550 Madison Avenue’s Landscaped Public Plaza Nears Completion in Midtown East, Manhattan

Work is nearing completion on the new public plaza adjacent to 550 Madison Avenue, a landmarked 37-story commercial skyscraper in Midtown East. Developed by The Olayan Group and RXR Realty, the 684-foot-tall postmodern building is undergoing a 21,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor renovation, which includes a triple-height steel-framed glass canopy designed by Snøhetta and a revamped lobby designed by Gensler. AECOM Tishman is serving as the general contractor for the project, which is located between East 55th and 56th Streets and is aiming for LEED Platinum and WELL Gold certifications.

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Rendering of One Clinton Park (left) and Two Clinton Park (right) - Courtesy of RXR Realty

RXR Celebrates Completion of One Clinton Park in Downtown New Rochelle

Construction is now complete on One Clinton Park, a 28-story mixed-use tower at 55 Clinton Place in downtown New Rochelle. Designed by PS&S and MdeAS Architects and developed by RXR Realty, the structure yields 352 rental units in one- to three-bedroom floor plans as well as ground-floor retail space. All of the units come with smart home technology, washer and dryer, and access to a full suite of amenities.

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Housing Lottery Launches for 1516 Park Avenue in East Harlem, Manhattan

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 1516 Park Avenue, a 12-story mixed-use building in East Harlem, Manhattan. Designed by Karl Fischer and developed by Isaac Schwartz, the structure yields 44 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 18 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $70,286 to $187,330.

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