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Troubling Developments

One57, the luxury residential building that received the 421-a tax abatement. (Photo: PRNewsfoto)

No Sky Zone: Residents of 57th Street Rage Against Extell’s High Rise Row, ‘Gluttonous’ Buildings

By Kim Velsey
A lesson for future developers: probably just best to let your building rot.

5Pointz Backfire: Developer Blasted For Taking Back Building He Let Artists Use for Decades

By Stephen Jacob Smith
Image all the people, living life as one.

Lawyers Withdraw From Dakota Suit; Will Peace and Courtyard Potlucks Reign Again?

By Kim Velsey
Twitter/@SamTLevin

Looks Like Someone Shot a Window at Obama’s Denver Campaign Offices

By Steve Huff
Market movers. (Flickr)

Chelsea Market Expansion Opponents: Poll of Support Is Bunk

By Matt Chaban
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio does not approve of slumlording. (Jemal Countess/Getty Image)

City Investigating Worst in All New York at Behest of Crusading Sister

By Michael Ewing
How much for a night here? (Property Shark)

Inside the Brothels of the Rich and Famous: Welcome to the Hovel of Love and Sheffield Arms

By Michael Ewing
Burning down the house. (Getty)

Are Skyscrapers Bad Luck?

By Matt Chaban

Ex-Gym Employee Vandalizes Lucille Roberts’ Ex-Mansion

By Elise Knutsen
Looks nice from the outside. (Property Shark)

Inside Manhattan’s Worst Apartment Building

By Matt Chaban
Visas, ahoy! (Tishman Construction)

New York [Hearts] EB-5 Visas

By Matt Chaban
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