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Hamilton Nolan · 10/21/14 08:02AM

New York mayor Bill De Blasio says JPMorgan Chase's request for $1 billion in public subsidies for its new Manhattan headquarters is "a nonstarter." He said nothing about arresting Jamie Dimon for having the temerity to even ask. De Blasio's revolutionary credentials remain an undecided topic.

Hamilton Nolan · 10/20/14 01:10PM

By law, the heat should be turned on in New York City apartments by now. Is the heat on in your apartment yet? Ha.

Alice Walton, The Villain

Hamilton Nolan · 10/16/14 03:15PM

Alice Walton, an heir to the Walmart fortune, is worth $35 billion. Today, a lot of poor people stood outside her house and yelled at her.

People With $25 Million Pied-a-Terres Should Be Taxed to Death

Hamilton Nolan · 10/15/14 11:33AM

New York City is a place where a distinct lack of affordable housing meets a huge supply of luxury housing—much of which is not even used as a primary residence. The city's very richest are aghast at a proposal that their pied-a-terres be taxed.

Hamilton Nolan · 10/09/14 11:53AM

Home prices in Brooklyn rose to record levels this quarter, making it the only NYC borough where real estate is more expensive than it was before the recession. The next next next affordable Brooklyn neighborhood is The Bronx.

It's a Beautiful Day in New York City

Dayna Evans · 10/05/14 02:30PM

Spotted on FDR Drive heading southbound from 110th Street, the meme that never dies found its final resting place in gorgeous New York City on a pleasant and temperate fall day meant for apple-picking and brisk walks. Fuck her ight in the usy indeed! (sic)

Hamilton Nolan · 08/29/14 08:16AM

The resale value of Manhattan condos rose to a record high last month, which is of no concern to the sort of people who might consider purchasing a Manhattan condo in the first place.

Where Is the Next Next Next Brooklyn Neighborhood?

Hamilton Nolan · 08/28/14 10:48AM

In Brooklyn, America's Coolest Land Area, the "name of the game" is staying one step ahead of the tidal wave of gentrification that wants to swallow you and price you out of your own neighborhood. Bad news: it's time to find the "next" Brooklyn neighborhood.