Name: A Diamond Is Forever. Is the Diamond District?
Uploaded: 2021-07-27T11:00:24Z
Description: The Diamond District is one of NYC’s smallest and shiniest neighborhoods. TRD fellow Joe Lovinger checked out how its retailers have been impacted by the pandemic—and what the District’s changing fate could mean for real estate.

TRD On Location

Since 2016, developers and the De Blasio administration have sought to rezone a wide swath of Brooklyn's Gowanus neighborhood. Yesterday, City Council voted to push the rezoning through, opening up formerly industrial parcels for mixed-use development. Watch to see how this will change the neighborhood.

Gowanus Gets Rezoned, Bringing New Development Despite Opposition

The city's "streeteries" have become a popular post-Covid feature for New York restaurants. And they can be a boon for landlords. But will they impact real estate prices? Watch for more.

NYC Residents File Complaint Against Open Streets

TRD went on location for the opening of Alamo Drafthouse, a Texas-based movie theater chain, which has emerged from Chapter 11 to anchor the 5-story retail box under Fosun's 28 Liberty. Get inside the space and find out Fosun's plan for their repositioned retail.

Inside Fosun's Alamo-Anchored, Underground Retail At 28 Liberty

432 Park Avenue, an uber-luxe development by Macklowe Properties &amp; CIM Group, has come under fire from residents who claim living there is a less-than-luxury experience. We went inside the building to check out a unique, art-filled, $135M unit on the 79th floor to see how its broker plans to sell through the controversy--even as residents sue the developer.

Inside The $135 Million Apartment For Sale At Controversial 432 Park Avenue

On Tuesday, community members in Surfside, Florida gave emotional testimonies in front of city commissioners, who voted against a land swap on the Champlain Towers South site. Watch the video for more on the controversy brewing at the collapse site.

Surfside Commissioners Reject Land Swap For Collapse Site

With the effects of climate change worsening, it's hard for many homebuyers to justify setting their sites on a house close to rising seas. But for those who do, there may be an upside. Watch for more.

Why Buying Beachfront Property Might Still Be A Good Bet

In the highly developed, historically significant South Street Seaport, one block remains undeveloped: 250 Water Street. That may soon change. Find out what may be in the cards for the Seaport's last empty block, and why some locals are fighting it.

The Controversy Behind 250 Water Street

The Diamond District is one of NYC’s smallest and shiniest neighborhoods. TRD fellow Joe Lovinger checked out how its retailers have been impacted by the pandemic—and what the District’s changing fate could mean for real estate.

A Diamond Is Forever. Is the Diamond District?

Last spring, Governors Island was granted a rezoning for its southern half, which may usher in a new era for one of NYC's most significant but underutilized landmarks. TRD headed to the Island to find out what the new development plan will mean for it, and for NYC as a whole.

What's Happening On Governors Island?

With recovery ongoing at the site of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, questions abound about the cause of the sudden collapse. There are no definitive answers yet, but TRD talked to experts to uncover a few possible causes. Watch to find out more.

Here's What Might Have Happened In Surfside

South Florida residents were devastated by the sudden collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo on June 24th. Now, with the remainder of the Tower demolished and search and rescue ongoing, how will the market--and the community--react? TRD investigates in this latest video.

Surfside's Market Was Hot. What Happens Now?

Much has been made of New York City's move to relocate homeless people into shuttered hotels. Now, with the program wrapping up as Covid rates fall, TRD looked into the effect this program may have had on real estate, from crime rates to locals' experiences to property values. Watch to find out more.

New York Ends Its Homeless-To-Hotels Program

Last week, the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Surfside, Florida collapsed suddenly. Today, rescue efforts paused for safety concerns, and President Joe Biden was on the scene speaking to survivors, families, and local officials. Watch the video for more of the latest updates, and stay tuned as we dig in to how this disaster will impact the local industry.