John Zuccotti buys $2.6M Fifth Ave. pad, “Real Housewife” Kelly Bensimon checks out Downtown by Philippe Starck … and more

1. John Zuccotti buys $2.57 million Fifth Avenue pad [NYP, 5th item]
2. Construction union workers rally for own version of living wage [Crain’s]
3. Madison Square Garden gets artwork made out of nautical rope [Curbed, 1st item]
4. A list of the best urban walking tours honoring Jane Jacobs [Untapped Cities]
5. Architecture shop WXY to unveil East River Blueway plans [Curbed, 2nd item]
6. New permits filed for 250 and 252 Smith Street in Carroll Gardens [Pardon Me For Asking]
7. Gowanus’ 202 8th Street is 60 percent leased in its first 60 days [Curbed, 3rd item]
8. “Real Housewife” Kelly Bensimon checks out Downtown by Philippe Starck pad [NYP, 6th item]