Academic

Rendering courtesy of ARO, SCAPE, Colloqate

New $60 Million Education Campus Coming To Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn

7:30 am on October 6, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

New renderings have been revealed for the $60 million education campus slated for construction at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. Designed in a collaboration between ARO, SCAPE, and Colloqate, the 7-acre complex will be operated by Runway Green and is planned to provide education to nearly 50,000 school students across New York City’s public school system. The property is located within the Gateway National Recreation Area on the site of a historic airfield that served early general aviation and functioned as a Naval base during World War II.

Melrose, The Bronx. Photo by Michael Young.

Two Affordable Housing Developments, Charter School Under Construction in Melrose, The Bronx

7:00 am on September 27, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

YIMBY recently visited the Melrose section of the South Bronx, where two new all-affordable residential buildings and a charter school are under construction. All three properties are within walking distance of the 3rd Avenue–149th Street subway station, served by the 2 and 5 trains.

The Brooklyn Public Library - Pacific Branch at 25 Fourth Avenue. Rendering courtesy of Safdie Architects.

Renderings Revealed for Brooklyn Public Library–Pacific Branch Renovations in Park Slope, Brooklyn

8:00 am on September 26, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

New renderings have been revealed for the renovation of the Brooklyn Public Library–Pacific Branch at 25 Fourth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Designed by Safdie Architects, the project will expand the structure’s scope by 1,500 square feet, adding a new roof with a skylight, a two-story solarium set within the rear sunken gardens, a new front entrance, and an ADA-accessible side entrance. The interiors will be reconfigured to improve circulation and will include new classrooms, expanded children’s and teen spaces, room for the Adult Learning program, and an elevator. AYON Studio is the architect of record and preservation architect for the property, which is located at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Pacific Street.

Forte Preparatory High School. Photo by Michael Young.

Forte Preparatory High School Completes Construction in Elmhurst, Queens

8:00 am on August 31, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is finished on Forte Preparatory High School, a six-story academic building at 78-02 Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst, Queens. Designed by SBJ Group and developed by Apex Development Group LLC, the structure yields 59,000 square feet of classroom and recreational space for the charter school’s students in grades nine and ten. The property is located at the corner of Queens Boulevard and Hillyer Street.

The new Interdisciplinary Science Building at Montclair State University. Rendering courtesy of HoK Architects.

$120 Million Interdisciplinary Science Building Breaks Ground at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey

8:00 am on August 9, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Work is underway on the Interdisciplinary Science Building, a five-story academic facility at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey. Designed by HoK Architects, the $120 million structure will span more than 110,000 square feet with state-of-the-art teaching and research labs. The project will include indoor and outdoor learning spaces, a large flexible event space called The Imaginarium, technology-driven classrooms, faculty workspaces, student lounges, and huddle spaces. The property is bounded by Quad Road to the south, Stone Street to the east, and Webster Road to the west.

Hunters Point South, Queens. Photo by Michael Young.

Three New Developments Underway in Hunters Point South, Queens

7:00 am on August 4, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

YIMBY checked in on the progress of three smaller-scale projects among the massive high-rise developments transforming the Hunters Point South section of Long Island City, Queens. The projects, which include two residential buildings and a school, are part of the ongoing evolution of the East River-adjacent area from a former industrial center into a thriving mixed-use community. The properties are all within walking distance of the Vernon Boulevard–Jackson Avenue subway station, served by the 7 train, as well as the Hunters Point ferry terminal.

Newark, New Jersey skyline. Photo by Rob Thomas.

Newark’s Transformation Continues with Six New and Forthcoming Developments

7:30 am on August 2, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Newark, New Jersey is undergoing one of the largest transformations in its history, headlined by multiple skyline-altering skyscrapers. Between these more prominent developments, a large swath of smaller-scale construction is bringing a wealth of new housing to the city, along with healthcare and educational infrastructure to support it. In this post, YIMBY takes a look at six such forthcoming and recently completed projects at the heart of Newark’s resurgence.

66-80 South Orange Avenue. Image: INOA Architecture

Six New Projects to Deliver Nearly 1,200 Residential Units to Newark, New Jersey

7:00 am on July 26, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A wave of new residential development is rapidly transforming Newark, New Jersey, revitalizing its streetscape and contributing new housing to the metropolitan region. In this post, we look at six approved and under-construction projects in the downtown, Ironbound, Central Ward, and University Heights neighborhoods that will deliver nearly 1,200 apartments.

Rendering Revealed for 2740 Webster Avenue in Fordham, The Bronx

8:00 am on July 20, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A new rendering has been revealed for 2740 Webster Avenue, a 12-story dormitory for Fordham University in Fordham, The Bronx. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed in a joint venture between Maddd Equities and Stagg Group, the 130-foot-tall structure will span 215,129 square feet and yield 162 units with a capacity of 600 students. Based on these figures, the units will likely consist mostly of multi-room suites. The project will also include a 20-foot-long rear yard, according to permits filed by RYTY Home Builders in late November. The 10,000-square-foot property is located at the intersection of Webster Avenue and East 197th Street.

23-10 43rd Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.

Demolition Complete For PS508Q School Building at 23-10 43rd Avenue in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on July 15, 2026 By Michael Young

Demolition is finished at 23-10 43rd Avenue, the site of a six-story school building for PS508Q in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by ESKW/Architects for the New York City School Construction Authority (NYC SCA), the 90,000-square-foot structure will feature classrooms and facilities for 550 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school will also offer a city-wide district 75 special education program for students with significant disabilities. The 0.49-acre property is located within the Special Long Island City Mixed-Use District and is bounded by 43rd Avenue to the north, 24th Street to the east, and 23rd Street to the west.

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