A Juicy Real Estate Bite

One pastrami on rye, three pickles and a side of air rights to go!

The 126-year-old downtown Katz’s Deli on Houston and Ludlow sold its air rights. Although the developer’s identity is a mystery, Katz’s future is not. It’s here to stay and continue whipping up some of the best corn beef sandwiches in Manhattan. Current zoning allows structures up to 12 stories high.

Written by Melanie Siben