348 Deisius Street in Prince's Bay, Staten Island via Google Maps

Permits Filed for 348 Deisius Street in Prince’s Bay, Staten Island

Permits have been filed for a three-story school building at 348 Deisius Street in Prince’s Bay, Staten Island. Located at the intersection of Deisius Street and Kingdom Avenue, the corner lot is within walking distance of the Staten Island Rail Huguenot station. Dean Johanson of the New York City School Construction Authority is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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50 Hudson Yards’ Curtain Wall Nears Completion in Hudson Yards, Manhattan

Exterior work is almost complete on Foster + Partners‘ 50 Hudson Yards, a 1,011-foot commercial supertall in Hudson Yards. Developed by Related Companies and Oxford Properties, the 58-story skyscraper is the final structure in the first phase of Hudson Yards and the largest by volume, yielding 2.9 million square feet of office space. The Midtown site is bound by West 34th Street to the north, Tenth Avenue to the east, West 33rd Street to the south, and Hudson Boulevard to the west.

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Marriott Hotel Nears Completion at 140 West 28th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan

Work is wrapping up on 140 West 28th Street, a 470-foot-tall dual-brand Marriott Hotel in the Midtown, Manhattan neighborhood of Chelsea. Designed by Gene Kaufman Architect for Sam Chang of the McSam Hotel Group, the 46-story structure yields 173,000 square feet and 531 guest rooms across both a TownePlace Suites and Springhill Suites. Omnibuild is in charge of constructing the edifice, which is located between Sixth and Seventh Avenues in the Flower District.

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Rendering of The Bungalow - Courtesy of Brookfield Properties; Tomorrow AB

Brookfield Place Debuts ‘The Bungalow’ Outdoor Plaza in Battery Park City, Manhattan

The Bungalow has opened as the latest addition to the Brookfield Place shopping and recreational center in Battery Park City. Located at the Upper Plaza of Brookfield Place, the same location of Brookfield’s seasonal ice skating rink, the plaza draws inspiration from the beachside retreats of Montauk, Long Island and offers fast-casual dining, a specialty bar, bocce courts, and ample seating.

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Austin 147 in Mott Haven, The Bronx. All images courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

Housing Lottery Launched for 880 East 147th Street in Mott Haven, The Bronx

The affordable housing lottery has launched for Austin 147, an 11-story residential building at 880 East 147th Street in Mott Haven, The Bronx. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by Dunn Development Corp., the structure yields 80 units. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 16 units for residents at 40 to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $23,520 to $103,120.

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