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Rendering of 625 Madison, courtesy of Related Companies.

8:00 am on July 29, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Foundations Underway for 684-Foot Office Skyscraper at 625 Madison Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan

Foundation work has begun at 625 Madison Avenue, the site of a 34-story commercial skyscraper in the Plaza District of Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Foster + Partners and Gensler and developed in a partnership between Related Companies and Andrew Mathias, the 684-foot-tall structure will yield 858,500 square feet of carbon-neutral office space. Both of these figures are a substantial departure from previous plans, which called for a 1,264-foot residential supertall. The property is located between East 58th and 59th Streets, between the Plaza District office core and Billionaires’ Row residential corridor.

65 Franklin Street Rises Above Grade In Tribeca, Manhattan

7:30 am on July 29, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is rising on 65 Franklin Street, a 24-story residential building in Tribeca, Manhattan. Designed by COOKFOX Architects and developed by Sky Equity Group under the 65 Franklin LLC, the 293-foot-tall structure will span 235,000 square feet and yield 106 condominium units in one- to five-bedroom layouts. The project will also include 17,000 square feet of commercial space on the first two floors, a private porte-cochère entrance, and a 24-space parking garage in the cellar. The property is located at the southeast corner of Franklin Street and Broadway.

Housing Lottery Launches for 2838-2840 Webb Avenue in Kingsbridge, The Bronx

7:00 am on July 29, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 2838-2840 Webb Avenue, two four-story residential buildings in Kingsbridge, The Bronx. Designed by Badaly Architects and developed by Eric Delafraz under the Webb Avenue 1 LLC, the structures yield 16 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 11 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $106,903 to $238,160.

Permits Filed for 8 Underhill Avenue in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

6:30 am on July 29, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 12-story residential building at 8 Underhill Avenue in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Located between Atlantic Avenue and Pacific Street, the lot is near the Clinton–Washington Avenues subway station, served by the C train. Herman Rubin is listed as the owner behind the applications.

$200 Million Redevelopment Of 460 Park Avenue Begins In Midtown East, Manhattan

8:00 am on July 28, 2026 By Max Gillespie and Matt Pruznick

A $200 million redevelopment is underway at 460 Park Avenue, a 22-story office building in Midtown East, Manhattan. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and developed by the Hahn Kook Center (U.S.A.), Inc., an affiliate of the Korea International Trade Association, the project will strip the mid-century structure to its original steel frame and rebuild it with new infrastructure, bringing a 350,000-square-foot block of office space to the Park Avenue market. The redevelopment will also include a double-height lobby, a multi-floor amenity suite, and a series of terraces and outdoor spaces. The property is located at the northwest corner of Park Avenue and East 57th Street.

Earthwork Underway At 601 Union Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn

7:30 am on July 28, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Earthwork is underway at 601 Union Street, the site of an eight-story residential building in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and developed by Avdoo, the structure will yield 125 rental units along with ground-floor retail space. The nearly 40,000-square-foot property is bounded by Union Street, Sackett Street, and 3rd Avenue.

419-423 Broadway. Photo by Michael Young.

Demolition Progresses at 419-421 Broadway in Soho, Manhattan

7:00 am on July 28, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Demolition is progressing at 419-421 Broadway, the site of a one-story retail building in Soho, Manhattan. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and developed by United American Land, the project will also involve the full renovation of the adjacent building at 423 Broadway. The properties are located at the northwest corner of Broadway and Canal Street, just above the border with Tribeca.

Permits Filed for 434 Torry Avenue in Castle Hill, The Bronx

6:30 am on July 28, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 434 Torry Avenue in Castle Hill, The Bronx. Located between Norton Avenue and Lacombe Avenue, the lot is closest to the Castle Hill Avenue subway station, served by the 6 train. Yitzi Salamon is listed as the owner behind the applications.

3000 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Designed by C3D Architecture.

New Renderings Reveal 1,483-Unit Skyscraper at 3000 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Journal Square, Jersey City

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

New renderings have been revealed for 3000 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, a 549-foot-tall residential skyscraper proposed for Journal Square, Jersey City. Designed by C3D Architecture and developed by Namdar Group, the project consists of two conjoined towers that will yield 1,483 rental units, a hotel, and ground-floor retail space. The property is located at the northeast corner of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Newark Avenue.

544-550 Union Street. Photo by Michael Young.

Demolition Progresses For New Residential Building At 544-550 Union Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn

7:30 am on July 27, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Demolition is moving along at 544-550 Union Street, the site of a five-story residential building in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Developed by Christopher Merone under the 548-550 Union Realty LLC, the structure will yield eight units. The 10,800-square-foot site consists of a series of interior lots between 3rd Avenue to the east and Nevins Street to the west. An architect and further details on the residential units have yet to be officially announced.

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