DOB comes under fire, a slew of new development for 2021, & more

By Jennifer White Karp | November 23, 2020 - 10:30AM

NYC’s Department of Buildings didn’t follow up on more than half of the hazardous violations it found in the timeframe required, according to an audit from the city comptroller (Daily News)

A look at the major new real estate projects are coming to the city within the next one to two years (New York Post)

The U.S. cities with the highest and lowest cost of living, in case you’re planning a move, according to survey by Move.org (press release)

Since you need to stay six feet apart, here's how to meet people and make friends after you make that move (The New York Times)

Grand Army Plaza, the main entrance to Brooklyn's Prospect Park, is getting a $8.9 million restoration. Check out the new design (Gothamist)

Luxury condo buyers can shop a new global platform, LX Collection (The Real Deal)

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Jennifer steers Brick Underground’s editorial coverage of New York City residential real estate and writes articles on market trends and strategies for buyers, sellers, and renters. Jennifer’s 15-year career in New York City real estate journalism includes stints as a writer and editor at The Real Deal and its spinoff publication, Luxury Listings NYC.

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