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Rendering Reveals Nine-Building Residential Development in East Flatbush, Brooklyn

8:00 am on May 20, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Bawabeh Holdings has filed a rezoning application for a nine-building, 1.2-million-square-foot residential complex on the border of East Flatbush and Brownsville, Brooklyn. Designed by IMC Architecture and developed under the Midyan Gate Realty No. 2 LLC, the conjoined structures would stand 14 to 15 stories and yield 972 rental apartments, or 108 units per building, with an average scope of 950 square feet. The project would also include 136,112 square feet of retail space, 103,472 square feet of community facility space, and a 114-vehicle parking garage. The property is bounded by East 98th street to the northeast, Winthrop Street to the northwest, Kings Highway to the east, and Rockaway Place to the west.

Housing Lottery Launches for Park Towers HDFC at 644 Riverside Drive in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan

7:00 am on May 20, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for Park Towers HDFC, a 12-story residential building at 644 Riverside Drive in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan. Originally built in 1914, the prewar building was fully renovated including a new roof, façade work, windows, and yields 93 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 24 units for purchase at 120 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $70,462 to $317,520. Eligible buyers must have at least 10 percent down.

Permits Filed for 122 Bruckner Boulevard in Mott Haven, The Bronx

6:30 am on May 20, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 14-story residential building at 122 Bruckner Boulevard in Mott Haven, The Bronx. Located between St. Ann’s Avenue and Brook Avenue, the lot is near the Brook Avenue subway station, served by the 6 train. Anshel Fridman of Arist Construction LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment.

Renderings Reveal Barclays Center Renovations In Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

8:00 am on May 19, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

New renderings have been revealed for the third phase of renovations to Barclays Center in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by Populous for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, the $150 million project will modernize portions of the concourse, add new club areas, and overhaul the facility’s broadcast and production equipment. The arena is bounded by Atlantic Avenue to the north, Dean Street to the south, 6th Avenue to the east, and Flatbush Avenue to the west.

New Residential and Mixed-Use Developments Coming To Sunset Park, Brooklyn

7:30 am on May 19, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

YIMBY recently checked in on the progress of four low-rise residential and commercial projects in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The developments are all located within close proximity of the N train at the 8th Avenue subway station, and are characteristic of the smaller scale construction transforming the outer boroughs in conjunction with the larger projects typically highlighted in our coverage.

The Peninsula Complex Selected For Municipal Grocery Store In Hunts Point, The Bronx

7:00 am on May 19, 2026 By Max Gillespie

A 20,000-square-foot municipal grocery store is planned for The Peninsula mixed-use development in Hunts Point, The Bronx, with an expected opening date in 2027. Developed by Gilbane Development, The Hudson Companies, MHANY Management, and Broadway Builders, the project is the second location selected for the city’s municipal grocery store program, which aims to establish one publicly supported grocery store in each borough before the end of the mayor’s first term. The store will occupy commercial space within The Peninsula, the redevelopment of the former Spofford Juvenile Detention Facility along Spofford Avenue between Manida and Tiffany Streets.

Permits Filed for 1917 Morris Avenue in Mount Hope, The Bronx

6:30 am on May 19, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 12-story residential building at 1917 Morris Avenue in Mount Hope, The Bronx. Located between East Tremont Avenue and East 177th Street, the lot is near the Tremont Avenue subway station, served by the B and D trains. Andrea Gjini of 781-783 Elsmere Place is listed as the owner behind the applications.

18 West 55th Street. Photo by Michael Young.

18W55 Completes Construction at 18 West 55th Street in Midtown, Manhattan

8:00 am on May 18, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is finished on 18W55, a 25-story residential building at 18 West 55th Street in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and developed and built by Skyline Developers, the 289-foot-tall structure spans 153,104 square feet and yields 97 rental units with an average scope of 1,319 square feet. The project also includes 6,380 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a 10,343-square-foot cellar level. The property is located on a formerly vacant interior lot between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.

273 Shrewsbury Avenue. Rendering courtesy of CPA Architecture.

‘Thrive’ Autism Housing Project Underway at 273 Shrewsbury Avenue in Red Bank, New Jersey

7:30 am on May 18, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is progressing on Thrive, a three-story residential building at 273 Shrewsbury Avenue in Red Bank, New Jersey. Designed by CPA Architecture and developed by non-profit Parents With A Plan, the 34,000-square-foot structure will yield 32 one-bedroom rental apartments for adults with autism, with five units dedicated to affordable housing. The project will also include a 923-square-foot office for the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services on the ground floor. The property is located at the corner of Shrewsbury Avenue and Dr. James Parker Boulevard.

LPC To Review Proposal For 122-124 Greenpoint Avenue In Greenpoint, Brooklyn

7:00 am on May 18, 2026 By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review a proposal for a new mixed-use building at 122-124 Greenpoint Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Designed by OPerA Studio, the project would replace a one-story structure at 122 Greenpoint Avenue and redevelop an existing former firehouse building at 124 Greenpoint Avenue, retaining its limestone front façade. If approved, the new development would contain ten residential units and ground-floor commercial space. The property is located between Manhattan Avenue and Franklin Street.

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