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Holland Gardens. Rendering courtesy PS&S Architects.

8:00 am on September 27, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Plans Revealed for 753-Unit Holland Gardens Public Housing Project in Jersey City, New Jersey

New renderings have been revealed for Holland Gardens, a forthcoming 24-story mixed-use public housing project at 235 16th Street in Jersey City, New Jersey. Designed by PS&S Architects and developed by WinnDevelopment, the 3.3-acre complex will yield 753 rental units, including senior housing, along with 24,000 square feet of commercial space and a community facility. The project will also include a new branch of the Jersey City Free Public Library and Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA), 385 parking spaces, and 380 bicycle parking spots. The property is bounded by 14th and 16th Streets, Erie Street, and Jersey Avenue.

Battery Park City Resiliency Project Reaches Completion In Battery Park City, Manhattan

7:30 am on September 27, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is finished on the South Battery Park City Resiliency Project, a $221 million coastal flood protection system in Battery Park City, Manhattan. Designed by AECOM with a pavilion by Thomas Phifer and Partners and developed by the Battery Park City Authority in partnership with The Battery Conservancy, the project spans from the Museum of Jewish Heritage through Wagner Park, across Pier A Plaza, and along the northern border of the historic Battery. The system integrates open and buried floodwalls, deployable flip-up gates, upgraded storm drainage, and a storm-water retention cistern beneath an elevated landscape.

Melrose, The Bronx. Photo by Michael Young.

Two Affordable Housing Developments, Charter School Under Construction in Melrose, The Bronx

7:00 am on September 27, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

YIMBY recently visited the Melrose section of the South Bronx, where two new all-affordable residential buildings and a charter school are under construction. All three properties are within walking distance of the 3rd Avenue–149th Street subway station, served by the 2 and 5 trains.

Permits Filed for 2074 McDonald Avenue in Gravesend, Brooklyn

6:30 am on September 27, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a seven-story mixed-use building at 2074 McDonald Avenue in Gravesend, Brooklyn. Located between Avenue S and Kings Highway, the lot is steps from the Kings Highway subway station, served by the F train. Joel Landau of Emerald Developers is listed as the owner behind the applications, as well as the adjacent ten-story new development at 2080 McDonald Avenue.

The Brooklyn Public Library - Pacific Branch at 25 Fourth Avenue. Rendering courtesy of Safdie Architects.

Renderings Revealed for Brooklyn Public Library–Pacific Branch Renovations in Park Slope, Brooklyn

8:00 am on September 26, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

New renderings have been revealed for the renovation of the Brooklyn Public Library–Pacific Branch at 25 Fourth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Designed by Safdie Architects, the project will expand the structure’s scope by 1,500 square feet, adding a new roof with a skylight, a two-story solarium set within the rear sunken gardens, a new front entrance, and an ADA-accessible side entrance. The interiors will be reconfigured to improve circulation and will include new classrooms, expanded children’s and teen spaces, room for the Adult Learning program, and an elevator. AYON Studio is the architect of record and preservation architect for the property, which is located at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Pacific Street.

Sutphin Senior Residence Completes Construction At 97-04 Sutphin Boulevard In Jamaica, Queens

7:30 am on September 26, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is finished on Sutphin Senior Residence, a 15-story affordable and supportive housing building at 97-04 Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens. Designed by Bernheimer Architecture and developed by Breaking Ground under the BG Sutphin Owner LLC, the 163-foot-tall structure spans 119,719 square feet and yields 173 rental units. The project also includes a 15,000-square-foot health center operated by Community Healthcare Network on the ground and cellar levels, and a 40-foot-long rear yard. The property is located at the southwest corner of 97th Avenue and 146th Street.

Affordable Housing Units Still Available at 815 Kings Highway in Gravesend, Brooklyn

7:00 am on September 26, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 815 Kings Highway, a 19-story mixed-use building in Gravesend, Brooklyn. Developed by Yelena Maksumov and designed by Vikatos Architect PC, the structure yields 24 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are five units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $143,829 to $238,160.

Permits Filed for 2616 Harway Avenue in Gravesend, Brooklyn

6:30 am on September 26, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 2616 Harway Avenue in Gravesend, Brooklyn. Located between 26th Avenue and Bay 43rd Street, the lot is near the Bay 50th Street subway station, served by the D train. Toby Eng is listed as the owner behind the applications.

500 East 81st Street. Rendering courtesy of S20M.

Façade Work Nears Completion on 500 East 81st Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

8:00 am on September 25, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is closing in on completion on 500 East 81st Street, an 11-story residential building in the Yorkville section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by S20M and Zproekt Architecture and developed by Rybak Development, the 100-foot-tall structure will span 37,378 square feet and yield ten condominium units. The project will also include a parking garage and ground-floor retail space. The 3,104-square-foot property is located at the southeast corner of York Avenue and East 81st Street.

Financing Closes For $26 Million Rehabilitation Of 44 Affordable Homes In East Williamsburg And Bushwick, Brooklyn

7:30 am on September 25, 2026 By Max Gillespie

St. Nicks Alliance has closed on financing for the redevelopment of three Brooklyn properties yielding 44 affordable homes in East Williamsburg and Bushwick. The $26 million project encompasses two adjoining 16-unit buildings at 984-988 Greene Avenue and six-unit properties at 315 Harman Street and 19 Kingsland Avenue. The development is backed by a $2.26 million construction and permanent loan from LISC NY, which will cover hard costs associated with the redevelopment, along with soft costs and financing costs.

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