Articles by Max Gillespie

Developers Secure $374 Million Refinancing for Williamsburg Wharf in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

7:00 am on May 26, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Naftali Group and Access Real Estate have secured a $374.35 million refinancing for Phase I of Williamsburg Wharf, a 3.75-acre waterfront development at 470 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The loan was provided by Barings and refinances the project’s first phase, which includes the rental buildings Two, Three, and Four Williamsburg Wharf. The property is bounded by South 10th Street to the north, Division Avenue to the south, Kent Avenue to the east, and Wallabout Channel to the west.

NYC Parks Breaks Ground On Mario Fajardo Playground Reconstruction In Flushing, Queens

7:00 am on May 25, 2026 By Max Gillespie

NYC Parks has broken ground on a $5.6 million reconstruction of Captain Mario Fajardo Playground in Kissena Corridor Park, located at Kissena Boulevard and Booth Memorial Avenue in Flushing, Queens. The project is led by NYC Parks with funding from the Queens Borough President and New York City Council.

Orchard Beach Pavilion Completes Restoration In Pelham Bay Park, The Bronx

7:30 am on May 23, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Orchard Beach Pavilion has reopened at Orchard Beach in The Bronx’s Pelham Bay Park following a $114 million reconstruction project. Designed by Marvel for NYC Parks and NYCEDC, the project involved the restoration of the landmarked 140,000-square-foot building, which was originally built in 1936 with Works Progress Administration funding and had been closed since 2009.

ELURP Application Approved For First City-Owned Site At 351 Powers Avenue In Mott Haven, The Bronx

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

New York City Council has approved the city’s first Expedited Land Use Review Procedure (ELURP) application for 351 Powers Avenue, an eight-story residential building in Mott Haven, The Bronx. The city-owned site will be developed with 84 affordable homes for low-income New Yorkers, including 30 units for formerly homeless residents. The property is located between East 141st Street and East 143rd Street.

The Peninsula Complex Selected For Municipal Grocery Store In Hunts Point, The Bronx

7:00 am on May 19, 2026 By Max Gillespie

A 20,000-square-foot municipal grocery store is planned for The Peninsula mixed-use development in Hunts Point, The Bronx, with an expected opening date in 2027. Developed by Gilbane Development, The Hudson Companies, MHANY Management, and Broadway Builders, the project is the second location selected for the city’s municipal grocery store program, which aims to establish one publicly supported grocery store in each borough before the end of the mayor’s first term. The store will occupy commercial space within The Peninsula, the redevelopment of the former Spofford Juvenile Detention Facility along Spofford Avenue between Manida and Tiffany Streets.

LPC To Review Proposal For 122-124 Greenpoint Avenue In Greenpoint, Brooklyn

7:00 am on May 18, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review a proposal for a new mixed-use building at 122-124 Greenpoint Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Designed by OPerA Studio, the project would replace a one-story structure at 122 Greenpoint Avenue and redevelop an existing former firehouse building at 124 Greenpoint Avenue, retaining its limestone front façade. If approved, the new development would contain ten residential units and ground-floor commercial space. The property is located between Manhattan Avenue and Franklin Street.

LPC To Review Proposal For Central Park Signage

6:30 am on May 17, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The Central Park Conservancy and NYC Parks are seeking Landmarks Preservation Commission approval for a new consolidated rules signage system across entrances to Central Park in Manhattan. The proposal, which will be presented at a public hearing on May 19, calls for the installation of permanent, standardized signs at all 54 park entrances, replacing a mix of existing and obsolete signage with a unified design intended to improve accessibility, visibility, and multilingual communication throughout the scenic landmark.

Renderings Revealed For Children’s Museum Of Manhattan at 361 Central Park West on the Upper West Side

7:30 am on May 16, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is underway on the new home of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan at 361 Central Park West on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Designed by FXCollaborative, the project will convert a landmarked church into a seven-story museum spanning 80,000 square feet. The facility will feature new research-backed exhibits and immersive experiences from THG Creative, as well as a dedicated performance space and a rooftop terrace with views of Central Park. The property is located at the northwest corner of Central Park West and West 96th Street.

NYC Announces Second Phase For 31st Avenue Bike Boulevard Redesign In Astoria, Queens

6:30 am on May 15, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Department of Transportation has announced the second phase of the 31st Avenue bike boulevard redesign in Astoria, Queens. The project will add a parking-protected, two-way bike lane from Steinway Street to 51st Street, extending the corridor from Vernon Boulevard toward Woodside and improving connections to the Queens Waterfront Greenway and East River.

NYC Announces Plans For New Bus Lane Along Broadway In Jackson Heights, Queens

7:30 am on May 14, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Department of Transportation has announced plans for a new dedicated bus lane along Broadway in Jackson Heights, Queens to improve service for LaGuardia Airport travelers, airport workers, and local commuters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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