Updated rendering of the Fulton Ferry Landing Pier - Starling Architects

Starling Architecture Returns With New Renderings Of A Waterfront Venue In Brooklyn Bridge Park

The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) will again review proposals to construct a new seasonal venue space on the Fulton Ferry Landing Pier in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The project was originally proposed at a hearing in April 2019, where LPC expressed concerns that the building would obstruct views of the surrounding historic waterfront and downtown Manhattan. The design team, led by Starling Architecture, was also asked to replace the white exterior elements with with brown and other dark colors.

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17 Eckford Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Permits Filed for 17 Eckford Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Permits have been filed for a six-story residential building at 17 Eckford Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Located on the corner of Manhattan Avenue and Eckford Street, the lot is also addressed as 494 Manhattan Avenue. The closest subway is the Nassau Avenue station, serviced by the G train. Yisroel Greenfeld under the 494 Manhattan LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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Rendering of Macy's office tower by FXCollaborative

Macy’s-Topping Skyscraper By FXCollaborative Revealed, in Midtown Manhattan

Macy’s Inc. is pursuing plans to build an office tower over its block-long flagship store in Herald Square, Midtown. Proposals include upward of one million square feet of office space, a sky lobby with views of the city, and public improvements to the surrounding open spaces and subway stations. Today, YIMBY has the reveal for the tower, which was posted by forum users after being spotted within a Macy’s release this week, which showcase the skyscraper as it would stand atop the iconic Midtown retailer.

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