Articles by Michael Young

Williamsburg Wharf. Rendering courtesy of Naftali Group.

Williamsburg Wharf’s First Phase Wraps Up Construction in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn

8:00 am on September 15, 2025 By Michael Young

Construction is wrapping up on the first phase of Williamsburg Wharf, a 3.75-acre mixed-use development on the South Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn. Developed by Naftali Group and Access Industries and designed by Brandon Haw Architecture and Hill West Architects, the two-phase masterplan will yield five 22-story residential towers and nearly 1 million square feet of residential, commercial, and retail space. The entire project will yield a total of 950 condominium and rental units and will include a public esplanade stretching 525 feet along the East River. The mixed-use development is bounded by South 10th Street to the north, Division Avenue to the south, Kent Avenue to the east, and Wallabout Channel to the west.

JPMorgan Chase Holds Gathering to Honor Construction Workforce at 270 Park Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan

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

Yesterday, YIMBY attended a special block party at the JPMorgan Tower, the company’s recently opened 1,389-foot-tall headquarters at 270 Park Avenue in Midtown East. Designed by Norman Foster of Foster + Partners and developed by Tishman Speyer, the 60-story supertall skyscraper yields 2.5 million square feet of office space with a capacity of 14,000 employees, and is the tallest structure in New York completely powered by hydroelectric energy. Adamson Associates was the architect of record , AECOM Tishman is the general contractor, and Gensler is the workplace designer for the $3 billion project, which occupies a full city block bounded by East 48th Street to the north, East 47th Street to the south, Park Avenue to the east, and Madison Avenue to the west.

305 Calyer Street. Photo by Michael Young.

Work Resumes on 305 Calyer Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

7:30 am on August 19, 2025 By Michael Young

Exterior work is progressing on 305 Calyer Street, a six-story commercial building in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Developed by Samuel Yakobowicz of Greenpoint Industrial Services Corp., the 72-foot-tall structure will yield five floors of office space and an automotive repair shop and car wash on the first story. The 52,000-square-foot property is located at the intersection of Calyer and Jewel Streets.

Exterior Progress Continues on 520 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan

8:00 am on August 15, 2025 By Michael Young

Exterior work is continuing on 520 Fifth Avenue, an 88-story mixed-use supertall skyscraper in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Rabina, the 1,002-foot-tall structure will span 415,000 square feet and yield 100 condominium units. The project will also include 25 floors of boutique office space, ground-floor retail, and an extensive collection of amenities. The property is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and West 43rd Street, one block north of Bryant Park.

The proposed overhaul for 14th Street around Union Square. Rendering courtesy of Union Square Partnership.

Mayor Adams Announces Public-Private Partnership To Reimagine 14th Street Corridor in Manhattan

8:00 am on July 31, 2025 By Michael Young

Mayor Eric Adams, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball, and leaders from the Union Square Partnership and the Meatpacking District Management Association recently announced $3 million in public-private funding to upgrade the 14th Street corridor in Manhattan. An extra $2 million will come from the City, while another $1 million will come from Local Business Improvement Districts.

Rendering of Ruby Square. Credit: Bezier

Ruby Square Completes Construction at 166-20 90th Avenue in Jamaica, Queens

8:00 am on July 30, 2025 By Michael Young

Construction is complete at Ruby Square, a 12-story mixed-income residential development at 166-20 90th Avenue in Jamaica, Queens. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by BRP Companies, the structure spans 715,000 square feet and will yields a total of 614 rental units in studios to two-bedroom layouts, with 185 designated for affordable housing, more than 50,000 square feet of amenities, 25,000 square feet of retail space, and 5,000 square feet of community space. Work first began in 2022, and the property was formerly known as 90Ninety and is located at the corner of 90th Avenue and 168th Street.

232 East 84th Street. Photo by Michael Young.

232 East 84th Street’s Expansion Progresses on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

7:30 am on July 1, 2025 By Michael Young

Construction has topped out on 232 East 84th Street, a five-story residential building in the Yorkville section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The construction board and building permits posted on site indicate there will be a total of four apartments and a cellar level. 68-1509 Estate LLC is listed as the owner of the property, which is located on a very narrow rectangular parcel between Second and Third Avenues. It’s unclear who is the architect, or what the final design will look like.

220 East 9th Street. Rendering courtesy of Plomp.

Renderings Revealed for 220 East 9th Street in Manhattan’s East Village

8:00 am on June 26, 2025 By Michael Young

New renderings have been revealed for 220 East 9th Street, a seven-story residential building coming to Manhattan’s East Village. Designed and developed by Arcus Development with Colberg Architecture as the executive architect, the 74-foot-tall structure will span 31,231 square feet and yield 18 condominium units with an average scope of 1,735 square feet. The project will involve the partial demolition and conversion of a five-story parking garage, and will also feature a cellar level, a 22-foot-long rear yard, and enclosed parking for ten vehicles. Astor Nine LLC is listed as the owner of the property, which is located between Second and Third Avenues.

1655 First Avenue. Designed by S. Weider Architect PC.

Renderings Reveal 1655 First Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

8:00 am on June 25, 2025 By Michael Young

Renderings showcase 1655 First Avenue, a forthcoming pair of 23-story residential buildings on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by S. Wieder Architect for Cheskel Schwimmer of Chess Builders LLC, the 235-foot-tall structure will collectively span 193,000 square feet and yield 198 rental units with an average scope of 725 square feet. The mixed-use project will also include ground-floor commercial space, a cellar level, and a 30-foot-long rear yard. The 12,000-square-foot property is alternately addressed as 355 East 86th Street and located at the northern corner of First Avenue and East 86th Street.

Union Channel Completes Construction at 240 Third Avenue in Gowanus, Brooklyn

8:00 am on June 24, 2025 By Michael Young

Construction is wrapping up on Union Channel, a nine-story residential building at 240 Third Avenue in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Designed by Fogarty Finger and developed by Tavros Capital and Charney Companies, the 95-foot-tall structure spans 210,000 square feet and yields 224 rental units in studio to three-bedroom layouts, along with 8,900 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Twenty-five percent of the apartments are designated for affordable housing. The property is alternately addressed as 585 Union Street and bounded by Sackett Street to the north, Union Street to the south, and 3rd Avenue to the east.

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