Columbia University Tower Nears Street Level at 600 West 125th Street in Manhattanville, Manhattan

Foundation work is continuing at 600 West 125th Street, a 34-story tower on Columbia University‘s Manhattanville campus. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop and CetraRuddy Architecture and developed by the Trustees of Columbia University, the 391-foot-tall structure will span 175,000 square feet and yield 142 residences for graduate students and faculty, and 5,000 square feet of retail space. LERA is the structural engineer, Thornton Tomasetti is the façade consultant, and Pavarini McGovern is the general contractor for the property, which is located at the corner of Broadway and West 125th Street, adjacent to the elevated 125th Street 1 train station.

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979 Pacific Street’s Exterior Takes Shape in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

Façade installation is underway on 979 Pacific Street, an eight-story mixed-use building in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by Issac & Stern Architects and developed by EMP Capital Group, the 65,160-square-foot structure will yield 69 rental units spread over 48,551 square feet and 7,406 square feet of retail space. Countywide Builders is the general contractor for the property, which is located at the intersection Pacific Street and Grand Avenue.

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Rendering of 100 Flatbush (center) - Courtesy of Alloy Development

Alloy Development Seeks Renewable Energy Partner for 100 Flatbush Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn

Alloy Development is pursuing a renewable energy partner for 100 Flatbush Avenue, a 44-story tower in Downtown Brooklyn that will debut as the first 100-percent electric tower in New York City. The Request for Proposals call for a large-scale community solar provider that will eliminate any reliance on fossil fuels and help the building drastically reduce its carbon emissions.

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Permits Filed for 2508 Foster Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn

Permits have been filed for a seven-story mixed-use building at 2508 Foster Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Located at the intersection of Foster Avenue and Flatbush Avenue, the lot is a couple blocks from the Newkirk Avenue – Little Haiti subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Samuel Landau under the 311 Jefferson Street LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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