10 Jay Street’s Crystalline Office Conversion Nears Completion in DUMBO, Brooklyn

7:30 am on March 29, 2019 By Sebastian Morris

New photos from the ODA-designed conversion of 10 Jay Street offer a first look at the interior of the boldly reimagined structure. Located on the shores of DUMBO, Brooklyn, the landmarked property was constructed in 1898 and originally served as the Arbuckle Brothers Sugar Refinery. In 1925 the building was converted to a winery, but by end of the decade, one of its masonry facades had been torn off and the exposed building fell into disrepair.

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1300 Castle Hill Avenue in Westchester Square, The Bronx

Permits Filed for 1300 Castle Hill Avenue in Westchester Square, The Bronx

6:30 am on March 29, 2019 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a seven-story mixed-use building at 1300 Castle Hill Avenue in Westchester Square, The Bronx. Located between Westchester Avenue and Lyon Avenue, the corner lot is steps away from the Castle Hill Avenue subway station, serviced by the 6 train. Barbara Sopher is listed as the owner behind the applications, under the 1300 Castle Hill Owner LLC.

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Turkevi Center at 821 First Avenue Rising Quickly Above Turtle Bay, in Midtown East

8:00 am on March 28, 2019 By Michael Young

Construction on the Turkevi Center at 821 First Avenue, in the Midtown East neighborhood of Turtle Bay, is making quick headway. The future 35-story home for the consulate of the Republic of Turkey is located between East 45th Street and East 46th Street. The glass skyscraper will reach 563 feet when it tops out in the coming months. Perkins Eastman is the designer of the mixed-use tower.

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