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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.

The Urban Assembly New York Harbor School. Rendering via Instagram @nycscagram

Urban Assembly New York Harbor School Progresses on Governors Island

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

Construction is progressing on the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School on Governors Island. Designed and developed by the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA), the 110,000-square-foot facility will further the school’s mission to prepare young New Yorkers for green jobs and will double the campus from two to four buildings. The new structure will feature laboratories for maritime and environmental curriculum, as well as a gymnasium and a competition-sized pool.

The New York Historical Expansion Completes Construction 170 Central Park West on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

8:00 am on June 19, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is complete on the Tang Wing for American Democracy, a four-story addition of The New York Historical at 170 Central Park West on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects, the 70,000-square-foot sturcture yields new gallery spaces, classrooms, an outdoor courtyard, and a rooftop garden. The wing houses an expanded program for the Academy for American Democracy and also serves as the new home for the American LGBTQ+ Museum. The $175 million expansion is located at the southwest corner of the property along West 76th Street.

The future West New York Middle School at 6400-6415 Broadway. Rendering courtesy of DMR Architects.

West New York Middle School Readies for Groundbreaking at 6400–6415 Broadway in West New York, New Jersey

7:30 am on March 15, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is set to commence on the West New York Middle School at 6400–6415 Broadway in West New York, New Jersey. Designed by DMR Architects, the 162,000-square-foot structure will accommodate 862 students from grades six through eight with 30 classrooms. The project will also include six science laboratories, a STEAM lab, dance studio, three art rooms, and separate areas for instrumental and vocal music classes. The property is located between 64th and 65th Streets.

556 New Lots Avenue. Rendering courtesy of IMC Architecture.

Renderings Reveal Charter School at 556 New Lots Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn

7:30 am on March 12, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Renderings have been revealed for 556 New Lots Avenue, a proposed six-story charter school in the New Lots section of East New York, Brooklyn. Designed by IMC Architecture and developed by Bermuda Realty, the 105-foot-tall structure will span 49,385 square feet. The school will occupy 46,066 square feet and have a capacity of 500 students. The project will also contain 3,318 square feet of commercial space and a cellar level. The property is located at the intersection of New Lots and Van Siclen Avenues.

Helix. Rendering courtesy of Elkus Manfredi Architects.

39-Story Tower Approved for HELIX Complex in New Brunswick, New Jersey

8:00 am on March 6, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Plans have been recently approved for the third and last phase of the 1.5-million square foot HELIX redevelopment in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects and developed by the New Brunswick Development Corporation, aka DevCo, the forthcoming 39-story mixed-use residential skyscraper will yield 563,000 square feet with 265 apartments in studio- to two-bedroom layouts, 53 of which will be affordable; 31 student housing units; roughly 36,000 square feet of research space for Rutgers WINLAB & ESRG research facilities; over 52,300 square feet of specialized laboratories and housing for Rutgers School of Medicine student; and more than 178,500 square feet of commercial office space for the Middlesex County government on the first seven floors. The site for the new $468 million tower spans over 30,000 square feet and is comprised of five combined parcels at 57, 65, 69, 71, and 73 Paterson Streets, and is bounded by Kirkpatrick Street to the west, and Spring Street to the east.

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