Articles by Michael Young

The approved site plan for the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Bellrose, Queens.

Plans Approved for 2,022-Unit Redevelopment of Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Bellrose, Queens

7:30 am on November 24, 2025 By Michael Young

The Public Authorities Control Board recently approved a state plan by Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration for a sprawling mixed-use residential redevelopment of the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center at 79–25 Winchester Boulevard in Bellerose, Queens. The project calls for 2,022 new market-rate and affordable rental and for-sale homes, as well as supportive housing for veterans and seniors. The plan would also include 10.3 acres of open space, a 120,000-square-foot public grade school, an 8,000-square-foot childcare facility, 16,000 square feet of recreational space for seniors, and an additional 67,000 square feet of retail space. A developer will be selected next year, according to Hochul’s office. The site spans nearly 50 acres and is generally bounded by the Cross Island Parkway to the north and east, Hillside Avenue to the south, and Winchester Boulevard to the west.

158-176 Remsen Street. Developed by Rockrose Development with SLCE Architects as the architect of record.

Demolition Complete for Four-Building Complex at 158–176 Remsen Street in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

8:00 am on November 19, 2025 By Michael Young

Demolition is complete at 158-176 Remsen Street, the site of a 21-story housing development in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. Developed by Rockrose Development with SLCE Architects as the architect of record, the $207.6 million project involves the construction of three new structures as well as the office-to-residential conversion and four-story expansion of 176 Remsen Street. The complex will yield 747 apartments, ground-floor retail, and a below-grade parking garage for 131 cars and 375 bikes. The property is composed of five parcels spanning between Remsen and Joralemon Streets.

12 Franklin Street. Designed by Format Architecture Office.

New Renderings Reveal Franklin Point At 12 Franklin Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

7:30 am on November 16, 2025 By Michael Young

A new series of renderings reveal Franklin Point, a commercial redevelopment and adaptive reuse at 12 Franklin Street on the border of Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed by Format Architecture Office and developed by Astral Weeks, the project reimagines the current set of of low-rise properties as part of a reinvigorated waterfront for the neighborhood. The site consists of several buildings taking up a full city block bounded by Franklin Street and the Bushwick Inlet Park to the west, Meserole Avenue to the north, Gem Street to the east, and North 15th Street to the southwest.

Construction Is Complete On Allen At 247 North Avenue in New Rochelle, New York

8:00 am on November 12, 2025 By Michael Young

Construction is complete at Allen, a new 28-story mixed-use residential tower located at 247 North Avenue in New Rochelle, New York. Designed by Studio V and developed by LCOR, the structure yields a total of 307 rental apartments in studio to two-bedroom layouts with 31 units reserved for households earning 80 percent area median income (AMI), as well as 2,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and enclosed parking for 257 vehicles. Asprea Studio is the interior designer of the property, which is located on an interior lot bound by Lecount Place to the north and North Avenue to the south.

1352-1354 First Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.

Demolition Set To Begin At 1352–1354 First Avenue On Manhattan’s Upper East Side

7:30 am on November 9, 2025 By Michael Young

Demolition prep is underway at 1352–1354 First Avenue, the site of a 23-story residential building on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by ODA and developed by the Manocherian Brothers, the structure will yield 148 rental units and ground-floor retail space. The property is located near the corner of East 73rd Street and First Avenue, with a panhandle extension at 402 East 73rd Street.

375 West 207th Street. Photo by Michael Young.

North Cove Wraps Up Construction at 375 West 207th Street in Inwood, Manhattan

8:00 am on October 10, 2025 By Michael Young

Construction is wrapping up on North Cove, a 30-story residential building at 375 Wes 207th Street along the Harlem River waterfront in Inwood, Manhattan. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed by Maddd Equities, the 295-foot-tall structure will span 544,000 square feet and yield 611 affordable rental apartments. The project will also include 60,000 square feet of lower-level retail space, residential amenities, and 120 parking spaces. The property is alternately addressed as 3875 Ninth Avenue and is bounded by West 207th Street, Ninth Avenue, and the Harlem River.

Rendering of 1345 Third Avenue, the Northwell Health Medical Pavilion

1345 Third Avenue Nears Completion on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

8:00 am on October 8, 2025 By Michael Young

Construction is nearing completion on The Victoria and Lloyd Goldman Health Care Pavilion, a 15-story medical building for Lenox Hill Hospital at 1345 Third Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Ennead Architects and developed by Northwell Health and the University Financing Foundation, the 215-foot-tall structure will span 200,000 square feet. The $450 million facility will contain outpatient treatment space for specialized cancer care services, imaging and lab testing, cardiac care, neuroscience programs, a sleep study center, acute and chronic disease management, social work services, and more. The property is located in Lenox Hill between East 76th and 77th Streets.

YIMBY Tours ‘The Journal’ At 36 Journal Square Plaza in Jersey City, New Jersey

7:30 am on October 8, 2025 By Michael Young

YIMBY recently tour The Journal, a new two-tower residential and retail complex located at 36 Journal Square Plaza in Jersey City, New Jersey. Designed by Woods Bagot with interiors by 1159 and developed by Kushner, the nearly $1 billion project consists of two 64-story skyscrapers, approximately 2 million square feet of space yielding 1,723 rental units and 40,000 square feet of retail space. The property is bounded by Sip Avenue to the south, John F. Kennedy Boulevard to the west, and convenient access to the Journal Square PATH train to the northeast.

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City Council Approves 1,600-Foot Supertall for 350 Park Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan

8:00 am on September 29, 2025 By Michael Young

On September 25, the New York City Council unanimously approved the construction of 350 Park Avenue, a nearly 1,600-foot supertall office skyscraper in Midtown East, Manhattan. Designed by Foster + Partners and developed by Vornado Realty Trust, Rudin, and Ken Griffin, the massive 62-story structure will yield 1.8 million square feet of Class A office space with a capacity of 6,000 employees. Griffin’s companies Citadel and Citadel Securities will serve as the anchor tenants, occupying at least 850,000 square feet. The 53,000-square-foot property is located between East 51st and 52nd Streets.

The Nature Center on Randall's Island. Rendering courtesy of MPFP PLLC.

Work Breaks Ground on The Nature Center on Randall’s Island

7:30 am on September 28, 2025 By Michael Young

Construction has broken ground on the Nature Center at 1 Central Road on Randall’s Island, located between the Harlem and East Rivers. Designed by MPFP and developed by the Randall’s Island Park Alliance (RIPA), the $6 million project involves the renovation of an existing masonry building following Smart Growth principles using a modern glulam timber façade, a green roof, and a rain garden. The structure will span 2,500 square feet and serve as a hub for RIPA’ science, sustainability, and free year-round programming featuring new classrooms and a space for summer camps. The project site is located near the center of Randall’s Island, where Hell Gate Circle loops between the elevated I-278 highway and the train tracks leading to the nearby Hell Gate Bridge.

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