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LPC To Review Proposal For Modifications To 130 West 131st Street In Harlem, Manhattan

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review a proposal for modifications to 130 West 131st Street, a three-story Renaissance Revival row house in Harlem, Manhattan. Originally built in 1887 by architects Cleverdon & Putzel, the property yields four units and is located in the Central Harlem-West 130-132nd Street Historic District. Proposed changes include the construction of a two-story rear enlargement with a greenhouse, as well as a roof deck with mechanical units and a stair bulkhead.

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Williamsburg Wharf’s First Phase Nears Completion in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Construction is progressing on the first phase of Williamsburg Wharf, a 3.75-acre mixed-use development on the South Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn. Developed by Naftali Group and Access Industries and designed by Brandon Haw Architecture, COOKFOX Architects, Rockwell Group, and Hill West Architects, the two-phase masterplan will create five 22-story residential towers and nearly 1 million square feet of residential, commercial, and retail space. The project will yield a total of 850 condominium and rental units and will include a public esplanade stretching 525 feet along the East River. The property is bound by South 10th Street to the north, Division Avenue to the south, Kent Avenue to the east, and Wallabout Channel to the west.

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Developer Closes on Site of Forthcoming Residential Project at 242 East 71st Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Avdoo & Partners Development announced the closing of 242 East 71st Street, the site of a forthcoming residential project in the Lenox Hill section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The developer secured the assemblage, which consists of four low-rise buildings from 1341-1347 Second Avenue as well as the titular property at 242 East 71st Street, for $52 million with a loan provided by Valley Bank. The nearly 10,000-square-foot lot is located at the corner of Second Avenue and East 71st Street.

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Verdi Square Site, via LPC proposal

LPC To Review Proposal For Renovation Of Verdi Square on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

A proposal to improve accessibility and infrastructure at Verdi Square on Manhattan’s Upper West Side is set to be presented to the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) on February 11. The 0.1-acre park is located on a trapezoidal traffic island bounded by 72nd Street on the south, 73rd Street on the north, Broadway on the west, and Amsterdam Avenue on the east. The project, designed by Cameron Engineering, has a total budget of $873,000 and was funded by the mayor’s office. The primary goals of the project include the installation of an asphalt path to create an accessible route within the square, upgrades to the water service, and the installation of a Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) back flow device for improved water management.

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