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8:00 am on October 12, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

1,262-Unit Two-Skyscraper Development Rises at 280 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Construction is progressing on 280 Kent Avenue, a two-skyscraper residential complex along the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn. Designed by REX and developed by Two Trees, the twin 50-story structures will stand 591 feet tall and span roughly 1.17 million square feet with 1,262 units. The project will also include 12,230 square feet of commercial space and an enclosed parking garage. Twenty-five percent of the homes will be reserved for affordable housing. The project, also known as Building B in the five-structure Domino Sugar masterplan, spans an entire city block bounded by South 1st Street to the north, South 2nd Street to the south, Kent Avenue to the east, and River Street to the west.

Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Photo by Michael Young.

Nine New Developments Underway in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

7:30 am on October 12, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

YIMBY recently checked in on nine residential and commercial developments under construction in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The properties are all within walking distance of the L train at the Bedford Avenue station, and will add some 200 housing units to the evolving neighborhood.

Financing Closes For Renovation Of Nostrand Houses In Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn

7:00 am on October 12, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Financing has closed for the $607 million comprehensive modernization of Nostrand Houses, a 16-building public housing development at 2241 Batchelder Street in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Led by the New York City Housing Authority, the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust, and the New York City Housing Development Corporation, the project will fully rehabilitate 1,148 apartments and modernize building systems across the development for approximately 2,000 residents. The scope also includes new elevators, upgraded security systems, enhanced accessibility, and a new on-site property management office staffed by more than 40 personnel.

Permits Filed for 44-61 21st Street in Long Island City, Queens

6:30 am on October 12, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 15-story mixed-use building at 44-61 21st Street in Long Island City, Queens. Located at the corner of 44th Drive, the lot is one block from the Court Square–23rd Street station, served by the 7, E, and F trains. Zev Mayer of Walton Developers is listed as the owner behind the applications.

The Chrysler Building. Photo by Michael Young.

Renderings Revealed for Chrysler Building Renovations in Midtown East, Manhattan

8:00 am on October 11, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

The first renderings have been revealed for the recently announced renovation of the Chrysler Building, the 77-story Art Deco icon at 405 Lexington Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan. Led by Tishman Speyer, which just finalized a $235 million deal to acquire the skyscraper in a joint venture with The Cooper Union, the project will modernize at least 75 percent of the 1.3-million-square-foot structure’s work space and will restore its façade, including the world-famous crown and spire.

32-02 Linden Place. Rendering via NYC Planning.

Renderings Revealed for 296-Unit Building at 32-02 Linden Place in Flushing, Queens

7:30 am on October 11, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

New renderings have been revealed for 32-02 Linden Place, a proposed ten-story mixed-use residential building in Flushing, Queens. Developed under the Vernon 298 LLC, the structure is slated to span 285,543 square feet and yield 296 apartments, with 75 dedicated to affordable housing. The project will also include ground-floor retail, a parking garage, and bike storage. The L-shaped property is bounded by Linden Place, Farrington Street, and 32nd Avenue.

Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center Completes Renovations At 93-29 Queens Boulevard In Rego Park, Queens

7:00 am on October 11, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is finished on Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, a two-story recreational building at 93-29 Queens Boulevard in Rego Park, Queens. Designed by 1100 Architect and built by D & S Restoration, Inc. for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the $25.9 million project entailed a top-to-bottom reconstruction of the 36,000-square-foot structure, which now houses a gymnasium with a newly painted basketball court, a weightlifting area, a spin studio, and multipurpose recreation spaces, along with a redesigned entrance and lobby, new locker and changing facilities, and upgraded safety and building systems.

Permits Filed for 222 Soundview Avenue in Clason Point, The Bronx

6:30 am on October 11, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a four-story mixed-use building at 222 Soundview Avenue in Clason Point, The Bronx. Located between Gildersleeve Avenue and O’Brien Avenue, the lot is closest to the Parkchester subway station, served by the 6 train. Shimshon Grunstein of AFS Systems Inc. is listed as the owner behind the applications.

1300 Jefferson Street. Rendering courtesy of Fogarty Finger.

1300 Jefferson Street Breaks Ground in Hoboken, New Jersey

8:00 am on October 10, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction has begun at 1300 Jefferson Street, the site of an 18-story residential building on the northern edge of Hoboken, New Jersey. Designed by Fogarty Finger and developed in a joint venture between Lincoln Property Company and Pegasus Partners LLC, the structure will yield 357 market-rate and affordable rental units. The project will also include a 304-vehicle parking garage and 24,000 square feet of retail space in its five-story podium. The full-block property is bounded by 14th Street to the north, 13th Street to the south, Jefferson Street to the east, and Madison Street to the west.

Hillside North Building Wins $1.2M Sustainability Award At 161-09 Hillside Avenue In Jamaica, Queens

7:30 am on October 10, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The Hillside North Building, a 14-story affordable housing development planned at 161-09 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, has been selected for a Building of Excellence Award from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Designed by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects and developed through a joint venture between Gilbane Development Company and MURAL Real Estate Partners, the structure will span 170,037 square feet and yield 173 affordable rental units. The project will also include approximately 12,000 square feet of community-serving retail space, interior bicycle storage, and a backup-powered cooling center for use during emergencies.

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