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Broker Tal Alexander Is Accused of Rape in New Lawsuit

The suit alleges that Tal, a co-founder of Official, assaulted a woman along with his brothers Oren and Alon. By Kim Velsey

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Anne Hanavan’s ‘Freedom Pad’ Was Always Going to Be Painted Pink

“It was a wreck,” she says of the 350 square foot LES apartment. “But I could see the potential.” By Wendy Goodman

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The Four Seasons Hotel Is Coming Back

After a four-year stalemate, Beanie Babies magnate Ty Warner has agreed to a reopening plan. By Clio Chang

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What We Know About the Sexual-Assault Lawsuits Against Oren and Tal Alexander
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Broker Tal Alexander Is Accused of Rape in New Lawsuit
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The Four Seasons Hotel Is Coming Back
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power What We Know About the Sexual-Assault Lawsuits Against Oren and Tal Alexander Both Official founders Tal and Oren Alexander, along with Oren’s twin brother, have been accused of rape in three lawsuits. By Kim Velsey

the rent is too damn high Your Rent Is Going Up The Rent Guidelines Board voted last night to approve increases on one- and two-year leases. By Clio Chang

under a million A Riverdale Two-Bedroom With a Pool and a View for $437,000 As the heat dome sets in, we found you places to cool off. By Clio Chang

mysteries Is a $199,000 Penthouse on East 84th a Bargain or a Bad Idea? A what-if right off Park Avenue. By Kim Velsey

the rent is too damn high Your Rent Is Going Up The Rent Guidelines Board voted last night to approve increases on one- and two-year leases. By Clio Chang

under a million A Riverdale Two-Bedroom With a Pool and a View for $437,000 As the heat dome sets in, we found you places to cool off. By Clio Chang

mysteries Is a $199,000 Penthouse on East 84th a Bargain or a Bad Idea? A what-if right off Park Avenue. By Kim Velsey

On The Market

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a truly terrific new york listing A High-Ceilinged Sutton Place Duplex

under a million A One-Bedroom in Villa Charlotte Brontë for $649,000

under a million A Two-Bedroom With a Jacuzzi Near Riverside Park

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power Broker Tal Alexander Is Accused of Rape in New Lawsuit The suit alleges that Tal, a co-founder of Official, assaulted a woman along with his brothers Oren and Alon. By Kim Velsey
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