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280 Kent Avenue scale model. Photo by Michael Young.

Foundations Underway for Twin Skyscraper Development at 280 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

8:00 am on August 19, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Foundation work is getting underway at 280 Kent Avenue, the site of a pair of 36-story residential skyscrapers along the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn. Designed by REX and developed by Two Trees, the project is also referred to as Building B in the Domino Sugar master plan, which contains five buildings Domino Square park. The property spans an entire block bounded by South 1st Street to the north, South 2nd Street to the south, Kent Avenue to the east, and River Street and the Domino Park esplanade to the west.

Permits Filed for 297 North 7th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

6:30 am on August 2, 2025 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed to convert a nine-story community facility into a ten-story mixed-use building at 297 North 7th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Located on the intersection of Meeker Avenue and North 7th Street, the lot is near the Metropolitan Avenue/Lorimer Street subway station, served by the G and L trains. Mark Rigerman is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Housing Lottery Launches for 482 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

7:00 am on May 30, 2025 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for Williamsburg Wharf A1, a 22-story residential building at 482 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Developed by Naftali Group and designed by Brandon Haw Architecture and Ward + Gray, the structure yields 249 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 75 units for residents at 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $68,812 to $140,000.

Housing Lottery Launches for 100 South 9th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

7:00 am on May 16, 2025 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 100 South 9th Street, six-story residential building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed by Archimaera Architecture, the structure yields 45 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 15 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $109,132 to $227,500.

Permits Filed for 199 North 5th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

6:30 am on May 10, 2025 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed to expand a three-story structure into a five-story residential building at 199 North 5th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Located between Driggs Avenue and Roebling Street, the lot is near the Bedford Avenue subway station, served by the L train. Idan Shitrit of Investmates is listed as the owner behind the applications.

80 Ainslie Street Remains Stalled in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

7:30 am on May 6, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is stalled on 80 Ainslie Street, a seven-story residential building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed by Syndicate Architecture and developed by Parkview Management, the 65-foot-tall project will span 16,000 square feet and yield 16 rental units with an average scope of 712 square feet. The development will also include 4,560 square feet of commercial space and parking for eight vehicles. The property is located on an interior lot between Keap Street and Union Avenue.

New Residential Projects Progressing Across Williamsburg, Brooklyn

7:30 am on April 28, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

YIMBY photographed five low-rise residential construction projects currently underway in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which is continuing its boom of new housing developments. The projects include ground-up new construction, a vertical expansion, and the conversion of a former theater. Two of the developments are located within walking distance of the Bedford Avenue commercial corridor, while the final three are all taking shape along South 6th Street, just south of the Williamsburg Bridge.

Permits Filed for 133 Manhattan Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

6:30 am on April 28, 2025 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed to expand a three-story structure into a five-story mixed-use building at 133 Manhattan Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Located between Meserole Street and Montrose Avenue, the lot is near the Broadway subway station, served by the G train, and the Lorimer Street station, served by the J and M trains. Guy Mor of Ramtom LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Twin Skyscraper Redesign Revealed for 280 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

8:00 am on April 21, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A redesign has been revealed for 280 Kent Avenue, a 36-story two-tower residential skyscraper along the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn. Designed by REX and developed by Two Trees, the structure is also referred to as Building B in the Domino Sugar master plan, which contains five buildings and the recently completed Domino Square park and plaza. The property spans an entire block bound by South 1st Street to the north, South 2nd Street to the south, Kent Avenue to the east, and River Street and the Domino Park esplanade to the west.

New Low-Rise Residential and Commercial Projects Taking Shape Across Williamsburg, Brooklyn

7:30 am on April 15, 2025 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

YIMBY checked in on the progress of five low-rise residential buildings under construction in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. All but one of the properties are located within a few blocks of one another near the border of Williamsburg and Bushwick, directly north of Broadway and Flushing Avenue.

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