ODA’s 126 East 57th Street Climbs Above Podium Levels in Midtown, Manhattan

Construction continues to rise on 126 East 57th Street, a 28-story residential tower on Billionaires’ Row in Midtown East, Manhattan. Designed by ODA Architecture and developed by MRR Development under the MRR 1326 LLC, the 346-foot-tall structure will yield 147 condominium units with an average scope of 1,156 square feet, as well as 5,000 square feet of lower-level retail space. WSP USA is the engineer and Plaza Construction is the general contractor for the property, which is located at the corner of East 56th Street and Lexington Avenue, with a narrow panhandle extension to East 57th Street.

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Photograph of The Greenwich from street level, by Michael Young

The Greenwich by Rafael Viñoly Nears Completion In Financial District, Manhattan

Construction is nearing completion on The Greenwich, an 88-story residential skyscraper at 125 Greenwich Street in Manhattan‘s Financial District. Designed by Rafael Viñoly and developed by Fortress Investment Group, Bizzi & Partners, and Bilgili Holding, the 912-foot-tall structure will yield 272 residences with interiors designed by MAWD, as well as more than 27,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities. The property is located at the corner of Greenwich and Thames Streets.

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Housing Lottery Launches for 2175 Davidson Avenue in University Heights, The Bronx

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 2175 Davidson Avenue, a four-story residential building in University Heights, The Bronx. Designed by Oleg Ruditser of Engineering Professional Service, the structure yields 20 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are six units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $87,052 to $146,900.

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50 Ninth Avenue Nears Completion in Chelsea, Manhattan

Construction is nearing completion on 50 Ninth Avenue, a nine-story commercial renovation and expansion on the border of Chelsea, the Meatpacking District, and the West Village. Designed by BKSK Architects for Tavros Capital with Fogarty Finger responsible for all interiors and the storefront, the project involves the restoration of a row of low-rise landmarked townhomes and the construction of a modern volume above, and will yield 57,000 square feet of office space and 30,000 square feet of flexible retail space. Broadway Construction is the general contractor for the property, which is alternately addressed as 351-355 West 14th Street and located at the corner of Ninth Avenue and West 14th Street.

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