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Demolition Underway At 253 East 7th Street, Future Six-Story Project, East Village

11:00 am on October 14, 2015 By Reid Wilson

In the final days of 2014, YIMBY reported on applications for a six-story, six-unit residential building at 253 East 7th Street, in the East Village, and now the existing four-story townhouse is being demolished to make way for the new building. Per EV Grieve, the property was acquired by an LLC in August 2014 for $4.3 million. The residential project will measure 9,652 square feet, which means units will likely be condominiums, averaging 1,609 square feet.

New Developer Buys Site Of 10-Story Hotel Project At 219 Hudson Street, Hudson Square

10:00 am on October 14, 2015 By Reid Wilson

Just over a year ago, applications were filed for a 10-story, 56-key hotel building at 219 Hudson Street, in Hudson Square, and since then, the DOB has disapproved of the plans. But now, developer Rafi Gibly has recently sold the development site to Brooklyn-based developer Joel Braver in a $13.2 million deal. It’s not known if the old plans will be reused. The previous plans included a penthouse residential unit, and Rawlings Architects filed for the permit. [The Real Deal]

Locals Rally For Middle School To Be Built At 47-99 37th Avenue, Vacant Sunnyside Lot

6:00 am on October 14, 2015 By Reid Wilson

Locals are rallying for the Department of Education to consider building a new middle school at the vacant city lot at 47-99 37th Avenue, in Sunnyside, adjacent to the LIRR tracks. The lot measures 125,000 square feet and is currently being used to store equipment and street parts, per the Sunnyside Post. The area has one middle school, which is currently being expanded by 600 seats, although future accommodation of students will be needed if Long Island City’s rapid development spreads any further east.

Seven-Story, 155-Unit Condo Conversion Planned At 416 West 52nd Street, Hell’s Kitchen

3:00 pm on October 13, 2015 By Reid Wilson

Gaia Real Estate is planning to convert the seven-story former St. Vincent’s hospital building at 416 West 52nd Street, in Hell’s Kitchen, into 155 condominiums. The roughly 156,000 square-foot building will boast relatively affordable units averaging about 1,000 square feet and starting at $1 million. The vacant building was acquired from the Chetrit Group back in August for $156.5 million. Earlier this year, the Chetrit Group converted the building into 156 rental apartments. [The Real Deal]

33,400 Square-Foot School Proposed At 111-16 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst

2:00 pm on October 13, 2015 By Reid Wilson

The School Construction Authority has proposed constructing a new 33,400-square-foot, 600-seat middle school at 111-16 Astoria Boulevard, in East Elmhurst, according to DNAinfo. The lot is currently vacant and the city has not yet acquired the property. The new school would help overcrowding issues at other neighboring schools in the district. Comments on the proposal can be made through November 23rd.

25-Story, 368-Unit Mixed-Use Project At 210 Livingston Street Lands Financing, DoBro

12:30 pm on October 13, 2015 By Reid Wilson

In September of 2014, YIMBY reported on applications for a 25-story mixed-use residential and retail building at 210 Livingston Street, in Downtown Brooklyn, and now Benenson Capital Partners and Rose Associates are close to landing $158 million in construction loans for the project. The building will have 368 residential units, which is an increase from the 349 reported last year, and more than 14,000 square feet of retail space is planned. Handel Architects is designing, and a 175,000 square-foot office building was demolished to make way for the tower, per The Real Deal.

Two-Stories, Four Residential Units Coming To 47 Union Avenue, Mariners Harbor

11:00 am on October 13, 2015 By Reid Wilson

Phil Farinacci has filed applications for two two-family residential buildings at 45-47 Union Avenue, in Mariners Harbor, on Staten Island’s northern shore. Each building will stand two stories and contain two full-floor units measuring an average 1,216 square feet. Jorge Canepa’s Staten Island-based Archidesign Architectural Studio is the applicant of record, and the HPD demolished the property’s former two-story house in 2008.

Two-Story, 6,200 Square-Foot Mixed-Use Commercial Project At 4515 Avenue N, Flatlands

10:00 am on October 13, 2015 By Reid Wilson

Ralph Notaro, doing business as an anonymous LLC, has filed applications for twin two-story, 3,119 square-foot mixed-use commercial buildings at 4511-4515 Avenue N, in Flatlands, two blocks from the Flatbush Avenue corridor. Both buildings will contain 1,919 square feet of health care facilities on the ground and cellar levels, and 1,200 square feet of office space on the second floors. New Jersey-based Schneider Associates is the applicant of record, and the site’s single-story predecessor was demolished in 2008.

856 Washington Avenue, image via Google Maps

Demolition of 856 Washington Avenue Approved, Future 14-Story, 26-Unit Building, Prospect Heights

6:30 am on October 13, 2015 By Reid Wilson

In the last days of August, YIMBY reported on applications for a 14-story, 26-unit residential building at 856 Washington Avenue, in Prospect Heights, and now demolition permits have been approved to knock down the former Green Point Savings Bank building, built it 1928. According to DNAinfo, the permits were approved on October 6th, which means demolition preparations are imminent. The condominium project replacing the bank is being designed by Kutnicki Bernstein Architects and developed by Slate Property Group.

Properties At 285 North 6th Street & 10-27 46th Avenue Slated for Office Conversions, Williamsburg & LIC

6:00 am on October 13, 2015 By Reid Wilson

Eric Gural has acquired the five-story, 40,000 square-foot former warehouse at 285 North 6th Street, in Williamsburg, for $15.6 million, according to Crain’s. He also purchased the four-story, 70,000 square-foot former industrial building at 10-27 46th Avenue, in Long Island City, for $14.25 million. Both properties are set to undergo office conversions. Work on the Williamsburg property is expected to begin in the coming weeks, and includes a restaurant and roof deck. As for the Queens project, work will begin once the current leases expire late next year.

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