New York YIMBY

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

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

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.

Utica Crescent Finishes, Sparrow Square Begins Construction In East Flatbush, Brooklyn

7:30 am on June 19, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is complete on Utica Crescent and work is getting underway on Sparrow Square, two affordable housing developments in East Flatbush, Brooklyn that will collectively deliver 583 residential units.

Majestic Tops Out at 540 Degraw Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn

7:00 am on June 19, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Construction has topped out on Majestic, a 10-story mixed-use residential building at 540 Degraw Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Developed by The Domain Companies and designed by Handel Architects, the project will yield 255 rental apartments, approximately 14,000 square feet of retail and office space, and 45 enclosed parking spaces. The development team includes GoodRich Design as interior designer and Future Green Studio as landscape architect. Majestic is targeting LEED Gold certification.

Housing Lottery Launches for 1938 Prospect Avenue in Tremont, The Bronx

6:30 am on June 19, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 1938 Prospect Avenue, a four-story residential building in Tremont, The Bronx. Designed by Node Architecture Engineering & Consulting and developed by Fredi Bori of Bori Con Corp., the structure yields 14 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are three units for residents at 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $76,629 to $122,160.

Six New Buildings Add 230 Residential Units to Crown Heights, Brooklyn

8:00 am on June 18, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

YIMBY recently visited six residential buildings that have recently completed construction in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The projects are among the wave of developments transforming vacant parcels, parking lots, and old commercial structures into new housing, and yield a combined 230 rental and condominium units.

99 Park Avenue’s Renovations Reach Completion In Midtown, Manhattan

7:30 am on June 18, 2026 By Max Gillespie

A $30 million capital improvement and repositioning program is now finished at 99 Park Avenue, a 600,000-square-foot Class A office tower in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Vocon and developed by Global Holdings, the project introduces a redesigned ground-floor experience, new tenant amenities, and upgraded interiors. The 26-story office tower is currently 97 percent leased, with recent tenants including Cerity Partners and Southern Land Company. The property is located between East 39th and 40th Streets.

Housing Lottery Launches for 534 Third Avenue in Murray Hill, Manhattan

7:00 am on June 18, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 534 Third Avenue, a 17-story residential building in Murray Hill, Manhattan. Designed by Ismael Leyva Architects and developed by Gilar Realty under the entity Third Avenue Pavilion Residences LLC, the structure yields 122 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 40 units for residents at 40 to 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $38,983 to $238,160.

Permits Filed for 143-08 84th Road in Briarwood, Queens

6:30 am on June 18, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a six-story residential building at 143-08 84th Road in Briarwood, Queens. Located between Daniels Street and Smedley Street, the lot is near the Parsons Boulevard subway station, served by the E and F trains. Danil Shimonov is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Rendering of Hoboken Connect. Courtesy of LCOR

Hoboken Connect Mixed-Use Development Takes Shape in Hoboken, New Jersey

8:00 am on June 17, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

On Monday, leaders celebrated the opening of the Hudson Place public plaza in Hoboken, the first completed phase in the mixed-use Hoboken Connect master plan. Developed by LCOR, the complex will also include a 27-story residential building dubbed Charlie, as well as a new office tower and renovations to the historic Lackawanna Ferry Terminal that will convert its second story into an events venue. The development site is located east of Hudson Street and south of Observer Highway.

Willow House Nears Completion at 1404 Willow Avenue In Hoboken, New Jersey

7:30 am on June 17, 2026 By Max Gillespie and Matt Pruznick

Work is finishing up on Willow House, an eight-story residential building at 1404 Willow Avenue in Hoboken, New Jersey’s North End. Designed by MVMK Architects and developed by Advance Realty Investors, the structure will yield 52 studio to three-bedroom units and approximately 6,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space leased to Starbucks and CorePower Yoga. The property is located at the corner of Willow Avenue and 14th Street.

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