Articles by Max Gillespie

Conceptual rendering of Freedom Plaza by Negativ

Soloviev Group Announces 513 Affordable Housing Units in Proposed Freedom Plaza Development

7:00 am on October 24, 2023 By Max Gillespie

The Soloviev Group has announced the inclusion of 513 affordable housing units within the proposed Freedom Plaza in Manhattan, significantly contributing to the city’s inclusionary housing efforts. Located from 38th to 41st Streets east of First Avenue and covering over six acres in Midtown East, the ambitious mixed-use development was already slated to feature 4.77 acres of green space, a museum, shopping and restaurants, and a hotel. Now with the inclusion of the affordable units, it also stands to be one of Manhattan’s largest inclusionary housing initiatives in more than a decade.

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Mayor Adams Announcing Greenway Expansion via City of New York

Extensive Greenway Expansion Launched by Mayor Adams Across Five Outer Boroughs

7:00 am on October 23, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Mayor Eric Adams has initiated a substantial greenway expansion aimed at bridging existing gaps in the outer boroughs. This project plans to introduce over 40 new miles of greenways across five distinct corridors, aligning with the administration’s goal to enhance protected bike infrastructure and promote safer, greener transportation options in Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and The Bronx.
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19 Rockwell Place from street level, via Daniel Goldner Architects

Foundations Underway for 27-Story Residential Building at 19 Rockwell Place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn

7:00 am on October 22, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Foundation work is underway at 19 Rockwell Place, the site of a 27-story residential building in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Designed by Daniel Goldner Architects for Chesky Rosen under the 19 Rockwell Place LLC, the 304-foot-tall structure will yield 172 rental units in studio to two-bedroom layouts spread across 120,000 square feet. Elliot Lazarus from New York Developers & Management is overseeing construction and Stephanie Andrews from MNS is in charge of leasing for the project, which is situated between Fulton Street and Dekalb Avenue.

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873 East 228th Street Wraps Up Construction in Williamsbridge, The Bronx

7:30 am on October 20, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Construction is complete on 873 East 228th Street, a four-story building in Williamsbridge, The Bronx. Designed by Node Architecture Engineering and Consulting P.C., which took over from Badaly Architects, and developed by L&A Development, the 37-foot-tall structure yields 16 rental units spread across 12,171 square feet. The property is located between Barnes and Bronxwood Avenues, near the 225 Street subway station.

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