Articles by Max Gillespie

Three New Green Median Infrastructure Projects Announced In Queens

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

Construction is nearing completion on the first of three green infrastructure projects in an $8.4 million program converting concrete roadway medians into stormwater-absorbing landscapes in Whitestone, Forest Hills, and Queens Village, Queens. Announced Thursday by Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Lisa F. Garcia, the newly-engineered medians are expected to capture a combined five million gallons of stormwater each year, easing strain on the sewer system and reducing combined sewer overflows into the East River, Flushing Bay, and Jamaica Bay.

Eastern Parkway Library Expansion Breaks Ground In Crown Heights, Brooklyn

7:30 am on August 28, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is underway on the $36 million renovation and expansion of the Eastern Parkway Library, a two-story Classical Revival Carnegie library at 1044 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by Allied Works and managed by the New York City Department of Design and Construction for Brooklyn Public Library, the project will expand the 12,250-square-foot branch’s public space by more than 50 percent and add a 13,400-square-foot, three-story wing along Schenectady Avenue. The project will also include a renovated courtyard with outdoor seating, a third-floor reading terrace surrounded by greenery, and a permanent home for the branch’s Adult Learning Center.

LPC To Review Revised Proposal for Hotel Conversion At 98 Montague Street In Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

7:30 am on August 27, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Revised plans are set to be presented to the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for the residential conversion and rooftop expansion of the Hotel Bossert at 98 Montague Street, a 14-story Renaissance Revival landmark in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by SomeraRoad, the 117-year-old structure spans roughly 187,200 square feet and will yield 61 condominium units, according to offering plan filings. The project will also include a 3,200-square-foot ground-floor restaurant from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, infill within the building’s existing courtyards, and new window openings.

Circular Construction Hub Pilot Launches At MADE Bush Terminal In Sunset Park, Brooklyn

7:30 am on August 26, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has launched a year-long pilot of the Circular Construction Hub at MADE Bush Terminal, the 20-acre adaptive reuse campus at 13 42nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hub will be operated by Our Temenos, a Brooklyn-based certified M/WBE ecological landscaping firm, and will focus on the recovery, sorting, storage, and redistribution of select construction materials. The initiative marks the first award issued under NYCEDC’s “Ideas for Impact” Request for Expressions of Interest, an open solicitation inviting nonprofits, startups, academic institutions, and community organizations to propose partnerships advancing the agency’s economic development priorities.

Work Underway on One Liberty Plaza Amenity Suite In Financial District, Manhattan

7:00 am on August 25, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is underway on a 37,000-square-foot tenant amenity center at One Liberty Plaza, a 54-story, 2.3-million-square-foot office skyscraper at 165 Broadway in Manhattan’s Financial District. Designed by international architecture and design firm HLW and developed by owner Brookfield Properties, the facility will feature a fitness center, conference and training rooms, a café, and a feature bar, along with gathering spaces designed to support meetings, client engagement, and tenant events. The property spans a full block bounded by Cortlandt Street, Liberty Street, Church Street, and Broadway.

Zimmerman Playground Completes Renovation in Allerton, The Bronx

7:00 am on August 24, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is finished on the $6.9 million reconstruction of Corporal Louis Zimmerman Playground, a 0.97-acre public park at 650 Britton Street in Allerton, The Bronx. Completed by NYC Parks through its Community Parks Initiative for underserved neighborhoods, the project reconstructed the playground from the ground up and unified a site split across two disconnected levels into a single ADA-accessible layout. The grounds now include play equipment, a spray shower, a synthetic turf field, two basketball courts, and adult fitness equipment.

Willow House Mural Debuts At 1404 Willow Avenue In Hoboken, New Jersey

7:00 am on August 23, 2026 By Max Gillespie

A mural now adorns the south facade of Willow House, the newly opened eight-story residential building at the intersection of 14th Street and Willow Avenue in Hoboken, New Jersey. Designed and executed by Ricardo Roig, the mural measures approximately 28 feet tall and 18 feet wide. The work depicts a Gatsby-inspired social scene, with musicians, diners, and guests gathered beneath string lights. It also incorporates views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River.

1150 Broadway Development Site Purchased In Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

7:30 am on August 22, 2026 By Max Gillespie

A residential development site at 1150 Broadway in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn has been acquired by Brooklyn-based YS Developers and Rabsky Group for $23.5 million. The 26,730-square-foot corner property, previously owned by A-PLUS International Realty, is zoned for a mixed-use building with apartments, local retail, and community facility space, and carries up to 133,917 square feet of as-of-right zoning floor area under the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity program. The property is located between Kosciuszko Street and Lafayette Avenue.

LPC Approves Revised Plans For 122-124 Greenpoint Avenue In Greenpoint, Brooklyn

7:30 am on August 21, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has approved 122-124 Greenpoint Avenue, a six-story mixed-use building in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Designed by OPerA Studio Architecture and developed by Kings Capital Management, the 71-foot-tall structure will yield ten condominium units. The project will also include 769 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, a 20-foot rear yard, and a cellar amenity level. The property is located between Manhattan Avenue and Franklin Street.

Renderings Revealed For 85 Varet Street In East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

7:30 am on August 20, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Permits have been approved for 85 Varet Street, a five-story residential building in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed by Manuel Zarate of MZ Architecture and developed by T85 Trading LLC, the 57-foot-tall structure will span 17,184 square feet and yield 27 condominium units with an average scope of 636 square feet. A portion of the residential inventory will be reserved for affordable housing, with the project utilizing Universal Affordability Preference floor area incentives coordinated with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The property is located between Humboldt Street and Avenue of Puerto Rico.

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