The largest section of undeveloped, city-owned land south of 96th street is finally set for development, nearly 50 years after the area was originally razed for an urban renewal project. The Bloomberg administration has chosen the developers for the six-acre site known as the Seward Park Urban Renewal Area (SPURA) in the Lower East Side.

So, you’re back from vacation, and you want to know what news you missed out on during the summer months. Before we look ahead to the upcoming fall season, let’s take one look back on some of the biggest news to hit the New York City luxury rental market in the summer of 2013.

While some modern apartments advertise their sustainability, Gotham West, the massive apartment building at 550 West 45th Street in Hell’s Kitchen, is attempting to entice future tenants with sustenance.

In recent years, we’ve seen the major overhaul of the Long Island City waterfront. Luxury buildings now take advantage of the neighborhood’s prime location, one of them being the new Gantry Park Landing at 50-01 2nd Street. The up-and-coming neighborhood has become a popular destination for commuters, as it’s one short stop away from Midtown Manhattan on the 7 train.

In a city that seems to be teeming with singles, there is some contradiction in the fact that it is often hard to find accommodation in New York City that’s specifically catered to unmarried folk, or even couples. These New Yorkers aren’t looking for a towering penthouse or a sprawling three-bedroom residence—they’re just looking for a compact, cozy space in the city that they can call home. However, such apartments are often hard to find, which is why 101 West 15th Street’s arrival in the rental market is probably going to be seen as a godsend by many of the city’s singles and couples.