Articles by Max Gillespie

Reid & Park Rock Completes Modernization of 1,696 Affordable Units Across Brooklyn

7:30 am on October 17, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Renovations are finished on Reid & Park Rock, a $636 million rehabilitation of 15 New York City Housing Authority developments in Brooklyn. Completed through NYCHA’s Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program by the Reid Park Rock PACT Partners, a team of Fairstead, BRP Companies, Urbane, and the Local Development Corporation of East New York, the project modernized 1,696 affordable homes across 87 residential buildings for nearly 3,000 residents. The scope also included upgraded lobbies and common areas, new storefronts and community spaces, free community-wide Wi-Fi, and extensive site, landscaping, and outdoor amenity improvements. The properties are scattered across the East Brooklyn neighborhoods of Brownsville, Ocean Hill, East New York, and Crown Heights.

1920 Turnbull Avenue Breaks Ground In Soundview, The Bronx

7:30 am on October 16, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction has broken ground for 1920 Turnbull, a 22-story affordable and supportive housing building at 1920 Turnbull Avenue in Soundview, The Bronx. Designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning and developed by Gilbane Development, Strada Development LLC, and the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), the structure will yield 228 affordable rental units, including 137 permanent supportive housing units reserved for formerly homeless individuals and families. The project will also include a 3,500-square-foot on-site services office operated by CUCS. The property is located between Pugsley Avenue and White Plains Road.

Four-Building Retail Development Breaks Ground At Bedminster Village Square In Bedminster, New Jersey

7:30 am on October 15, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is underway on the retail component of Bedminster Village Square, a four-building retail development at 1420 Route 206 in Bedminster, New Jersey. Developed by Advance Realty Investors and designed by Studio 1200, the assemblage spans 19,240 square feet. Pierson Commercial Real Estate LLC has been retained as exclusive retail leasing agent, with Director Robert Mackowski leading the assignment. The property is located at the signalized intersection of Route 206 and Advance Drive, with rear access from Route 202. Delivery of the retail component is targeted for 2027.

Rendering Revealed for 50 Third Avenue In East Village, Manhattan

7:30 am on October 14, 2026 By Max Gillespie

A rendering has been revealed for 50 Third Avenue, a 17-story mixed-use residential building in Manhattan’s East Village. Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle and developed by joint venture partners SK Development and Kinsmen Property Group, the structure will yield 184 rental units. The project will also include 12,529 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The property is located between East 10th and 11th Streets.

Amenity Collection Debuts At 505 Summit In Jersey City, New Jersey

7:00 am on October 13, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The completed amenity collection has been unveiled at 505 Summit, a 53-story residential tower in Jersey City, New Jersey. Designed by HLW International and developed by Panepinto Properties, the 577-foot-tall structure yields 605 rental units in studio through three-bedroom layouts. The project also includes 3,200 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a landscaped public plaza.

Financing Closes For Renovation Of Nostrand Houses In Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn

7:00 am on October 12, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Financing has closed for the $607 million comprehensive modernization of Nostrand Houses, a 16-building public housing development at 2241 Batchelder Street in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Led by the New York City Housing Authority, the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust, and the New York City Housing Development Corporation, the project will fully rehabilitate 1,148 apartments and modernize building systems across the development for approximately 2,000 residents. The scope also includes new elevators, upgraded security systems, enhanced accessibility, and a new on-site property management office staffed by more than 40 personnel.

Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center Completes Renovations At 93-29 Queens Boulevard In Rego Park, Queens

7:00 am on October 11, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is finished on Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, a two-story recreational building at 93-29 Queens Boulevard in Rego Park, Queens. Designed by 1100 Architect and built by D & S Restoration, Inc. for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the $25.9 million project entailed a top-to-bottom reconstruction of the 36,000-square-foot structure, which now houses a gymnasium with a newly painted basketball court, a weightlifting area, a spin studio, and multipurpose recreation spaces, along with a redesigned entrance and lobby, new locker and changing facilities, and upgraded safety and building systems.

Hillside North Building Wins $1.2M Sustainability Award At 161-09 Hillside Avenue In Jamaica, Queens

7:30 am on October 10, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The Hillside North Building, a 14-story affordable housing development planned at 161-09 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, has been selected for a Building of Excellence Award from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Designed by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects and developed through a joint venture between Gilbane Development Company and MURAL Real Estate Partners, the structure will span 170,037 square feet and yield 173 affordable rental units. The project will also include approximately 12,000 square feet of community-serving retail space, interior bicycle storage, and a backup-powered cooling center for use during emergencies.

The Goddard School Announced for The Village At Tuxedo Reserve In Tuxedo, New York

7:30 am on October 9, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Renderings have been revealed for The Goddard School at The Village at Tuxedo Reserve, the mixed-use town center under construction in the Town of Tuxedo, New York. Developed by Related Companies and to be operated by franchise owner Jason Cho, the 10,000-square-foot early childhood education center will occupy a 2-acre landscaped lot and accommodate 130 students in 11 classrooms. The project will also include 5,000 square feet of surrounding play yards and dedicated adjacent parking for drop-off.

Construction Begins On Music School At 299 DeGraw Street In Cobble Hill, Brooklyn

7:30 am on October 8, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction has begun at 299 DeGraw Street, where a two-story former firehouse is being converted into a music school for the Noel Pointer Foundation in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Designed by MBB Architects and developed by the New York City Department of Design and Construction on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs, the $17.8 million project will renovate the 6,000-square-foot structure, which dates to 1857. The project will also include soundproofed lesson rooms, a recording studio, a music library and gallery, an ensemble room, and a courtyard for multidisciplinary programming.

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