A batch of renderings are the first to reveal new amenity spaces at 200 Madison Avenue, a 26-story landmarked office tower in Midtown, Manhattan. George Comfort & Sons, the current owner of the building, has partnered with architecture and design firm Vocon to transform the common areas into more engaging light-filled spaces that also honor the history of the Neo-Renaissance-style building.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is currently reviewing plans to build a new genealogy research center at its facility at 36 Battery Place in Battery Park City. Named the Peter and Mary Kalikow Genealogy Research Center, the waterfront expansion will provide visitors with Jewish genealogy resources through JewishGen, a non-profit organization and affiliate of the museum.
Manhattan’s Garment District is the latest neighborhood to receive an award from the NY Forward program, a state-funded initiative that supports strategic revitalization plans across New York. The $4.5 million award will specifically support local efforts to create a robust economic district with attractive investment opportunities, engaging public spaces, and improved public safety.
McSam Hotel Group recently secured a $35 million loan to complete a Marriott SpringHill Hotel currently under construction in Times Square, Manhattan. Located at 223 West 46th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, the 200-key hotel is designed by Gene Kaufman Architects and will comprise around 70,000 square feet.
Related Companies and Atria Senior Living have opened Coterie Hudson Yards, a senior assisted living center at 505 West 35th Street in Hudson Yards, Manhattan. Designed by Handel Architects, the facility comprises 126 residences and is located within The Set, a 13-story residential tower offering 400 units.
