19 East 74th Street, via Steven Harris Architects

LPC to Review Renovation Proposal for 19 East 74th Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review renovation proposals for 19 East 74th Street, a five-story residential building on Manhattan‘s Upper East Side. Designed by Steven Harris Architects, the project aims to modernize the historic five-unit building while preserving its architectural heritage. The property is located between Fifth and Madison Avenues.

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Housing Lottery Launches for 1015 Atlantic Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 1015 Atlantic Avenue, a six-story mixed-use building in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Designed by Tecnico Engineering and developed by Solomon Feder, the structure yields 38 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 12 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $98,675 to $198,250.

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126 East 57th Street Continues Ascent in Midtown, Manhattan

Construction is continuing to rise on 126 East 57th Street, a 28-story residential building on Billionaires’ Row in Midtown East, Manhattan. Designed by ODA Architecture and developed by MRR Development under the MRR 1326 LLC, the rising 346-foot-tall structure will yield 147 condominium units with an average scope of 1,156 square feet, as well as 5,000 square feet of lower-level retail space. WSP USA is the engineer and Plaza Construction is the general contractor for the property, which is being constructed on an L-shaped parcel at the corner of East 56th Street and Lexington Avenue, with a narrow extension to East 57th Street.

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Render of exterior pools after proposed construction, via nyc.gov

LPC Reviews Proposal for Renovations to QC NY Spa Buildings on Governors Island

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission is reviewing a proposal to renovate two buildings on Governors Island. Designed by Robert D. Henry Architects, the project involves the construction of new ADA entryways and poolside lighting fixtures for the property, which is operated by QC NY Spa. The structures, referred to in the proposal as Buildings 111 and 114, are located at 111 Andes Road and 114 Governors Island, adjacent to Soissons Landing and the ferry to Manhattan.

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