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Developer Closes on Site of Forthcoming Residential Project at 242 East 71st Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

7:30 am on February 10, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Avdoo & Partners Development announced the closing of 242 East 71st Street, the site of a forthcoming residential project in the Lenox Hill section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The developer secured the assemblage, which consists of four low-rise buildings from 1341-1347 Second Avenue as well as the titular property at 242 East 71st Street, for $52 million with a loan provided by Valley Bank. The nearly 10,000-square-foot lot is located at the corner of Second Avenue and East 71st Street.

LPC To Review Proposal For Renovation Of Verdi Square on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

7:00 am on February 10, 2025 By Max Gillespie

A proposal to improve accessibility and infrastructure at Verdi Square on Manhattan’s Upper West Side is set to be presented to the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) on February 11. The 0.1-acre park is located on a trapezoidal traffic island bounded by 72nd Street on the south, 73rd Street on the north, Broadway on the west, and Amsterdam Avenue on the east. The project, designed by Cameron Engineering, has a total budget of $873,000 and was funded by the mayor’s office. The primary goals of the project include the installation of an asphalt path to create an accessible route within the square, upgrades to the water service, and the installation of a Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) back flow device for improved water management.

Demolition Prep Begins at 1410-1418 Third Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

7:30 am on February 9, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Demolition preparations are underway at 1410-1418 Third Avenue, an assemblage of five low-rise buildings on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Skyline Developers purchased four adjoining structures along Third Avenue, plus a fifth building on East 80th Street, for $16.6 million from Maria Armendariz in late 2022. The properties permit a total buildable square footage of 100,000 square feet, though it is currently unclear what the developer intends to construct. The 32,050-square-foot property is situated at the corner of Third Avenue and East 80th Street.

Storefront Addition Under Review for 809 Madison Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

7:00 am on February 4, 2025 By Max Gillespie

A proposal has been submitted to the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for street-level modifications at 809 Madison Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The proposal, assembled by PKSB Architects, seeks approval for changes to the building’s retail storefronts at its ground level. Requested changes include the addition of a new display window on the East 68th Street façade and updated retail signage on both the Madison Avenue and 68th Street façades.

132-134 East 64th Street, via Google Maps

Renovation Proposed for 132-134 East 64th Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

7:30 am on February 1, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review a proposal for modifications to 132-134 East 64th Street, two adjacent townhouses on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Prepared by JPD Engineering, the proposal outlines plans for alterations to the building’s front façade, as well as additions to its rooftop and rear. The property is located between Lexington and Park Avenues.

Photograph of 694-696 Madison Avenue, via LPC proposal

LPC To Review Proposal For 694-696 Madison Avenue In Manhattan’s Upper East Side

7:00 am on January 21, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review a proposal for modifications to 694-696 Madison Avenue, a mixed-use brownstone on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Assembled by Kenneth Park Architects, the proposal aims to update the building’s façade and interior to accommodate a new storefront for Loewe, a fashion brand.

255 East 77th Street’s Façade Quickly Takes Shape on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

8:00 am on January 20, 2025 By Michael Young

Construction is progressing on 255 East 77th Street, a 500-foot-tall residential skyscraper in the Lenox Hill section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects with Hill West Architects as the architect of record and developed by Naftali Group, the 36-story structure will span 170,481 square feet and yield 62 condominium units in two- to five-bedrooms layouts, as well as 3,861 square feet of retail space, two cellar levels, and 33 enclosed parking spaces. The property is alternately addressed as 1481 Second Avenue and located at the corner of Second Avenue and East 77th Street.

Photograph of 167 West 85th Street, via LPC proposal

LPC To Review Proposal For Addition At 167 West 85th Street On Manhattan’s Upper West Side

7:00 am on January 12, 2025 By Max Gillespie

A proposal has been submitted to the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for a rear yard addition to 167 West 85th Street, a Romanesque Revival-style row house on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Grasso-Menziuso Architects, an AIA-certified firm based in Manhattan, has prepared the application, which is set to be reviewed on January 14.

Foundations Underway at 500 East 81st Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

8:00 am on January 6, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Foundation work is getting underway at 501 East 81st Street, the site of a forthcoming ten-story residential building in the Yorkville section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Zproekt Architecture and developed by Rybak Development, the 100-foot-tall structure is planned to span 29,829 square feet with an undisclosed number of units, likely condominiums based on the design firm’s history in the neighborhood. The building will also have a cellar level and three enclosed parking spaces. The property is located at the southeast corner of York Avenue and East 81st Street.

Redeemer East Side Wraps Up Construction at 150 Eat 91st Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

8:00 am on January 2, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is finishing up on Redeemer East Side, a 12-story mixed-use facility for the Redeemer Presbyterian Church at 150 East 91st Street in the Carnegie Hill section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by STUDIOS Architecture, the 170-foot-tall structure features a fellowship hall with a capacity of 300, a 600-seat auditorium for worship and gatherings, 17 classrooms, and a catering kitchen. The Presbyterian organization acquired the property for $29.5 million in 2020 and will relocate to the new facility from its current address at 112 East 75th Street. The development is situated on a 50-foot-wide interior lot between Lexington and Third Avenues.

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