Articles by Max Gillespie

Rendering of 222 LES Tower + Lofts. Credit: Binyan Studios

222 LES Tower + Lofts Reaches Completion at 222 East Broadway on Manhattan’s Lower East Side

7:00 am on January 28, 2025 By Max Gillespie

Construction is complete on 222 LES Tower + Lofts, a condominium project at 222 East Broadway on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Developed by Optimum Asset Management and designed by SLCE Architects in collaboration with S4 Architecture, the property integrates a new 28-story tower with a renovated 11-story landmarked loft building, and yields 70 condominiums in total. The project relaunched its marketing late last year from 222 East Broadway to 222 LES Tower + Lofts, and closings have recently begun. The property is located at the corner of East Broadway and Clinton Street.

Photograph of Grace Church, via Google Maps

LPC To Review Proposal For Renovation Of Grace Church At 802 Broadway In Greenwich Village, Manhattan

7:00 am on January 27, 2025 By Max Gillespie

A proposal has been submitted to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) detailing plans for the restoration of the south aisle of Grace Church, a historic landmark at 802 Broadway in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. Assembled by Building Conservation Associates (BCA), the proposal seeks to address deterioration issues with the structure, which in large part have been caused by water damage over a number of years.

Photograph from FY26 presentation, via ny.gov

Governor Hochul Unveils Budget For Fiscal Year 2026

7:00 am on January 26, 2025 By Max Gillespie

Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled her fiscal year 2026 Executive Budget, which among state-wide initiatives, includes a number of measures to tackle New York City’s housing crisis and promote real estate development in the city. Central to the budget is the allocation of $1 billion over five years to Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes” initiative, which will fund housing construction and places an emphasis on zoning reforms to boost density. Another $760.5 million in discretionary funding has been allocated for certified Pro-Housing Communities, including $100 million for infrastructure upgrades to support new developments.

Photograph of 122-128 West 3rd Street, via LPC proposal

LPC Reviewing Proposal For 122-128 West 3rd Street In Greenwich Village, Manhattan

7:30 am on January 25, 2025 By Max Gillespie

A proposal has been submitted to the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for the restoration of the Minetta Garage building at 122-128 West 3rd Street in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. The proposal, assembled by Morris Adjmi Architects for Higgins Quasebarth & Partners and the Chapman Group, seeks approval for a number of exterior updates and modifications, as well as the creation of a new rooftop addition. The property is located between MacDougal Street and Sixth Avenue.

Rendering of proposed building at 28 7th Avenue, via LPC proposal

LPC To Review Proposal For New Townhouse At 28 7th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn

7:30 am on January 24, 2025 By Max Gillespie

On January 28, the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) will review a proposal for the construction of a new residential building at 28 7th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The proposal for the currently vacant lot was assembled by Building Studio Architects. If approved, the property will stand four stories tall and yield four residential units across a total of approximately 5,700 square feet.

Photograph of One Williamsburg Wharf. Courtesy of Naftali Group

One Williamsburg Wharf Unveils NYC’s First Private Outdoor Ice Skating Rink In Williamsburg, Brooklyn

7:30 am on January 23, 2025 By Max Gillespie

One Williamsburg Wharf, a 22-story residential tower located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, recently introduced New York City’s first-ever private outdoor ice skating rink. Developed by the Naftali Group and designed by Brand Haw Architecture, the 22-story building yields 89 residences, and opened its doors in 2024.

Area of the Midtown South Mixed-Use plan, via midtownsouthplan.nyc

Public Review Begins For Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan In Manhattan

7:30 am on January 22, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The public review process has begun for the Midtown South Mixed-Use plan, a proposed redevelopment of the area spanning 42 blocks between West 23rd and West 40th Streets, and Fifth to Eighth Avenues in Manhattan. The proposal, directed by the NYC Department of City Planning (DCP), intends to introduce roughly 9,700 new residential units, with up to 2,900 designated as income-restricted affordable housing. It is part of Mayor Eric Adams’ broader “Manhattan Plan,” which aims to overhaul outdated zoning laws in the area.

Photograph of 694-696 Madison Avenue, via LPC proposal

LPC To Review Proposal For 694-696 Madison Avenue In Manhattan’s Upper East Side

7:00 am on January 21, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review a proposal for modifications to 694-696 Madison Avenue, a mixed-use brownstone on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Assembled by Kenneth Park Architects, the proposal aims to update the building’s façade and interior to accommodate a new storefront for Loewe, a fashion brand.

Rendering of Halletts Point. Courtesy of the Durst Organization

20 And 30 Halletts Point Near Completion In Astoria, Queens

7:00 am on January 20, 2025 By Max Gillespie

Construction is nearing completion on 20 and 30 Halletts Point, a pair of residential buildings in Astoria, Queens. Developed by the Durst Organization and designed by Handel Architects, the towers constitute the second phase of the Halletts Point development, which plans to yield more than 2,000 residential units in total. Completion for this phase of the project will add 647 residential units to the area, more than doubling the existing 405 that phase one brought with the completion of 10 Halletts Point in 2019.

Rendering of 80 Freeman Street, courtesy of Shorewood Real Estate Group

The Ballantine Completes Construction At 80 Freeman Street In Newark, New Jersey

7:00 am on January 19, 2025 By Max Gillespie

On January 15, Newark officials gathered with the development team to celebrate the completion of The Ballantine, a six-story residential building at 80 Freeman Street in the Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey. Developed by Shorewood Real Estate Group in partnership with Bridge Investment Group, the $88 million project occupies the site of the former Ballantine Brewery and yields 280 units.

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