YIMBY recently checked in on the progress of four residential projects under construction across Brooklyn Heights. The developments are located in an area bounded by Joralemon Street to the north, Atlantic Avenue to the south, Court Street to the east, and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to the west, and are all within walking distance of the 4 and 5 trains at the Borough Hall station.
A new rendering has been revealed for 135-27 Sapphire Street, a proposed six-story residential building within the Jewel Streets neighborhood of Lindenwood, Queens. Designed by Dan Russo and developed by Sam Zirkiev under the 135 Sapphire LLC, the 65-foot-tall structure will span nearly 186,000 square feet and yield 268 rental units, with 67 reserved for affordable housing. The project will also include a 118-vehicle parking garage. The 55,000-square-foot property is located along 149th Avenue between Sapphire and 79th Streets.
New renderings were recently revealed for 430 William Street, a forthcoming seven-story residential building in East Orange, New Jersey. Designed by Taylor Architecture & Design and developed by the 430 William Holdings LLC, the 82-foot-tall structure will yield 100 units. The project will also include parking for 100 vehicles, including 40 mechanical parking spaces on the first two stories. The property is located at the corner of William and North Clinton Streets within the East Orange Transit Village District Redevelopment Plan, one of 26 designated transit villages in the state.
A new rendering has been revealed for 42-73 Hunter Street, a forthcoming 12-story residential building in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Angelo Ng + Anthony Ng Architects Studio and developed by Kean Chen, PC, the 120-foot-tall structure will span 25,000 square feet and yield 37 units. The project will also include a seven-vehicle parking garage. The 50-foot-wide property is located between 42nd Road and 43rd Avenue.
As New York City marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, the redevelopment of the World Trade Center has reached its final stages. In this post, we take a look at the ongoing transformation of the 16-acre Financial District site, detailing new additions and forthcoming components in the mixed-use office complex.
