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LPC To Review Proposal For 106 West 81st Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

A proposal has been submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for a rear extension and rooftop addition at 106 West 81st Street, a three story, four-unit residential building on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Proposed work includes a one-story vertical addition set back from the primary façade, creating a new fourth floor and roof terrace. The project team aims to maintain the building’s historic elements while converting it from a multi-family into a single-family residence. The property is located between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues.

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200 West 88th Street. Rendering courtesy of Alden Studios.

New Renderings Reveal RAMSA’s 200 West 88th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

New renderings have been revealed for 200 West 88th Street, an 18-story residential tower currently under construction on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects and developed by Nortco Development, the 215-foot-tall structure will span 114,000 square feet and yield 36 condominium units in three- to five-bedroom layouts. The building will also contain ground-floor retail space and enclosed parking spaces on the second level. The property is alternately addressed as 568-574 Amsterdam Avenue and located at the corner of West 88th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.

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1763-1771 Amsterdam Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.

1763–1771 Amsterdam Avenue Progresses in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan

Construction has partially topped out on 1763–1771 Amsterdam Avenue, an eight-story senior housing facility in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. Designed by HCN Design and developed by Elmo Realty, the 85-foot-tall structure will yield 126 senior apartments with an average scope of 394 square feet. The project will also include a 49,703-square-foot community facility space, a cellar, and a 43-foot-long rear yard. The property is located between West 147th and West 148th Streets.

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New York City Opens RFP Process For New Modular Public Restroom Units

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a $4 million initiative to expand access to public restrooms citywide through a new Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at sourcing modular public restroom units. The program, led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), will launch within the first 100 days of the administration and intends to speed up installation timelines and reduce costs compared to past projects. This initiative draws inspiration from similar efforts in cities such as Los Angeles, Portland, and Washington, D.C.

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