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Rendering of new CityPickle courts in Anchorage Plaza, courtesy of CityPickle

CityPickle Reveals Plans To Revitalize Anchorage Plaza In Dumbo, Brooklyn

7:30 am on May 17, 2025 By Max Gillespie

CityPickle has unveiled plans for a revitalization of Anchorage Plaza beneath the Brooklyn Bridge in Dumbo, Brooklyn. The 60,000-square-foot site, comprising the Old Fulton Street Yard, Washington Old Street Yard, and Ash Alley, will be transformed into “CityPickle Brooklyn Bridge,” featuring 11 pickleball courts, green spaces, food trucks, seating, shade structures, bike racks, and community programming. The project is spearheaded by CityPickle, selected by NYC Parks as the top-rated proposer in a 2024 Request for Proposals process.

New Museum at 235 Bowery, Rendering via OMA Instagram

Façade Installation Begins on New Museum’s Expansion on Manhattan’s Lower East Side

8:00 am on May 5, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Façade installation is underway on the New Museum‘s seven-story expansion at 231 Bowery in the Bowery section of Manhattan’s Lower East Side. PG New York is fabricating and installing four distinct corrugated metal panel types and ACM panels on the North and South façades. Designed by Rem Koolhaas and Shohei Shigematsu of OMA along with Cooper Robertson & Partners, the 174-foot-tall annex stands directly south of the SANAA-designed main building, which was completed in 2007. The 60,000-square-foot addition connects laterally to the original structure and will more than double the institution’s footprint to 115,277 square feet. The new building will contain three gallery floors, an 80-seat restaurant, a larger bookstore, and offices for staff, among other spaces. The property is located at the intersection of Bowery and Prince Street.

New York Historical Expansion Tops Out at 170 Central Park West on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

8:00 am on April 28, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction topped out on April 22 on the Tang Wing for American Democracy, a four-story expansion 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 addition will yield new gallery spaces, classrooms, an outdoor courtyard, and a rooftop garden. The wing will house an expanded program for the Academy for American Democracy and also serve as the new home for the American LGBTQ+ Museum. It will also contain a compact storage facility for the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library collection. Turner Construction is the general contractor for the project, which is located on the southwest corner of the property along West 76th Street.

The Frick Collection to Reopen on April 17 on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

8:00 am on April 14, 2025 By Michael Young

The Frick Collection is planned to reopen to the public on Thursday April 17, 2025, following a $330 million multi-year renovation and enhancement at 1 East 70th Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Selldorf Architects along with executive architect Beyer Blinder Belle, the project was the most comprehensive upgrade to the institution since its opening in 1935 and allows the public to explore more of the original Frick residence. The 196,000-square-foot complex is located along Fifth Avenue between East 70th and East 71st Streets.

NYC Downtown Alliance Announces Partnership With ArtBridge To Beautify Lower Manhattan Construction Sites

7:00 am on March 16, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The Downtown Alliance has announced a new partnership with NYC arts nonprofit ArtBridge to enhance the aesthetics of Lower Manhattan’s construction sites. This program will allow property owners to transform sidewalk sheds and construction fencing with curated artwork, contributing to a more visually engaging streetscape. It is made possible by Local Law 163, passed in 2023 by the NYC Department of Buildings, which requires property owners erecting temporary protective structures to either display artwork or formally opt out.

Photograph of 300 Ashland Place, via Two Trees Management

L10 Arts And Cultural Center Opens At 300 Ashland Place In Fort Greene, Brooklyn

7:30 am on February 7, 2025 By Max Gillespie

The L10 Arts and Cultural Center has opened at 300 Ashland Place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Designed by Andrea Steele Architecture, the 65,000‑square‑foot facility is the result of a collaborative effort between the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), and Two Trees Management, with construction supported by an $84 million city investment. The center now serves as a permanent home for cultural institutions including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art, 651 ARTS, and the Brooklyn Public Library.

Request For Proposals Issued For 600-Foot High “Gansevoort Square” Residential Tower in Meatpacking District, Manhattan

8:00 am on February 4, 2025 By Michael Young

In late January, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) on behalf of the City of New York released a Request For Proposals (RFP) for a nearly 600-foot-tall, 60-story residential skyscraper at 832 Washington Street in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan. The City is planning to redevelop the public land to create 600 homes alongside an expansion of the adjacent Whitney Museum and the maintenance and operations (M&O) space for the High Line, and new ground-floor retail space. The 10,000-square-foot site for the new tower is part of the Gansevoort Square master plan which is bound by Little West 12th Street to the north; the Whitney Museum and Gansevoort Street to the south; Washington Street to the east; and 10th Avenue, West Street, and the Hudson River to the west.

Photograph of Grace Church, via Google Maps

LPC To Review Proposal For Renovation Of Grace Church At 802 Broadway In Greenwich Village, Manhattan

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

A proposal has been submitted to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) detailing plans for the restoration of the south aisle of Grace Church, a historic landmark at 802 Broadway in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. Assembled by Building Conservation Associates (BCA), the proposal seeks to address deterioration issues with the structure, which in large part have been caused by water damage over a number of years.

Photograph of Frederick Douglass Memorial Park, via nyc.gov

LPC Releases List of Achievements from 2024

7:00 am on December 30, 2024 By Max Gillespie

The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) recently released a list of its key achievements from 2024, focusing specifically on accomplishments that advanced equity and inclusion, improved agency efficiency, and addressed climate resilience. As part of its Equity Framework, the LPC prioritized designations that reflect New York City’s diverse history, including landmarks tied to Black history such as Manhattan’s Jacob Day Residence and Staten Island’s Frederick Douglass Memorial Park. Additionally, the organization designated the Willoughby-Hart Historic District in Bedford-Stuyvesant and several new sites in The Bronx.

LPC to Review Renovation, Expansion Proposal for Imperial Theatre at 249 West 45th Street in Midtown, Manhattan

7:00 am on December 16, 2024 By Max Gillespie and Matt Pruznick

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission is set to review a proposal for the renovation and expansion of the Imperial Theatre, a 101-year-old Broadway theater at 249 West 45th Street in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Kostow Greenwood Architects for the Schubert Organization, the project is planned to include the overhaul and expansion of the lobby building, historical restoration of the auditorium interiors, and upgrades to the facility’s mechanical systems. The property is located between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.

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