Articles by Max Gillespie

The Peninsula Complex Selected For Municipal Grocery Store In Hunts Point, The Bronx

7:00 am on May 19, 2026 By Max Gillespie

A 20,000-square-foot municipal grocery store is planned for The Peninsula mixed-use development in Hunts Point, The Bronx, with an expected opening date in 2027. Developed by Gilbane Development, The Hudson Companies, MHANY Management, and Broadway Builders, the project is the second location selected for the city’s municipal grocery store program, which aims to establish one publicly supported grocery store in each borough before the end of the mayor’s first term. The store will occupy commercial space within The Peninsula, the redevelopment of the former Spofford Juvenile Detention Facility along Spofford Avenue between Manida and Tiffany Streets.

LPC To Review Proposal For 122-124 Greenpoint Avenue In Greenpoint, Brooklyn

7:00 am on May 18, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review a proposal for a new mixed-use building at 122-124 Greenpoint Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Designed by OPerA Studio, the project would replace a one-story structure at 122 Greenpoint Avenue and redevelop an existing former firehouse building at 124 Greenpoint Avenue, retaining its limestone front façade. If approved, the new development would contain ten residential units and ground-floor commercial space. The property is located between Manhattan Avenue and Franklin Street.

LPC To Review Proposal For Central Park Signage

6:30 am on May 17, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The Central Park Conservancy and NYC Parks are seeking Landmarks Preservation Commission approval for a new consolidated rules signage system across entrances to Central Park in Manhattan. The proposal, which will be presented at a public hearing on May 19, calls for the installation of permanent, standardized signs at all 54 park entrances, replacing a mix of existing and obsolete signage with a unified design intended to improve accessibility, visibility, and multilingual communication throughout the scenic landmark.

Renderings Revealed For Children’s Museum Of Manhattan at 361 Central Park West on the Upper West Side

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

Construction is underway on the new home of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan at 361 Central Park West on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by FXCollaborative, the project will convert a landmarked church into a seven-story museum spanning 80,000 square feet. The facility will feature new research-backed exhibits and immersive experiences from THG Creative, as well as a dedicated performance space and a rooftop terrace with views of Central Park. The property is located at the northwest corner of Central Park West and West 96th Street.

NYC Announces Second Phase For 31st Avenue Bike Boulevard Redesign In Astoria, Queens

6:30 am on May 15, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Department of Transportation has announced the second phase of the 31st Avenue bike boulevard redesign in Astoria, Queens. The project will add a parking-protected, two-way bike lane from Steinway Street to 51st Street, extending the corridor from Vernon Boulevard toward Woodside and improving connections to the Queens Waterfront Greenway and East River.

NYC Announces Plans For New Bus Lane Along Broadway In Jackson Heights, Queens

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

The New York City Department of Transportation has announced plans for a new dedicated bus lane along Broadway in Jackson Heights, Queens to improve service for LaGuardia Airport travelers, airport workers, and local commuters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Renderings Revealed For Renovations to 114 West 47th Street In Midtown, Manhattan

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

Renderings have been revealed for a redesigned lobby and amenity space at 114 West 47th Street, a 26-story office tower in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by HOK for the Durst Organization, the renovations will refit the lobby with a new entrance canopy, gray granite floors, and concave paneled white oak walls. There will also be a new tenant lounge and a conferencing center. The property is located between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.

Grant Park Completes Construction In Claremont, The Bronx

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

NYC Parks has completed the $17 million reconstruction of Grant Park in Claremont, The Bronx, converting 15 formerly vacant lots and a decommissioned one-block stretch of Grant Avenue into a unified 4.7-acre public open space. The project was funded through the Jerome Avenue Rezoning Initiative, with $16.5 million in mayoral funding and $500,000 from the Bronx Borough President’s office.

LPC To Review Proposal For 140 West 88th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

7:00 am on May 10, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review a proposal for alterations and a penthouse addition at 140 West 88th Street, a two-unit brownstone on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by Datum Studio, the project involves the reconstruction of the building’s deteriorated rear façade and rear extension, along with the construction of a new penthouse and rooftop bulkhead. The property is located between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues.

Southend Lofts Nears Completion At 38 Jackson Street In Hoboken, New Jersey

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

Construction is nearing completion on Southend Lofts, a condominium development at 38 Jackson Street in Hoboken, New Jersey. Designed by Nastasi Architects and developed by The Taurasi Group, the project contains 110 residences ranging from one- to five-bedroom configurations. The property is located between Observer Highway and Newark Street.

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