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The Durst Organization’s Queens Plaza Park Begins Vertical Ascent in Long Island City

8:00 am on April 1, 2019 By Michael Young

Construction on Queens Plaza Park, aka 27-29 Queens Plaza North, is starting to rise above street level in Long Island City. The concave southern wall of the 67-story tower, which is also addressed as 29-37 41st Avenue, is taking shape. Reinforced concrete floors have begun to make their way toward the 755-foot-tall pinnacle. Foundations were completed in December, and work has now passed the second floor. The 978,000-square-foot project is being designed by Handel Architects; The Durst Organization is the developer of the building. Selldorf Architects will be designing the interiors.

Turkevi Center at 821 First Avenue Rising Quickly Above Turtle Bay, in Midtown East

8:00 am on March 28, 2019 By Michael Young

Construction on the Turkevi Center at 821 First Avenue, in the Midtown East neighborhood of Turtle Bay, is making quick headway. The future 35-story home for the consulate of the Republic of Turkey is located between East 45th Street and East 46th Street. The glass skyscraper will reach 563 feet when it tops out in the coming months. Perkins Eastman is the designer of the mixed-use tower.

Permits Filed For 13-38 Central Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens

6:30 am on March 13, 2019 By Michael Young

Permits have been filed for a nine-story mixed-use residential and commercial building at 13-28 Central Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens. The 42,758-square foot lot is located at the intersection of Central Avenue and Nameoke Street. The proposed scope for the new project is around 195,000 square feet. The site is close to the Far Rockaway – Mott Avenue subway station at the end of the A line. Ericka Keller-Wala of Brisa MPB Community Square LLC is listed as the owner of the site. Paul Castrucci Architect is listed as the designer, while William Vitacco Associates, LTD filed the permits.

One Willoughby Square Begins Vertical Ascent Above Downtown Brooklyn

8:00 am on March 10, 2019 By Michael Young

Located in Downtown Brooklyn, One Willoughby Square, aka 420 Albee Square, is going to be a new 500,000-square foot Class-A office tower. The 18,000-square foot site is situated across the street from City Point and Brooklyn Point. As of now, work on the 34-story, 495-foot tall development is climbing above the fifth floor. It is being designed by FXCollaborative and bring developed by JEMB Realty. Gilbane is in charge of construction.

Permits Filed for 995 President Street in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

7:00 am on February 27, 2019 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a seven-story apartment building at 995 President Street, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Located between Franklin Avenue and Classon Avenue, the interior lot is two blocks south of the Franklin Avenue subway station, serviced by the 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains. Hakan Kiran of Vision Developers LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

220 Central Park South’s Exterior Mechanical Elevator Coming Down, in Midtown

8:00 am on February 26, 2019 By Michael Young

Construction on 220 Central Park South is starting to wrap up, as the exterior mechanical elevator is finally being disassembled. The 67-story residential tower will contain 593,000 square feet of prime real estate, and stands 950 feet tall above Midtown and Central Park South. Robert A. M. Stern Architects is the lead architect while SLCE Architects is the executive architect. Vornado Realty Trust is the developer of the nearly $3.4 billion dollar project. Interiors are being designed by Thierry W. Despont.

Demolition Permits Filed for 2328-2330 Broadway on the Upper West Side, Manhattan

6:30 am on February 6, 2019 By Vanessa Londono

Full demolition permits have been filed for a couple of two-story buildings at 2328-2330 Broadway on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The office buildings were built in 1910, and cumulatively yield 18,870 square feet of space. Plans for the lot are underway by developers Welltower and Hines, which include luxury housing for seniors.

1637-1641 1st Avenue on the Upper East Side, Manhattan

Demolition Permits Filed for 1637-1641 First Avenue on the Upper East Side, Manhattan

7:00 am on February 5, 2019 By Vanessa Londono

Full demolition permits have been filed for three adjacent four-story structures at 1637-1641 First Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The mixed residential and commercial buildings were purchased by Extell Development over the past decade for over $20 million. It is unclear what plans Extell has for the substantial lot.

Tribeca’s Newest Skyscraper Nears Topping-Out at 45 Park Place, in Lower Manhattan

8:00 am on January 31, 2019 By Michael Young

Set to rise 667 feet atop a block that’s now been dubbed part of Tribeca, 45 Park Place is approaching topping-out. Designed by SOMA Architects with Ismael Leyva serving as the executive and residential architect, the tower is being developed by Sharif el-Gamal’s Soho Properties. The new 43-story skyscraper will have interiors designed by Piero Lissoni while sales of the units are being handled by Corcoran Sunshine. The building is now climbing past the 36th floor, where the last major setback on the eastern elevation is located.

Rendering of 787 Eleventh Avenue by Rafael Viñoly. © Neoscape

The Georgetown Company Secures $410 Million in Financing for 787 Eleventh Avenue on Manhattan’s Far West Side

7:00 am on January 29, 2019 By Sebastian Morris

The Georgetown Company has announced a new $410 million financing package for their recently completed office building at 787 Eleventh Avenue. According to the company, the investment from Societe Generale (SocGen) replaces a $350 million construction loan from the Blackstone Group, Goldman Sachs, and ICBC.

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