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Excavation at 740 Eighth Avenue Progresses Further Below Street Level in Midtown, Manhattan

8:00 am on April 20, 2023 By Michael Young

Excavation is progressing at 740 Eighth Avenue, the site of a 52-story supertall hotel and observation tower in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by ODA with SLCE Architects as the architect of record and developed by Extell, the 1,067-foot-tall skyscraper will yield 776,000 square feet with 825 hotel rooms in its lower half and a public observatory with a drop ride attraction above. The unconventionally-shaped structure will also contain retail space, two upper restaurant floors, and a pool deck for guests. Lendlease is the general contractor, WSP is the structural engineer, and Ancora Engineering is handling excavation and foundations for the property, which is located on an expansive lot along Eighth Avenue between West 45th and 46th Streets on the border of Times Square and Hell’s Kitchen.

Updated rendering of proposed property at 14th Street and Ninth Avenue - BKSK Architects

44-54 Ninth Avenue’s Renovation and Expansion Progresses in Chelsea, Manhattan

7:30 am on April 18, 2023 By Michael Young

Renovation and expansion work continue on 44-54 Ninth Avenue, an eight-story office and retail building on the border of Chelsea, the Meatpacking District, and the West Village. Designed by BKSK Architects for Tavros Capital, the project consists of the restoration of a row of a landmarked townhomes and the construction of a new office volume above. Broadway Construction is the general contractor for the property, which is alternately addressed as 351-355 West 14th Street and located at the intersection of West 14th Street and Ninth Avenue.

Preliminary rendering of Caesars Palace Times Square - Courtesy of SL Green

NIMBY Coalition Voices Opposition to SL Green’s Proposed Casino at 1515 Broadway in Times Square

7:00 am on April 18, 2023 By Sebastian Morris

In December, SL Green announced a partnership with Roc Nation in a bid to win development rights to construct a new Caesars Palace casino and hotel at 1515 Broadway in Times Square, Manhattan. Citing concerns about congestion, economic disturbance, and social harm, a group of community associations and neighboring businesses have formed a coalition to oppose any advancement on the proposed casino.

606 West 30th Street’s Curtain Wall Nears Pinnacle in West Chelsea, Manhattan

8:00 am on April 11, 2023 By Michael Young

Façade installation is nearing completion on 606 West 30th Street, a 42-story residential skyscraper along the border of Hudson Yards and West Chelsea, Manhattan. Designed by Ismael Leyva Architects and developed by Lalezarian Properties, the 545-foot-tall structure will yield 312,350 square feet with 192,780 square feet of residential space and 14,240 square feet of commercial space on the lower levels. The project is referred to as Tower B in a two-skyscraper development along with the taller 601 West 29th Street from FXCollaborative and Douglaston Development. Hudson 37 LLC is the general contractor for the property, which is located on an interior lot between Eleventh Avenue and West Street, directly across from the third phase of the High Line.

312 West 43rd Street’s Façade Progresses Quickly in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan

8:00 am on April 10, 2023 By Michael Young

Façade work is progressing on 312 West 43rd Street, a 33-story residential building on the southern border of Hell’s Kitchen in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Handel Architects and developed by National Real Estate Advisors and Taconic Partners, the structure will yield 330 rental units, 28,000 square feet of amenities, and two floors of retail space. DeSimone Consulting Engineers is the structural engineer and Triton Construction is the general contractor for the project, which is located between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, near Times Square.

550 Tenth Avenue Rises Steadily in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan

8:00 am on April 7, 2023 By Michael Young

Construction is rising on 550 Tenth Avenue, a 47-story residential skyscraper in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan. Designed by Handel Architects and developed by Gotham Organization and Goldman Sachs Asset Management JV, the 520-foot-tall structure will yield 430,000 square feet and 453 rental units, with 137 reserved for affordable housing, as well as 9,000 square feet of retail space, over 20,000 square feet of amenities, and 26,764 square feet of administrative office space for Covenant House. GO Covenant LLC is the owner and Monadnock Construction is the general contractor for the property, which is located along Tenth Avenue between West 40th and 41st Streets.

Excavation Begins at 10 West 55th Street in Midtown, Manhattan

8:00 am on April 6, 2023 By Michael Young

Excavation has begun at 10 West 55th Street, the site of a 24-story residential building in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and developed Garden Homes under the 18 West 55th Street LLC, the 289-foot-tall structure will yield 152,689 square feet with 96 units spread across 134,980 square feet, 17,709 square feet of commercial space, and a cellar level. Garden Homes and co-developer and general contractor Skyline Developers purchased the property, which is located between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, for $75 million in 2019.

One of Downtown’s Most In-Demand Residential Projects, The Cortland Continues to See Strong Sales Momentum in West Chelsea

8:00 am on April 4, 2023 By Vanessa Londono

Sales for The Cortland continue on a strong streak, no doubt to the new development’s architectural design and expansive suite of lifestyle amenities. Developed by Related Companies, in partnership with Mitsui Fudosan America, the 25-story condominium building is designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, with interiors by Olson Kundig. Located at 555 West 22nd Street in West Chelsea, The Cortland offers 144 residences and nearly 20,000 square feet of amenities and services.

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341 West 38th Street Climbs Above the Garment District in Midtown, Manhattan

7:30 am on April 2, 2023 By Michael Young

Construction is progressing on 341 West 38th Street, a 19-story residential building in the Garment District of Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Stephen B. Jacobs Group and developed by Central Properties LLC, the project consists of the renovation and vertical expansion of an existing 12-story structure and the construction of a new addition on the narrow parcel to its east. The combined building will stand 212 feet tall and yield 112 units spread across 82,000 square feet, as well as a 7,300-square-foot cellar level. KSF Services is the general contractor for the property, which is located between Eighth and Ninth Avenues.

Tiffany & Co. Flagship’s Renovation and Expansion Wraps Up at 727 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan

8:00 am on March 30, 2023 By Michael Young

Work is nearing completion on the renovation of the Tiffany & Co. flagship store, a ten-story commercial building at 727 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by OMA partners Shohei Shigematsu and Jake Forster with interiors by Peter Marino Architects, the project involved the construction of a new three-story volume above the parapet of the 83-year-old structure, as well as 8,400 square feet of interior renovations. CallisonRTKL is the architect of record, WSP is the structural and MEP engineer, Mace is the owners rep, and Structure Tone is the general contractor for the project, which is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street along Billionaires’ Row.

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