Facilities at West Brighton I and II, via Google Maps

Funding Secured For Renovation of West Brighton I and II In West Brighton, Staten Island

The New York City Housing Authority and BFC Partners have secured $332.3 million in funding for the renovations of West Brighton I and II, a Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) project in West Brighton, Staten Island. This brings the total capital investment in the borough to over $1 billion. The PACT partner team, consisting of BFC Partners, CB Emmanuel, Catholic Homes (a non-profit), and Pinnacle City Living, has converted 16 buildings to Project-Based Section 8 housing through the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration program. The project will provide comprehensive renovations for over 1,300 residents.

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New Renderings Released For Extell’s 570 Fifth Avenue Skyscraper in Midtown, Manhattan

Updated renderings have been released for 570 Fifth Avenue, a forthcoming 1-million-square-foot commercial skyscraper in the Diamond District of Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Extell, the structure will house an 80,000-square-foot IKEA in the two cellar levels and Class A office space above. The property is located along Fifth Avenue between West 46th and 47th Streets.

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