Newly revealed renderings from Gowanus Forward illustrate an exciting future for the Gowanus Canal waterfront and the surrounding streetscape. From Gowanus Forward, a consortium of developers including Domain Companies, Monadnock, and PMG, the renderings show a drastically reinvigorated public thoroughfare with open green spaces, recreational boating, new benches, and a winding esplanade.
Work is continuing on 168 Plymouth Street, a two-building loft conversion and addition project in the DUMBO, Brooklyn Historic District. Developed and designed by by Alloy Development, the project will yield a total of 46 units and revitalize the 101-year-old structure that was once the home of the Concrete Daylight Factory at 42 Jay Street. The adjacent 131-year-old Brick & Timber Building at 50 Jay Street is also part of the transformation and includes a one-story expansion atop the roof parapet. 168 Plymouth Street is located at the southwestern corner of Plymouth and Jay Streets, a short walk from the East River waterfront and Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Exterior work is moving along on 115 East 55th Street, an 18-story residential building in Midtown East. Designed by SLCE Architects for Zeckendorf Development, the 185-foot-tall, 71,961-square-foot structure will yield 62 units. The property is located between Park and Lexington Avenues, directly adjacent to the rear of Norman Foster‘s 47-story, 660,000-square-foot 425 Park Avenue.
Exterior work is nearing completion as scaffolding disassembly has begun on The Alfred on Fleet, a 12-story residential building at 112 Fleet Place in Downtown Brooklyn. Alternately addressed as 167 Willoughby Street, the 24,250-square-foot project is designed by Bricolage Design Associates and developed by Boomerang Development Group and will yield 23 condominium units. The property is located at the intersection of Fleet Place and Willoughby Street.
One of the few remaining defunct warehouse properties in North Williamsburg will soon be converted into a rental property. Located at 28-46 Roebling Street, the building will comprise 58 apartments, modern amenities, and a ground-floor commercial component. Specific amenities will include a gym in the basement, a laundry room, and a roof deck.
