650 First Avenue’s Office-To-Residential Conversion and Expansion Progresses in Murray Hill, Manhattan

Work is progressing on 650 First Avenue, an 11-story office-to-residential conversion and expansion in Murray Hill, Manhattan. Designed by Ismael Leyva Architects and developed by Lalezarian Properties under the First and River LLC, the project involves the interior overhaul of a 120-year-old commercial building and the construction of four new stories above its parapet, bringing its height to 125 feet. The structure will span 100,000 square feet and yield 111 units. The property is located at the northeast corner of First Avenue and East 37th Street.

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Housing Lottery Launches for 250 Winthrop Street in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn

The affordable housing lottery has launched for seniors at 250 Winthrop Street, an eight-story residential building in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn. Designed by P. Georgopouls Architects, the structure yields 49 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 27 units for residents at 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $53,589 to $111,840.

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