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Married Couples Remain Largest Homeowner Group in NYC, Except in Manhattan

Married Couples Remain Largest Homeowner Group in NYC, Except in Manhattan

A new PropertyShark analysis reveals that married couples constitute the largest homeowner group across New York City, holding 51% of homes, although this is below the 59% national average. However, Manhattan stands out as the only borough where this pattern is reversed. In Manhattan, nonfamily owners—individuals living solo or with an unmarried partner or roommate—outnumber married couples, accounting for 48% of homeowners compared to 45% for married couples. Citywide, nonfamily owners make up 31% of the homeowner pool, significantly higher than the national rate of 27%. Staten Island has the highest percentage of married homeowners at 60%, followed by Brooklyn and Queens at 53% each, and the Bronx at 42%. Mill Basin in Brooklyn is identified as the most married neighborhood, with 75% of homes owned by married couples, while Central Park South in Manhattan leads in single-dominated pockets at 73%.

Married Couples Dominate NYC Homeownership, Except in Manhattan, PropertyShark Analysis Reveals

Married Couples Dominate NYC Homeownership, Except in Manhattan, PropertyShark Analysis Reveals

A recent analysis by PropertyShark indicates that married couples constitute the largest group of homeowners in New York City, accounting for 51% of all homeowners. This figure, however, is notably lower than the national average of 59%. Manhattan stands out as the sole borough where this trend is reversed; nonfamily owners, including single individuals or those living with unmarried partners or roommates, surpass married couples in homeownership, holding 48% compared to married couples' 45%. Across the other boroughs, married couples remain the dominant homeowner demographic, with Staten Island leading at 60%, followed by Brooklyn and Queens at 53% each, and The Bronx at 42%. The study also highlights that female-led families are the primary owner type in five NYC neighborhoods, peaking at 44% in Longwood, The Bronx, while male-led family households do not lead in any neighborhood.

Queens Apartments See Growth in Size, Contrasting with Shrinking Units in Brooklyn and Manhattan

Queens Apartments See Growth in Size, Contrasting with Shrinking Units in Brooklyn and Manhattan

Queens Apartments See Growth in Size, Contrasting with Shrinking Units in Brooklyn and Manhattan

Westchester County Journal News

How much rain fell in NYC, Hudson Valley Thursday? See rainfall totals

How much rain fell in NYC, Hudson Valley Thursday? See rainfall totals

Thursday's storms brought more than 2 inches of rain to parts of New York City, Nassau and Westchester counties, with more wet weather possible this weekend.

Sportico Glance

U.S. Open Pushes Beyond Queens to Bring Tennis to the People

U.S. Open Pushes Beyond Queens to Bring Tennis to the People

Today’s guest column is from Nicole Kankam, managing director of pro tennis marketing and entertainment for the United States Tennis Association. When the USTA debuted a new marketing campaign for the U.S. Open in 2022, Queen Latifah, in a TV and digital spot, pointed up to the Arthur Ashe stadium lights and delivered the campaign’s […]

Detroit Free Press

A NYC doughnut shop is coming to Detroit — but won't bring popular product

A NYC doughnut shop is coming to Detroit — but won't bring popular product

Cloudy Donut Co. will make its Detroit debut with a pop-up at the Core City magazine shop Periodicals.

Westchester County Journal News

8 NYC-area beaches under swimming advisory due to water quality concerns

8 NYC-area beaches under swimming advisory due to water quality concerns

Eight New York City-area beaches are under swimming advisories, including three Staten Island beaches where elevated bacteria levels have been reported.

How democratic socialists fared in 2026 until Angie Nixon's win

How democratic socialists fared in 2026 until Angie Nixon's win

The Florida Democratic Senate primary gives the growing leftwing political group its biggest upset yet of 2026. Here's their overall record.

NYC Experiences Surge in Bike Thefts, NYPD Urges Registration Program Participation

NYC Experiences Surge in Bike Thefts, NYPD Urges Registration Program Participation

New York City is currently experiencing a significant increase in bike thefts, with a nearly 120% rise in the past six months, according to NYPD data analyzed by Holland Bikes. While the total number of bike thefts citywide is still lower than last year, the recent surge, particularly during summer months, is narrowing this gap. Manhattan has been the most affected borough, reporting 748 thefts this year compared to Brooklyn's 497. The majority of these incidents, approximately two-thirds, occur on city streets, with only 17% happening at owners' homes. The peak hours for thefts are between 8 and 9 p.m. The NYPD is actively working to combat this trend by encouraging cyclists to register their bikes through its Bicycle Registration Program. This program involves engraving a serial number onto the bike and applying a decal that, if removed, reveals the word 'void,' signaling to police that the bike is stolen and allowing them to track the owner.

Housing Lottery Opens for 29 Renovated Co-Ops in West Harlem, Manhattan

Housing Lottery Opens for 29 Renovated Co-Ops in West Harlem, Manhattan

An affordable housing lottery has been launched for 29 newly renovated cooperative apartments located in West Harlem, Manhattan. These co-ops are situated across three century-old buildings at 505, 523, and 527 West 134th Street, forming part of the 505 West 134th Street Cluster project developed by ELH Mgmt. LLC. The initiative aims to provide qualifying New Yorkers with an opportunity to become homeowners in a desirable urban area. To be eligible, households must earn 70 percent of the area median income, with annual incomes ranging from $68,242 to $147,280, depending on the household size. Interested applicants can review the eligibility requirements and submit their applications through NYC Housing Connect. The deadline for applications is September 8, 2026. This lottery represents an effort to expand homeownership opportunities for moderate-income individuals and families in a competitive housing market like New York City.

New York City Unveils First Urban Forest Plan to Expand Tree Canopy to 30% by 2040

New York City Unveils First Urban Forest Plan to Expand Tree Canopy to 30% by 2040

New York City has launched its first Urban Forest Plan (UFP), a comprehensive strategy aimed at expanding the city's tree canopy coverage to 30% by 2040. This initiative, led by the Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) in collaboration with NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and several conservancy groups, seeks to add an average of 700 acres of tree canopy annually for the next 14 years. The plan focuses on preserving existing trees on both public and private land, planting new ones, and engaging the community in stewardship. Currently, New York City's tree canopy covers 23.4% of its land, with significant disparities across boroughs; Staten Island has 33.4%, while Brooklyn and Manhattan each have 19.5%. Environmental Justice (EJ) communities, which often face higher pollution levels, have a lower average canopy coverage of 19% compared to 26% in non-EJ areas.

NYC Congestion Pricing Fails to Significantly Reduce Air Pollution, Report Finds

NYC Congestion Pricing Fails to Significantly Reduce Air Pollution, Report Finds

A recent report from the New York City Department of Health (DOH) indicates that congestion pricing, implemented in Manhattan south of 60th Street, has not significantly reduced air pollution in the congestion zone, despite an 11% decrease in car trips. Critics, including Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella and members of New Yorkers Against Congestion Pricing Tax, argue this report proves the toll was primarily a 'money grab' to fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). They point out that truck traffic has reportedly increased in Staten Island, questioning the MTA's claims of pollution reduction. Conversely, the MTA, through its Chair and CEO Janno Lieber, maintains that the report validates the program's effectiveness by confirming that traffic diversion did not lead to increased pollution in environmental justice zones outside Manhattan, a concern raised in earlier studies. John Kaehny, executive director of Reinvent Albany, a pro-mass transit watchdog group, also noted that initi...