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1482 First Avenue. Designed by Hill West Architects.

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

1482 First Avenue Prepares For Vertical Construction on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Construction is about to go vertical at 1482 First Avenue, the site of a 30-story residential tower on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Hill West Architects and developed by Alchemy-ABR, the 395-foot-tall structure will span roughly 161,000 square feet and yield 89 rental units. Eighteen of the apartments will be rent-stabilized for residents earning 80 percent or less of the area median income (AMI). The project will also include nearly 1,500 square feet of commercial space. Paris Forino is the interior designer for property, which is comprised of two conjoined interior lots by the intersection of First Avenue and East 77th Street.

Housing Lottery Launches for 275 20th Street in Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn

7:00 am on June 10, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 275 20th Street, a five-story residential building in Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by Nikolai Katz Architect and developed by Yitzi Salamon, the structure yields 51 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 13 units for residents at 40 to 100 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $38,778 to $135,700.

Permits Filed for 200 Ashford Street in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn

6:30 am on June 10, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a nine-story mixed-use building at 200 Ashford Street in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. Located at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Ashford Street, the lot is near the Cleveland Street subway station, served by the J train. Eric Brintauch under the Martin Abdul is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Eight New Residential Buildings Coming to Crown Heights, Brooklyn

8:00 am on June 9, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

YIMBY checked in on eight residential projects underway across Crown Heights, Brooklyn. All are located within an area bounded by Atlantic Avenue and Eastern Parkway to the north and south, and Bedford and Washington Avenues to the east and west, and will add more than 450 units to the neighborhood.

569 Palisade Avenue. Rendering courtesy of MVMK Architecture + Design.

569 Palisade Avenue Approved For Construction in Jersey City, New Jersey

7:30 am on June 9, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Plans have been approved for a new five-story residential building at 569 Palisade Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey. Designed by MVMK Architecture + Design for the 569 Palisade LLC, the 58-foot-tall structure will yield 11 units. The project will also include 700 square feet of ground-floor retail space, a cellar level, storage space, a ten-vehicle parking garage, and storage for 16 bicycles. The property is located between Congress and South Streets.

Permits Filed for 530 Utica Avenue in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn

7:00 am on June 9, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 15-story mixed-use building at 530 Utica Avenue in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn. Located between Rutland Road and Winthrop Street, the lot is closest to the Sutter Avenue–Rutland Road subway station, served by the 3 train. Mimi Ho is listed as the owner behind the applications.

LPC Unveils New Historic District Markers In Longwood, The Bronx

6:30 am on June 9, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has unveiled four new historic district markers commemorating the Longwood Historic District and Longwood Historic District Extension in Longwood, The Bronx. The markers recognize the architectural and historical significance of the neighborhood, which was designated by the LPC in 1980, with the extension added in 1983.

200 West 88th Street. Rendering courtesy of Alden Studios.

Façade Takes Shape on RAMSA’s 200 West 88th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

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

Exterior work is progressing on 200 West 88th Street, an 18-story residential tower on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects and developed by Nortco Development, the 215-foot-tall structure will span 114,000 square feet and yield 36 condominium units in three- to five-bedroom layouts. The project will also contain ground-floor retail space and enclosed parking spaces on the second level. The property is alternately addressed as 568-574 Amsterdam Avenue and located at the corner of West 88th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.

105 Underhill Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.

Demolition Progresses at 105 Underhill Avenue in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

7:30 am on June 8, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Demolition is progressing at 105 Underhill Avenue, the site of a five-story residential building in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by Isaac & Stern Architects for the Underhill Gardens LLC, the structure will yield 21 units. The trapezoidal-shaped property is located between St. Mark’s Avenue and Prospect Place.

LPC To Review Proposal For Alterations At 144 West 80th Street In Upper West Side, Manhattan

7:00 am on June 8, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review a proposal for alterations and a rooftop addition at 144 West 80th Street, a four-story townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by DTLS Architecture, the project involves modifications to both the front and rear façades, along with the construction of a setback penthouse addition designed to minimize visibility from the street.

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