Articles by Max Gillespie

Housing Lottery Launches For Alafia Brooklyn Building B1 At 882 Fountain Avenue In East New York, Brooklyn

7:30 am on August 6, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The affordable housing lottery has launched for Building B1 at 882 Fountain Avenue, a 14-story residential building in the Spring Creek section of East New York, Brooklyn. Designed by Marvel and developed in a joint venture between Apex Building Group, L+M Development Partners LLC, RiseBoro Community Partnership, and Services for the Underserved, the structure yields 209 rental units, all dedicated to affordable housing. The property is located within the 27-acre Alafia master plan on the former campus of the Brooklyn Developmental Center, directly adjacent to the Gateway Center and the 407-acre Shirley Chisholm State Park.

Park Square Breaks Ground At 1 Loehr Place In Yonkers

7:30 am on August 5, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is underway on Park Square Yonkers, a seven-story mixed-use development at 1 Loehr Place in southwest Yonkers, Westchester County. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by Titan Real Estate Development LLC, the $185 million structure will span 500,000 square feet and yield 340 residential units in a mix of 192 studios and 148 one-bedrooms. Ten percent of the residential inventory, 34 apartments, will be reserved for affordable housing. The project will also include approximately 20,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a 420-vehicle covered parking garage integrated within the building’s envelope.

Paragon LIC Nears Completion At 45-40 Vernon Boulevard In Long Island City, Queens

7:30 am on August 4, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is nearing completion on Paragon LIC, a 23-story residential building at 45-40 Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Archimaera and developed and built by ZD Jasper, the 262-foot-tall structure spans 192,500 square feet and yields 182 condominium units, down from the 226 units listed in filings. The project will also include ground-floor retail space and a public waterfront park. The property is located between 45th Road and 46th Avenue.

Plans Revealed For Middle Collegiate Church Lot At 112 Second Avenue In East Village, Manhattan

7:00 am on August 3, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Plans have been revealed for the fire-cleared lot of Middle Collegiate Church at 112 Second Avenue in Manhattan’s East Village. Presented by CTA Architects on behalf of the congregation, the proposal calls for wrapping the L-shaped lot in a 10-foot-tall aluminum fence, paving the interior with permeable pavers, and constructing an accessible ramp and entrance to the church’s existing worship space at 50 East 7th Street. The application, which spans 112-114 Second Avenue and 50 East 7th Street, will go before the Landmarks Preservation Commission at its public hearing tomorrow.

HUD Approves Redevelopment of Fulton And Elliott-Chelsea Houses In Chelsea, Manhattan

7:00 am on August 2, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved the redevelopment of Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses, a two-campus public housing assemblage in Chelsea, Manhattan. Designed by PAU, COOKFOX Architects, and Ismael Leyva Architects…

LPC To Review Proposal For 20-Story Tower at 257 Canal Street In Soho, Manhattan

7:30 am on August 1, 2026 By Max Gillespie

On Tuesday, August 4, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) will review plans for 257 Canal Street, a 20-story affordable housing building in Soho, Manhattan. Designed by BKSK Architects and developed by Alembic Community Development and The Children’s Village, the 222-foot-tall structure will yield 88 permanently affordable rental units, plus a superintendent’s apartment. The project will also include a one-story retail base and a second floor of social services and community spaces. The property is located on the north side of Canal Street between Lafayette Street and Broadway, within the Soho Cast Iron Historic District Extension.

AVIVA Two-Building Development Wraps Up Construction at 189 Phillip Street In Jersey City, New Jersey

7:30 am on July 31, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Work is finishing up on AVIVA, a pair of 12-story rental buildings at 189 Phillip Street in Jersey City, New Jersey. Designed by GRT Architects in collaboration with Ismael Leyva Architects and developed by Alpine Residential, the development yields 500 rental units. The project also includes approximately 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, a landscaped water garden accessible to residents and the public, a rooftop pool and lounge, and a parking garage with electric vehicle charging stations. AVIVA sits at the eastern edge of Liberty State Park, adjacent to the Liberty Science Center and within the emerging SciTech Scity district.

Excavation Underway For 545 Coney Island Avenue In Kensington, Brooklyn

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

Excavation is progressing at 545 Coney Island Avenue, the site of a seven-story mixed-use building in Kensington, Brooklyn. Designed by Daniel Condatore and developed by Zelig Weiss of Riverside Developers under 545 Coney Island LLC, the 70-foot-tall structure will span 51,026 square feet and yield 74 rental units with an average scope of 640 square feet. The project will also include 3,627 square feet of commercial space, a cellar, and 37 enclosed parking spaces. The property is located between Webster Avenue and Newkirk Avenue.

65 Franklin Street Rises Above Grade In Tribeca, Manhattan

7:30 am on July 29, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is rising on 65 Franklin Street, a 24-story residential building in Tribeca, Manhattan. Designed by COOKFOX Architects and developed by Sky Equity Group under the 65 Franklin LLC, the 293-foot-tall structure will span 235,000 square feet and yield 106 condominium units in one- to five-bedroom layouts. The project will also include 17,000 square feet of commercial space on the first two floors, a private porte-cochère entrance, and a 24-space parking garage in the cellar. The property is located at the southeast corner of Franklin Street and Broadway.

Renderings Revealed For The Market Hall Food Hall At 398 Tenth Avenue In Midtown West, Manhattan

7:00 am on July 27, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Renderings have been revealed for The Market Hall at Manhattan West, a two-level food hall taking shape at 398 Tenth Avenue in Midtown West. Developed by Brookfield Properties, the venue spans more than 34,000 square feet and will yield 12 casual dining concepts, an independent full-service restaurant, a full-service indoor bar, and a rooftop terrace bar. The project will also include new retail and service offerings. The property is located within Five Manhattan West between West 31st and West 33rd Streets, with access from both Tenth Avenue and the Manhattan West plaza.

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