Articles by Max Gillespie

HELP Women’s Center Opens At 114 Snediker Avenue In East New York, Brooklyn

7:30 am on March 28, 2026 By Max Gillespie

HELP USA, Camber Property Group, and the New York City Department of Social Services have opened HELP Women’s Center at 114 Snediker Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn. The five-story, 60,000-square-foot facility will begin operations on March 30, serving as a 200-bed intake and assessment center for women entering the shelter system. The project was developed by Camber Property Group, built by Fifth Avenue Builders in partnership with Urban Atelier Group, and designed by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects in collaboration with HELP USA.

The Elbie Breaks Ground At 305 Broadway In Long Branch, New Jersey

7:30 am on March 27, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Downeaster Development and TANTUM Real Estate have broken ground on The Elbie, a new rental building at 305 Broadway in Long Branch, New Jersey. Designed by Rotwein + Blake Associates, the four-story project will yield 78 units, along with ground-floor retail space.

Mayor Mamdani Announces Launch Of Neighborhood Builders Fast Track

7:30 am on March 26, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Deputy Mayor Leila Bozorg, and HPD Commissioner Dina Levy have announced the new Neighborhood Builders Fast Track, a program intended to speed affordable housing development on City-owned land across New York City. The initiative will allow HPD to pre-qualify affordable housing developers and shorten the Request for Proposals process by about eight months for certain projects, cutting the developer selection timeline by nearly half. City officials said the first three sites slated for the program are 784-800 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, 1337 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx, and 109-43 Farmers Boulevard in Queens.

Construction Begins For Crosstown Bus Lane Project In The Bronx

7:30 am on March 25, 2026 By Max Gillespie

An infrastructure project aimed at improving bus service and street safety near Yankee Stadium is now underway in the Bronx, city officials announced. Led by the New York City Department of Transportation and the New York City Department of Design and Construction, the initiative will upgrade key portions of East 161st Street and surrounding corridors along the Bx6 Select Bus Service route. The project introduces dedicated bus-only lanes, including converting the 161st Street underpass to exclusive bus use, alongside pedestrian safety improvements and new rider amenities.

LPC Reviewing Proposal For Renovations At 83 Marlborough Road In Prospect Park South, Brooklyn

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

A proposal has been submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for renovations to the B’ShERT synagogue at 83 Marlborough Road in Prospect Park South, Brooklyn. The proposal focuses on accessibility upgrades and building improvements while preserving the historic character of the structure. The presentation outlines existing conditions, renovation goals, and a redesigned entrance sequence.

LPC To Review Proposal For Upgrades At Stuyvesant Square East In Manhattan

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

A proposal has been submitted to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for upgrades to the public restroom building in Stuyvesant Square East, located along East 15th Street between Second Avenue and Nathan D. Perlman Place in Manhattan. The project, led by NYC Parks’ Capital Projects Division with WXY as the design team, involves the renovation of a 600-square-foot structure within the 3.93-acre park. The $4.115 million plan focuses on accessibility improvements, building system upgrades, and restoration work within the historic district.

Voting Concludes For Isaacs Houses In Yorkville, Manhattan

7:00 am on March 22, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Voting has concluded for residents of Stanley M. Isaacs Houses in Yorkville, Manhattan, where NYCHA said an independent third-party election administrator has begun tallying ballots on whether the development should join the Public Housing Preservation Trust, enter the PACT program, or remain Section 9. The campus contains 633 apartments and sits along East 93rd Street and First Avenue.

45 White Street Acquired In Tribeca, Manhattan

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

Slate Property Group and Avenue Realty Capital have acquired 45 White Street, a seven-story multifamily rental building in Tribeca, Manhattan, marking the partnership’s second acquisition in the neighborhood within the past six months. The partners purchased the 33,500-square-foot property from Benchmark Real Estate Group for $32 million, with financing provided by White Oak Real Estate Capital.

505 Summit Reaches Completion At 505 Summit Avenue In Jersey City, New Jersey

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

Panepinto Properties has completed construction at 505 Summit, a 53-story residential tower in Jersey City, New Jersey. The mixed-use development brings 605 rental residences to the neighborhood, including studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts, along with 3,200 square feet of retail space and a landscaped public plaza. New York-based HLW International designed the building, while Greystar will serve as property manager.

Master Plan Under Review For New Amsterdam And Colonial New York

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

The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) has proposed a master plan to install curb extensions and pedestrian ramps within the landmarked Street Plan of New Amsterdam and Colonial New York in Lower Manhattan. The proposal, presented to the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) on Tuesday, seeks approval for a coordinated program of accessibility and streetscape upgrades at several intersections within the historic street network. The project area is located in Manhattan’s Financial District and includes multiple sites where pedestrian infrastructure would be reconstructed while maintaining the historic street alignment.

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