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Modera Fort Lee. Rendering courtesy of MHS Architecture.

8:00 am on July 31, 2026 By Michael Young

Renderings Revealed for Modera Fort Lee at 55 Main Street in Fort Lee, New Jersey

YIMBY has an exclusive set of exterior and interior renderings showcasing Modera Fort Lee, an upcoming 19-story residential building at 55 Main Street in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Designed by MHS Architecture and developed by Mill Creek Residential, the 147-foot-tall structure yield 253 units, with 25 designated as affordable housing. The project will also include a five-story, 299-vehicle parking garage. The property is bounded by Old Palisade Road to the south, Main Street to the east, and Kaufer Lane to the west.

AVIVA Two-Building Development Wraps Up Construction at 189 Phillip Street In Jersey City, New Jersey

7:30 am on July 31, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Work is finishing up on AVIVA, a pair of 12-story rental buildings at 189 Phillip Street in Jersey City, New Jersey. Designed by GRT Architects in collaboration with Ismael Leyva Architects and developed by Alpine Residential, the development yields 500 rental units. The project also includes approximately 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, a landscaped water garden accessible to residents and the public, a rooftop pool and lounge, and a parking garage with electric vehicle charging stations. AVIVA sits at the eastern edge of Liberty State Park, adjacent to the Liberty Science Center and within the emerging SciTech Scity district.

Housing Lottery Launches for 1405 Boston Road in Morrisania, The Bronx

7:00 am on July 31, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for The Frederick Shack, a six-story residential building at 1405 Boston Road in Morrisania, The Bronx. Designed by Monica Lopez Architect and developed by Frederick Shack of Urban Pathways Inc., the structure yields 79 residences. Available on New York State Housing Search are nine units for residents at 30 to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $28,000 to $71,280.

Permits Filed for 475 Myrtle Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

6:30 am on July 31, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for an eight-story mixed-use building at 475 Myrtle Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Located between Hall Street and Washington Avenue, the lot is closest to the Clinton–Washington Avenues subway station, served by the G train. Ariel Shalom of Le Capital NYC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

655 Madison Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.

Excavation Begins for 1,162-Foot Mixed-Use Supertall at 655 Madison Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

8:00 am on July 30, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Excavation is underway at 655 Madison Avenue, the site of a 74-story mixed-use supertall skyscraper on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle and developed by Extell, the 1,162-foot-tall structure will span 764,698 square feet and yield 154 condominium units with an average scope of 3,091 square feet. The project will also include approximately 233,000 square feet of office and retail space on the lower levels. The property is located at the northeast corner of Madison Avenue and East 60th Street.

Excavation Underway For 545 Coney Island Avenue In Kensington, Brooklyn

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

Excavation is progressing at 545 Coney Island Avenue, the site of a seven-story mixed-use building in Kensington, Brooklyn. Designed by Daniel Condatore and developed by Zelig Weiss of Riverside Developers under 545 Coney Island LLC, the 70-foot-tall structure will span 51,026 square feet and yield 74 rental units with an average scope of 640 square feet. The project will also include 3,627 square feet of commercial space, a cellar, and 37 enclosed parking spaces. The property is located between Webster Avenue and Newkirk Avenue.

Housing Lottery Launches for 733 Lincoln Place in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

7:00 am on July 30, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 733 Lincoln Place, a five-story residential building in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by Michaelis Boyd and developed by JCS Realty, the structure yields 99 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 60 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $126,412 to $238,160.

Permits Filed for 243 East 125th Street in East Harlem, Manhattan

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

Permits have been filed for a 14-story mixed-use building at 243 East 125th Street in East Harlem, Manhattan. Located at the intersection of Second Avenue and East 125th Street, the lot is near the 125th Street subway station, served by the 4, 5, and 6 trains. Kristin Miller of East Harlem MEC Parcel C LP is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Rendering of 625 Madison, courtesy of Related Companies.

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

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

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.

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