Construction Update: 51 Astor Place
One of the few major office projects underway in the city, 51 Astor Place is now nearing its final height. The building will only rise 12 floors, but it has an enormous footprint, and will…
One of the few major office projects underway in the city, 51 Astor Place is now nearing its final height. The building will only rise 12 floors, but it has an enormous footprint, and will…
Exterior work is progressing on 586 Gerard Avenue, a nine-story residential building in Concourse Village, The Bronx. Designed by Issac & Stern Architects and developed by The Karten Organization under the SB Gerard Avenue LLC, the 90-foot-tall structure will span 222,000 square feet and yield 200 rental units with an average scope of 713 square feet, as well as 4,576 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, a cellar level, a 30-foot-long rear yard, and an 80-vehicle parking garage. The property is located at the corner of Gerard Avenue and East 150th Street.
Construction wraps up on 50 Ninth Avenue, a nine-story commercial renovation and expansion at the intersection of Chelsea, the Meatpacking District, and the West Village. Designed by BKSK Architects for Tavros Capital with Fogarty Finger responsible for all interiors and the storefront, the project involved the restoration of a row of landmarked townhomes and the construction of an office structure set back from the street, and yields 57,000 square feet of office space and 30,000 square feet of flexible retail space. Broadway Construction Group is the general contractor for the project. The property is alternately addressed as 351-355 West 14th Street and located at the corner of Ninth Avenue and West 14th Street.
Construction is nearing completion on 50 Ninth Avenue, a nine-story commercial renovation and expansion on the border of Chelsea, the Meatpacking District, and the West Village. Designed by BKSK Architects for Tavros Capital with Fogarty Finger responsible for all interiors and the storefront, the project involves the restoration of a row of low-rise landmarked townhomes and the construction of a modern volume above, and will yield 57,000 square feet of office space and 30,000 square feet of flexible retail space. Broadway Construction is the general contractor for the property, which is alternately addressed as 351-355 West 14th Street and located at the corner of Ninth Avenue and West 14th Street.
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that three New York City properties have been recommended for historic recognition, highlighting their unique contributions to the city and state’s architectural and cultural heritage. The nominations are part of a broader initiative to preserve New York State’s history, and are three of 15 total properties across New York State that have been proposed for inclusion in the State and National Registers of Historic Places. All three nominations are located in Manhattan.