Articles by Sebastian Morris

Aerial rendering of the Kreischer House Development in Staten Island

Proposals Pending for 11-Building Complex at Kreischer Mansion in Charleston, Staten Island

7:30 am on February 13, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) recently reviewed proposals to transform the grounds surrounding Charleston, Staten Island’s historic Kreischer Mansion into an 11-building residential complex. The LPC had generally positive comments about the project, located at 4500 Arthur Kill Road, but did request some minor changes to the proposals including the height of the new residential structures, proposed landscaping, and the distance between the Victorian home and the new construction.

Rendering of 61 Rivington Street - Issac & Stern Architects / Picksell Studio

Residential Transformation Revealed for Classical Revival Library at 61 Rivington Street in Chinatown, Manhattan

7:30 am on February 12, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

Issac & Stern Architects and Picksell Studio are working with developer Horizon Group to transform a three-story Classical Revival style building in Chinatown, Manhattan. New renderings of the project offer a first look at the ongoing residential redevelopment located at 61 Rivington Street. The original structure was completed around 1903 and served as a downtown branch of The New York Public Library. The base of the building incorporates horizontally scored masonry that transitions into red brick at the second and third floors.

Non-Profit Dress For Success Celebrates Completion Of New Offices In Jamaica, Queens

7:00 am on February 11, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

Dress for Success Worldwide recently completed a new office in Jamaica, Queens, where the global organization plans to expand its regional operations. The single-story building is located at 129-11 Merrick Boulevard and was designed in partnership with Gensler.

Rendering of 831 Hart Street - Tan Architect

But Development Group Reveals Renderings For 831 Hart Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn

7:00 am on February 10, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

New renderings from Tan Architect offer a first look at a proposed residential building at 831 Hart Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Permit applications filed by But Development Group specify a four-story, 54-foot-tall building with seven rental units. The new renderings, however, appear to illustrate a five-story structure with roof-level outdoor space. The pale brick façade includes large floor-to-ceiling windows that facilitate the flow of natural light into each apartment.

Rendering for 803 Rockaway Avenue - by Think! Architecture

Developers Pursue Zoning Amendments for Affordable Housing Block at 803 Rockaway Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn

7:00 am on February 9, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

Proposals from the Bridge Rockaway Housing Development Fund Company reveal a new mixed-use housing development in the Brownsville section of eastern Brooklyn. The residential portion of the building would yield up to 124 affordable homes and 62 supportive housing units. The structure’s remaining footprint would house 39,000 square feet of light manufacturing space and 3,400 square feet for community facility space.

Updated rendering of the Fulton Ferry Landing Pier - Starling Architects

Starling Architecture Returns With New Renderings Of A Waterfront Venue In Brooklyn Bridge Park

7:30 am on February 8, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) will again review proposals to construct a new seasonal venue space on the Fulton Ferry Landing Pier in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The project was originally proposed at a hearing in April 2019, where LPC expressed concerns that the building would obstruct views of the surrounding historic waterfront and downtown Manhattan. The design team, led by Starling Architecture, was also asked to replace the white exterior elements with with brown and other dark colors.

Rendering of 540 Waverly Avenue - Kutnicki Bernstein Architects

The Daten Group’s 540 Waverly Avenue Revealed in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

7:00 am on February 7, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

The Daten Group this week revealed the first renderings of a new mixed-use building in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Located at 540 Waverly Avenue, the property sits at the buzzing intersection of Atlantic and Waverly Avenues and is expected to break ground this Spring.

Rending of 3 Ninth Avenue - Atmosphere Design Group

Loro Piana Seeks Approvals for Renovations at 3 Ninth Avenue in the Meatpacking District

7:30 am on February 6, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

The Landmarks Preservation Commission recently reviewed applications for an exterior renovation of a 19th century rowhouse and stable building in Manhattan’s historic Meatpacking District. The neighboring structures are located at 49 and 51 Gansevoort Street and will serve as a flagship location for luxury retailer Loro Piana. Together, the properties will share the address 3 Ninth Avenue.

Rendering of Lenox Terrace following development - The Olnick Organization

City Planning Commission Approves Plans to Expand Lenox Terrace in Harlem

7:30 am on February 5, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

The Olnick Organization has received approvals from the City Planning Commission to construct five new towers within the Lenox Terrace housing complex in Central Harlem. The Commission voted 11-1, with one abstention, in support of the project following drastic revisions to the original proposals.

Rendering of 2750-2754 Frederick Douglass Boulevard - NDKazalas Architecture

Construction Breaks Ground At 2750-2754 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem

7:00 am on February 4, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

Excavation is well underway at 2750-2754 Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem, where Haussmann Development will eventually launch a pair of new buildings. Designed by Nicholas Kazalas of NDKazalas Architecture, the structures will function more like two connected wings and contain a mix of rental apartments, commercial tenants, and community facilities.

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