Harlem

Housing Lottery Launches for The Franklin at 280 West 132nd Street in Harlem, Manhattan

The affordable housing lottery has launched for The Franklin, an eight-story residential building at 280 West 132nd Street in Harlem, Manhattan. Designed by Fischer + Makooi Architects and developed by Timber Equities, the structure yields 52 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 16 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $114,652 to $227,500.

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General Charles Young Playground, via Google Maps.

$11M Renovation Completed For ‘Field of Dreams’ Athletic Field In Harlem, Manhattan

The Brigadier General Charles Young Playground in Harlem has completed a $11 million renovation project to convert a long-neglected dirt field into a 150,000-square-foot synthetic turf facility now known as the “Harlem Field of Dreams.” Announced in Mayor Eric Adams’ 2025 State of the City address, the project was developed through a public-private partnership and includes support from the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, the NYPD, the PitCCh In Foundation, and other local and national partners.

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Rendering of Urban League Empowerment Center, courtesy of BRP Companies.

National Urban League Opens New Headquarters at 117 West 125th Street In Harlem, Manhattan

The National Urban League’s has opened its new headquarters at the Urban League Empowerment Center at 117 West 125th Street in Harlem, Manhattan. The $242 million mixed-use development represents a major public-private partnership between Empire State Development (ESD), the City of New York, and private developers, marking the organization’s return to its Harlem roots where it was founded in 1910. Governor Kathy Hochul joined ESD president and CEO Hope Knight, community leaders, and development partners to celebrate the grand opening.

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134 West 130th Street, via Google Maps.

LPC To Review Proposal For Rehabilitation Project At 134 West 130th Street In Harlem, Manhattan

A proposal has been submitted to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for the rehabilitation of a vacant and derelict townhouse at 134 West 130th Street in Harlem, Manhattan. Built in 1910, the structure stands three stories tall and contains seven dwelling units. If approved, work will be led by developer Thierry Rignol with design by Andre Architecture, D.P.C.

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