Cultural

Demolition Nears Completion for ABBA Voyage Experiential Concert Hall at 613 Eleventh Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan

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

Demolition is finishing up at 613 Eleventh Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, the site of ABBA Voyage, an experimental concert venue featuring holographic likenesses of the Swedish pop band. Developed by Extell Development Company, the 174,842-square-foot facility will have a capacity of 3,000 attendees and will include 28,101 square feet of below-grade parking. A third party will operate the venue under a 30-year lease agreement. The 60,250-square-foot property is bounded by Eleventh Avenue and West 45th and West 46th Streets.

Four-Building 240 Nassau Street Complex to Begin ULURP Process Next Month in Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn

8:00 am on June 27, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Yesterday the Department of City Planning posted the 30-day Certification Notice for 240 Nassau Street, signaling the ULURP approval process will begin next month for a four-building mixed-use development project by Alloy Development. The project will yield approximately 1,500 rental apartments across three buildings, including 300 affordable homes, as well as a new public school, community facility and cultural centers, retail, and almost an acre of new outdoor space. The property is located between Navy Street and Gold Street.

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 Bruce Springsteen Center For American Music (BSCAM). Designed by COOKFOX.

Bruce Springsteen Center For American Music Opens in Long Branch, New Jersey

8:00 am on June 16, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

The Bruce Springsteen Center For American Music (BSCAM) has opened at Monmouth University campus in Long Branch, New Jersey. Designed by COOKFOX, the two-story, 32,000-square-foot institution was built to preserve the legacy of Bruce Springsteen and celebrate the diverse history of American music. The $50 million project features a 240-seat theater, interactive experiences, gallery spaces with historic artifacts, research archives, a rehearsal studio, and a reading room. The property is addressed as 382 Cedar Avenue and located at the corner of Cedar and Norwood Avenues.

LPC Unveils New Historic District Markers In Longwood, The Bronx

6:30 am on June 9, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has unveiled four new historic district markers commemorating the Longwood Historic District and Longwood Historic District Extension in Longwood, The Bronx. The markers recognize the architectural and historical significance of the neighborhood, which was designated by the LPC in 1980, with the extension added in 1983.

The renovated Studio 54 theater. Rendering courtesy of Ennead Architects & Rockwell Group.

Renovations Approved for Studio 54 Theater At 254 West 54th Street in Midtown, Manhattan

8:00 am on June 6, 2026 By Michael Young

The City Planning Commission recently approved the $100 million renovation of the historic Studio 54 theater at 254 West 54th Street in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Ennead Architects and Rockwell Group, the project will reconstruct the stage and orchestra seating to improve sight lines, accessibility, and audience comfort. Other modifications will include an expansion of the lobby and front- and back-of-house areas, modernization of building systems, and revisions to exterior signage. The venue, renowned for its incarnation as an exclusive nightclub in the late 1970s, has been operated by Roundabout Theatre Company since 2003. The property is located between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.

Port Imperial South Site 3. Rendering courtesy of Lessard Design.

Construction Rises on 300 Port Imperial Avenue in Weehawken, New Jersey

8:00 am on May 31, 2026 By Michael Young

Work is well underway at 300 Port Imperial Avenue, a forthcoming 11-story mixed-use residence known as Port Imperial South Site 3 along the waterfront of Weehawken, New Jersey. Designed by Lessard Design and developed in a joint venture between Canoe Brook Development and Roseland Properties, the project will yield a total of 313 market-rate apartments, as well as a performing arts center, and 296 below-grade parking spots. The development is being built on a formerly vacant 1.88-acre plot of land bounded by Avenue At Port Imperial and the Hudson River to the east, Ferry Way to the south, Port Imperial Boulevard to the west, and an abutting multistory parking garage to the north along Imperatore Place.

Renderings Revealed For Children’s Museum Of Manhattan at 361 Central Park West on the Upper West Side

7:30 am on May 16, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is underway on the new home of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan at 361 Central Park West on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by FXCollaborative, the project will convert a landmarked church into a seven-story museum spanning 80,000 square feet. The facility will feature new research-backed exhibits and immersive experiences from THG Creative, as well as a dedicated performance space and a rooftop terrace with views of Central Park. The property is located at the northwest corner of Central Park West and West 96th Street.

Rendering of Innovative Urban Village. Designed by PAU and SLCE Architects

Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for Innovative Urban Village Phase1A in East New York, Brooklyn

8:00 am on April 5, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

The affordable housing lottery recently launched for Phase1A of Innovative Urban Village at 30 Inspiration Lane in East New York, Brooklyn. Designed by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) and SLCE Architects and developed in a joint venture between the Christian Cultural Center, Gotham Organization, and Monadnock Development, the $270 million master plan calls for affordable and supportive housing across 10.5 acres on the campus of the Christian Cultural Center.

LPC Reviewing Proposal For Renovations At 83 Marlborough Road In Prospect Park South, Brooklyn

7:00 am on March 24, 2026 By Max Gillespie

A proposal has been submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for renovations to the B’ShERT synagogue at 83 Marlborough Road in Prospect Park South, Brooklyn. The proposal focuses on accessibility upgrades and building improvements while preserving the historic character of the structure. The presentation outlines existing conditions, renovation goals, and a redesigned entrance sequence.

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