Articles by Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Review Process Underway for 143-151 Woodworth Avenue in Yonkers, New York

7:30 am on February 24, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A proposed two-tower residential development may soon become a reality at 143-151 Woodworth Avenue in Yonkers, New York. Designed by INOA Architecture and developed by TCP Realty LLC, the proposed complex recently went through the Zoning Board of Appeals last Wednesday evening at Yonkers City Hall, and is currently under review. The master plan calls for two 32-story structures standing 372 feet tall and yielding approximately 672 units. The site is located along Woodworth Avenue on an interior lot between Lamartine Avenue to the north and Babcock Place to the south.

Renderings Revealed for The Cube at 42-53 24th Street in Long Island City, Queens.

7:30 am on February 23, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Renderings have been revealed for The Cube, a 14-story residential building planned for 42-53 24th Street in downtown Long Island City, Queens. Designed by MY Architect PC and developed by Chris Jiashu Xu of United Construction & Development, the structure will yield 217 condominium units, ground-floor retail space, and enclosed parking. The site is located at the northeast corner of 24th Street and 43rd Avenue.

Updated Renderings Showcase SOM’s $700 Million New York Climate Exchange on Governors Island

8:00 am on February 21, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Updated renderings have been revealed for the New York Climate Exchange, an environmental research facility and climate solutions center planned for Governors Island in New York Harbor. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in collaboration with MNLA, Buro Happold, and Langan Engineering, the $700 million project will consist of a 400,000-square-foot research and education hub anchored by Stony Brook University. The complex’s two all-electric buildings will be connected by a distinctive photovoltaic canopy and will use sustainable mass timber as their primary structural material. The development site is generally bound by Craig Road South along the waterfront, the Oval green lawn and West Way to the west, and several historical landmark buildings to the north above Division Road.

Rendering of 250 West 49th Street by S Wieder Architect, via Shea Communications

Excavation Underway At 250 West 49th Street in Midtown, Manhattan

8:00 am on February 20, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Excavation is getting started at 250 West 49th Street, the site of a 28-story residential building in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by S. Weider Architect and developed by Chess Builders, the structure will yield 138 rental units and 2,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The property is located near the corner of Eighth Avenue and West 49th Street.

63-Story Skyscraper Revealed for Second Phase of Alloy Block in Downtown Brooklyn

8:00 am on February 19, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Designer and developer Alloy Development has revealed new renderings for One Third Avenue, a 63-story skyscraper in the second phase of the Alloy Block complex in Downtown Brooklyn. The 725-foot-tall structure will rise to the northwest of the completed 44-story Alloy Block tower at 505 State Street and will secure the title of the tallest Passive House-engineered building in the world. The building will yield 583 market-rate and affordable housing units, retail space, and commercial office space. The Alloy Block is bound by Flatbush Avenue to the northeast, Third Avenue to the northwest, and State Street to the south.

Window Installation Continues on ODA’s 126 East 57th Street in Midtown East, Manhattan

8:00 am on February 18, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Exterior work is continuing on 126 East 57th Street, a 28-story residential tower on Billionaires’ Row in Midtown East, Manhattan. Designed by ODA Architecture and developed by MRR Development, the 346-foot-tall structure will yield 147 condominium units with an average scope of 1,156 square feet, as well as 5,000 square feet of lower-level retail space. The property is located at the corner of East 56th Street and Lexington Avenue with a narrow panhandle extension to East 57th Street.

660 Lexington Avenue Nears Topping Out in Midtown East, Manhattan

8:00 am on February 16, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is nearing topping out on 660 Lexington Avenue, a 19-story residential building in Midtown East, Manhattan. Designed by Zproekt Architecture and developed and built by Sergey Rybak of Rybak Development, the 233-foot-tall structure will span 52,558 square feet and yield 23 condominium units with an average scope of 2,123 square feet. The building will also contain 2,551 square feet of commercial space, 1,174 square feet of community facility space, and a cellar level. The property is alternately addressed as 133 East 55th Street and located at the corner of Lexington Avenue and East 55th Street.

RFEI to Be Issued For 44-36 Vernon Boulevard’s Redevelopment in Long Island City, Queens

7:30 am on February 16, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is planning to issue a Request For Expressions of Interests (RFEI) on behalf of the city for 44-36 Vernon Boulevard, a six-story commercial building in Long Island City, Queens. The RFEI is an appeal to the public for input on the redevelopment of the 672,000-square-foot structure, which currently serves as the central hub for New York City’s Department of Education. Based on the public feedback, the city will decide whether to embark on a full or partial transformation of the property into revamped commercial, light industrial, or community space. The redevelopment could also include the addition of waterfront access under the OneLIC Long Island City Neighborhood Plan initiative by the Department of City Planning (DCP). The property is located along Anable Basin at the intersection of Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive.

Final Glass Panels Being Installed at 450 Eleventh Avenue in Hudson Yards, Manhattan

8:00 am on February 15, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Exterior work is getting closer to completion on Hotel Meta, a 51-story hotel skyscraper at 450 Eleventh Avenue in Hudson Yards, Manhattan. Designed by DSM Design Group and developed by Marx Development Group, the 642-foot-tall structure will yield 379 guest rooms and amenities including a business center, a ballroom, banquet and conference spaces, a spa, fitness center, and a multi-level restaurant with a bar and outdoor terrace. The property will be operated by Marriott Hotels and is located at the corner of West 37th Street and Eleventh Avenue, directly across from the Jacob K. Javits Center.

Vita’s Façade Takes Shape at 501 Ninth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan

8:00 am on February 14, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Exterior work is progressing on Vita, a pair of 12-story residential buildings at 499 and 501 Ninth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Archimaera Architecture and developed by ZD Jasper Realty, the 120-foot-tall structures will collectively span 220,000 square feet and yield 174 condominium units with an average scope of 970 square feet. The $200 million development will also include ground-floor commercial space, a cellar level, and a 30-foot-long rear yard. The property is located between West 37th and 38th Streets on the border of Hudson Yards and the Garment District.

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