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54-42 2nd Street. Rendering courtesy of HPD.

‘The Orion’ 980-Unit Three-Building Proposal Revealed for in Hunters Point South, Queens

8:00 am on August 1, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A new set of renderings reveal The Orion, a proposed three-tower residential complex at Parcel E along the Hunters Point South waterfront of Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Marvel, developed in a partnership between Slate Property Group, The Hudson Companies, and Volunteers of America, the $700 million mixed-use project is addressed as 54-42 2nd Street and would yield 980 new rental units, two-thirds of which will be dedicated to affordable housing for extremely low to moderate-income households, as well as a community facility space operated by local nonprofit Commonpoint Queens, an indoor community pool, and nearly 6,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial retail space.

Permits Filed for 243 East 125th Street in East Harlem, Manhattan

6:30 am on July 30, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 14-story mixed-use building at 243 East 125th Street in East Harlem, Manhattan. Located at the intersection of Second Avenue and East 125th Street, the lot is near the 125th Street subway station, served by the 4, 5, and 6 trains. Kristin Miller of East Harlem MEC Parcel C LP is listed as the owner behind the applications.

66-80 South Orange Avenue. Image: INOA Architecture

Six New Projects to Deliver Nearly 1,200 Residential Units to Newark, New Jersey

7:00 am on July 26, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

A wave of new residential development is rapidly transforming Newark, New Jersey, revitalizing its streetscape and contributing new housing to the metropolitan region. In this post, we look at six approved and under-construction projects in the downtown, Ironbound, Central Ward, and University Heights neighborhoods that will deliver nearly 1,200 apartments.

198-208 Richmond Terrace. Rendering courtesy of ZArchitecture.

Plans Approved for 198-208 Richmond Terrace in St. George, Staten Island

8:00 am on July 25, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Plans were recently approved for 198-208 Richmond Terrace, a 14-story mixed-use residential building in St. George, Staten Island. Designed by ZArchitecture and developed by ZHL Group, the structure will yield 117 rental units with an average scope of 744 square feet, of which 30 will be permanently affordable apartments. The project will also include roughly 10,100 square feet of ground-floor community facility space, and off-street accessory parking. The sloped property is located near the corner of Richmond Terrace and Nicholas Street.

Permits Filed for 41-40 Kissena Boulevard in Flushing, Queens

6:30 am on July 24, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a nine-story mixed-use building at 41-40 Kissena Boulevard in Flushing, Queens. Located between Main Street and Sanford Avenue, the lot is near the Main Street subway station, served by the 7 train. Jenny Liao is listed as the owner behind the applications.

$15 Million Reconstruction Complete On Aesop Park And Greencroft Playground On Staten Island

6:30 am on July 23, 2026 By Max Gillespie

Construction is finished on Aesop Park and Greencroft Playground, a pair of jointly operated playgrounds in Tottenville and Bay Terrace, Staten Island. Designed in-house by NYC Parks landscape architects, Jordan Weber for Aesop Park and Jennifer Lauzon for Greencroft Playground, the $15 million capital program spans approximately 2.85 acres and yields new play equipment for children ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, accessibility ramps, spray showers, and shade trees. The Greencroft reconstruction carries an $8.4 million budget funded by the New York City Council and the Mayor’s Office, while the $6.64 million Aesop Park project was funded by the Staten Island Borough President and the City Council.

Permits Filed for 27-11 30th Avenue in Astoria, Queens

6:30 am on July 22, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a nine-story mixed-use building at 27-11 30th Avenue in Astoria, Queens. Located between 27th Street and 29th Street, the lot is near the 30th Avenue subway station, served by the N and W trains. Nicholas Notias of Neptune Mechanical, Inc. is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Rendering Revealed for 2740 Webster Avenue in Fordham, The Bronx

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

A new rendering has been revealed for 2740 Webster Avenue, a 12-story dormitory for Fordham University in Fordham, The Bronx. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed in a joint venture between Maddd Equities and Stagg Group, the 130-foot-tall structure will span 215,129 square feet and yield 162 units with a capacity of 600 students. Based on these figures, the units will likely consist mostly of multi-room suites. The project will also include a 20-foot-long rear yard, according to permits filed by RYTY Home Builders in late November. The 10,000-square-foot property is located at the intersection of Webster Avenue and East 197th Street.

Permits Filed for 1960 Prospect Avenue in Tremont, The Bronx

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

Permits have been filed for a nine-story mixed-use building at 1960 Prospect Avenue in Tremont, The Bronx. Located at the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and Prospect Avenue, the lot is also addressed as 761 East Tremont Avenue. The site is closest to the West Farms Square–East Tremont Avenue subway station, served by the 2 and 5 trains. Vilson Lumaj of VL Construction Group is listed as the owner behind the applications.

1340 Blondell Avenue. Photo by Michael Young.

1340 Blondell Avenue Completes Construction in Westchester Square, The Bronx

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

Construction is finished on 1340 Blondell Avenue, a seven-story affordable housing building in Westchester Square, The Bronx. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed by Exact Capital Group under the Blondell Equities LLC, the 75-foot-tall structure spans 216,941 square feet and yields 182 rental units with an average scope of 851 square feet. The project also includes 15,304 square feet of commercial space, 1,783 square feet of community facility space, ground-floor retail, a 30-foot-long rear yard, and a 225-vehicle parking garage. The property occupies most of the block between Ponton and Fink Avenues, directly behind the MTA Westchester Yard and Maintenance Facility.

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