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Flushing Commons. Developed by F&T Group and NYCEDC.

Two-Tower Second Phase of Flushing Commons Breaks Ground in Flushing, Queens

8:00 am on September 17, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Work broke ground yesterday morning on phase two of Flushing Commons, a multi-tower mixed-use residential complex at 37-10 138th Street in Flushing, Queens. Designed by Handel Architects and developed in a public-private partnership between F&T Group and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the YMCA of Greater New York, the phase will deliver two buildings, the tallest of which will stand 18 stories, yield 156 condominium units paired with residential amenities, nearly 132,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and dining space, 123,000 square feet of office space, and a 63,000-square-foot YMCA. The project will also include a 1.3-acre public plaza with an amphitheater as part of the master plan designed by Perkins Eastman.

New Rendering Revealed for 135-27 Sapphire Street in Lindenwood, Queens

8:00 am on September 13, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A new rendering has been revealed for 135-27 Sapphire Street, a proposed six-story residential building within the Jewel Streets neighborhood of Lindenwood, Queens. Designed by Dan Russo and developed by Sam Zirkiev under the 135 Sapphire LLC, the 65-foot-tall structure will span nearly 186,000 square feet and yield 268 rental units, with 67 reserved for affordable housing. The project will also include a 118-vehicle parking garage. The 55,000-square-foot property is located along 149th Avenue between Sapphire and 79th Streets.

42-73 Hunter Street. rendering courtesy of Angelo Ng + Anthony Ng Architects Studio, PC.

New Rendering Revealed For 42-73 Hunter Street in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on September 12, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A new rendering has been revealed for 42-73 Hunter Street, a forthcoming 12-story residential building in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Angelo Ng + Anthony Ng Architects Studio and developed by Kean Chen, PC, the 120-foot-tall structure will span 25,000 square feet and yield 37 units. The project will also include a seven-vehicle parking garage. The 50-foot-wide property is located between 42nd Road and 43rd Avenue.

Forte Preparatory High School. Photo by Michael Young.

Forte Preparatory High School Completes Construction in Elmhurst, Queens

8:00 am on August 31, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is finished on Forte Preparatory High School, a six-story academic building at 78-02 Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst, Queens. Designed by SBJ Group and developed by Apex Development Group LLC, the structure yields 59,000 square feet of classroom and recreational space for the charter school’s students in grades nine and ten. The property is located at the corner of Queens Boulevard and Hillyer Street.

Elmhurst, Queens. Photo by Michael Young.

YIMBY Follows Up On Seven Low-Rise Structures Taking Shape Around Elmhurst, Queens

7:30 am on August 31, 2026 By Michael Young

YIMBY recently visited Elmhurst, Queens to follow up on seven low-rise structures. The following addresses are arranged numerically and surround Queens Boulevard running east to west, while also located within walking distance to both the Elmhurst and Grand Avenue Newton subway stations running below Broadway, servicing the M and R trains.

Three New Green Median Infrastructure Projects Announced In Queens

7:30 am on August 29, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is nearing completion on the first of three green infrastructure projects in an $8.4 million program converting concrete roadway medians into stormwater-absorbing landscapes in Whitestone, Forest Hills, and Queens Village, Queens. Announced Thursday by Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Lisa F. Garcia, the newly-engineered medians are expected to capture a combined five million gallons of stormwater each year, easing strain on the sewer system and reducing combined sewer overflows into the East River, Flushing Bay, and Jamaica Bay.

30-25 Queens Boulevard. Designed by CetraRuddy Architecture.

46-Story Skyscraper Continues Ascent at 30-25 Queens Boulevard in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on August 18, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is quickly rising at 30-25 Queens Boulevard, a 46-story residential skyscraper in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by CetraRuddy Architecture and developed by Baron Property Group and LargaVista, the 525-foot-tall structure will span around 511,000 square feet and yield 561 units, including 169 designated for affordable housing. The project will also include 21,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The property is alternately addressed as both 29-00 Northern Boulevard and 29-10 Queens Boulevard, and is located at the corner of Queens Plaza East and Queens Boulevard, directly west of the Sunnyside Yards rail tracks.

Radiant LIC Completes Construction at 24-01 Queens Plaza North in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on August 17, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is finished on Radiant LIC, a 19-story residential building at 24-01 Queens Plaza North in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by ODA New York and developed by New Empire Corporation, the 115,000-square-foot structure yields 117 condominium units in studio to two-bedroom layouts. The project also includes 2,738 square feet of commercial space and a suite of amenities. The property is alternately addressed as 41-45 24th Street and is located on an 8,967-square-foot lot at the corner of 24th Street and Queens Plaza North.

Elara. Rendering courtesy of VUW Studio.

Rendering Revealed for ‘Elara’ 429-Unit Development at 35-45 41st Street in Astoria, Queens

8:00 am on August 13, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A new rendering has been revealed for Elara, a forthcoming two-building residential complex in Astoria, Queens. Designed by S9 Architecture and developed and managed by The Domain Companies, the 18- and 12-story structures will yield a total of 429 units, with 107 designated as permanently affordable. The project will also include 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. The property is addressed as 35-45, 35-33, and 35-42 41st Street and is located near the corner of 41st Street and 36th Avenue.

Hunters Point South, Queens. Photo by Michael Young.

Three New Developments Underway in Hunters Point South, Queens

7:00 am on August 4, 2026 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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