Articles by Max Gillespie

32 Avenue of the Americas surrounding area, via nyc.gov

LPC To Review Renovations to 32 Avenue Of The Americas in Tribeca, Manhattan

7:30 am on November 25, 2023 By Max Gillespie

On November 28, the Landmarks Preservation Commission will review a new proposal from Marvel Architects and Rudin Management for the renovation of 32 Avenue of the Americas in Tribeca. This 27-story Art Deco building, originally designed by Ralph Thomas Walker and built between 1912-1916 with expansions in 1930-1932, is an important piece of the history of development in Tribeca. Recognized as an Individual NYC Landmark and Interior Landmark since 1991, the building has undergone various approved renovations, including a storefront masterplan in 2013 and lobby and main building entries renovation in 2022.

Revamped Penn Station Entrance at 7th Avenue and 32nd Street, via amtrak.com

Amtrak, Vornado Unveil Revamped Entrance at New York Penn Station in Midtown, Manhattan

7:30 am on November 24, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Amtrak and Vornado Realty Trust have recently completed the transformation of New York Penn Station‘s busiest entrance at Seventh Avenue and 32nd Street in Midtown, Manhattan, significantly enhancing accessibility and customer experience for the station’s 600,000 daily visitors.

Sustainable Lighting Upgrades Announced for One World Trade Center in Financial District, Manhattan

7:30 am on November 23, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced significant energy-efficient lighting upgrades for One World Trade Center, marking an important step in New York’s commitment to sustainability and energy conservation.

240 Nassau Street, by Cushman and Wakefield

Navy Yard Clubhouse Reinstates Youth Services at 240 Nassau Street in Fort Greene, Brooklyn

7:30 am on November 22, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Madison Square Boys & Girls Club and Alloy Development have announced a partnership to reestablish after-school services at the Navy Yard Clubhouse, located at 240 Nassau Street in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. This development follows Alloy’s acquisition of the property for $15 million and a $2 million donation to facilitate the temporary resumption of these important community services.

One Manhattan West (right) and Two Manhattan West (left), courtesy of BerlinRosen

BBVA to Relocate Headquarters to Two Manhattan West in Midtown West, Manhattan

7:00 am on November 21, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Spanish multinational financial services company BBVA has announced plans to relocate its headquarters to Two Manhattan West, a recently completed 58-story office skyscraper in the Manhattan West complex in Midtown West. The move is set to be finalized by the end of 2024.

Plans Approved for Residential Project at 84-88 Beacon Avenue in Jersey City

7:00 am on November 20, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Plans have been approved for 84-88 Beacon Avenue, a five-story residential building in Jersey City. The project, spearheaded by GN Management, will combine the sites of several existing structures on Beacon Avenue in the Jersey City Heights neighborhood and yield 24 units in one- to three-bedroom units. The property is located at the corner of Beacon and Oakland Avenues.

Downtown Manhattan Heliport, via edc.nyc

Plans Announced to Transform Downtown Manhattan Heliport into Sustainable Transport Hub

7:00 am on November 19, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Economic Development Corporation have announced plans to transform the Downtown Manhattan Heliport into a facility with the capacity to support electric flight technologies. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance urban sustainability and reduce noise pollution in New York City.

View of SPARC Kips Bay, looking northeast from First Avenue and 25th Street, via edc.nyc

Master Plan Revealed for SPARC Life Science and Public Health Innovation Hub in Kips Bay, Manhattan

7:30 am on November 18, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams have unveiled the master plan for the Science Park and Research Campus (SPARC) Kips Bay, a new life sciences hub located on Hunter College’s Brookdale Campus at East 25th Street and First Avenue in Kips Bay. Designed to transform a city block in Manhattan, SPARC Kips Bay is expected to create over 15,000 jobs and generate an economic impact of $42 billion over 30 years.

Exterior of the Sunset Park Library and Apartments, via Fifth Avenue Committee

Sunset Park Library and Apartments Opens at 5108 4th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn

7:30 am on November 17, 2023 By Max Gillespie

On Wednesday, The Brooklyn Public Library and Fifth Avenue Committee celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Sunset Park Library and Apartments, an eight-story mixed-use building at 5108 4th Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The first development of its kind, the project combines affordable housing with a public library in a new model for urban development that blends community services with housing needs.

Groundbreaking ceremony for 251 Douglass Street, by John Bottomley

251 Douglass Street Breaks Ground in Gowanus, Brooklyn

7:30 am on November 16, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Construction has broken ground at 251 Douglass Street, the site of a 15-story residential building in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Designed by Fogarty Finger Architects and developed by Charney Companies and Tavros Capital, the 15-story building will span 250,000 square feet and yield 260 residential rental apartments. Notably, 25 percent of the inventory will be designated as affordable housing, aligning with city efforts to increase inclusive living options. The development will also include ground-floor retail spaces and parking facilities, enhancing the area’s commercial and residential appeal.

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