Articles by Vitali Ogorodnikov

YIMBY’s Q2 2020 Construction Report Reveals 9,309 Residential Units Filed and Continued Brisk Activity

8:00 am on July 22, 2020 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

The second quarter of 2020, without a doubt, has brought more upheaval to New York and the United States at large than any period since September of 2001. However, in spite of all of the challenges, the city is continuing to grow: 476 new building permits were filed in the three-month period from April through June, spanning 9,309 multi-family units, with the full rundown of all the new developments in Excel format available at the link. While this was down somewhat from Q2 2019’s 12,123 residential unit filings for the same time period, it was still up substantially from 7,010 filings during Q2 of 2018, indicating that New York City’s economic engine remains revving.

Star Tower Finally Nearing Completion at 27-17 42nd Road in Long Island City

8:00 am on April 4, 2019 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Twelve years after its initial proposal, Star Tower at 27-17 42nd Road in Long Island City is finally approaching completion. In 2007, the 26-story, 184-unit tower was slated to star as the tallest and largest apartment development in the Court Square District. Today, the building gets lost amid the newly emerged constellation of high-rises, yet a series of design transformations have produced a final product far superior to the original. The finely crafted façade, designed by JDS Architects, projects a refined modernism and balances contextual reference to its glass-walled neighbors with subtle stylistic expression.

ALTA LIC and the Long Island City skyline

ALTA LIC, One of the Tallest Buildings in Queens, Now Complete At 29-22 Northern Boulevard

8:00 am on March 2, 2019 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

At the end of 2018, residents began moving into the 467 units at ALTA LIC. The 44-story high-rise, located at 29-22 Northern Boulevard, was designed by the Stephen B. Jacobs Group and developed by partners Simon Baron Development and Quadrum Global. Only ongoing interior work at the 11,372-square-foot retail space reminds passersby of recent construction. Already taller towers rise next door, however ALTA’s pivotal location, expressive façade, and distinctive crown assure the skyscraper’s enduring prominence on the rapidly-growing Long Island City skyline.

A Void Proposal: The Proposed Mechanical Voids Zoning Amendment Rests Upon a Hollow Foundation

8:00 am on February 7, 2019 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

On January 28, the Department of City Planning released the Environmental Assessment Statement (EAS) for the proposed Residential Tower Mechanical Voids Amendment, which seeks to limit non-residential floor heights in future apartment towers within high-density districts. The 48-page document, which outlines the proposal and its impact, reveals a troubling foundation of groundless speculation, elusive language, and self-contradictory statements. The proposed amendment ultimately promises to stifle flexible planning, and fails to present a convincing argument in its support.

Four-Story Residential Building Complete at 57-04 Woodside Avenue in Woodside

6:30 am on February 13, 2017 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Construction is complete on a four-story mixed-use building at 57-04 Woodside Avenue in Woodside. A 5,229-square-foot commercial space sits at the ground floor, with eight residences above spanning 11,408 square feet, averaging 1,426 square feet apiece. The project is designed by Little Neck-based Edward Liu Architect and owned by Hai Min Liu of Golden Trend NY LLC.

Façade Installation Imminent at Seven-Story Residential/Manufacturing Building at 25-11 38th Avenue, Dutch Kills

6:00 am on February 10, 2017 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A seven-story concrete frame awaits façade installation at 25-11 38th Avenue, in northern Long Island City. Tamares Development’s 38,568-square-foot project contains a light manufacturing facility at ground level and 32 residential units above. RSVP Architecture Studio is responsible for the industrial-inspired, dark-paneled design. Foremost Contracting & Building, LLC serves as the general contractor.

Façade in Progress on 11-Story Hotel at 37-11 23rd Street in Ravenswood, Long Island City

6:30 am on February 9, 2017 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

The 39,579-square-foot hotel at 37-11 23rd Street is on track to join northern Long Island City’s mushrooming crop of lodgings. Construction permits categorize the 93-unit property as a “transient hotel,” a term generally used to describe shelters. The 11-story building towers over the industrial northwest corner of Long Island City.

Townhouse Expansion Complete at 78 West 3rd Street in Greenwich Village

7:00 am on February 8, 2017 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

Construction has finished at 78 West 3rd Street in Greenwich Village, where a pre-war, three-story townhouse received an extra floor and a horizontal extension. Permits call for a 2,997-square-foot commercial space on the lower levels. Five residential units take up 3,825 square feet on the floors above, averaging 765 square feet per unit. CEJ Properties LLC is the owner.

Long Island City’s Latest Residential-Manufacturing Complex Proposed at 37-27 31st Street, Dutch Kills

7:00 am on February 7, 2017 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

A recently cleared lot at 37-27 31st Street in northeast Long Island City awaits construction of a 61,510-square-foot structure containing a ground-level manufacturing facility, topped by 76 residences stacked in a pair of six- and seven-story towers.

Seven-Story Mixed-Use Building Stalls Before Completion at 25-10 38th Avenue, Long Island City

7:30 am on February 3, 2017 By Vitali Ogorodnikov

The seven-story, mixed-use building at 25-10 38th Avenue in northern Long Island City appears close to completion. Although the project is currently on hold, only minor exterior work remains.

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