Residential

27 West Street, image via Google Maps

Permits Filed: 19-Story Apartment Building at 27 West Street, Greenpoint

The hulking remains of Greenpoint Terminal Market once dominated West Street in Greenpoint, after a mysterious 10-alarm fire destroyed much of the former industrial complex in 2006. But the low-slung factories are finally giving way to towers. One developer has filed new building applications for a 19-story residential development at 27 West Street, between Calyer and Quay Streets, a block south of the old Terminal Market.

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1140 Bushwick Avenue

Four-Story, Seven-Unit Residential Building Coming To 1140 Bushwick Avenue, Bushwick

Mendel Gold has filed applications for a four-story, seven-unit residential building at 1140 Bushwick Avenue, in central Bushwick, four blocks from the J and Z trains’ stop at Gates Avenue. The building will measure 5,156 square feet, and units will average a rental-sized 737 square feet apiece. Long Island-based Udoette Isaiah is the architect of record, and the site’s current three-story townhouse was filed for emergency demolition over the summer.


Nordstrom Tower's latest look, sans spire

Nordstrom Tower Has Lost Its Spire, Will Stand 1,550 Feet Tall

Last month, a rep for Extell told the NY Post that all images of Nordstrom Tower released so far are inaccurate, which is especially confusing considering some of the images came from documents produced in-house at the firm. But the PR doublespeak is technically correct, and YIMBY can now confirm that there has indeed been an additional tweak to the plans, and the country’s future tallest building (by roof height) has been scalped of its spire.

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1 Brighton 3rd Road

Five-Story, 25-Unit Residential Project Filed At 1 Brighton 3rd Road, Brighton Beach

Raymond Guindi has filed applications for a five-story, 25-unit residential building at 1 Brighton 3rd Road, in Brighton Beach, five blocks from the F train’s stop at Neptune Avenue. The building will measure 27,866 square feet, which means units will average 1,115 square feet, likely indicating condominiums. Downtown Brooklyn-based Sears Tambasco Architects is designing, and four single-story homes must first be demolished.


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