Articles by Reid Wilson

Three-Story, 22,900-Square-Foot Expansion Planned At P.S. 066 Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis, 85-11 102nd Street, Richmond Hill

6:00 am on October 5, 2016 By Reid Wilson

The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) has filed applications for a three-story, 22,896-square-foot expansion of P.S. 066 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, located at 85-11 102nd Street on the western end of Richmond Hill in Queens. The expansion will be built on the northern side of the existing structure, at the address 85-05 102nd Street, and will increase the size of the facility to 62,316 square feet. There will be a cafeteria in the basement, a pre-kindergarten wing on the ground floor, a kindergarten wing on the second floor, along with a nurse’s office, and additional classrooms, offices, and exercise rooms on the third floor. AECOM is the architect of record. YIMBY has reported on four other school projects filed by the city this past week.

Façade Installation Underway On 10-Story, 50-Unit Mixed-Use Project At 27 Albany Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant

2:00 pm on October 4, 2016 By Reid Wilson

Sometime earlier this year, the 10-story, 50-unit mixed-use building at 27 Albany Avenue, located on the corner of Fulton Street in south-central Bedford-Stuyvesant, topped out. Façade installation is now well underway, as seen in a photo courtesy of construction photographer Tectonic.

Rendering of 42-50 27th Street. Via MY Architect.

Nine-Story, 32-Unit Residential Project Tops Out At 42-50 27th Street, Long Island City.

1:00 pm on October 4, 2016 By Reid Wilson

The nine-story, 32-unit residential project under development at 42-50 27th Street, in Long Island City’s Queens Plaza/Court Square section, has topped out. The structure can be seen in a photograph by The Court Square Blog. The new building measures 35,294 square feet and rises 89 feet above the street level. Its residential units should average 777 square feet apiece, which means the apartment will likely be rentals, although smaller condominiums are slowly becoming more attractive and are a possibility here. The Ampiera Group is the developer and Flushing-based MY Architect is behind the architecture. Completion is expected next year.

Two-Story, 138,600-Square-Foot Self-Storage Facility Coming To 3350 Park Avenue, Morrisania

11:00 am on October 4, 2016 By Reid Wilson

Property owner Larry Ahern has filed applications for a two-story, 138,600-square-foot self-storage facility at 3350 Park Avenue, located on the corner of East 165th Street in the South Bronx’s Morrisania section. The project will have 90,600 square feet of commercial space, which is the area that can be rented out as storage space. Ceiling heights will also measure roughly 20 feet, so it could be that the building gets partially used for industrial purposes. Accessory offices will be located on the ground floor. There will also be four loading berths and 15 off-street parking spaces. Frank G. Relf’s Melville, N.Y.-based architecture firm is the architect of record. The 90,800-square-foot lot is partially occupied by a collection of single-story commercial warehouses rented out to various businesses. Demolition permits haven’t been filed.

Six-Story, 12-Unit Residential Building Planned At 373 East 157th Street, Melrose

10:00 am on October 4, 2016 By Reid Wilson

An anonymous Brooklyn-based LLC has filed applications for a six-story, 12-unit residential building at 373 East 157th Street, in the South Bronx’s Melrose section. The project will measure 10,083 square feet and its residential units should average 641 square feet apiece, indicative of rental apartments. Amenities include laundry facilities and bike storage. Luis Depasquale’s Cronton-on-Hudson,N.Y.-based firm LMD Architect is the architect of record. The 2,493-square-foot lot is currently occupied by a two-story brick building. Demolition permits haven’t been filed. Metro-North Railroad’s Melrose station is located five blocks north.

Reveal For 20-Story, 238-Key Hilton Hotel Proposed Behind 89 River Street, Hoboken

7:30 am on October 4, 2016 By Reid Wilson

Renderings have been revealed of the proposed 20-story, 238-key Hilton Hotel located behind the Main Station Hoboken Post Office building at 89 River Street, in Hoboken. The tower would rise on the parking lot behind the post office along Sinatra Drive, Jersey Digs reported. The hotel would feature a restaurant & bar, a 6,000-square-foot rooftop venue, a fitness center, and a 6,000-square-foot business center. A small retail component is included in the plans. The post office would also get a renovation and an underground garage if the hotel plans proceed. Philadelphia-based KMS Development Partners is the developer and Cooper Carry Associates is behind the architecture. The city’s Planning Board must approve the project.

New Five-Story, 98,200-Square-Foot Public School Planned At 278 59th Street, Sunset Park

6:30 am on October 4, 2016 By Reid Wilson

The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) has filed for yet another public school project, this time at 278 59th Street, located on the corner of Third Avenue in southern Sunset Park. The five-story school, called P.S. 746-K, will measure 98,240 square feet and stand 74 feet above street level. It will feature offices and classrooms throughout all five floors. The cafeteria will be located in the cellar, while the library, auditorium, and gymnasium will be on the ground floor. Another library will be on the fifth floor, and a playground will be adjacent to the building outside. An architect wasn’t listed on the application. The 47,000-square-foot assemblage is currently vacant. YIMBY has reported on four public school projects filed by the SCA within the past week.

Nine-Story, 38-Unit Mixed-Use Building Filed At 143-35 Sanford Avenue, Flushing

6:00 am on October 4, 2016 By Reid Wilson

An anonymous Flushing-based LLC has filed applications for a nine-story, 38-unit mixed-use building at 143-35 Sanford Avenue, on the eastern side of downtown Flushing. The project will measure 43,604 square feet and rise just 80 feet above street level. There will be 4,868 square feet of medical offices on the ground floor. The residential units on the floors above should average 736 square feet. It’s not clear if the apartments will be condominiums or rentals. Amenities include a 30-car parking garage, located mostly underground, and bike storage. Michael Kang’s Flushing-based architecture firm is the architect of record. The 7,000-square-foot site is currently occupied by a three-story building with residential units and a dentists’ office. Demolition permits haven’t been filed.

Reveal For Five-Story, 30-Bed Rehabilitation Center Planned At 411 Van Brunt Street, Red Hook

2:00 pm on October 3, 2016 By Reid Wilson

A rendering, as well as new details, have surfaced for the five-story, 30-bed rehabilitation facility, dubbed The Hook Recovery Center, under development at 411 Van Brunt Street, in Red Hook. The facility, founded by Michael Mosberg and developed by the Leser Group, will be an upscale, “self-pay” center for individuals suffering from drug addiction.

Reveal For Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Three-Story Expansion At 405 West 55th Street, Hell’s Kitchen

1:00 pm on October 3, 2016 By Reid Wilson

A rendering has been revealed of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s planned three-story expansion atop their headquarters at 405 West 55th Street, located on the corner of Ninth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen. The new space is dubbed the Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation Education Wing, DNAinfo reported. It will feature four new dance studios, two classrooms, and offices. The latest building permits indicate the complex will gain 10,227 square feet of space, up from 50,786. Gramercy-based Iu + Bibliowicz Architects is the architect of record. A roof-breaking ceremony was held last week for the project. Completion is expected in the fall of 2017.

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