New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez recently released a request for proposal to redesign Park Avenue between East 46th and East 57th Streets in Midtown East, Manhattan. The plan aims to create a more pedestrian-friendly space by adding greenery, seating, concessions, and safer crossings.
Lendlease and its joint venture partner Aware Super, one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, recently celebrated the topping out of 1 Java Street, a two-tower residential development in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Designed by Marvel, the 37- and 20-story structures will yield a combined 834 rental units, with 30 percent designated as affordable housing. The property is bound by India Street to the north, Java Street to the south, West Street to the east, and the East River to the west.
Bridging Access to Care, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing social services to underserved populations in New York City, recently celebrated the grand opening of a new service site at Flatbush Gardens in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. The new location will offer on-site support to residents transitioning from shelters to permanent housing. Flatbush Gardens yields 2,500 apartments across 59 buildings, primarily catering to low-income residents. The property is owned by Clipper Equity.
