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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: Hung by anti-Donald Trump protestors, an upside down American flag hangs from the side of the Manhattan Bridge.

Afternoon Bulletin: 40% of This NY Area Chose Trump, Waldorf Astoria Gets Residential

In the Afternoon Bulletin today: 40% of this NY district chose trump, concealed firearm carry and stop-and-frisk could come to NY, the Waldorf Astoria may turn residential, and more.
By Sonja Hansen
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance announced charges against a Harlem landlord and others this morning.

Manhattan DA, Public Advocate’s Message to Harlem Landlord: Don’t Mess With Tenants

The Manhattan district attorney announced charges against a landlord and others for unsafe conditions at an East Harlem apartment building.
By Madina Toure
Department of Buildings Commissioner Rick D. Chandler (Photo: Michael Nagle/for Commercial Observer).

Boom Times in New York: City Overwhelmed by Construction Demand

The Department of Buildings‘ review of new building plans has slowed to a crawl because the city agency is getting buried under an avalanche of permit applications.
By Lauren Elkies Schram
Why hot pink?

The Pink Light: a Minor New York Building Mystery

By Kim Velsey
172 Duane Street: trying for another topper. (historicalarts.net)

Damon Dash’s Former Hipster Haven at 172 Duane Street Wants To Be a Mega Mansion

By Kim Velsey
Not this again! (Getty)

Residents Evacuate Co-ops So That a New Crane Boom Can Rise At One57

By Kim Velsey
The boom is back, but the street is not. (Getty)

Even Though West 57th Street Has Reopened, One57’s Powerless Neighbors Wait to Move Back

By Matt Chaban
Boom! (Getty)

One57 Crane Is Secure, West 57th Street Block Reopens a Day Early

By Matt Chaban

Recession Continues to Drive Down Construction Accidents—Despite a Fatal One Monday

By Matt Chaban

Artist Loophole, Long-Overlooked, Now Smearing Swanky Soho

By Matt Chaban

How to Tell If You’re Living In an Illegal Apartment

By Matt Chaban

Flock of Seagulls Attacks NYC Buildings

By Matt Chaban

LiMandri Officially Taking The Reins at The DOB, Says Bloomberg

By Tom Acitelli
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