Housing & Development · New York, NY
A lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court seeks to force the foreclosure auction of a five-story building at 180 First Avenue, known for its Michael Jackson murals. Investors in a $7.1 million mortgage allege that owner Moshe Khoshkheraman has not made loan payments since May and refused an inspector access in September. The building contains 16 apartments and a ground-floor commercial space, with none of the units currently rent-stabilized. This action specifically targets the First Avenue property and does not affect other properties owned by Khoshkheraman, such as Milano's bar.
Community brief · New York, NY
Rose Friedman, an East Village resident and NPR arts editor who died of cancer on Sept. 17 at age 38, will be honored with a memorial gathering on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. The event takes place at ABC Beer Co., located at 96 Avenue C in Manhattan. Friedman was known for her advocacy for paid parental leave and her coverage of the Harvey Weinstein trial.
Community brief · New York, NY
The "LAND BACK in Cities" exhibition continues at 238 E. Sixth St. in Manhattan through Tuesday, Oct. 27. The show features projects on Indigenous sovereignty and ancestral land return, utilizing maps, films, and oral histories. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and noon to 7 p.m. Friday through Monday.
Community brief · New York, NY
The Riverside Park Pup Halloween Parade is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, in the Upper West Side neighborhood. Following the parade, businesses along Columbus Avenue and other local areas will offer treats to dogs on Sunday, October 25. The article also highlights a digital map created by software engineer Firat Ciftci that visualizes dog license data across New York City neighborhoods.
