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Hunters Point South, Queens. Photo by Michael Young.

Three New Developments Underway in Hunters Point South, Queens

By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

YIMBY checked in on the progress of three smaller-scale projects among the massive high-rise developments transforming the Hunters Point South section of Long Island City, Queens. The projects, which include two residential buildings and a school, are part of the ongoing evolution of the East River-adjacent area from a former industrial center into a thriving mixed-use community. The properties are all within walking distance of the Vernon Boulevard–Jackson Avenue subway station, served by the 7 train, as well as the Hunters Point ferry terminal.

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520 Fifth Avenue Supertall Wraps Up Construction in Midtown, Manhattan

By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Work is nearing full completion on 520 Fifth Avenue, an 88-story mixed-use supertall skyscraper in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Rabina, with Suffolk Construction serving as the general contractor, the 1,002-foot-tall structure spans 415,000 square feet and yields 100 condominium units, a Moss private members club, and 25 floors of boutique office space. The project will also include ground-floor retail. The property is located at the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and West 43rd Street, one block north of Bryant Park.

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Jersey City, New Jersey in early July 2026. Photo by Michael Young.

Six Forthcoming Residential Buildings to Yield 327 Units Across Jersey City, New Jersey

By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

As the fastest-growing city in New Jersey, Jersey City has been witnessing a sustained wave of new construction, transforming its skyline and adding thousands of new residential units to the housing-starved New York metropolitan region. In this post, YIMBY takes a look at six forthcoming projects that are slated to add 327 new homes across city, from Journal Square to the Hudson River waterfront.

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Plans Revealed For Middle Collegiate Church Lot At 112 Second Avenue In East Village, Manhattan

By Max Gillespie

Plans have been revealed for the fire-cleared lot of Middle Collegiate Church at 112 Second Avenue in Manhattan’s East Village. Presented by CTA Architects on behalf of the congregation, the proposal calls for wrapping the L-shaped lot in a 10-foot-tall aluminum fence, paving the interior with permeable pavers, and constructing an accessible ramp and entrance to the church’s existing worship space at 50 East 7th Street. The application, which spans 112-114 Second Avenue and 50 East 7th Street, will go before the Landmarks Preservation Commission at its public hearing tomorrow.

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