Arthur Ashe Stadium and the US Open complex. Rendering courtesy of USTA.

New Renderings Reveal $800 Million Renovation of Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens

Renderings have been revealed for proposed renovations to Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens. Led by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and designed by ROSETTI, the $800 million undertaking will modernize the main venue of the US Open Tennis Championships and introduce the new Player Performance Center. The project will be entirely self funded by the USTA. The stadium is located within the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, which is bounded by Meridian Road to the north and west and Flushing Meadows Corona Park to the south and east.

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Photograph of 1177 Avenue of The Americas, courtesy of Silverstein Properties

New Lease Secured for 1177 Avenue of The Americas In Midtown, Manhattan

Silverstein Properties has announced a new lease agreement with Starr, a global insurance and investment organization, at 1177 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown, Manhattan. Starr’s lease covers approximately 49,264 square feet across the entire seventh and eighth floors of the skyscraper. Originally designed by Swanke Hayden Connell Architects, the 47-story Class A office building was built in 1992 and spans approximately 1,000,000 square feet in total. The property is located between West 45th and 46th Streets.

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Housing Lottery Launches for The Elliot at 151 South Elliott Place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn

The affordable housing lottery has launched for The Elliot, a nine-story mixed-use building at 151 South Elliott Place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Designed by Kao Hwa Lee Architects and developed by Mendel Berkowitz, the structure yields 101 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 20 units for residents at 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $73,578 to $140,000.

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287 Flatbush Avenue Extension. Photo by Michael Young.

Foundations Underway for 450-Unit Project at 287 Flatbush Avenue Extension in Downtown Brooklyn

Foundation work is progressing at 287 Flatbush Avenue Extension, the site of a five-tower, 450-unit residential complex in Downtown Brooklyn. Designed by J Frankl Architects and developed by Jacob Kohn of The Jay Group, the conjoined structures are planned to stand 27 stories and 293 feet tall, each with 90 units and two cellar levels. The property is located at the corner of Flatbush Avenue Extension and Willoughby Street.

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