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Demolition Complete for Disney’s Headquarters at Four Hudson Square, in Hudson Square

8:00 am on July 7, 2020 By Michael Young

Demolition is finished and excavation work is now in full swing for Disney’s new 1.2-million-square-foot headquarters at 137 Varick Street, aka Four Hudson Square. Since YIMBY’s last update in late February, the final remaining building at 304 Hudson Street has been cleared from the property, which Disney purchased from Trinity Church Real Estate for $650 million. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and developed in partnership with Silverstein Properties, the upcoming 22-story building will eventually top out at 320 feet tall. Skanska oversaw the demolition process for the Hudson Square complex, which involved the razing of four structures.

Aerial render of Queens Plaza Park looking west towards Manhattan, from The Durst Organization

Sven, Queens’ Second-Tallest Skyscraper, Tops Out at 29-37 41st Avenue In Long Island City

8:00 am on June 27, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

Construction has topped out on Queens Plaza Park, aka Sven, a 762-foot-tall mixed-use skyscraper at 29-37 41st Avenue in Long Island City. Designed by Handel Architects for The Durst Organization, the 67-story tower now stands as the second-tallest building in Queens.

Explosion-Replacing 45 East 7th Street Unveiled in East Village

7:30 am on June 27, 2020 By Michael Young

Work is nearing completion on 45 East 7th Street, a seven-story residential building from Morris Adjmi Architects in the East Village. Developed by Immobiliare Capital, Premier Equities, and Nexus Building Development Group, the project required approvals and insight from the Landmarks Preservation Commission before work proceeded on the property, which sold for $9.15 million in 2017. The edifice will contain 21 condominiums marketed by The Tavivian Team from Douglas Elliman and range from one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts. There will also be ground-floor retail.

The XI’s Travertine Façade Continues Installation in Chelsea

8:00 am on June 26, 2020 By Michael Young

Installation of the warm-colored travertine façade is continuing on The XI, a twisting pair of 36- and 26-story residential structures at 76 Eleventh Avenue in Chelsea. Designed by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels of Bjarke Ingels Group and developed by HFZ Capital Group, the 908,250-square-foot complex stands along the Hudson River waterfront just west of the High Line. The project will yield 236 condominiums and a 137-room Six Senses Hotel Resort Spa, the first location in the United States. Omnibuild is in charge of the construction and Douglas Elliman is handling sales and marketing.

Aerial rendering of proposed updates for Rockefeller Plaza - Tishman Speyer; Gabellini Sheppard Associates

Gabellini Sheppard Associates Reveals Revamp of Rockefeller Center’s Outdoor Lighting Scheme

7:30 am on June 24, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

Gabellini Sheppard Associates has proposed an extensive redesign of existing lighting fixtures in an effort to improve the illumination of distinguished artworks throughout Rockefeller Center. The scope of work covers nearly every building and their respective façades between West 48th Street and West 51st Street, spanning Sixth Avenue, Rockefeller Plaza, and Fifth Avenue.

Rendering of 1177 Broadway - Heitler Houstoun Architects

Heitler Houstoun Architects Proposes to Replace Aging Facade at 1177 Broadway in NoMad

7:00 am on June 23, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

Proposals to demolish, renovate, and expand the neglected façade of 1177 Broadway are now under review by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The project is located between West 27th Street and West 28th Street in the Madison Square North Historic District and will operate as a commercial property with ground-floor retail space and offices above.

The West’s Façade Continues Installation at 547 West 47th Street in Hell’s Kitchen

7:30 am on June 22, 2020 By Michael Young

Exterior work is progressing on The West, a 12-story residential building at 547 West 47th Street in Hell’s Kitchen. Located between West 47th Street and West 48th Street, the 201,000-square-foot project is designed by Concrete and developed by Ironstate Development, CB Developers, and SK Development Group, which purchased the property for $93 million in the summer of 2018. The developers are aiming for LEED certification.

Hudson Arts Building Set for Excavation at 220 Eleventh Avenue in West Chelsea

8:00 am on June 21, 2020 By Michael Young

YIMBY checked in on the site of the ten-story Hudson Arts Building at 220 Eleventh Avenue in West Chelsea. Designed by Studios Architecture and developed by The Moinian Group, the structure will occupy an entire block between West 25th Street and West 26th Street. JLL is the exclusive leasing agent for the project, which is expected to welcome tenants by 2022.

Kirby Commons Rendering - Gotham Organization and Charter Realty Development

Westchester County IDA Approves Incentives Packages for Two Mixed-Use Developments

7:30 am on June 18, 2020 By Sebastian Morris

Two major developments in Mount Kisco and White Plains will soon begin construction following the approval of two major incentives packages from Westchester County’s Industrial Development Agency. Referred to simply as the IDA, the agency works to facilitate diversification and urbanization of the county through the construction of vibrant mixed-use developments.

Beckford House and Tower Near Completion on the Upper East Side

8:00 am on June 17, 2020 By Michael Young

Construction is nearing the finish line on Beckford House and Beckford Tower, a pair of residential buildings in the Yorkville section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Crews are almost completely done installing the fenestration of Brynne Brownstone and Indiana Limestone on both the 19-story, 215-foot-tall Beckford House, located at 301 East 81st Street and also addressed as 1562 Second Avenue, and the 29-story Beckford Tower at 301 East 80th Street. The project is designed by Studio Sofield and SLCE Architects and developed by Icon Realty Management, with CM & Associates in charge of construction management.

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