Rendering of 660 Fifth Avenue

660 Fifth Avenue’s New Curtain Wall Reaches Roof Parapet in Midtown, Manhattan

Re-cladding work is wrapping up on 660 Fifth Avenue, a 39-story commercial tower in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Brookfield Properties, the project involves extensive interior renovations of the 64-year-old building’s 1.25 million square feet of office space and the complete replacement of its mid-century curtain wall with a more transparent modern envelope. Turner Construction Company is the general contractor for the property, which is located along Fifth Avenue between West 52nd and 53rd Streets and was formerly addressed as 666 Fifth Avenue. The developer is aiming for LEED Gold certification.

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Housing Lottery Launches for The Green House, at 10-27 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens

The affordable housing lottery has launched for The Green House, a mixed-use building at 10-27 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Studio V Architecture and developed by Charney Companies, the structure yields 46 rental apartments, an expansive amenity package, ground-floor retail, and 40 parking spaces. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 14 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $83,349 to $187,330.

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