Articles by Michael Young

East Williamsburg. Photo by Michael Young.

New Low-Rise Residential Buildings Underway In East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

7:30 am on August 30, 2026 By Michael Young

YIMBY recently visited East Williamsburg, Brooklyn to photograph a number of low-rise residential buildings currently under construction. All eight examples below are situated within a general area on the southeastern side of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE), north of Grand Street, and along Woodpoint Road/Bushwick Avenue. The nearest subway stops include the Graham Avenue and Grand Street stations, servicing the L train; and the Lorimer Street station for the L train, which connects to the nearby Metropolitan Avenue station for the G train.

77 West 66th Street. Photo by Michael Young.

Construction Awaits To Resume at 77 West 66th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

8:00 am on August 28, 2026 By Michael Young

Construction is temporarily on hold at 77 West 66th Street, a forthcoming 1,198-foot residential supertall skyscraper on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects and developed by Extell, the 86-story structure would yield 430 condominium units, as well as over 25,000 square feet of retail space, 187 enclosed parking spaces, two cellar levels, and an undisclosed list of amenities. The site is bounded by Columbus Avenue, West 66th and West 67th Streets, and would eventually take the crown from 50 West 66th Street to become the new tallest skyscraper in the neighborhood by a wide margin.

89 Maspeth Avenue. Rendering courtesy of Architecture Outfit.

89 Maspeth Avenue Progresses In East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

8:00 am on August 27, 2026 By Michael Young

Construction progresses on 89 Maspeth Avenue, an 18-story, 100-percent affordable housing development in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Architecture Outfit is the design architect, Magnusson Architecture and Planning, PC is the architect of record, while Hudson Companies and local non-profit St. Nicks Alliance are the developers collaborating with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development. The 457,444-square-foot project stands 135 feet tall and will yield 294,297 square feet of residential space with 311 rental units, 161,440 square feet of community facility space, and 1,707 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Additional elements include a cellar level and a 43-foot-long side yard.

2 South Main Street. Rendering courtesy of CetraRuddy Architecture.

12-Story Multifamily Residence Coming Soon to 2 South Main Street in Port Chester, Westchester County

8:00 am on August 23, 2026 By Michael Young

A forthcoming 12-story multifamily residential building will soon begin construction at 2 South Main Street in Port Chester, Westchester County. Designed by CetraRuddy Architecture and developed in a joint venture between Hyperion, Winter Properties, and AIP, the 355,000-square foot project calls for a total of 322 units, 330 parking spaces spread across two floors, and 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The mixed-use development is located by the Byram River at the intersection of South Main Street and Westchester Avenue.

QWest Towers. Rendering courtesy of Stagg.

QWest Towers Tops Out at 1 and 25 North MacQuesten Parkway in Mount Vernon, Westchester County

8:00 am on August 14, 2026 By Michael Young

Construction has topped out on QWest Towers, a pair of 12- and 15-story affordable housing projects located at 1 and 25 North MacQuesten Parkway in Mount Vernon, Westchester County. The $158 million two-phase master plan is being developed under the QWest Towers LLC, a joint venture between Simone Development Companies and Stagg Group, in collaboration with the Rev. Dr. L’Judie Matt-Simmons. Newman Design is the architect of record for the mixed-use buildings which will yield a total of 228 affordable rental units for households earning 40 to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), as well as nearly 3,300 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Both properties are located on the same city block between Oak Street to the north and Mount Vernon Aveune to the south, separated by a surface-level parking lot.

Modera Fort Lee. Rendering courtesy of MHS Architecture.

Renderings Revealed for Modera Fort Lee at 55 Main Street in Fort Lee, New Jersey

8:00 am on July 31, 2026 By Michael Young

YIMBY has an exclusive set of exterior and interior renderings showcasing Modera Fort Lee, an upcoming 19-story residential building at 55 Main Street in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Designed by MHS Architecture and developed by Mill Creek Residential, the 147-foot-tall structure yield 253 units, with 25 designated as affordable housing. The project will also include a five-story, 299-vehicle parking garage. The property is bounded by Old Palisade Road to the south, Main Street to the east, and Kaufer Lane to the west.

23-10 43rd Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.

Demolition Complete For PS508Q School Building at 23-10 43rd Avenue in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on July 15, 2026 By Michael Young

Demolition is finished at 23-10 43rd Avenue, the site of a six-story school building for PS508Q in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by ESKW/Architects for the New York City School Construction Authority (NYC SCA), the 90,000-square-foot structure will feature classrooms and facilities for 550 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school will also offer a city-wide district 75 special education program for students with significant disabilities. The 0.49-acre property is located within the Special Long Island City Mixed-Use District and is bounded by 43rd Avenue to the north, 24th Street to the east, and 23rd Street to the west.

242 East 71st Street. Photo by Michael Young.

Excavation Progresses for RAMSA’s 242 East 71st Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

8:00 am on June 24, 2026 By Michael Young

Excavation and pilings are progressing at 242 East 71st Street, the site of a 22-story residential tower in the Lenox Hill section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects and developed by Avdoo, the 172,000-square-foot structure is slated to yield 50 condominium units, ground-floor retail space, and enclosed parking. The nearly 10,000-square-foot property is located at the southwest corner of Second Avenue and East 71st Street.

The renovated Studio 54 theater. Rendering courtesy of Ennead Architects & Rockwell Group.

Renovations Approved for Studio 54 Theater At 254 West 54th Street in Midtown, Manhattan

8:00 am on June 6, 2026 By Michael Young

The City Planning Commission recently approved the $100 million renovation of the historic Studio 54 theater at 254 West 54th Street in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Ennead Architects and Rockwell Group, the project will reconstruct the stage and orchestra seating to improve sight lines, accessibility, and audience comfort. Other modifications will include an expansion of the lobby and front- and back-of-house areas, modernization of building systems, and revisions to exterior signage. The venue, renowned for its incarnation as an exclusive nightclub in the late 1970s, has been operated by Roundabout Theatre Company since 2003. The property is located between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.

Port Imperial South Site 3. Rendering courtesy of Lessard Design.

Construction Rises on 300 Port Imperial Avenue in Weehawken, New Jersey

8:00 am on May 31, 2026 By Michael Young

Work is well underway at 300 Port Imperial Avenue, a forthcoming 11-story mixed-use residence known as Port Imperial South Site 3 along the waterfront of Weehawken, New Jersey. Designed by Lessard Design and developed in a joint venture between Canoe Brook Development and Roseland Properties, the project will yield a total of 313 market-rate apartments, as well as a performing arts center, and 296 below-grade parking spots. The development is being built on a formerly vacant 1.88-acre plot of land bounded by Avenue At Port Imperial and the Hudson River to the east, Ferry Way to the south, Port Imperial Boulevard to the west, and an abutting multistory parking garage to the north along Imperatore Place.

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