Articles by Max Gillespie

Chatham/Kimlau Square, via chinatownconnections.nyc

Mayor Eric Adams Announces Plan To Revitalize Public Spaces In Chinatown

7:30 am on February 15, 2024 By Max Gillespie

Last week Mayor Eric Adams announced “Chinatown Connections,” an initiative between the city and state aimed at revitalizing Park Row and Chatham/Kimlau Square in Manhattan’s Chinatown neighborhood. The $56 million project aims to transform the current layout of the plaza by introducing a more standard, four-way intersection, enlarging public spaces, and establishing direct connections from one side of the square to another for cyclists.

Exterior of The Labs @ 121, by Florian Holzherr and Al Vega

The Labs @ 121 Finishes Construction at 2226 Third Avenue in East Harlem, Manhattan

7:30 am on February 14, 2024 By Max Gillespie

Construction is complete on The Labs @ 121, a ten-story Class A office and lab building at 2226 Third Avenue in East Harlem, Manhattan. Designed by New York-based DXA Studio and developed by Real Estate Equities Corporation, the 160,000-square-foot structure is the first new life sciences building in the neighborhood in decades. The property is located between East 121st and 122nd Streets.

LPC Reviews Proposal For Renovation, Expansion of 57-59 Christopher Street in West Village, Manhattan

7:00 am on February 13, 2024 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission is reviewing a proposal for renovations to 57-59 Christopher Street in Manhattan’s West Village. Designed and assembled by EDG, the proposal is an application to remedy fire damage to the adjoining buildings’ roofs, while adding height to each building’s top floor.

Render of 641 Bloomfield Avenue, courtesy of BDP Holdings

Plans Revealed for The Iris at 641 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, New Jersey

7:00 am on February 12, 2024 By Max Gillespie

New Jersey-based real estate investment firm BDP Holdings, in partnership with JLL, has unveiled plans for The Iris, a forthcoming commercial building at 641 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, New Jersey. Designed by Gensler, the 130,000-square-foot structure will yield 125,000 square feet of office space on the top three floors, along with 8,051 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 277 parking spaces.

853 Broadway, courtesy of The Feil Organization

Casa Komos Brand Group Signs Ten-Year Lease At 853 Broadway In Union Square, Manhattan

7:00 am on February 11, 2024 By Max Gillespie

National real estate investment firm The Feil Organization has announced that tequila manufacturer Casa Komos Brand Group has signed a ten-year lease agreement at 853 Broadway, a 21-story office tower in Union Square, Manhattan. The company will occupy 10,268 square feet across the entire second floor and a portion of the ninth floor of the structure, which is located at the corner of Broadway and 14th Street, directly across from Union Square Park.

19 East 74th Street, via Steven Harris Architects

LPC to Review Renovation Proposal for 19 East 74th Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

7:30 am on February 10, 2024 By Max Gillespie

The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review renovation proposals for 19 East 74th Street, a five-story residential building on Manhattan‘s Upper East Side. Designed by Steven Harris Architects, the project aims to modernize the historic five-unit building while preserving its architectural heritage. The property is located between Fifth and Madison Avenues.

Render of exterior pools after proposed construction, via nyc.gov

LPC Reviews Proposal for Renovations to QC NY Spa Buildings on Governors Island

7:30 am on February 9, 2024 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission is reviewing a proposal to renovate two buildings on Governors Island. Designed by Robert D. Henry Architects, the project involves the construction of new ADA entryways and poolside lighting fixtures for the property, which is operated by QC NY Spa. The structures, referred to in the proposal as Buildings 111 and 114, are located at 111 Andes Road and 114 Governors Island, adjacent to Soissons Landing and the ferry to Manhattan.

Render of 1515 Surf Avenue, courtesy of LCOR

New Renderings Unveiled for 1515 Surf Avenue In Coney Island, Brooklyn

7:30 am on February 8, 2024 By Max Gillespie

New renderings have been revealed for 1515 Surf Avenue, a two-tower residential project under construction on the Coney Island waterfront in Brooklyn. Designed by Studio V Architecture and developed by LCOR, the 16- and 26-story structures will span 470,000 square feet and yield 324 units in one- and two-bedroom layouts, with 139 apartments designated for affordable housing, as well as 10,600 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The property is located on a 1.5-acre plot bound by Surf Avenue to the south, West 15th Street to the east, and West 16th Street to the west.

Render of Halo at 289-301 Washington Street, courtesy of INOA Architecture

Halo Tower 1 Tops Out At 289-301 Washington Street In Newark, New Jersey

7:30 am on February 7, 2024 By Max Gillespie

Construction has topped out on Halo 1, the shortest structure in a three-tower skyscraper development at 289-301 Washington Street in Newark, New Jersey. Designed by INOA Architecture and developed by Acier Holdings, the project will feature 42-, 52, and 53-story volumes standing between 454 and 573 feet tall, which will earn it the distinction of the tallest building in Newark. When complete, the development will yield 1,075 total apartments in a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, as well as a suite of amenities and a 343-vehicle parking garage. The property is located along Washington Street between Branford Place and William Street, on the southwestern edge of the city’s downtown.

2731 W 12th Street, courtesy of Shea Communications

Prologis Acquires Industrial Site At 2731 West 12th Street In Coney Island, Brooklyn For $51 Million

7:00 am on February 6, 2024 By Max Gillespie

Prologis, an international leader in logistics real estate, has purchased an industrial plot of land located at 2731 West 12th Street in Coney Island, Brooklyn. The site, which spans just less than 17 acres, was sold by National Grid and is currently undeveloped. Prologis plans to re-develop the site.

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