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54-42 2nd Street. Rendering courtesy of HPD.

8:00 am on August 1, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

‘The Orion’ 980-Unit Three-Building Proposal Revealed for in Hunters Point South, Queens

A new set of renderings reveal The Orion, a proposed three-tower residential complex at Parcel E along the Hunters Point South waterfront of Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Marvel, developed in a partnership between Slate Property Group, The Hudson Companies, and Volunteers of America, the $700 million mixed-use project is addressed as 54-42 2nd Street and would yield 980 new rental units, two-thirds of which will be dedicated to affordable housing for extremely low to moderate-income households, as well as a community facility space operated by local nonprofit Commonpoint Queens, an indoor community pool, and nearly 6,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial retail space.

LPC To Review Proposal For 20-Story Tower at 257 Canal Street In Soho, Manhattan

7:30 am on August 1, 2026 By Max Gillespie

On Tuesday, August 4, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) will review plans for 257 Canal Street, a 20-story affordable housing building in Soho, Manhattan. Designed by BKSK Architects and developed by Alembic Community Development and The Children’s Village, the 222-foot-tall structure will yield 88 permanently affordable rental units, plus a superintendent’s apartment. The project will also include a one-story retail base and a second floor of social services and community spaces. The property is located on the north side of Canal Street between Lafayette Street and Broadway, within the Soho Cast Iron Historic District Extension.

Permits Filed for 546 Pacific Street in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn

7:00 am on August 1, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 16-story mixed-use building at 546 Pacific Street in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. Located between 4th Avenue and 3rd Avenue, the lot is near the Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center subway station, served by the B, D, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains. Chase Weber is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Housing Lottery Launches for 729 Rogers Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn

6:30 am on August 1, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 729 Rogers Avenue, a five-story residential building in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Designed by Leandro Nils Dickson Architect and developed by Yosef Eliav, the structure yields ten residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are three units for residents at 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $75,772 to $108,560.

Modera Fort Lee. Rendering courtesy of MHS Architecture.

Renderings Revealed for Modera Fort Lee at 55 Main Street in Fort Lee, New Jersey

8:00 am on July 31, 2026 By Michael Young

YIMBY has an exclusive set of exterior and interior renderings showcasing Modera Fort Lee, an upcoming 19-story residential building at 55 Main Street in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Designed by MHS Architecture and developed by Mill Creek Residential, the 147-foot-tall structure yield 253 units, with 25 designated as affordable housing. The project will also include a five-story, 299-vehicle parking garage. The property is bounded by Old Palisade Road to the south, Main Street to the east, and Kaufer Lane to the west.

AVIVA Two-Building Development Wraps Up Construction at 189 Phillip Street In Jersey City, New Jersey

7:30 am on July 31, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Work is finishing up on AVIVA, a pair of 12-story rental buildings at 189 Phillip Street in Jersey City, New Jersey. Designed by GRT Architects in collaboration with Ismael Leyva Architects and developed by Alpine Residential, the development yields 500 rental units. The project also includes approximately 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, a landscaped water garden accessible to residents and the public, a rooftop pool and lounge, and a parking garage with electric vehicle charging stations. AVIVA sits at the eastern edge of Liberty State Park, adjacent to the Liberty Science Center and within the emerging SciTech Scity district.

Housing Lottery Launches for 1405 Boston Road in Morrisania, The Bronx

7:00 am on July 31, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for The Frederick Shack, a six-story residential building at 1405 Boston Road in Morrisania, The Bronx. Designed by Monica Lopez Architect and developed by Frederick Shack of Urban Pathways Inc., the structure yields 79 residences. Available on New York State Housing Search are nine units for residents at 30 to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $28,000 to $71,280.

Permits Filed for 475 Myrtle Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

6:30 am on July 31, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for an eight-story mixed-use building at 475 Myrtle Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Located between Hall Street and Washington Avenue, the lot is closest to the Clinton–Washington Avenues subway station, served by the G train. Ariel Shalom of Le Capital NYC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

655 Madison Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.

Excavation Begins for 1,162-Foot Mixed-Use Supertall at 655 Madison Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

8:00 am on July 30, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Excavation is underway at 655 Madison Avenue, the site of a 74-story mixed-use supertall skyscraper on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle and developed by Extell, the 1,162-foot-tall structure will span 764,698 square feet and yield 154 condominium units with an average scope of 3,091 square feet. The project will also include approximately 233,000 square feet of office and retail space on the lower levels. The property is located at the northeast corner of Madison Avenue and East 60th Street.

Excavation Underway For 545 Coney Island Avenue In Kensington, Brooklyn

7:30 am on July 30, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Excavation is progressing at 545 Coney Island Avenue, the site of a seven-story mixed-use building in Kensington, Brooklyn. Designed by Daniel Condatore and developed by Zelig Weiss of Riverside Developers under 545 Coney Island LLC, the 70-foot-tall structure will span 51,026 square feet and yield 74 rental units with an average scope of 640 square feet. The project will also include 3,627 square feet of commercial space, a cellar, and 37 enclosed parking spaces. The property is located between Webster Avenue and Newkirk Avenue.

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