Landmark

Approved exterior conditions at the Waldorf Astoria - Courtesy of SOM

LPC Approves Alterations for The Waldorf Astoria Grand Ballroom in Midtown East, Manhattan

The Landmarks Preservation Commission has unanimously approved additional alterations to The Waldorf Astoria‘s grand ballroom, the latest phase of the historic hotel’s years-long residential conversion. Led by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) for Dajia US, the building’s current owner, the project will help restore the ballroom to its heralded Art Deco conditions that have since been designated a New York City landmark.

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Evening rendering of the updated Martinique New York Hotel - Rendering by StudioStasis3D

LPC Approves Alteration Project for the Martinique New York Hotel at 1260 Broadway in Midtown, Manhattan

The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has approved a major renovation project at the historic Martinique New York Hotel at 1260 Broadway in the Koreatown section of Midtown, Manhattan. Led by Building Studio Architects and Burnett Equities, current owner of the hotel, the scope of work includes the installation of marquee signage, modern light fixtures, restoration of the building’s existing windows to historic conditions, and new entryways for retail tenants.

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Existing view of the 21-23 Park Avenue in Yonkers (Wikipedia)

Rendering Revealed for The Abbey Affordable Housing Project at 21-23 Park Avenue in Yonkers

The Yonkers Panning Board is now considering proposals from Kearney Realty & Development Group to construct a new affordable housing project at 21-23 Park Avenue in Yonkers. The project is known as The Abbey and includes the construction of a new apartment building and a renovation of the Ethan Flagg House and Blessed Sacrament Monastery. Both properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Rendering of the Green-Wood Cemetery Education and Welcome Center at 749 Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn

Renderings Revealed for Green-Wood Cemetery’s Education and Welcome Center at 749 Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn

The historic Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn will soon be home to a new Education and Welcome center at 749 Fifth Avenue, where construction has already broken ground. Located in Park Slope along the cemetery’s western boundary, the 22,000-square-foot center will feature a permanent collection of photographs and artifacts, flexible learning spaces, Green-Wood’s new Center for Research, staff offices, and event space for local community organizations.

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Developers Reveal New Interior Renderings of The Keller at 150 Barrow Street in West Village, Manhattan

Aurora Capital Associates and William Gottlieb Real Estate have shared new interior renderings for The Keller, a seven-story residential building at 150 Barrow Street in Manhattan’s West Village. Designed by BKSK Architects, the building contains 24 condominiums and a suite of amenity spaces. Compass Development Marketing Group and the Hudson Advisory Team are the exclusive sales and marketing team for The Keller.

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