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10-39 49th Avenue. Designed by Angelo Ng & Anthony Ng Architects Studio.

8:00 am on June 20, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Luma’s Façade Progresses at 10-39 49th Avenue in Long Island City, Queens

Exterior work is progressing on Luma, a six-story residential building at 10-39 49th Avenue in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Angelo Ng & Anthony Ng Architects Studio and developed by Yong Chen, the 65-foot-tall structure will yield 35 condominium units with an average scope of 685 square feet. The project will also include 13 open parking spaces and six enclosed parking spaces, according to permits filed last December. The property is located between Jackson Avenue and Vernon Boulevard.

Permits Filed for 696 East 187th Street in Belmont, The Bronx

7:30 am on June 20, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for an eight-story mixed-use building at 696 East 187th Street in Belmont, The Bronx. Located at the intersection of Beaumont Avenue and East 187th Street, the lot is nearest to the Fordham Road station subway station, served by the B and D trains. Zev Mayer of Walton Developers is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for 1004 Summit Avenue in Highbridge, The Bronx

7:00 am on June 20, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 1004 Summit Avenue, a four-story residential building in Highbridge, The Bronx. Designed by Nikolai Katz Architect and developed by Shaya Seidenfeld of MZS Realty, the structure yields 12 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 $75,840 to $122,160.

NYC Unveils Proposal For Upgraded Bus And Bicycle Infrastructure On Sixth Avenue In Manhattan

6:30 am on June 20, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Department of Transportation has unveiled a proposal to upgrade bus and bicycle infrastructure along Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. The plan would add new offset bus lanes between Watts Street and West 34th Street, upgrade existing bus lanes from West 34th Street to West 58th Street, and widen protected bike lanes along much of the corridor. The improvements are intended to benefit more than 51,000 daily bus riders and enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians on one of Manhattan’s busiest transportation corridors.

The New York Historical Expansion Completes Construction 170 Central Park West on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

8:00 am on June 19, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is complete on the Tang Wing for American Democracy, a four-story addition of The New York Historical at 170 Central Park West on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects, the 70,000-square-foot sturcture yields new gallery spaces, classrooms, an outdoor courtyard, and a rooftop garden. The wing houses an expanded program for the Academy for American Democracy and also serves as the new home for the American LGBTQ+ Museum. The $175 million expansion is located at the southwest corner of the property along West 76th Street.

Utica Crescent Finishes, Sparrow Square Begins Construction In East Flatbush, Brooklyn

7:30 am on June 19, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is complete on Utica Crescent and work is getting underway on Sparrow Square, two affordable housing developments in East Flatbush, Brooklyn that will collectively deliver 583 residential units.

Majestic Tops Out at 540 Degraw Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn

7:00 am on June 19, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Construction has topped out on Majestic, a 10-story mixed-use residential building at 540 Degraw Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Developed by The Domain Companies and designed by Handel Architects, the project will yield 255 rental apartments, approximately 14,000 square feet of retail and office space, and 45 enclosed parking spaces. The development team includes GoodRich Design as interior designer and Future Green Studio as landscape architect. Majestic is targeting LEED Gold certification.

Housing Lottery Launches for 1938 Prospect Avenue in Tremont, The Bronx

6:30 am on June 19, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 1938 Prospect Avenue, a four-story residential building in Tremont, The Bronx. Designed by Node Architecture Engineering & Consulting and developed by Fredi Bori of Bori Con Corp., the structure yields 14 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 $76,629 to $122,160.

Six New Buildings Add 230 Residential Units to Crown Heights, Brooklyn

8:00 am on June 18, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

YIMBY recently visited six residential buildings that have recently completed construction in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The projects are among the wave of developments transforming vacant parcels, parking lots, and old commercial structures into new housing, and yield a combined 230 rental and condominium units.

99 Park Avenue’s Renovations Reach Completion In Midtown, Manhattan

7:30 am on June 18, 2026 By Max Gillespie

A $30 million capital improvement and repositioning program is now finished at 99 Park Avenue, a 600,000-square-foot Class A office tower in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Vocon and developed by Global Holdings, the project introduces a redesigned ground-floor experience, new tenant amenities, and upgraded interiors. The 26-story office tower is currently 97 percent leased, with recent tenants including Cerity Partners and Southern Land Company. The property is located between East 39th and 40th Streets.

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