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Permits Filed for 1829 Nostrand Avenue, East Flatbush, Brooklyn

Permits have been filed for a five-story school at 1829 Nostrand Avenue, in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. The site is one block away from the Newkirk Avenue and Nostrand Avenue Subway Station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. The project will replace a single-story commercial building that was once home to a Duane Reade. David Bawabeh of Bawabeh Realty Holdings will be responsible for the development. This would be the second school by the company that YIMBY has reported on, the first being at 644 Gates Avenue.

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Red Terra Cotta Exterior Revealed After 312-322 Canal Street’s Major Design Update, Tribeca

An updated design has been submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for 312-322 Canal Street, in the West Tribeca Historic District. The site is currently occupied by a two-story retail space, owned by the developer, Trans World Equities. An initial design proposal was submitted in 2011 by Paul A. Castrucci Architect, but was denied by the LPC after being deemed too bland for the area.

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Updated Rendering for 15-19 West 96th Street as Site Hits Market for $45 Million, Upper West Side

An updated rendering has been revealed for a potential residential tower at 15-19 West 96th Street, on the Upper West Side. The property is situated two lots west of Central Park and offers 60 feet of curb frontage. The Cushman and Wakefield firm has been retained exclusively to facilitate the sale of the site, which sits in an R9 zone and currently has an allowable residential FAR of 7.52. That could increase up to 10.0 thanks to a potential community facility bonus. The current asking price is $45 million.

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