RFQ Released For Riegelmann Boardwalk Reconstruction In Coney Island, Brooklyn

A Request for Qualifications has been released for the full reconstruction of the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Issued jointly by the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the solicitation seeks a progressive design-build team to rebuild the nearly century-old structure from the piles up, marking the first formal step in delivering the city’s more than $1 billion commitment to the waterfront. The reconstruction will replace the boardwalk’s structural piles, decking, and utilities along its full 2.4-mile length between West 37th Street and Brighton 15th Street, according to the documents.

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Permits Filed for 354 East 194th Street in Fordham Manor, The Bronx

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 354 East 194th Street, a nine-story residential building in Fordham Manor, The Bronx. Designed by Leandro Nils Dickson Architect and developed by Westorchard Management, the structure yields 45 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 11 units for residents at 40 to 90 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $41,726 to $164,880.

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Permits Filed for 3565 3rd Avenue in Morrisania, The Bronx

Permits have been filed for a nine-story mixed-use building at 3565 3rd Avenue in Morrisania, The Bronx. Located between East 168th and East 169th Streets, the through lot is also addressed as 1256 Washington Avenue. The nearest transit is the Freeman Street subway station, served by the 2 and 5 trains. Steven Westreich of Westorchard Management is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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880 Atlantic Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.

Eight80 BK Completes Construction At 880 Atlantic Avenue in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

Construction is complete on Eight80 BK, a 19-story residential building at 880 Atlantic Avenue in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by Issac & Stern Architects and developed by EMP Capital Group, the structure yields 257 rental units in studio to two-bedroom layouts, with 65 dedicated to affordable housing. The project also includes ground-floor retail space. The property is located between Washington and Vanderbilt Avenues.

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