Permits Filed for 4932 Arthur Kill Road in Charleston, Staten Island

Permits have been filed for a four-story mixed-use building to be used as a transient hotel at 4932 Arthur Kill Road in Charleston, Staten Island. Located between South Bridge Street and Richmond Valley Road, the lot is near the Richmond Valley subway station, served by the Staten Island Railway. Nirmal Singh under the Richmond Valley Rd LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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The Vessel Reopens Following Safety Modifications in Hudson Yards, Manhattan

The Vessel has officially reopened to the public in Hudson Yards, Manhattan following the completion of safety modifications to the beleaguered attraction. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick of Heatherwick Studio and developed by Related Companies, the 15-story honeycomb of staircases stands 150 feet tall as the centerpiece of the first phase of Hudson Yards, and originally opened along with the complex in March 2019. However, access to the attraction was shuttered in July 2021 following a string of suicides from its elevated platforms. Earlier this year, work began on a safety system consisting of steel mesh netting stretched between the openings in the structure, and the revamped attraction is now back to operation.

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Housing Lottery Launches for 2077 Ryer Avenue in Tremont, The Bronx

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 2077 Ryer Avenue, a 12-story residential building in Tremont, The Bronx. Designed by S. Wieder Architect and developed by The Vaja Group, the structure yields 93 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 58 units for residents at 125 to 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $120,515 to $218,010.

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10-03, 10-05, And 10-07 40th Avenue, via Google Maps

Demolition Permits Issued For 10-03 to 10-07 40th Avenue In Long Island City, Queens

Permits have been filed for the full demolition of three two-story commercial buildings at 10-03 40th Avenue, 10-05 40th Avenue, and 10-07 40th Avenue in Long Island City, Queens. Lettire Construction, based at 36-52 37th Street in Long Island City, is listed as the owner behind the applications. Santiago Helman, PE is listed as the applicant on the permits.

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