2026

1340 Blondell Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.

1340 Blondell Avenue Completes Construction in Westchester Square, The Bronx

7:30 am on July 18, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is finished on 1340 Blondell Avenue, a seven-story affordable housing building in Westchester Square, The Bronx. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed by Exact Capital Group under the Blondell Equities LLC, the 75-foot-tall structure spans 216,941 square feet and yields 182 rental units with an average scope of 851 square feet. The project also includes 15,304 square feet of commercial space, 1,783 square feet of community facility space, ground-floor retail, a 30-foot-long rear yard, and a 225-vehicle parking garage. The property occupies most of the block between Ponton and Fink Avenues, directly behind the MTA Westchester Yard and Maintenance Facility.

Housing Lottery Launches for 3547 Webster Avenue in Norwood, The Bronx

7:00 am on July 18, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 3547 Webster Tower, an eight-story mixed-use building at 3547 Webster Avenue in Norwood, The Bronx. Designed by Genaro Urueta Inc. and developed by Yoel Landau, the structure yields 88 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 39 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $92,880 to $238,160.

Permits Filed for 11-48 44th Drive in Hunters Point, Queens

6:30 am on July 18, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a ten-story mixed-use building at 11-48 44th Drive in Hunters Point, Queens. Located between 11th Street and 21st Street, the lot is close to the Court Square–23rd Street subway station, served by the E and F trains, and the Court Square station, served by the 7 train. Jason Huang of 1148 44th Drive NY LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

567 Second Avenue. Developed by New Empire Corp..

Rendering Revealed for 567 Second Avenue in Kips Bay, Manhattan

8:00 am on July 17, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A new rendering has been revealed for 567 Second Avenue, a 14-story residential building in Kips Bay, Manhattan. Designed by CetraRuddy and developed by New Empire Corp., the structure will yield 134 condominium units and ground-floor commercial space. The property is located at the northwest corner of Second Avenue and East 31st Street.

Liora Club & Residences Nears Completion At 85 Cooper Avenue In Long Branch, New Jersey

7:30 am on July 17, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is nearing completion on Liora Club & Residences, a condominium development at 85 Cooper Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey. Designed by Monteforte Architectural Studio and developed in a joint venture between Lincoln Equities Group, RWN Real Estate Partners, and Avenue Realty Capital, the development will yield 128 condominium units. The project will also include more than 41,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space, anchored by a nearly 12,000-square-foot interior amenity collection known as The Club.