Articles by Max Gillespie

Zimmerman Playground Completes Renovation in Allerton, The Bronx

7:00 am on August 24, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is finished on the $6.9 million reconstruction of Corporal Louis Zimmerman Playground, a 0.97-acre public park at 650 Britton Street in Allerton, The Bronx. Completed by NYC Parks through its Community Parks Initiative for underserved neighborhoods, the project reconstructed the playground from the ground up and unified a site split across two disconnected levels into a single ADA-accessible layout. The grounds now include play equipment, a spray shower, a synthetic turf field, two basketball courts, and adult fitness equipment.

Willow House Mural Debuts At 1404 Willow Avenue In Hoboken, New Jersey

7:00 am on August 23, 2026 By Max Gillespie

A mural now adorns the south facade of Willow House, the newly opened eight-story residential building at the intersection of 14th Street and Willow Avenue in Hoboken, New Jersey. Designed and executed by Ricardo Roig, the mural measures approximately 28 feet tall and 18 feet wide. The work depicts a Gatsby-inspired social scene, with musicians, diners, and guests gathered beneath string lights. It also incorporates views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River.

1150 Broadway Development Site Purchased In Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

7:30 am on August 22, 2026 By Max Gillespie

A residential development site at 1150 Broadway in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn has been acquired by Brooklyn-based YS Developers and Rabsky Group for $23.5 million. The 26,730-square-foot corner property, previously owned by A-PLUS International Realty, is zoned for a mixed-use building with apartments, local retail, and community facility space, and carries up to 133,917 square feet of as-of-right zoning floor area under the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity program. The property is located between Kosciuszko Street and Lafayette Avenue.

LPC Approves Revised Plans For 122-124 Greenpoint Avenue In Greenpoint, Brooklyn

7:30 am on August 21, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has approved 122-124 Greenpoint Avenue, a six-story mixed-use building in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Designed by OPerA Studio Architecture and developed by Kings Capital Management, the 71-foot-tall structure will yield ten condominium units. The project will also include 769 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, a 20-foot rear yard, and a cellar amenity level. The property is located between Manhattan Avenue and Franklin Street.

Renderings Revealed For 85 Varet Street In East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

7:30 am on August 20, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Permits have been approved for 85 Varet Street, a five-story residential building in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed by Manuel Zarate of MZ Architecture and developed by T85 Trading LLC, the 57-foot-tall structure will span 17,184 square feet and yield 27 condominium units with an average scope of 636 square feet. A portion of the residential inventory will be reserved for affordable housing, with the project utilizing Universal Affordability Preference floor area incentives coordinated with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The property is located between Humboldt Street and Avenue of Puerto Rico.

Sanitation Complex Opens At 1000 West Service Road In Fresh Kills, Staten Island

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

Construction is finished on the Staten Island Districts 1 and 3 Garage, a two-story municipal facility at 1000 West Service Road in Fresh Kills, Staten Island. Designed by TEN Arquitectos and Andrea Steele Architecture and delivered by the New York City Department of Design and Construction for the Department of Sanitation, the structure spans 140,000 square feet and consolidates operations for two of the borough’s three sanitation districts. Completion clears the way for a former garage site at 539 Jersey Street to be redeveloped into 232 affordable homes, public open space, and a grocery store, removing heavy sanitation truck traffic from the residential blocks of New Brighton.

Renderings Revealed for Condo Building At 233 Mott Street In Nolita, Manhattan

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

Renderings have been revealed for 233 Mott Street, a six-story residential building in Nolita, Manhattan. Designed by Michael Zenreich Architect PC and developed by King’s Capital, the 74-foot-tall structure will yield five condominium units above ground-floor retail space. The project will also include a rear garden, private balconies, and a cellar with bicycle storage, a package room, and retail storage. The property is located between Prince and Spring Streets.

LPC To Review Proposal For 119 St. Marks Avenue In Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

7:00 am on August 17, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Plans have emerged for a second-floor rear yard extension at 119 St. Marks Avenue, a four-story Italianate row house in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. An architect has yet to be publicly disclosed for the project, which calls for a horizontal enlargement of the existing rear yard addition at the second floor of Unit 2, rising 10 feet 1 inch above the current rear structure. The 44-foot-tall building spans 4,505.8 square feet and yields three condominium units. The project will also include a new rear balcony enclosed by a black steel guardrail. The application states there will be no change in occupancy, use, or egress.

711-Unit Tower Rises Past the Halfway Mark at 180 East 125th Street In East Harlem, Manhattan

7:30 am on August 15, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is rising on 180 East 125th Street, a 38-story mixed-use rental tower in East Harlem, Manhattan. Designed by S9 Architecture and developed by JCS Realty through the entity 180 E125 Propco LLC, the 410-foot-tall structure will yield 711 rental units. The project will also include a supermarket, 116 parking spaces, and ground-floor retail. The property is located at the southwest corner of Third Avenue and East 125th Street, and has sat largely vacant since the demolition of the Pathmark supermarket in 2021.

Construction Progresses on 18 West 116th Street In Harlem, Manhattan

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

Construction is progressing on 18 West 116th Street, a 12-story mixed-use building in Harlem, Manhattan. Designed by Fischer + Makooi Architects and developed by Carthage Real Estate Advisors under the Carthage Nexus Canada LP, the 125-foot-tall structure will span 60,702 square feet and yield 55 rental units in studio and one-bedroom layouts. The project will also include community facility space intended to house a new sanctuary for Baptist Temple Church, the property’s longtime former occupant. The property is located between Fifth and Lenox Avenues.

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