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Lenders Foreclose on Hell’s Kitchen’s Landmarked McGraw-Hill Building
The McGraw-Hill Building on W42nd Street is facing foreclosure after owners Deco Towers Associates allegedly defaulted on a $140 million loan package meant to convert a portion of the office tower into residential units. Lenders Blackstone and Rialto Capital have initiated foreclosure proceedings against the owners in two separate complaints filed on Tuesday and Wednesday […] The post Lenders Foreclose on Hell’s Kitchen’s Landmarked McGraw-Hill Building appeared first on W42ST.
“Manhattan Plaza is an Oasis from Everything Down Below” — Billy Hipkins Shares His West Side Story
Theater dresser, playwright and performer Billy Hipkins has lived in Hell’s Kitchen since the late 1980s. You’ll find him at his favorite neighborhood haunts — and on his own YouTube channel. This is Billy’s West Side Story. So what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived? I grew up in New Jersey, so I […] The post “Manhattan Plaza is an Oasis from Everything Down Below” — Billy Hipkins Shares His West Side Story appeared first on W42ST.
Iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre to Close in August after 46 Years
After 46 years on Theatre Row, the iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre are closing their doors for good in on. August 24. The closure was announced in a post on the restaurant’s Instagram page around lunchtime today. It was stated that the reason for closing is “due to the high cost of […] The post Iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre to Close in August after 46 Years appeared first on W42ST.
Artist made Shop Brings Style, Gifts and Korean Fashion to Hell’s Kitchen
Erie Chang is bringing her own unique style to Hell’s Kitchen with her new W50th Street store, Artist made Shop. The former textile designer-turned fashion entrepreneur opened the store in May, though she’d been thinking about running her own shop since the 2020 pandemic. Chang said that after a lifetime in fashion business and design, […] The post Artist made Shop Brings Style, Gifts and Korean Fashion to Hell’s Kitchen appeared first on W42ST.
Affordable Housing Waiting List Opens at The Max
If you fall in the 40%, 60% and 120% AMI brackets, the affordable housing waiting list for The Max at 606 W57th Street is accepting applications for current and future vacancies. Two studios, four one-bedrooms and four two-bedroom units are available now at the luxury residential development between 11th and 12th Avenues. You can also […] The post Affordable Housing Waiting List Opens at The Max appeared first on W42ST.
Whole Foods Announces Hell’s Kitchen Mini-Store at 20th Anniversary Celebration
After years of community calls for a more affordable grocery store, Amazon-owned Whole Foods Market announced on Monday at Nasdaq’s Opening Bell that they are coming to Hell’s Kitchen. The new store will open at 301 W50th Street, on the corner of 8th Avenue, taking the place of the Rite Aid that closed back in […] The post Whole Foods Announces Hell’s Kitchen Mini-Store at 20th Anniversary Celebration appeared first on W42ST.
New York Schools to Notify Parents Ahead of Lockdown Drills Under New Regulations
New York education officials are mandating that schools develop procedures to notify parents at least a week in advance of lockdown drills. Julian Shen-Berro, ChalkbeatThis story was originally published by Chalkbeat NYC on Jul 15, 2024 at 5:33pm EDT The change is part of new regulations set to take effect in 2024-25 requiring that the […] The post New York Schools to Notify Parents Ahead of Lockdown Drills Under New Regulations appeared first on W42ST.
Hell’s Kitchen Building Where Kevin Bacon and Other Stars Once Acted Sold for Apartments
On the surface, it looks like a typical Midtown real estate sale — 359 W48th Street (between 8/9th Avenue), a seven-story building most recently used as an employee dorm for the Bank of China, has been sold for $12.5 million to developers King Capital Associates, who plan to convert the site into market-rate housing. But […] The post Hell’s Kitchen Building Where Kevin Bacon and Other Stars Once Acted Sold for Apartments appeared first on W42ST.
Drones to Light Up Sky with a Powerful Cancer Message Over the Hudson
Drones will light up the sky over the Hudson on Tuesday, July 16 as part of a Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) tribute in support of critical cancer research. The display should provide a dazzling end to a MLB All-Star Game public viewing party at Hudson Yards Public Square and Gardens from 6:30-9:30pm, and is […] The post Drones to Light Up Sky with a Powerful Cancer Message Over the Hudson appeared first on W42ST.
“Keeping the Legend Alive” — Swing 46 Documentary a Love Song to West Side Supper Club
To step through the doors of Hell’s Kitchen’s Swing 46 jazz club is to travel back in time — specifically, to when Midtown was the beating heart of the city’s jazz scene. While heartbreakingly few of the West Side’s clubs remain in business, a new short documentary, Swing 46: The Last Swingin Supper Club pays […] The post “Keeping the Legend Alive” — Swing 46 Documentary a Love Song to West Side Supper Club appeared first on W42ST.
Holy Guacamole! Al Horno Lean Mexican Kitchen Shifts to 9th Avenue
After 10 years of being a hidden gem on W47th Street, Al Horno Lean Mexican Kitchen has spiced things up by moving to a new spot on 9th Avenue. Now you can enjoy your favorite Mexican dishes with a front-row seat at their dine-in counter, watching the chefs work their magic! The restaurant at 673 […] The post Holy Guacamole! Al Horno Lean Mexican Kitchen Shifts to 9th Avenue appeared first on W42ST.
High Line Supporters Slam ‘Impactful’ Hudson Yards Development Plan
A massive development proposal to build high-rise towers on the western portion of Hudson Yards would have a devastating effect on the High Line, obstructing iconic views of the New York City skyline, supporters of the beloved West Side park say. When Related Companies, the developer behind Hudson Yards, revealed in April a new set […] The post High Line Supporters Slam ‘Impactful’ Hudson Yards Development Plan appeared first on W42ST.
Former Slumlord Buildings in Hell’s Kitchen Targeted for Acquisition by Nonprofit
A nonprofit organization is eyeing two adjoining Hell’s Kitchen apartment buildings, previously owned by a notorious slumlord, for acquisition through a revitalized city program. The goal is to provide affordable housing, but funding and bureaucracy could delay the process. Community housing group This Land Is Ours says it is considering purchasing 438-440 W45th Street (bw […] The post Former Slumlord Buildings in Hell’s Kitchen Targeted for Acquisition by Nonprofit appeared first on W42ST.
Ghost Newsstands Haunt Subway as MTA Retail Vacancies Near 75%
Just under 27% of retail spaces in the subway are currently open, MTA stats show. In some empty newsstands, artists have found pop-up performance space. By Jose Martinez This story was first published in THE CITY on July 11 5:00am EDT Inside the newsstand at the 66th Street-Lincoln Center stop on the No. 1 line, […] The post Ghost Newsstands Haunt Subway as MTA Retail Vacancies Near 75% appeared first on W42ST.
$16 Billion Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project Secures Final Funding, Construction Plans Outlined
The $16 billion Gateway Hudson Tunnel project secured the final batch of federal funding this week and will soon begin construction of a new train tunnel under the Hudson River. Locals should expect disruption in Hudson River Park between W29th and W30th Streets until at least the end of 2027. It will take over a […] The post $16 Billion Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project Secures Final Funding, Construction Plans Outlined appeared first on W42ST.
A Glimpse Over Hell’s Kitchen Rooftops: Edmund Yaghjian’s Art Captures 1930s New York
An artist’s view over the rooftops of Hell’s Kitchen provides an intriguing peek into New York City in the 1930s. Night in Manhattan, which shows a view looking southeast from W56th Street towards the Empire State Building, is one in a series of oil paintings by artist Edmund Yaghjian which offer a glimpse into Manhattan […] The post A Glimpse Over Hell’s Kitchen Rooftops: Edmund Yaghjian’s Art Captures 1930s New York appeared first on W42ST.
Another Legal Cannabis Dispensary Opens as Unlicensed Shops Rebrand as “Convenience” Stores
The small number of legal cannabis dispensaries opening in Hell’s Kitchen are still facing competition from hordes of illicit stores — including some that are rebranding and reopening after being padlocked and closed down by law enforcement. Some stores that are not licensed cannabis dispensaries are saying they have NY State licenses to sell hemp […] The post Another Legal Cannabis Dispensary Opens as Unlicensed Shops Rebrand as “Convenience” Stores appeared first on W42ST.
Residential Bins Coming to NYC Streets in Mayor’s War Against “24-Hour Rat Buffet”
NYC has unveiled new residential bins to combat street trash and the “24-hour rat buffet.” Starting November 2024, small buildings must use the official lidded containers. Officials unveiled the “NYC Bin” — the first city-endorsed trash container — at a press conference outside Gracie Mansion on Monday. Mayor Eric Adams and Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch […] The post Residential Bins Coming to NYC Streets in Mayor’s War Against “24-Hour Rat Buffet” appeared first on W42ST.
“We’re Not Playing” — Community Outcry as Hell’s Kitchen Playground Faces Another Summer Without Basketball
One of Hell’s Kitchen’s few open spaces for children to play in will likely see another summer pass by without its basketball court, and parents and community activists are losing patience. It’s been six years since scaffolding was erected on a wall bordering Mathews-Palmer Playground (W45th/46th St bw 9th/10th Ave) to fix a building’s crumbling […] The post “We’re Not Playing” — Community Outcry as Hell’s Kitchen Playground Faces Another Summer Without Basketball appeared first on W42ST.
“Just a Few Blocks from the Center of Times Square, Hell’s Kitchen Truly Feels Like a Small Neighborhood” — Michael Hull’s West Side Story
Photographer Michael Hull has captured more than his fair share of New York minutes — but a favorite features a Broadway legend. Find out who, as the Hell’s Kitchen resident shares his West Side Story… So what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived? I’m from Long Island but I’ve been a city boy […] The post “Just a Few Blocks from the Center of Times Square, Hell’s Kitchen Truly Feels Like a Small Neighborhood” — Michael Hull’s West Side Story appeared first on W42ST.
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