Share Branded in-store restaurants are more likely to be tourist traps than dining destinations–Tommy Bahama Cafe, anyone?–but leave it to Gucci to bring style and luxury to the genre. Openin...

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New York Fashion Week

February 12, 2020

RUNWAY The New York Fashion Week Fall 2020 Calendar: The Who, What, Where, When, and Why BY ELISEÉ BROWCHUKFebruary 4, 2020 Carolina Herrera Spring 2020 Photographed by Corey Tenold After a long month of men’s shows, pre-fall appointments, and couture collections, it’s finally time for New York Fashion Week. The shows don’t officially start until Friday, but things are starting with a bang—and on opposite sides of ...

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Massive East New York ‘urban village’ is moving forward

February 12, 2020

The development, which surrounds a neighborhood megachurch, is expected to create 2,100 apartments The 11-acre site surrounding an East New York megachurch is on the path to be transformed into a large-scale “urban village.” Dubbed “Innovative Urban Living,” the plan calls for transforming part of the church’s site on Flatlands Avenue into a huge mixed-use community, with 13 buildings ranging from two to 17 stories, with...

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A guide to OMNY, the MTA’s new MetroCard-replacing fare system

February 11, 2020

The tap-to-pay technology is rolling out to 37 more Bronx subway stations this month OMNY readers at the Bowling Green station in lower Manhattan. It’s the beginning of the end for the MetroCard. In spring 2019, the MTA launched a pilot program of its new tap-to-pay system, known as OMNY, that will eventually replace swiping a MetroCard. The fare technology will roll out in phases, allowing transit officials to iron out the kinks as they w...

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