Articles by Michael Young

18 Sixth Avenue Surpasses Barclays Center’s Roof in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

7:30 am on July 25, 2020 By Michael Young

18 Sixth Avenue is approaching the halfway mark on the way up to its 49-story parapet in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed in a joint venture between The Brodsky Organization and Greenland Forest City Partners, the nearly 500-foot-tall structure will contain 858 rental units, of which 258 will be dedicated to affordable housing. The development will yield 740,000 square feet and stand as the tallest building in the massive 22-acre Pacific Park master plan.

LIU’s Expansion at 61 DeKalb Avenue Nears Topping Out in Downtown Brooklyn

8:00 am on July 24, 2020 By Michael Young

Construction is getting close to topping out at One University Plaza, a 34-story mixed-use structure at 61 DeKalb Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by RXR Realty, the 435-foot-tall building is part of Long Island University‘s expansion and will add 370,960 square feet of new space to the campus.

11 Hoyt Street Reaches Final Stages of Construction in Downtown Brooklyn

8:00 am on July 23, 2020 By Michael Young

Jeanne Gang’s 620-foot-tall, 57-story residential skyscraper at 11 Hoyt Street is getting closer to completion in Downtown Brooklyn. The installation of the wavy, rippling envelope is practically finished and most of the activity has shifted to the podium. The building is being developed by Tishman Speyer and designed by Studio Gang, with Hill West Architects as the architect of record. Michaelis Boyd Associates is leading the interior design for the 481 residential units, which come with 190 unique layouts.

One Willoughby Square’s Masonry Façade Reaches Roof Parapet in Downtown Brooklyn

8:00 am on July 21, 2020 By Michael Young

Exterior work has been progressing rapidly at One Willoughby Square, a 495-foot-tall office skyscraper in Downtown Brooklyn. Alternately addressed as 420 Albee Square, the façade paneling has reached the parapet of the 34-story office skyscraper, which is designed by FXCollaborative and developed by JEMB Realty. The project will debut as the tallest new office building in Brooklyn and will yield 500,000 square feet of Class A office space. Gilbane Building Company is in charge of the ongoing construction.

291 Livingston Street Progresses Behind Scaffolding In Downtown Brooklyn

7:30 am on July 21, 2020 By Michael Young

Construction is moving along on 291 Livingston Street, a 22-story hotel in Downtown Brooklyn. The 189-foot-tall structure is designed by Gene Kaufman Architect and is being developed by Aview Equities and Hello Living, which purchased the narrow plot for $11.1 million. The hotel is planned to contain 100 guest rooms and a ground-floor beer garden.

9 DeKalb Avenue Rises Beyond Podium Level and Continues Upward in Downtown Brooklyn

8:00 am on July 20, 2020 By Michael Young

9 DeKalb Avenue has made significant vertical progress since our May update, nearly doubling in height. Designed by SHoP Architects and developed by JDS, the 73-story supertall will reach 1,066 feet above Downtown Brooklyn and will eventually secure the title of tallest structure in the outer boroughs.

Updated rendering of 260 Gold Street - J Frankl Associates

260 Gold Street’s Façade Revealed Behind Scaffolding In Downtown Brooklyn

7:30 am on July 20, 2020 By Michael Young

J Frankl Architects recently revealed a series of updated renderings that show a newly revised exterior for 260 Gold Street. Located in Downtown Brooklyn, the 286-unit residential project has been under construction for some time. We can now see a partial glimpse of the final façade, though only the backside of the topped-out, 13-story edifice.

37 Sixth Avenue Quickly Rising Over Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

8:00 am on July 19, 2020 By Michael Young

Construction is on pace to top out soon at 37 Sixth Avenue, a 26-story residential building in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Alternately addressed as 495 Dean Street and 664 Pacific Street, the project is designed by Marvel Architects and is being developed by the Brodsky Organization. The 343,788-square-foot structure is part of the Pacific Park mega project and will contain 323 rental units. The site is located between Dean Street and Pacific Street, directly across from Barclays Center and 18 Sixth Avenue, another residential project underway in the neighborhood.

22 Chapel Street’s Superstructure Climbs Above Downtown Brooklyn

7:30 am on July 19, 2020 By Michael Young

Construction is swiftly rising at 22 Chapel Street, a 20-story rental building in Downtown Brooklyn. Designed by CetraRuddy and developed by Delshah Capital and OTL Enterprises, the structure will stand 211 feet tall and span 133,181 square feet with 180 units.

Construction Wraps Up on 98 Front Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn

8:00 am on July 18, 2020 By Michael Young

Exterior work is wrapping up on 98 Front Street, a ten-story residential building in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Designed by ODA, the reinforced concrete structure features the firm’s signature irregular cubic massing and will contain condominiums with 100 distinct layouts. Hope Street Capital is in charge of sales for the units, which range from studios to four-bedroom homes and start at $670,000.

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