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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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419 East 91st Street. Photo by Michael Young.

419 East 91 Street Completes Construction on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Construction is complete on 419 East 91st Street, an eight-story homeless shelter on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by J Frankl Architects and developed by Kasra Sanandaji of Apex Investments, the structure spans roughly 16,000 square feet and yields 92 short-term beds for adult men and women. The property is located between First and York Avenues.

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288 West 88th Street. Photo by Michael Young

288 East 88th Street’s Exterior Nears Completion on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Exterior work is progressing on 288 East 88th Street, a 24-story residential building on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Hill West Architects and co-developed by Alchemy-ABR and Azur in partnership with Carlyle Group, the 350-foot-tall structure will span 96,543 square feet and yield 45 rental units with an average scope of 1,842 square feet. The project will also include 2,507 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a cellar level. The property is alternately addressed as 1695 Second Avenue and located at the corner of Second Avenue and East 88th Street.

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165 West 86th Street, via Google Maps.

LPC To Review Demolition Permit for 165 West 86th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission is set to review a proposal for the demolition of West-Park Presbyterian Church at 165 West 86th Street on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Submitted by Alchemy Properties and the West Park Administrative Commission, the application cites unsound structural conditions in the Romanesque Revival building as well as the church administration’s financial hardship under Administrative Code § 25-309(2). The property is located between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues.

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