The affordable housing lottery has launched for 163 Willoughby Street, a 27-story mixed-use building in Downtown Brooklyn. Developed by the Jay Group and designed by J Frankl Architects, the structure yields 90 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 20 units for residents at 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $75,669 to $146,560.
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is reviewing a proposal for the residential conversion and expansion of the historic Hotel Bossert at 98 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by SomeraRoad, the project calls for rooftop additions, courtyard infill, new window openings, and other exterior alterations as part of the landmarked building’s conversion. The property is bounded by Montague, Remsen, and Hicks Streets.
Permits have been filed for a five-story mixed-use building at 1457 53rd Street in Borough Park, Brooklyn. Located between 14th and 15th Avenues, the lot is near the 55th Street subway station, served by the D train. 1457 53rd Street LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.
The affordable housing lottery has launched for 343 Himrod Street, an eight-story residential building in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Designed by ND Architecture & Design, the structure yields 75 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 15 units for residents at 40 to 70 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $49,989 to $128,240.
Demolition has finished at 205 Montague Street, the site of a 47-story residential skyscraper in Brooklyn Heights. Designed by Hill West Architects and developed by Jonathan Landau of Landau Properties, the 672-foot-tall structure will yield 90 rental apartments and 46 condominium units with an average scope of 2,100 square feet. The $550 million project will also include nearly 40,000 square feet of retail space and a 100-plus vehicle parking garage. The 19,000-square-foot property is located at the northwest corner of Montague Street and Cadman Plaza West.
