New Renderings Revealed For ‘The Coney’ Casino Master Plan in Coney Island, Brooklyn

8:00 am on May 24, 2024 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

New renderings have been revealed for The Coney, a massive casino, hotel, and entertainment complex proposed for Coney Island, Brooklyn. Designed by FXCollaborative and developed by Saratoga Casino Holdings, Global Gaming Solutions, Legends, and Thor Equities, the project is the latest in the slew of New York City casino proposals vying for the coveted downstate gaming license. If realized, it would also bring a 32-story, 500-room hotel tower, a 2,500-seat concert venue, 90,000 square feet of meeting and event space, retail and dining establishments, and a public green space to the proverbial People’s Playground.

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Housing Lottery Launches for 1946 Ocean Avenue in Midwood, Brooklyn

7:00 am on May 24, 2024 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 1946 Ocean Avenue, a seven-story mixed-use building in Midwood, Brooklyn. Designed by Studio Gallos and developed by Red Group Management, the structure yields 46 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 15 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $85,715 to $218,010.

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The Bold Nears Completion At 27-01 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on May 23, 2024 By Michael Young

Construction is finishing up on 27-01 Jackson Avenue, a 27-story residential tower in the Court Square district of Long Island City, Queens. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by American Lions, a joint venture between Fetner Properties and Lions Group, the 151,141-square-foot structure will yield 164 rental units with one-third reserved for affordable housing, as well as ground-floor retail space and approximately 90 parking spaces on the first three levels. The property is located at the corner of Jackson and 43rd Avenues, directly across from The Italic, its taller sibling at 26-32 Jackson Avenue.

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