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Preliminary rendering of 111 Washington Street, formerly 8 Carlisle Street

Below-Grade Work Progresses at 111 Washington Street in Manhattan’s Financial District

8:00 am on December 23, 2023 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

The ninth-tallest building on our year-end construction countdown is 111 Washington Street, a 712-foot-tall residential skyscraper in Manhattan’s Financial District. Designed by Handel Architects and developed by Carlisle New York Apartments and Grubb Properties, which closed on a $48 million loan for the project over the summer, the 64-story structure will span 326,221 square feet and yield 462 residential units, 7,000 square feet of commercial space, and a 60-foot-long rear yard. Consigli Construction is the general contractor for the property, which is alternately addressed as 8 Carlisle Street and located at the corner of Washington and Carlisle Streets.

Permits Filed for 180 Christopher Street in West Village, Manhattan

6:30 am on December 11, 2023 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 16-story residential building at 180 Christopher Street in West Village, Manhattan. Located between Washington Street and West Street, the lot is near the Christopher Street-Sheridan Square subway station, serviced by the 1 train. Housing Works is listed as the owner behind the applications and current runs the Bailey House at that address, a six-story building used for congregate housing for the homeless and those dealing with HIV.

7 Platt Street’s Foundations Reach Street Level in Manhattan’s Financial District

8:00 am on December 9, 2023 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

At number 23 on our annual countdown of the tallest projects underway in New York is 7 Platt Street, a 464-foot-tall mixed-use building in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan. Designed by Hill West Architects with interiors by Fogarty Finger and developed by The Moinian Group, the 37-story structure will span 267,760 square feet and yield 250 rental apartments with an average scope of 680 square feet, as well as 43,740 square feet of retail space on the first five stories and 34 below-grade parking spaces. Titanium Construction is the general contractor for the property, which is alternately addressed as 110 John Street and located on an interior lot bound by John Street to the north and Platt Street to the south.

Foundations Underway for Two-Tower Complex at 570 Washington Street in Manhattan’s West Village

8:00 am on December 7, 2023 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

At number 25 on our annual construction countdown is 570 Washington Street, a two-tower residential project currently underway along the Hudson River waterfront in Manhattan’s West Village. Designed by COOKFOX Architects with SLCE Architects as the architect of record and developed by Zeckendorf Development, Atlas Capital, and The Baupost Group, the $1.25 billion complex will consist of 29- and 36-story towers rising 400 and 450 feet, respectively, and will yield an undisclosed number of condominium units and commercial space on the lower levels. ACI VI Clarkson LLC is the owner and AECOM Tishman is the general contractor for the project, which occupies a 1.3-acre block bound by Clarkson Street to the north, West Houston Street to the south, Washington Street to the east, and West Street to the west. The developers acquired the property for $340 million in early 2022 and have projected a $1 billion sellout on the homes.

Payoneer to Relocate Headquarters to 195 Broadway in Financial District, Manhattan

7:30 am on December 6, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Financial technology firm Payoneer has finalized a ten-year lease agreement to move its headquarters to 195 Broadway in Manhattan’s Financial District. The company will occupy a 42,000-square-foot space spanning the entire 27th floor of the historic 29-story Neoclassical building starting in spring of 2024. This relocation marks one of the more significant office relocations from Midtown to Lower Manhattan this year.

The Keller at 150 Barrow Street, courtesy of Binyan Studios

New Images Revealed for The Keller at 150 Barrow Street in Manhattan’s West Village

7:30 am on November 29, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Aurora Capital Associates and William Gottlieb Real Estate have revealed new interior renderings for The Keller at 150 Barrow, a seven-story residential building at 150 Barrow Street along the Hudson River in Manhattan’s West Village. Designed by BKSK Architects, the project involved the conversion of the former Keller Hotel, which was designated a New York City landmark in 2007, and yields 24 condominium units in one- to four-bedroom layouts. The Renaissance Revival building dates back to 1898 and is located at the corner of West and Barrow Streets.

32 Avenue of the Americas surrounding area, via nyc.gov

LPC To Review Renovations to 32 Avenue Of The Americas in Tribeca, Manhattan

7:30 am on November 25, 2023 By Max Gillespie

On November 28, the Landmarks Preservation Commission will review a new proposal from Marvel Architects and Rudin Management for the renovation of 32 Avenue of the Americas in Tribeca. This 27-story Art Deco building, originally designed by Ralph Thomas Walker and built between 1912-1916 with expansions in 1930-1932, is an important piece of the history of development in Tribeca. Recognized as an Individual NYC Landmark and Interior Landmark since 1991, the building has undergone various approved renovations, including a storefront masterplan in 2013 and lobby and main building entries renovation in 2022.

Sustainable Lighting Upgrades Announced for One World Trade Center in Financial District, Manhattan

7:30 am on November 23, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced significant energy-efficient lighting upgrades for One World Trade Center, marking an important step in New York’s commitment to sustainability and energy conservation.

Seaport Residences Remains Indefinitely Stalled at 161 Maiden Lane in Financial District, Manhattan

8:00 am on November 20, 2023 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Leading off our Turkey Week rundown of prominent stalled projects in New York City is Seaport Residences, a 60-story residential skyscraper at 161 Maiden Lane along the border of Lower Manhattan’s Financial District and the South Street Seaport District. Designed by Hill West Architects and developed by Fortis Property Group, the slender 670-foot-tall tower, originally dubbed One Seaport, was planned to span 200,000 square feet and yield 80 condominium units with interiors by Groves & Co. Ray Builders was the last general contractor to work on the beleaguered project, which stands on a narrow site bound by South Street and Maiden Lane, directly across from the FDR Drive and the East River.

Downtown Manhattan Heliport, via edc.nyc

Plans Announced to Transform Downtown Manhattan Heliport into Sustainable Transport Hub

7:00 am on November 19, 2023 By Max Gillespie

Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Economic Development Corporation have announced plans to transform the Downtown Manhattan Heliport into a facility with the capacity to support electric flight technologies. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance urban sustainability and reduce noise pollution in New York City.

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