Aerial view of The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust

Museum of Jewish Heritage Reviews Plans for Genealogy Research Center in Battery Park City, Manhattan

The Museum of Jewish Heritage is currently reviewing plans to build a new genealogy research center at its facility at 36 Battery Place in Battery Park City. Named the Peter and Mary Kalikow Genealogy Research Center, the waterfront expansion will provide visitors with Jewish genealogy resources through JewishGen, a non-profit organization and affiliate of the museum.

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Housing Lottery Launches for Amana Astoria at 28-16 21st Street in Astoria, Queens

The affordable housing lottery has launched for Amana Astoria, a seven-story mixed-use building at 28-16 21st Street in Astoria, Queens. Designed by Matt Markowitz Architect and developed by Mahmoud Saab, the structure yields 50 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are four units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $82,012 to $187,330.

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Rendering of 2300 Cropsey Avenue - Michael Kang Architect

2300 Cropsey Avenue’s Façade Nears Completion in Gravesend, Brooklyn

Exterior work is nearing completion on 2300 Cropsey Avenue, a 23-story mixed-use tower in GravesendBrooklyn. Designed by Michael Kang Architect and developed by Cropsey Partners LLC, the structure spans 329,522 square feet and will yield 154 rental units spread across 220,000 square feet, as well as an ambulatory center and a supermarket. Wave Construction is the general contractor for the property, which is located at the intersection of Cropsey and 23rd Avenues, adjacent to the Belt Parkway.

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Rendering of 44-01 Northern Boulevard - Hill West Architects

Developers Secure $165M to Complete 354-Unit Building at 44-01 Northern Boulevard in Astoria, Queens

Cantor Fitzgerald and Silverstein Properties have secured $165 million in construction financing to complete a 351-unit apartment building currently under construction in Astoria, Queens. The property is located at 44-01 Northern Boulevard and will also contain around 25,000 square feet of retail space, 200 parking spots, and 20,000 square feet of tenant amenities.

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