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Arverne D. Rendering courtesy of FXCollaborative.

Rendering Revealed for First Phase of Arverne East Affordable Development in Edgemere, Queens

8:00 am on January 3, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A new rendering has been revealed for Arverne East Building D, a ten-story residential building in the first phase of the 116-acre Arverne East oceanfront master plan at 116 Beach 36th Street in Edgemere, Queens. Designed by FXCollaborative and developed in a joint venture between L+M, Urbane Development, The Bluestone Organization, Mega Group Development, and Triangle Equities Development Company, the 355,000-square-foot structure will yield 320 apartments. The units will consist of 230 affordable rental apartments and 90 affordable homes for purchase.

The Orchard Nears Completion At 42-06 Orchard Street in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on December 21, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

The 11th-tallest building on our year-end construction countdown is The Orchard, an 823-foot-tall residential skyscraper at 42–06 Orchard Street in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by BLDG Management Co., the 70-story structure will yield 824 rental units in studio to three-bedroom layouts, with 248 designated as affordable housing. The project will also include 13,000 square feet of retail space along Jackson Avenue, 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities, and a two-story, 207-vehicle parking garage. The property is alternately addressed as 43-01 Queens Street and 27-48 Jackson Avenue and occupies a full city block along Jackson Avenue between Queens and Orchard Streets.

Lumen LIC Nears Completion at 23–15 44th Road in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on December 17, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

The 15th-tallest building on our year-end construction countdown is Lumen LIC, a 754-foot-tall residential skyscraper nearing completion at 23-15 44th Road in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Hill West Architects and developed by FSA Capital, the 66-story structure spans 855,400 square feet and yields 938 rental units with an average scope of 910 square feet. The project will also include lower-level office space and 17,400 square feet of ground-floor retail. The residential inventory is planned to include 282 affordable housing units. The property is alternately addressed as 43-30 24th Street and located along 44th Road between 23rd and 24th Streets.

The new Queens Public Library at Rego Park. Designed by Wiess/ Manfredi.

Queens Public Library At Rego Park Breaks Ground at 91–41 63rd Drive in Rego Park, Queens

7:30 am on December 15, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction has broken ground on the Queens Public Library at Rego Park, located at 91–41 63rd Drive in Rego Park, Queens. Designed by Weiss/Manfredi and managed by the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) on behalf of Queens Public Library, the three-story, 18,000-square-foot facility will replace the existing one-story, 7,500-square-foot branch. The site is located at the corner of 63rd Drive and Austin Street.

Foundations Progressing for 55-Story Skyscraper at 24–19 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on December 14, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

The 18th-tallest building on our year-end construction countdown is 24–19 Jackson Avenue, a 676-foot-tall residential skyscraper in the Court Square section of Long Island City, Queens. Designed by FXCollaborative and developed by Tavros Capital and Charney Companies in partnership with Incoco Capital, the 55-story structure will yield 600 apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail space. The 18,000-square-foot property is bounded by 45th Avenue to the north, Jackson Avenue to the southeast, and 23rd Street to the west.

The approved site plan for the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Bellrose, Queens.

RFP Released For First Phase Of Creedmoor Mixed-Use Project In Bellerose, Queens

7:30 am on December 12, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The City has issued an RFP for the first phase of the Creedmoor Mixed-Use Project, a major redevelopment of the 125-acre Creedmoor Psychiatric Center campus at 79–25 Winchester Boulevard in Bellerose, Queens. The RFP seeks a development team to deliver a 100-percent affordable community with a mix of rental units, supportive housing, and homes for purchase. The project is being guided by the community-driven Creedmoor Community Master Plan and supports Governor Kathy Hochul’s broader housing agenda.

Etihad Stadium’s Grandstands Take Shape in Willets Point, Queens

7:30 am on December 8, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is rising on Etihad Park, the home stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club (NYCFC) at 126–87 Willets Point Boulevard in Willets Point, Queens. Designed by HOK, the 24,851-seat venue will stand as the centerpiece of a 23-acre redevelopment plan along with a new 650-seat public school, a hotel, and more than 150,000 square feet of public open space. The facility will also be the first fully electric stadium in New York City and in MLS history. The project site is bounded by 127th Street to the northeast, 35th Avenue to the northwest, Willets Point Boulevard to the southeast, and Seaver Way and Citi Field to the southwest.

30-25 Queens Boulevard. Designed by CetraRuddy Architecture.

Excavation Resumes for 525-Foot Skyscraper at 30–25 Queens Boulevard in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on December 5, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

At number 27 on our annual countdown of the tallest buildings under construction in New York is 30–25 Queens Boulevard, a 525-foot-tall residential skyscraper in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by CetraRuddy Architecture and developed by Baron Property Group and Largevista, the 46-story 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,

Photograph of new historic markers, via NYC LPC.

LPC Unveils New Historic District Markers In St. Albans, Queens

7:00 am on November 30, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission has unveiled new historic district markers recognizing the Addisleigh Park Historic District in St. Albans, Queens. LPC Executive Director Lisa Kersavage joined state and city officials, along with representatives from the New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation, Historic Districts Council, and the Addisleigh Park Civic Organization, to commemorate the installation.

45–40 Vernon Boulevard Tops Out in Long Island City, Queens

7:30 am on November 25, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction has topped out on 45–40 Vernon Boulevard, a 23-story residential building in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Archimaera and developed and built by ZD Jasper, the 262-foot-tall structure will span 192,500 square feet and yield 226 units along with lower-level commercial space. The property is located near the intersection of Vernon Boulevard and 46th Avenue.

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