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The housing lottery for affordable apartments in Rialto West has begun.

The housing lottery for affordable apartments in Rialto West has begun. ( Photo: Levine Builders)

One hundred seventy five affordable apartment units will be subject to a lottery, which is accepting applications until July 20. Rents start at $1,031 month.

Housing Lottery Open for Rialto West Building in Hell’s Kitchen

27 May 2026 | 04:01

Housing lottery applications are currently open for Rialto West, an affordable housing development in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen. Located at 509 West 48th Street and 10th Avenue, the building offers 175 permanently affordable apartments for mixed-income residents.

Available units include studios, one-bedroom,...

After a Community Board 2 Parks and Waterfront Committee meeting in early May, it became clear that there was widespread disdain for Washington Square Park’s current police barricades.

After a Community Board 2 Parks and Waterfront Committee meeting in early May, it became clear that there was widespread disdain for Washington Square Park’s current police barricades. ( Photo: Sarah Gassel)

Proposal That Could Add Gates for Washington Square Park Advances

27 May 2026 | 01:46

The proposal to implement an alternative closure design at Washington Square Park passed a new full Community...

Community Board 8 has voted to deny a liquor license to a private club planned for 24 E. 81st St. (above), unless it drops a rooftop bar from its layout.

Community Board 8 has voted to deny a liquor license to a private club planned for 24 E. 81st St. (above), unless it drops a rooftop bar from its layout. ( Photo: Google Maps )

CB8 Votes No on Rooftop Liquor License For E. 81st Street Club

27 May 2026 | 04:10

Community Board 8 has recommended against providing a liquor license to a planned British members’ club...

Middle School Students seek signatures to a petition to the Department of Education, urging the city restore the provider of its after school arts program. The DOE is switching from Manhattan Youth to another provider, irking parents.

Middle School Students seek signatures to a petition to the Department of Education, urging the city restore the provider of its after school arts program. The DOE is switching from Manhattan Youth to another provider, irking parents. ( Captured By: Aiana Jones )

Students Urge Dept. of Education to Restore Afterschool Arts Provider

27 May 2026 | 01:56

Students, parents and community members rallied outside Robert F. Wagner Middle School at 220 E. 76th...

The family of Akhi Butler, a 14 year-old, is currently raising money for a funeral after the teen fell from a J Train during a subway surfing incident May 22.

The family of Akhi Butler, a 14 year-old, is currently raising money for a funeral after the teen fell from a J Train during a subway surfing incident May 22. ( Photos: GoFundMe, Citizen)

Grieving Family of Teen Killed Subway Surfing Raises Money for Funeral

27 May 2026 | 02:14

Following a fatal accident falling from a J train over the Williamsburg Bridge, the family of a 14-year-old...

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his new housing plan ‘Block by Block’ at a press conference in Brooklyn May 26.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his new housing plan ‘Block by Block’ at a press conference in Brooklyn May 26.

Mayor Unveils Plan to Lower Rent for Poorest, Build Housing

26 May 2026 | 03:42

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is trying to address the city housing crisis for the city’s poorest families...

The Geneva School of Manhattan has proposed a $20 million offer to buy the property of the now closed Manhattan Country School,(above) which filed for bankruptcy in May 2025.

The Geneva School of Manhattan has proposed a $20 million offer to buy the property of the now closed Manhattan Country School,(above) which filed for bankruptcy in May 2025. ( (Photo: Kiran Mediratta))

Private School Bids $20Million for Bankrupt Manhattan Country School

22 May 2026 | 10:38

A building that once housed the socially and ideologically progressive Manhattan Country School is likely...

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