35-01 Beach Channel Drive Nears Completion in Far Rockaway, Queens

7:30 am on November 11, 2024 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Work is nearing completion on 35-01 Beach Channel Drive, an eight-story residential building in Far Rockaway, Queens. Designed by Bernheimer Architecture and developed by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the 83-foot-tall structure will span 137,342 square feet and yield 138 rental units with an average scope of 707 square feet, as well as 5,173 square feet of commercial space, a 52-foot-long rear yard, and 15 enclosed parking spaces. Twenty percent of the units will be designated as affordable housing. The property is bound by Beach Channel Drive, Beach 36th Street, Rockaway Freeway, and Beach 35th Street.

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Mayor Adams Unveils ‘How NYC Moves’ Plan To Streamline Transportation Projects

7:00 am on November 11, 2024 By Max Gillespie

Mayor Eric Adams recently unveiled “How NYC Moves,” a plan with 21 actionable recommendations to streamline the delivery and completion of major transportation infrastructure projects in New York City. Developed in partnership with industry leaders, advocates, academic institutions, and multiple agencies, the plan aims to improve efficiency and effectiveness in government spending by utilizing emerging technology, removing unnecessary red tape, and embracing multi-agency and cross-sector collaboration.

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25 Stewart Avenue’s Exterior Takes Shape in Bushwick, Brooklyn

8:00 am on November 10, 2024 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction has topped out on 25 Stewart Avenue, a nine-story hotel in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Designed by Bench Architecture for 25c LLC, which purchased the property for $12.27 million in October 2021, the 115-foot-tall structure will span 95,000 square feet and yield 160 guest rooms with an average scope of 569 square feet, as well as 14,000 square feet of community facility space, an adjacent plaza, and open parking for 66 vehicles. The property is located on a 40,000-square-foot plot bound by Stewart and Flushing Avenues.

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38-15 Queens Boulevard’s Steel Superstructure Rises in Sunnyside, Queens

7:30 am on November 10, 2024 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is rising on 38-15 Queens Boulevard, a two-story car dealership in Sunnyside, Queens. Developed by Auto Group, which purchased the property along with the abutting 38-08 43rd Avenue for $38 million under the DCO QOZB 38-15 QB LLC in early 2023, the structure will cover 0.69 acres and contain an expansive auto showroom and an ajoining service facility. The project is bound by Queens Boulevard to the south and 39th Street to the east.

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