Cultural

Rendering of proposed changes to 945 Madison Avenue, via LPC proposal

LPC to Review Proposal for Modifications to 945 Madison Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

7:30 am on July 26, 2025 By Max Gillespie

Sotheby’s has submitted a proposal to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for modifications to 945 Madison Avenue, the former Whitney Museum of American Art and an individual and interior landmark on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The plan, which was presented at a public hearing on July 22, proposes minor changes to the building’s entrance in addition to the restoration of its former sculpture court. PBDW Architects was listed as executive architect, Herzog & de Meuron as design consultant, and Gardiner & Theobald as client representative for the work on the property, which is located at the corner of Madison Avenue and East 75th Street.

Photograph of Apollo Theater, courtesy of SandenWolff Productions

Apollo Theater Begins Yearlong Renovation in Harlem, Manhattan

7:30 am on July 12, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The Apollo Theater is undergoing the first full-scale renovation its 91-year history at 253 West 125th Street in Harlem, Manhattan. Supported by $23 million in New Markets Tax Credits allocated by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and its subsidiary, NYC Neighborhood Capital Corporation (NYCNCC), the project will update the venue’s infrastructure, expand its community programming, and provide new amenities to the public.

Rendering of Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments. Designed by Aufgang Architects

Financing Secured For Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments In Brownsville, Brooklyn

7:30 am on July 11, 2025 By Max Gillespie

Gilbane Development, in partnership with Blue Sea Development, Artspace, and the City and State of New York, has secured $254 million in financing for the Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments, a new mixed-use development located at 366 Rockaway Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Designed by Aufgang Architects, the project will yield 283 affordable apartments and a 28,000-square-foot arts center.

Rendering of upcoming public art trail In Hudson Square. Courtesy of Color Factory

Color Factory to Launch Public Art Trail In Hudson Square Through NY Forward Initiative

7:30 am on June 28, 2025 By Max Gillespie

Color Factory has been selected to design a new public art trail in Manhattan’s Hudson Square neighborhood, as part of a broader revitalization effort backed by New York State. Announced on June 16, the “Hudson Square Color Walk” is one of six projects awarded funding through Governor Hochul’s NY Forward initiative. The immersive, walkable installation will debut in 2026 and will be developed by Color Factory, an interactive art organization known for its multi-sensory experiences.

Rendering of the Hip Hop Museum, via thhm.org

The Hip Hop Museum Secures $8.5M NMTC Loan At 585 Exterior Street In Mott Haven, The Bronx

7:30 am on June 4, 2025 By Max Gillespie

New Jersey Community Capital has finalized an $8.5 million New Market Tax Credit loan to support the construction of The Hip Hop Museum at 585 Exterior Street in Mott Haven, The Bronx. The project will anchor Bronx Point, a 585,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed by BrandNu and Gensler along the Harlem River. The Hip Hop Museum, which is being developed in partnership with L+M Development Partners, is the first global institution dedicated to Hip Hop culture and history. The facility is planned to include a research center, archive, educational programs, and career development opportunities, and is scheduled to open in summer 2026. The property is located between East 149th and 150th Street.

Phase Two of The Peninsula Tops Out in Hunts Point, The Bronx

7:30 am on June 2, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction has topped out on the second phase of The Peninsula, a 100-percent affordable residential complex in Hunts Point, The Bronx. Developed and built by Gilbane Development, Hudson Companies, MHANY Management, and Broadway Builders, the entire master plan will consist of four mixed-use buildings yielding 740 affordable homes. The development will also contain a light-industrial manufacturing facility, 15,000 square feet of retail space, a grocery store, and 57,000 square feet of open public plazas. There will also be 52,000 square feet of community facility space slated to be occupied by a DOE administered Head Start facility, Inspiration Point’s cultural arts facility, and a Health and Wellness Center operated by UrbanHealth Plan. The property is located along Spofford Avenue between Manida and Tiffany Streets.

Silverstein’s Massive New Mixed-Use Tower, The Avenir, Revealed in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan

8:00 am on May 28, 2025 By Vanessa Londono

New designs have been released for The Avenir, a 45-story mixed-use tower in Hell’s Kitchen being developed in a joint venture between Silverstein Properties, Rush Street Gaming, and Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment. The 785-foot-tall structure designed by CetraRuddy Architecture and Steelman Partners will feature a gaming facility, 1,000-room hotel, as well as dining and entertainment. If approved, the building is expected to create 4,000 construction jobs, more than 5,000 permanent jobs, and opportunities for local business and community participation.

Photograph of former Whitney Museum of American Art, courtesy of NYC LPC

Former Whitney Museum Building Designated Individual, Interior Landmark at 945 Madison Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

7:00 am on May 27, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has unanimously designated the former Whitney Museum of American Art building at 945 Madison Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side as both an individual and interior landmark. Designed by Marcel Breuer and Associates and completed in 1966, the Brutalist-style structure served as the Whitney Museum’s home until 2014 and is now set to become Sotheby’s new global headquarters. The building is located at the corner of East 75th Street.

Aerial view from Amsterdam Avenue looking east; visible are new streetscape, gardens, and theater. Rendering by Brooklyn Digital Foundry.

Renderings Reveal Lincoln Center Campus Upgrades on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

8:00 am on May 20, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

New renderings have been revealed for the planned campus upgrades to Lincoln Center on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by Weiss/Manfredi and led by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Lincoln Center West Initiative, the project will transform Damrosch Park on the Amsterdam Avenue side of the complex with a new outdoor theater and public recreation space. Moody Nolan is the architect of record and Hood Design Studio is the landscape architect for the development, which is located at the southwest corner of the Lincoln Center plan by the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 62nd Street.

Photograph of Governor Hochul, via nyc.gov

New York State Council Allocates Funds To Cultural Infrastructure Projects In New York City And Long Island

7:00 am on May 19, 2025 By Max Gillespie

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) will award $86 million through its Capital Projects Fund, with a portion of the funding allocated to cultural infrastructure projects in New York City and Long Island. Among the 134 statewide recipients, notable NYC and Long Island grantees include the Afro-Latin Jazz Alliance of New York in Manhattan and the Gateway Playhouse in Suffolk County.

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