Articles by Evan Bindelglass

153 Remsen Street. Photo by Tectonic for YIMBY

Scaffolding Removal Underway at 19-Story, 60-Unit 153 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights

7:30 am on January 4, 2017 By Evan Bindelglass

It’s been a little over four months since we checked in on the construction at 153 Remsen Street, in Brooklyn Heights. Now, scaffolding removal is underway at the 19-story, 60-unit building between Clinton and Court streets. The progress can be seen thanks to a photo sent to YIMBY by prolific construction chronicler Tectonic. Quinlan Development and Lonicera Partners are the developers. Navid Maqami’s S9 Architecture is responsible for the design.

Construction at the Baltic Park Slope in December of 2016. Photo by Tectonic for YIMBY

Façade Installation Underway at 11-Story Baltic Park Slope at 613 Baltic Street

7:30 am on January 3, 2017 By Evan Bindelglass

It has been about five-and-a-half months since we checked in on JDS Development Group’s new endeavor at 613 Baltic Street, in Park Slope. Back then, it had just topped out. Now, behind scaffolding, façade installation is underway at every level of the 11-story building.

160 Leroy Street. Photo by Tectonic for YIMBY

Ian Schrager’s West Village Condos Take Shape at 160 Leroy Street

8:00 am on January 2, 2017 By Evan Bindelglass

It has been over three months since we checked in on nightclub impresario turned real estate developer Ian Schrager’s residential building under construction at 160 Leroy Street, in the West Village. Since then, much has been accomplished.

The 40 individual landmarks designated by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 2016

A Look Back at the New York City Landmarks Designated in 2016

4:30 pm on December 23, 2016 By Evan Bindelglass

2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the New York City landmarks law. There were occasions to celebrate, and the Landmarks Preservation Commission designated six individual landmarks and four historic districts. 2016 was considerably busier for the commission. It designated 40 individual landmarks and two historic districts, including 12 new Midtown East landmarks and 26 sites from its backlog. Here are all of them, for you to take in as the year comes to a close.

Photos: The Modern II Continues Its Ascent in Fort Lee’s Skyline

7:30 am on December 22, 2016 By Evan Bindelglass

In 2014, the Fort Lee, N.J., skyline got its first new high-rise in over a decade. The Modern, at 800 Park Avenue, is a glassy, 496-foot-tall, 47-story, 450-unit rental building. Now, its twin is rapidly rising.

Ribbon Cut for Elmhurst Community Library at 85-08 51st Avenue

7:30 am on December 21, 2016 By Evan Bindelglass

As the new Hunters Point Library nears completion, another new library in Queens is open to the public. On Tuesday, the Elmhurst Community Library, a branch of the Queens Library, opened its doors.

Rendering of proposal for 51 White Street

Landmarks Approves Reduction of Number of Residential Units at 51 White Street, TriBeCa

7:30 am on December 20, 2016 By Evan Bindelglass

The Landmarks Preservation Commission recently approved an application that will see a TriBeCa building grow in height, but not in residential unit count. 51 White Street will go from five stories with 13 units to seven stories with nine units, in addition to office space on the ground and cellar levels.

38 Bethune Street, existing and proposed

Landmarks Approves Single-Family Conversion of 38 Bethune Street, West Village

7:30 am on December 19, 2016 By Evan Bindelglass

Last Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved work to allow the single-family conversion of 38 Bethune Street. While some West Village garage conversions before the LPC recently have been contentious, this project was not controversial.

Proposed rear of 210 East 62nd Street, with shutters closed

Landmarks Approves Scaled-Down Single-Family Conversion of 210 East 62nd Street, Upper East Side

7:30 am on December 16, 2016 By Evan Bindelglass

In September, an undeniably flashy proposal to modify an Upper East Side rowhouse went before the Landmarks Preservation Commission. It was not well-received. Last Tuesday, a scaled-down version won over the commissioners and work can now proceed at 210 East 62nd Street.

Approved design for 476 Washington Avenue

Landmarks Approves Revamped Design for New Residential Building at 476 Washington Avenue, Clinton Hill

7:30 am on December 15, 2016 By Evan Bindelglass

What remains of a 19th century house in the Clinton Hill Historic District will finally be replaced. On Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved construction of a new four-story, four-unit residential building at 476 Washington Avenue.

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