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$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.

Permits Filed for 1814 Linden Boulevard in East New York, Brooklyn

6:30 am on July 17, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a seven-story mixed-use building at 1814 Linden Boulevard in East New York, Brooklyn. Located between Williams Avenue and Louisiana Avenue, the lot is near the New Lots Avenue subway station, served by the L train. Gedalya Feldman is listed as the owner behind the applications.

498 Columbia Street. Photo by Michael Young.

371-Unit All-Affordable Building Completes Construction at 498 Columbia Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn

8:00 am on July 14, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is finished on 498 Columbia Street, an eight-story all-affordable residential building in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed by Express Builders JB Inc. in partnership with nonprofit service provider Jericho Project, the 85-foot-tall structure spans 275,992 square feet and yields 371 rental units with an average scope of 554 square feet. The project also includes 69,409 square feet of community facility space and a ten-vehicle parking garage.

Permits Filed for 489 East 152nd Street in Melrose, The Bronx

6:30 am on July 13, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 17-story mixed-use building at 489 East 152nd Street in Melrose, The Bronx. Located between Third Avenue and Bergen Avenue, the lot is near the Third Avenue–149 Street subway station, served by the 2 and 5 trains. Joel Steinmetz of Lead It Builders LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Renderings Revealed for Kimlau Square Redesign And Memorial Arch Restoration In Chinatown, Manhattan

7:00 am on July 12, 2026 By Max Gillespie

New renderings have been revealed for the redesign of Kimlau Square and the restoration of the landmarked Kimlau Memorial Arch, a granite ceremonial gateway at the center of Chatham Square in Chinatown, Manhattan. Designed by architect Poy Gum Lee and dedicated in 1962, the 18-foot-9-inch granite structure is being restored by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, while a broader street and plaza realignment is advanced by the Department of Transportation under the Chinatown Connections project.

Permits Filed for 133-34 36th Road in Flushing, Queens

6:30 am on July 12, 2026 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a 13-story mixed-use building at 133-34 36th Road in Flushing, Queens. Located between College Point Boulevard and Prince Street, the lot is near the Main Street subway station, served by the 7 train. Tony Chen of Realport Group LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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