New York YIMBY

Looking south at the Lower Manhattan skyline from the top of the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building at 1 Centre Street. Photo by Michael Young.

8:00 am on September 14, 2026 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

New York YIMBY 2026 Q2 Report Tracks 903 New Building Permit Filings

New York YIMBY’s tally for the second quarter of 2026 shows that New York City’s developers have filed for a total of 903 new building permits with the Department of Buildings during the three-month period spanning April through June, easily surpassing the prior quarter’s total of 793 permits. An extensive data sheet with detailed information on each proposed project, including its technical statistics and development teams, is available with a subscription to YIMBY’s Building Wire. The proposed buildings, which range from supertall towers to single-car garages, comprise a combined 20.6 million square feet of floor area slated for residential, commercial, and other uses.

Brooklyn Heights. Photo by Michael Young.

Four New Residential Projects Underway in Brooklyn Heights

7:30 am on September 14, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

YIMBY recently checked in on the progress of four residential projects under construction across Brooklyn Heights. The developments are located in an area bounded by Joralemon Street to the north, Atlantic Avenue to the south, Court Street to the east, and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to the west, and are all within walking distance of the 4 and 5 trains at the Borough Hall station.

LPC To Review Revised Proposal For All-Affordable Project at 257 Canal Street In Soho, Manhattan

7:00 am on September 14, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is expected to vote tomorrow on 257 Canal Street, a 20-story affordable housing building in Soho, Manhattan. Designed by BKSK Architects and developed by Alembic Community Development and The Children’s Village, the 222-foot-tall structure will yield 88 permanently affordable rental units, plus a superintendent’s apartment. The project will also include a one-story retail base and a second floor of social services and community spaces. The property is located between Lafayette Street and Broadway.

Permits Filed for 29-16 12th Street in Astoria, Queens

6:30 am on September 14, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a seven-story residential building at 29-16 12th Street in Astoria, Queens. Located between 29th Avenue and 30th Avenue, the corner lot is also addressed as 8-48 Astoria Boulevard. The closest public transit is 30th Avenue subway station, served by the N and W trains. Oleg Krasnitskiy is listed as the owner behind the applications.

New Rendering Revealed for 135-27 Sapphire Street in Lindenwood, Queens

8:00 am on September 13, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A new rendering has been revealed for 135-27 Sapphire Street, a proposed six-story residential building within the Jewel Streets neighborhood of Lindenwood, Queens. Designed by Dan Russo and developed by Sam Zirkiev under the 135 Sapphire LLC, the 65-foot-tall structure will span nearly 186,000 square feet and yield 268 rental units, with 67 reserved for affordable housing. The project will also include a 118-vehicle parking garage. The 55,000-square-foot property is located along 149th Avenue between Sapphire and 79th Streets.

430 William Street. Rendering courtesy of Taylor Architecture & Design.

Renderings Revealed for 100-Unit Project at 430 William Street in East Orange, New Jersey

7:30 am on September 13, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

New renderings were recently revealed for 430 William Street, a forthcoming seven-story residential building in East Orange, New Jersey. Designed by Taylor Architecture & Design and developed by the 430 William Holdings LLC, the 82-foot-tall structure will yield 100 units. The project will also include parking for 100 vehicles, including 40 mechanical parking spaces on the first two stories. The property is located at the corner of William and North Clinton Streets within the East Orange Transit Village District Redevelopment Plan, one of 26 designated transit villages in the state.

Permits Filed for 41-14 29th Street in Astoria, Queens

6:30 am on September 13, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 13-story residential building at 41-14 29th Street in Astoria, Queens. Located between Queens Plaza North and 41st Avenue, the lot is near the Queens Plaza subway station, served by the E, F, and R trains. Marios Mouzouris of Marvan Properties Inc. is listed as the owner behind the applications.

42-73 Hunter Street. rendering courtesy of Angelo Ng + Anthony Ng Architects Studio, PC.

New Rendering Revealed For 42-73 Hunter Street in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on September 12, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A new rendering has been revealed for 42-73 Hunter Street, a forthcoming 12-story residential building in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Angelo Ng + Anthony Ng Architects Studio and developed by Kean Chen, PC, the 120-foot-tall structure will span 25,000 square feet and yield 37 units. The project will also include a seven-vehicle parking garage. The 50-foot-wide property is located between 42nd Road and 43rd Avenue.

360 Lexington Avenue Completes Renovations In Midtown East, Manhattan

7:30 am on September 12, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is finished on the modernization of 360 Lexington Avenue, a 24-story office building in Midtown East, Manhattan. Designed by MdeAS Architects and developed by AmTrustRE, the project refreshed the 268,000-square-foot structure with a redesigned ground-floor storefront and entry, an eighth-floor amenity clubhouse, a fitness suite, and pre-built suites. The property is located between East 40th and 41st Streets.

Permits Filed for 802 Westchester Avenue in Woodstock, The Bronx

7:00 am on September 12, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a four-story mixed-use building at 802 Westchester Avenue in Woodstock, The Bronx. Located between Prospect Avenue and Union Avenue, the lot is just south of the Prospect Avenue subway station, served by the 2 and 5 trains. Remzi Kurbogaj of R&A Remodeling LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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