Articles by Sebastian Morris

Rendering of 2856 Webster Avenue - Douglaston Development

12,000-Square-Foot Supermarket Revealed for New Affordable Housing Complex in Bedford Park, The Bronx

7:00 am on July 28, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

The next phase of development at 2856 Webster Avenue, a new affordable housing complex in Bedford Park, The Bronx will introduce a sprawling new grocery store operated by Cherry Valley Marketplace. The retailer has committed to operate under guidelines established New York City’s Food Retail Expansion to Support Heath (FRESH) program, which promotes the establishment and retention of grocery stores that dedicate required selling space to perishable food items within underserved communities.

Rendering of Terminal Warehouse at 11th Avenue (Credit: COOKFOX)

$1.25B Financing Package Secured to Complete Terminal Warehouse Redevelopment in Chelsea, Manhattan

7:00 am on July 27, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

L&L Holding Company and Columbia Property Trust have successfully closed on $1.25 billion in construction financing to complete a commercial overhaul of Terminal Warehouse in Chelsea, Manhattan. Led by COOKFOX Architects, the property will eventually house a mix of Class A office suites, retail space, and dining area.

Rendering of The Centrale - Courtesy of RockFarmer Properties

The Centrale at 257 Central Ave in White Plains Sells Out in Six Weeks

6:30 am on July 26, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

RockFarmer Properties, developer of The Centrale at 257 Central Avenue in White Plains, has successfully sold all condominiums available in the newly renovated building. The company purchased 22 of the 30 residences in 2012 and maintained the units as rentals before embarking on a complete renovation and capital improvement of the asset beginning in November 2020.

Rendering of 15 Greenwich Avenue and surrounding properties - Meltzer/Mandl Architects

Renderings Reveal Six-Story Multifamily Building at 15 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich Village, Manhattan

7:00 am on July 25, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

Earlier this week, Meltzer/Mandl Architects revealed the first renderings of a new six-story multifamily building at 15 Greenwich Street in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village Historic District. Drawings and illustrations of the proposed development were revealed in a public hearing with the Landmarks Preservation Commission, which must issue a Certificate of Appropriateness before construction can break ground.

Updated rendering of 555 Greenwich Street - COOKFOX Architects

Construction on 555 Greenwich Street Nears Street Level in Hudson Square, Manhattan

8:00 am on July 24, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

Foundation work is progressing on 555 Greenwich Street, a 16-story office building in Hudson Square. Formerly addressed as 561 Greenwich Street, the structure will yield 270,000 square feet and will connect on nearly every floor with the adjacent 345 Hudson Street. The project is designed by COOKFOX Architects and developed by the joint venture Hudson Square Properties, which includes Trinity Church Wall Street, Norges Bank Investment Management, and Hines, and is planned to debut as one of the city’s most sustainable buildings.

Rendering of 258-278 8th Avenue - Courtesy of JJ Operating

Lenders Confirm $183M Financing Package for 258-278 Eighth Avenue in Chelsea, Manhattan

7:30 am on July 23, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

Square Mile Capital and Pacific Western Bank are set to provide $183 million in construction financing for a 12-story mixed-use property at 258-278 Eighth Avenue in Chelsea, Manhattan. A new Target retail store will occupy 28,000 square feet of the building’s lower levels. Above these floors, the development will house 190 rental apartments and associated amenities.

Existing view of 260 West End Avenue - Streeteasy

LPC Considers Window Replacement for 260 West End Avenue in Lincoln Square, Manhattan

7:30 am on July 22, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is now reviewing proposals to replace all existing windows at 260 West End Avenue, a 15-story cooperative building in Lincoln Square, Manhattan. Skyline Windows, a Bronx-based company, will oversee design, manufacturing, and installation of the proposed window system.

View of Restorative Ground - Courtesy of Hudson Square Properties

‘Restorative Ground’ Public Pavilion and Installation Debuts in Hudson Square, Manhattan

7:30 am on July 21, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

Hudson Square is now home to ‘Restorative Ground,’ a temporary public art installation and pavilion designed by WIP Collaborative. The installation is located on King Street between Hudson and Greenwich Streets and arrives as part of the local community’s participation in New York City’s Open Streets Program.

Existing ground floor conditions at Lever House - Courtesy of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

SOM Reveals Restoration Plans for the Historic Lever House at 390 Park Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan

6:30 am on July 20, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

The Landmarks Preservation Commission is now reviewing proposals from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to renovate and restore the historic Lever House at 390 Park Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan. Scope of work for the proposed alterations includes replacement of non-original plaza paving and bases, the installation of new signage and stainless steel doors, a new entrance into the Casa Lever restaurant on the ground floor, and the replacement of aluminum panelling and glass storefronts at the ground floor. The design team will also restore exterior stone, metal, and ceiling materials around the property.

Rendering of 425 Grand Concourse - Courtesy of Dattner Architects

425 Grand Concourse Will Debut as the Country’s Largest Passive House High-Rise, in Mott Haven, The Bronx

7:00 am on July 19, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

The Bronx will soon be home to the country’s largest Passive House high-rise development. Located at 425 Grand Concourse in Mott Haven, the 26-story building will create 277 units of affordable housing, a neighborhood supermarket, a community health center, a cultural center, and a 30,000-square-foot educational facility for CUNY’s Hostos Community College.

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