Articles by Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Hunters Point South, Queens. Photo by Michael Young.

Three New Developments Underway in Hunters Point South, Queens

7:00 am on August 4, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

YIMBY checked in on the progress of three smaller-scale projects among the massive high-rise developments transforming the Hunters Point South section of Long Island City, Queens. The projects, which include two residential buildings and a school, are part of the ongoing evolution of the East River-adjacent area from a former industrial center into a thriving mixed-use community. The properties are all within walking distance of the Vernon Boulevard–Jackson Avenue subway station, served by the 7 train, as well as the Hunters Point ferry terminal.

520 Fifth Avenue Supertall Wraps Up Construction in Midtown, Manhattan

8:00 am on August 3, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Work is nearing full completion on 520 Fifth Avenue, an 88-story mixed-use supertall skyscraper in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Rabina, with Suffolk Construction serving as the general contractor, the 1,002-foot-tall structure spans 415,000 square feet and yields 100 condominium units, a Moss private members club, and 25 floors of boutique office space. The project will also include ground-floor retail. The property is located at the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and West 43rd Street, one block north of Bryant Park.

Jersey City, New Jersey in early July 2026. Photo by Michael Young.

Six Forthcoming Residential Buildings to Yield 327 Units Across Jersey City, New Jersey

7:30 am on August 3, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

As the fastest-growing city in New Jersey, Jersey City has been witnessing a sustained wave of new construction, transforming its skyline and adding thousands of new residential units to the housing-starved New York metropolitan region. In this post, YIMBY takes a look at six forthcoming projects that are slated to add 327 new homes across city, from Journal Square to the Hudson River waterfront.

Rendering of 178 Montrose Avenue, courtesy of Slate Property Group.

Affordable Housing Developments Revealed For 73 Meserole Street, 178 Montrose Avenue In Williamsburg, Brooklyn

8:00 am on August 2, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Renderings were recently unveiled for 73 Meserole Street and 178 Montrose Avenue, a pair of 14- and 13-story affordable housing buildings in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed in a partnership between Slate Property Group and RiseBoro Community Partnership, the structures will yield a combined 312 rental units in studio to three-bedroom layouts, with 163 units at 178 Montrose Avenue and 149 units at 73 Meserole Street.

Newark, New Jersey skyline. Photo by Rob Thomas.

Newark’s Transformation Continues with Six New and Forthcoming Developments

7:30 am on August 2, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Newark, New Jersey is undergoing one of the largest transformations in its history, headlined by multiple skyline-altering skyscrapers. Between these more prominent developments, a large swath of smaller-scale construction is bringing a wealth of new housing to the city, along with healthcare and educational infrastructure to support it. In this post, YIMBY takes a look at six such forthcoming and recently completed projects at the heart of Newark’s resurgence.

54-42 2nd Street. Rendering courtesy of HPD.

‘The Orion’ 980-Unit Three-Building Proposal Revealed for in Hunters Point South, Queens

8:00 am on August 1, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A new set of renderings reveal The Orion, a proposed three-tower residential complex at Parcel E along the Hunters Point South waterfront of Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Marvel, developed in a partnership between Slate Property Group, The Hudson Companies, and Volunteers of America, the $700 million mixed-use project is addressed as 54-42 2nd Street and would yield 980 new rental units, two-thirds of which will be dedicated to affordable housing for extremely low to moderate-income households, as well as a community facility space operated by local nonprofit Commonpoint Queens, an indoor community pool, and nearly 6,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial retail space.

655 Madison Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.

Excavation Begins for 1,162-Foot Mixed-Use Supertall at 655 Madison Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

8:00 am on July 30, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Excavation is underway at 655 Madison Avenue, the site of a 74-story mixed-use supertall skyscraper on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle and developed by Extell, the 1,162-foot-tall structure will span 764,698 square feet and yield 154 condominium units with an average scope of 3,091 square feet. The project will also include approximately 233,000 square feet of office and retail space on the lower levels. The property is located at the northeast corner of Madison Avenue and East 60th Street.

Rendering of 625 Madison, courtesy of Related Companies.

Foundations Underway for 684-Foot Office Skyscraper at 625 Madison Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan

8:00 am on July 29, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Foundation work has begun at 625 Madison Avenue, the site of a 34-story commercial skyscraper in the Plaza District of Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Foster + Partners and Gensler and developed in a partnership between Related Companies and Andrew Mathias, the 684-foot-tall structure will yield 858,500 square feet of carbon-neutral office space. Both of these figures are a substantial departure from previous plans, which called for a 1,264-foot residential supertall. The property is located between East 58th and 59th Streets, between the Plaza District office core and Billionaires’ Row residential corridor.

Earthwork Underway At 601 Union Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn

7:30 am on July 28, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Earthwork is underway at 601 Union Street, the site of an eight-story residential building in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and developed by Avdoo, the structure will yield 125 rental units along with ground-floor retail space. The nearly 40,000-square-foot property is bounded by Union Street, Sackett Street, and 3rd Avenue.

419-423 Broadway. Photo by Michael Young.

Demolition Progresses at 419-421 Broadway in Soho, Manhattan

7:00 am on July 28, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Demolition is progressing at 419-421 Broadway, the site of a one-story retail building in Soho, Manhattan. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and developed by United American Land, the project will also involve the full renovation of the adjacent building at 423 Broadway. The properties are located at the northwest corner of Broadway and Canal Street, just above the border with Tribeca.

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