Articles by Max Gillespie

Picture of ribbon cutting ceremony, via nyc.gov

Civic Hall at Union Square Celebrates Grand Opening at 124 East 14th Street in Union Square, Manhattan

7:30 am on November 10, 2023 By Max Gillespie

City officials and agencies gathered to celebrate the opening of Civic Hall at Union Square, a new tech and digital training hub within Zero Irving at 124 East 14th Street in Union Square. The ceremony was attended by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) president and CEO Andrew Kimball, and The Fedcap Group, inaugurating the facility positioned to enhance New York City’s technology sector by providing skill-building and educational opportunities to diverse and underserved communities.

Flatbush Tower exterior render, courtesy of OPerA Studio

Feasibility Study Underway for Flatbush Tower at 399-401 Flatbush Avenue in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

7:30 am on November 9, 2023 By Max Gillespie

A feasibility study has been commissioned for Flatbush Tower, a 12-story residential building which would potentially be located at 399-401 Flatbush Avenue near Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Heights. OPerA Studio was tasked to evaluate the potential for developing the site, which presently houses a small commercial building and a four-story residential structure.

1050 North Broadway rendering, courtesy of Thompson & Bender

Television Production Facility Breaks Ground at 1050 North Broadway in Yonkers

7:30 am on November 8, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Mediapro North America and Great Point Studios have broken ground on a new film and television production complex at 1050 North Broadway in Yonkers. Anticipated to open its doors in fall 2024, the facility is a significant addition to Yonkers’ media production landscape.

Artist Jocelyn Goode’s “The Return of the Horse Whisperers,” on Rockaway Avenue, courtesy of Rubenstein

Public Art Installation Debuts at 326 Rockaway Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn

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

ArtBridge, Slate Property Group, and RiseBoro Community Partnership have introduced “Brownsville Reflections: Past, Present, Future,” a 600-foot-long public art installation at 326 Rockaway Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Part of the City Canvas pilot program, the exhibition showcases the talents of local artists Jocelyn Goode, Laurent Chevalier, and Sophia Victor on the construction barriers of an upcoming affordable housing project.

Render of 110 Town Square Place, via The City of Jersey City

Renderings Unveiled for 40-Story Tower at 110 Town Square Place in Jersey City

7:00 am on November 5, 2023 By Max Gillespie

The LeFrak Organization has unveiled plans for 110 Town Square Place, a 40-story mixed-use tower in Jersey City, a 40-story mixed-use complex. Designed by Kohn Pederson Fox, the structure will yield 423 residential units, 45,000 square feet of office space, 3,450 square feet of retail space, and 218 bicycle parking spaces.

Render of 89 Dekalb Avenue, courtesy of RXR

Construction Begins on All-Electric Residential Building at 89 DeKalb Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn

7:30 am on November 4, 2023 By Max Gillespie

RXR has broken ground on a 30-story all-electric residential building at 89 DeKalb Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn. Designed by Perkins Eastman, the project is RXR’s fourth residential development in Downtown Brooklyn, and will feature 324 housing units, of which 98 will be rent-stabilized.

Exterior of Bronx Point, by Sylvester Zawadzki

Developers Celebrate the Opening of Bronx Point at 575 Exterior Street in The South Bronx

7:30 am on November 3, 2023 By Max Gillespie

On October 19, Bronx Point celebrated its opening in a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by L&M Development Partners, Type A Projects, BronxWorks, and The Hip Hop Museum, alongside elected officials and community leaders. The $349 million mixed-use development is designed by S9Architecture. Located on the Harlem River waterfront in the South Bronx, Bronx Point is set to offer 542 affordable housing units in its first phase.

Exterior of 511 Fifth Avenue, courtesy of Aurora Capital/Wharton Properties

Developers Complete Renovation of 511 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan

7:30 am on November 2, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Aurora Capital and Jeff Sutton’s Wharton Properties have completed the renovation of 511 Fifth Avenue, a historic 18-story Beaux Arts building located steps from Grand Central Terminal in the heart of Midtown, Manhattan. This extensive redevelopment aims to align the property with modern office space standards while preserving its historic essence. Ownership has enlisted JLL as the exclusive leasing agent for the property, which is located at the southeast corner of Fifth Avenue and East 43rd Street.

Exterior of 575 Lexington Avenue, courtesy of George Comfort & Sons

Weill Cornell Medicine Finalizes 300,000-Square-Foot Lease at 575 Lexington Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan

7:30 am on November 1, 2023 By Max Gillespie

George Comfort & Sons, on behalf of 575 Lexington Avenue owners, has secured a 300,000-square-foot lease with Weill Cornell Medicine in Midtown East as part of a 30-year agreement.

Exterior render of Maven aerial shot, courtesy of RXR

RXR Celebrates the Grand Opening of Maven at 2413 Third Avenue in Mott Haven, The Bronx

7:00 am on October 31, 2023 By Max Gillespie

RXR has announced the grand opening of Maven at 2413 Third Avenue in Mott Haven, The Bronx. The 27-story tower, designed by CetraRuddy Architecture, is the firm’s first tower in The Bronx and comprises 200 rental units, amenities, and ground-floor retail space.

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