Articles by Max Gillespie

LPC To Review Proposal For 480 Willoughby Avenue In Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

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

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review a proposal for alterations to 480 Willoughby Avenue, a three-story brownstone in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Designed by Tafadzwa Mwandiambira of Baobab Architects, the project involves updates to both the front and rear façades of the existing three-unit Neo-Grec-style townhouse, including modifications to the attic story, areaway, and cellar access. The property is located between Marcy and Nostrand Avenues.

Community Engagement Begins For Aqueduct Racetrack In South Ozone Park, Queens

7:30 am on May 6, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the start of a community engagement and site planning process to determine the future of the approximately 100-acre state-owned Aqueduct Racetrack site in South Ozone Park, Queens. Empire State Development will lead the planning effort on behalf of the New York State Franchise Oversight Board, with the Aqueduct Community Master Plan expected to be completed in early 2027.

LPC To Review Rezoning Proposal For 89-91 Atlantic Avenue In Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

7:00 am on May 5, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review a proposal for alterations to 89-91 Atlantic Avenue, a two-story loft building in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by TRA Studio Architecture, the project involves exterior and interior work, including a change of use from commercial to single-family residential, along with the addition of a rooftop penthouse and related improvements. The property is located between Henry and Hicks Streets.

149-Unit Residential Development Planned For 122 Varick Street In Hudson Square, Manhattan

7:30 am on May 3, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Plans have been announced for a 149-unit residential tower at 122 Varick Street in Hudson Square, Manhattan. Developed by a newly formed joint venture between Global Holdings and MAG Partners, the structure will span approximately 192,000 square feet. The project will also include more than 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The property will utilize a long-term ground lease with Trinity Church NYC and is located at the southeast corner of Varick and Dominick Streets.

Haffen Park Pool Complex Renovations Begin in Baychester, The Bronx

7:30 am on May 2, 2026 By Max Gillespie

NYC Parks has begun a $13.4 million reconstruction of the Haffen Park Pool Complex at 1810 Burke Avenue in Baychester, The Bronx. Funded by the NYC Mayor’s Office and a DASNY grant through the NY SWIMS initiative, the project will overhaul the public pool complex with upgraded infrastructure, rebuilt bathhouse facilities, and ADA-accessible public spaces. Haffen Park is bounded by Burke Avenue to the north, Hammersley Avenue to the south, Ely Avenue to the east, and Gunther Avenue to the west.

The Frederick Shack Residence Completes Construction At 1405 Boston Road In Crotona Park East, The Bronx

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

Construction is complete on The Frederick Shack Residence, a seven-story affordable and supportive housing development at 1405 Boston Road in Crotona Park East, The Bronx. Developed by Urban Pathways, the $38 million project yields 79 studio apartments. The property is located at the corner of East 170th Street.

Window Replacement Underway on Nomad Tower At 1250 Broadway In NoMad, Manhattan

7:30 am on April 29, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Renovation work is underway on Nomad Tower, a 39-story Class A office building at 1250 Broadway in NoMad, Manhattan. Building owner Global Holdings will replace more than 2,000 legacy single-pane windows with LuxWall’s Transparent Insulation technology, marking the first East Coast office implementation of its kind. The property is located between West 31st and 32nd Streets.

Redesign Announced for Linden Boulevard In East New York, Brooklyn

6:30 am on April 25, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Plans have been announced for the redesign Linden Boulevard between Fountain Avenue and Conduit Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn. Announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn, the project will bring new bus lanes and safety upgrades along one of the borough’s most dangerous corridors. NYC DOT said the project is intended to speed up service and improve reliability for 60,000 daily riders while reconnecting neighborhoods that have long been divided by the wide roadway.

Linden Grove Completes Construction At 223 Linden Street In Bushwick, Brooklyn

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

Construction is complete on Linden Grove, a new 100-percent affordable senior housing development at 223 Linden Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Gilbane Development, Blue Sea Development Company, and JASA held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the building, which yields 153 studio and one-bedroom apartments for qualifying seniors, including 46 units set aside for formerly homeless older adults. The project was developed through the City’s Seniors First initiative. The property is located between Knickerbocker and Wilson Avenues.

CUNY Receives $7 Million In Awards To Build And Upgrade Training Infrastructure

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

NYCEDC has awarded $7 million to CUNY to build and upgrade green economy workforce training infrastructure across six campuses in all five boroughs, funding new labs, classrooms, specialized training spaces, and equipment aimed at preparing students for climate-focused careers. The investment is expected to benefit more than 5,900 students annually and supports the city’s broader efforts to expand workforce pipelines tied to clean energy, building decarbonization, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure.

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