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30 West Street. Designed by Aufgang Architects.

8:00 am on July 9, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Affordable Housing Development Underway At 30 West Street in Haverstraw, Rockland County

Construction is underway on 30 West Street, an all-affordable six-story housing development in Haverstraw, Rockland County. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed by Westhab, the 79,000-square-foot structure will yield 81 rental apartments in studio to three-bedroom layouts, including 20 supportive units for formerly homeless residents. The $53 million project will also include parking for approximately 142 vehicles, with 82 reserved for the community. The homes will be available for households earning ranging from 30 to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). The property is bounded by West Street, Fairmount, and Maple Avenues.

Bartlett Crossing Phase Two Breaks Ground at 667 Flushing Avenue, 31 Bartlett Street In Broadway Triangle, Brooklyn

7:30 am on July 9, 2026 By Max Gillespie and Matt Pruznick

Construction has broken ground on the second phase of Bartlett Crossing at 667 Flushing Avenue and 31 Bartlett Street in Broadway Triangle, Brooklyn. Designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC and developed by Unified Neighborhood Partners, the $71.5 million project will yield 78 affordable units across two nine-story buildings. The development is part of a larger masterplan that will deliver 390 permanently affordable apartments on formerly vacant city-owned land. The properties are located between Throop and Harrison Avenues.

Housing Lottery Launches for Nevins Landing South at 417 Carroll Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn

7:00 am on July 9, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for Nevins Landing South, a 17-story mixed-use building at 417 Carroll Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Designed by Fogarty Finger and developed by Charney Companies and Tavros Capital, the structure yields 306 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 80 units for residents at 40 to 100 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $37,269 to $210,400.

Permits Filed for 895 Reverend James A. Polite Avenue in Longwood, The Bronx

6:30 am on July 9, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a seven-story mixed-use building at 895 Reverend James A. Polite Avenue in Longwood, The Bronx. Located at the intersection of East 163rd Street, Westchester Avenue, and Reverend James A. Polite Avenue, the lot is near the Intervale Avenue subway station, served by the 2 and 5 trains. Menacham Harfenes of MJH Construction Corp. is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Seaport Residences, 161 Maiden Lane. Photo by Michael Young

Why The Collapse of the Pfizer Conversion Means It’s Time to Address the Leaning Tower of Lower Manhattan at 161 Maiden Lane

8:00 am on July 8, 2026 By Matt Pruznick

The residential conversion of the former Pfizer headquarters at 235 East 42nd Street came to a harrowing halt yesterday morning when two support beams on the 21st story buckled, causing several upper floors to sag. Workers in the 33-story tower were evacuated along with occupants of multiple neighboring buildings after city officials deemed the structure at risk of collapse. In the evening, contractors began installing emergency shoring to prevent further damage to the building.

‘BKX’ Mixed-Use Redevelopment Announced for Macy’s Building at 422 Fulton Street In Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

7:30 am on July 8, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Plans have been revealed for BKX, a sprawling retail and entertainment complex planned for the former Macy’s building at 422 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Developed by United American Land along with Dreamscape Retail & Entertainment and The Jackson Group, the 440,000-square-foot project will transform the five-story department store into a mixed-use commercial hub designed for flagship retail, immersive entertainment, hospitality, dining, and cultural programming. Dreamscape collaborated with experiential design firm iCrave on the project, including the design of a central atrium that will serve as the property’s primary gathering space.

Housing Lottery Launches for 163 Willoughby Street in Downtown Brooklyn

7:00 am on July 8, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 163 Willoughby Street, a 27-story mixed-use building in Downtown Brooklyn. Developed by the Jay Group and designed by J Frankl Architects, the structure yields 90 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 20 units for residents at 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $75,669 to $146,560.

Permits Filed for 576 Prospect Avenue in Mott Haven, The Bronx

6:30 am on July 8, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a six-story residential building at 576 Prospect Avenue in Mott Haven, The Bronx. Located at the intersection of Fox Street and Prospect Avenue, the lot is near the East 149th Street subway station, served by the 6 train. Shmili Frenkel is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Demolition Underway for 1,414-Foot Supertall at 350 Park Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan

8:00 am on July 7, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Demolition has begun at 350 Park Avenue, the site of a 1,414-foot supertall office skyscraper in Midtown East, Manhattan. Designed by Foster + Partners and developed by Vornado Realty Trust, Rudin, and Ken Griffin, the 64-story structure will yield 1.8 million square feet of Class A office space with a capacity of 6,000 employees. Griffin’s companies Citadel and Citadel Securities will serve as the anchor tenants, occupying at least 850,000 square feet. The 53,000-square-foot property is located between East 51st and 52nd Streets.

LPC Reviewing Proposal For Hotel Bossert’s Residential Conversion At 98 Montague Street In Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

7:30 am on July 7, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is reviewing a proposal for the residential conversion and expansion of the historic Hotel Bossert at 98 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by SomeraRoad, the project calls for rooftop additions, courtyard infill, new window openings, and other exterior alterations as part of the landmarked building’s conversion. The property is bounded by Montague, Remsen, and Hicks Streets.

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