The Wave Completes Construction At 828 Metropolitan Avenue in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

8:00 am on September 23, 2024 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is complete on The Wave, a nine-story residential building at 828 Metropolitan Avenue in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed by The J Associates and developed by Joyland Development, the structure yields 136 rental units in studio to two-bedroom layouts as well as ground-floor retail space. The property is located at the intersection of Metropolitan and Bushwick Avenues and was formerly occupied by two townhouses, a gas station, and a surface-level parking lot.

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Photograph of Old Croton Aqueduct Walk. Credit: Landmarks Preservation Commission

New York City LPC Unveils Three Historic Markers For Old Croton Aqueduct Walk In The Bronx

7:00 am on September 23, 2024 By Max Gillespie

New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and NYC Parks recently unveiled three historic markers commemorating the Old Croton Aqueduct Walk, The Bronx‘s first scenic landmark. The aqueduct opened in 1842 and was an engineering marvel that brought the first direct fresh water supply to New York City. The walkway built atop its stone embankments has long served as a public space for the local community. The markers, funded by the New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation, have been installed at three locations along the walkway in The Bronx.

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The Varet Completes Construction at 50 Varet Street in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

8:00 am on September 22, 2024 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is complete on The Varet, a seven-story mixed-use building at 50 Varet Street in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed by Meshberg Groupp Architects P.C. for 45 Graham Ave LLC, the structure yields 35 rental units in studio to two-bedroom layouts, with 11 units dedicated to affordable housing, as well as ground-floor retail space. The property is located at the corner of Varet Street and Avenue of Puerto Rico.

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