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809 Madison Avenue. Expansion design by Robert A. M. Stern Architects.

Renderings Revealed for 809 Madison Avenue’s Expansion on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Renderings have been revealed for the expansion and residential reconfiguration of 809 Madison Avenue, a 12-story building on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects and developed by Harry Macklowe of Macklowe Properties and SK Development, the project involves the addition of three floors above the existing roof, as well as a full renovation to convert its interiors into single-floor condominium units with an average scope of 4,000 square feet. The 159-foot-tall structure will also be expanded horizontally on its eastern elevation and will get new, larger windows. The roof-level addition will house a sprawling penthouse with a 1,500-square-foot private terrace. SLCE Architects is the architect of record for the property, which is located at the corner of Madison Avenue and East 68th Street.

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Rendering of 1578 Lexington Avenue. Credit: Kutnicki Bernstein Architects.

Rendering Revealed for 1578 Lexington Avenue in East Harlem, Manhattan

By Max Gillespie

A rendering has been revealed for 1578 Lexington Avenue, a 13-story medical office and community facility building in East Harlem, Manhattan. Designed by Kutnicki Bernstein Architects and developed by Slate Property Group and Evenhar Development Corporation, the project is slated to house Mount Sinai Health System programs across 150,000 square feet of space. The remaining portions of the building will feature the new East Harlem Center operated by Children’s Aid, covering nearly 19,000 square feet across the lower levels, as well as a new home for Life Changers Church on the ground and lower levels. The property is located at the corner of East 101st Street.

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Housing Lottery Launches for 205 Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights, Manhattan

By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 205 Cabrini Boulevard, a six-story residential building in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Designed by Rise Architecture and developed by Yisroel Eckstein under the Gold Chip Ventures LLC, the structure yields 21 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are seven units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $131,760 to $227,500.

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625 Madison Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.

Demolition Nears Completion for 625 Madison Avenue Supertall on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Demolition is nearing completion at 625 Madison Avenue, the site of a planned 1,310-foot residential supertall skyscraper in Midtown East, Manhattan. Developed by Related Companies under the 625 Mad Realty LLC, the 68-story structure is slated to span 496,000 square feet and yield 101 condominium units with an average scope of 4,918 square feet. The project will also include nearly 75,000 square feet of retail space on the first two levels, a fourth-floor restaurant and private dining area, and a suite of amenities. The multi-billion-dollar project will rise along Madison Avenue between East 58th and 59th Streets.

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