Mixed-Use

Holland Gardens. Rendering courtesy PS&S Architects.

753-Unit Holland Gardens Public Housing Project Coming to Jersey City, New Jersey

8:00 am on September 27, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction awaits on the redevelopment of the Holland Gardens public housing project into a new 24-story mixed-use complex at 235 16th Street in Jersey City, New Jersey. Designed by PS&S Architects and developed by WinnDevelopment, the 3.3-acre complex will yield 753 rental units, including senior housing, along with 24,000 square feet of commercial space and a community facility. The project will also include a new branch of the Jersey City Free Public Library and Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA), 385 parking spaces, and 380 bicycle parking spots. The property is bounded by 14th and 16th Streets, Erie Street, and Jersey Avenue.

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.

Permits Filed for 2074 McDonald Avenue in Gravesend, Brooklyn

6:30 am on September 27, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a seven-story mixed-use building at 2074 McDonald Avenue in Gravesend, Brooklyn. Located between Avenue S and Kings Highway, the lot is steps from the Kings Highway subway station, served by the F train. Joel Landau of Emerald Developers is listed as the owner behind the applications, as well as the adjacent ten-story new development at 2080 McDonald Avenue.

500 East 81st Street. Rendering courtesy of S20M.

Façade Work Nears Completion on 500 East 81st Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

8:00 am on September 25, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is closing in on completion on 500 East 81st Street, an 11-story residential building in the Yorkville section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by S20M and Zproekt Architecture and developed by Rybak Development, the 100-foot-tall structure will span 37,378 square feet and yield ten condominium units. The project will also include a parking garage and ground-floor retail space. The 3,104-square-foot property is located at the southeast corner of York Avenue and East 81st Street.

Permits Filed for 3365 Wilson Avenue in Laconia, The Bronx

6:30 am on September 24, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a six-story mixed-use building at 3365 Wilson Avenue in Laconia, The Bronx. Located between Givan Avenue and Boston Road, the lot is near Gun Hill Road subway station, served by the 5 train. Nicky Lumaj of Cross Five Construction is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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