real estate:

A development company bought a parking lot on West 37th Street in the hopes of turning it into a hotel.

Actor Alec Baldwin could ditch his Upper West Side digs for a SoHo pad, according to recent reports.

The owner of 34 Avenue A is seeking a new tenant after plans for a music venue were shot down.

The famed Hotel Chelsea has reportedly been sold for $80 million.

A few blocks of prime riverfront real estate were almost turned into a massive residential complex, until community members rallied for a park.

Rutenberg Realty will be hosting its first ever art show, featuring the work of several agents who are realtors by day and artists on the side.

Barry Rudofsky, of Bronstein Properties, purchased the rent-stabilized units at a recent foreclosure auction. His firm plans to sell them as co-ops once they become available.

Residents and planning experts offered their ideas for the Con Edison pier, compiling a wish list that includes community gardens, urban farming and even art exhibition space.

Bank of America is planning a new branch on West 81st Street and Broadway, as local officials aim to curb the size of bank.

The developer of Hudson Yards is closer to finding the tenant it needs to begin construction, Crain's reported.

Rents could rise as much as 35 percent after renovations are completed at the Rivergate in Murray Hill and 21 Chelsea in Chelsea.

Joyful Nails plans to open in a 1,340-square foot space at 35 Avenue A.

The family-friendly salon on First Avenue, set to open in the coming months, will cater to the neighborhood's new families.

Sales of Manhattan apartments faltered in the second quarter, except for luxury units, according to a report.

The SoHo Synagogue, in an old Gucci store, is built to be attractive to a younger crowd.