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8:00 am on August 3, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

520 Fifth Avenue Supertall Wraps Up Construction in Midtown, Manhattan

Work is nearing full completion on 520 Fifth Avenue, an 88-story mixed-use supertall skyscraper in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Rabina, with Suffolk Construction serving as the general contractor, the 1,002-foot-tall structure spans 415,000 square feet and yields 100 condominium units and 25 floors of boutique office space. The project will also include ground-floor retail. The property is located at the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and West 43rd Street, one block north of Bryant Park.

Jersey City, New Jersey in early July 2026. Photo by Michael Young.

Six Forthcoming Residential Buildings to Yield 327 Units Across Jersey City, New Jersey

7:30 am on August 3, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

As the fastest-growing city in New Jersey, Jersey City has been witnessing a sustained wave of new construction, transforming its skyline and adding thousands of new residential units to the housing-starved New York metropolitan region. In this post, YIMBY takes a look at six forthcoming projects that are slated to add 327 new homes across city, from Journal Square to the Hudson River waterfront.

Plans Revealed For Middle Collegiate Church Lot At 112 Second Avenue In East Village, Manhattan

7:00 am on August 3, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Plans have been revealed for the fire-cleared lot of Middle Collegiate Church at 112 Second Avenue in Manhattan’s East Village. Presented by CTA Architects on behalf of the congregation, the proposal calls for wrapping the L-shaped lot in a 10-foot-tall aluminum fence, paving the interior with permeable pavers, and constructing an accessible ramp and entrance to the church’s existing worship space at 50 East 7th Street. The application, which spans 112-114 Second Avenue and 50 East 7th Street, will go before the Landmarks Preservation Commission at its public hearing tomorrow.

Permits Filed for 23 Spencer Street in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

6:30 am on August 3, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 15-story mixed-use building at 23 Spencer Street in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Located between Park and Flushing Avenues, the lot is near the Flushing Avenue subway station, served by the G train. Moses Wertheimer of The Tower is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Rendering of 178 Montrose Avenue, courtesy of Slate Property Group.

Affordable Housing Developments Revealed For 73 Meserole Street, 178 Montrose Avenue In Williamsburg, Brooklyn

8:00 am on August 2, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Renderings were recently unveiled for 73 Meserole Street and 178 Montrose Avenue, a pair of 14- and 13-story affordable housing buildings in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed in a partnership between Slate Property Group and RiseBoro Community Partnership, the structures will yield a combined 312 rental units in studio to three-bedroom layouts, with 163 units at 178 Montrose Avenue and 149 units at 73 Meserole Street.

Newark, New Jersey skyline. Photo by Rob Thomas.

Newark’s Transformation Continues with Six New and Forthcoming Developments

7:30 am on August 2, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Newark, New Jersey is undergoing one of the largest transformations in its history, headlined by multiple skyline-altering skyscrapers. Between these more prominent developments, a large swath of smaller-scale construction is bringing a wealth of new housing to the city, along with healthcare and educational infrastructure to support it. In this post, YIMBY takes a look at six such forthcoming and recently completed projects at the heart of Newark’s resurgence.

HUD Approves Redevelopment of Fulton And Elliott-Chelsea Houses In Chelsea, Manhattan

7:00 am on August 2, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved the redevelopment of Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses, a two-campus public housing assemblage in Chelsea, Manhattan. Designed by PAU, COOKFOX Architects, and Ismael Leyva Architects…

Permits Filed for 610 East 226th Street in Wakefield, The Bronx

6:30 am on August 2, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 12-story residential building at 610 East 226th Street in Wakefield, The Bronx. Located between Bronx Boulevard and Carpenter Avenue, the lot is near the 225th Street subway station, served by the 2 and 5 trains. Steven Westreich of Westorchard Management is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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

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

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

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.

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