Articles by Max Gillespie

RFQ Released For Riegelmann Boardwalk Reconstruction In Coney Island, Brooklyn

A Request for Qualifications has been released for the full reconstruction of the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Issued jointly by the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the solicitation seeks a progressive design-build team to rebuild the nearly century-old structure from the piles up, marking the first formal step in delivering the city’s more than $1 billion commitment to the waterfront. The reconstruction will replace the boardwalk’s structural piles, decking, and utilities along its full 2.4-mile length between West 37th Street and Brighton 15th Street, according to the documents.

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One Eighty Ocean Breaks Ground at 180 Ocean Avenue In Long Branch, New Jersey

Construction has broken ground on One Eighty Ocean, a six-story residential building at 180 Ocean Avenue along the oceanfront in Long Branch, New Jersey. Designed by MHS Architects and developed by PV Condo, LLC, an affiliate of Kushner Companies, the structure will yield 39 condominium units in two- to four-bedroom layouts, each with direct views of the Atlantic Ocean. The project will also include three levels of private amenities and a landscaped porte cochère leading to an attended lobby.

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Permits Filed For 2564 Bedford Avenue In Flatbush, Brooklyn

Permits have been filed for a ten-story residential building at 2564 Bedford Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Designed by KMA Designs and developed by Daniel Sussman under 2564 Bedford Partners LLC, the 94-foot-tall structure will span 45,760 square feet and yield 75 residential units. The project will also include a 20-foot-long rear yard. The property is located between Clarendon Road and Avenue D.

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LPC To Review Proposal For Ground-Floor Retail Conversion At 23 Wall Street In Financial District, Manhattan

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review plans today for the ground-floor retail conversion of 23 Wall Street, a four-story landmarked building in Manhattan’s Financial District. Designed by BP Architects and developed by JTRE Holdings, the project would introduce new storefront entrances, display windows, and tenant signage to the roughly 160,000-square-foot structure. The scope also includes a proposed ADA lift at the first floor. The property is located between William and Broad Streets.

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MTA Announces Design Award for Hudson Line Resilience Project

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has awarded a $19.7 million contract for the design phase of a resilience project to protect the Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Line from the effects of climate change. The work will fortify the line against future stormwater runoff, tidal floods, and other risks between Spuyten Duyvil, The Bronx, and Hastings-on-Hudson in Westchester County. The design phase will be carried out as a joint venture between STV and WSP.

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