Handel Architects’ 34-story ‘Parcel G’ Nears Completion In Hunters Point South, Queens

8:00 am on July 31, 2021 By Michael Young

Exterior work is nearing the closing stages on Parcel G, a 34-story residential building in Hunters Point South, Queens. Designed by Handel Architects and developed by Gotham Organization, the 443-unit tower stands alongside Parcel F, its taller sibling, and is located by the intersection of 2nd Street and 56th Avenue. Parcel F will have a number of units dedicated to affordable housing, as well as a community facility for Flux Factory and kayak rentals on the lower levels of the edifice. Both towers occupy a formally empty plot perched atop a hill overlooking the Hunters Point South Park Extension. This 1.5-acre tidal marsh has winding walkways, green lawns, boardwalks, and lush landscaping, all carefully designed as a buffer against storm surges.

Read More
Rendering of a 'Building A' at Wakefield Village (Newman Architects)

Proposals Reveal 4.65-Acre Affordable Housing Development in Wakefield, The Bronx

7:30 am on July 31, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

The Department of City Planning is reviewing proposals to construct a 4.65-acre mixed-use affordable housing development near the Metro-North Station in Wakefield, The Bronx. If approved, the six-building complex would create approximately 1,200 income-restricted apartments, 28,000 square feet of retail space, 87,000 square feet of community facilities, 130,000 square feet of publicly accessible open space, and 600 parking spaces.

Read More
The Posh at 1941 Coney Island Avenue. All images courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

Housing Lottery Launches for The Posh at 1941 Coney Island Avenue in Midwood, Brooklyn

7:00 am on July 31, 2021 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for The Posh, a seven-story residential building at 1941 Coney Island Avenue in Midwood, Brooklyn. Designed by Fischer + Makooi Architect, the structure yields 51,240 square feet and 43 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 13 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $63,429 to $167,570.

Read More
35 West 57th Street in Midtown, Manhattan via Google Maps

Demo Permits Filed for 35 West 57th Street in Midtown, Manhattan

6:30 am on July 31, 2021 By Vanessa Londono

Full demolition permits have been filed for 35 West 57th Street in Midtown, Manhattan. Located between Fifth and Sixth Avenues along Billionaires’ Row, the 2,510-square-foot site is occupied by a five-story mixed-use building. Built in 1891, the mansion with Beaux Arts details was a wedding gift to the granddaughter of William Vanderbilt. The 65-foot-tall structure is currently owned by Solow Realty and Development.

Read More

58-Story ‘Parcel F’ Rises Past Halfway Mark in Hunters Point South, Queens

8:00 am on July 30, 2021 By Michael Young

Construction has passed the halfway mark on Parcel F, a 58-story residential tower in Hunters Point South, Queens. Designed by Handel Architects and developed by Gotham Organization, the structure will yield 689 residential units alongside Parcel G, its 34-story, 443-unit sibling. A grade school will be located in the podium of the complex, between the two ground-up towers. The property sits at the confluence of the East River and Newtown Creek, bound by Center Boulevard to the north, 56th Avenue to the east, and 57th Avenue to the west.

Read More