Mixed-Use

Plans Approved for 1,000-Unit Development at 175 Third Street In Gowanus, Brooklyn

8:00 am on April 12, 2026 By Max Gillespie and Matt Pruznick

The New York City Planning Commission has approved plans for 175 Third Street, a mixed-use development in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Developed by Charney Companies and Tavros with design by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) in collaboration with dencityworks | architecture, the 27-story building is expected to span over 1 million square feet and yield more than 1,000 units, approximately 250 of which will be designated as affordable housing. The nearly $1 billion project is part of the broader redevelopment of the neighborhood following the 2021 rezoning. The property is bounded by 2nd Street, 3rd Street, 3rd Avenue, and the Gowanus Canal.

Demolition Finishes at 601 Union Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn

7:30 am on April 12, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Demolition is complete at 601 Union Street, the site of an eight-story residential building in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and developed by Avdoo, the structure will contain an undisclosed number of rental units along with ground-floor retail space. The nearly 40,000-square-foot property is bounded by Union Street, Sackett Street, and 3rd Avenue.om/neighborhoods/gowanus”>Gowanus, Brooklyn. Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects and developed by Avdoo, the structure will contain an undisclosed number of rental units along with ground-floor retail space. The nearly 40,000-square-foot property is bounded by Union Street, Sackett Street, and 3rd Avenue.

213 3rd Avenue Prepares for Groundbreaking in Gowanus, Brooklyn

8:00 am on April 11, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is about to break ground on 213 3rd Avenue, a 14-story residential building in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Designed by Kushner Studios for 590 Degraw LLC, the 145-foot-tall structure will span 82,942 square feet and yield 80 rental units with an average scope of 963 square feet. The project will also include 5,861 square feet of commercial space, a cellar level, a 30-foot-long rear yard, and a ten-vehicle parking garage. The property is located at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Degraw Street.

Permits Filed for 175 Park Avenue Supertall Skyscraper in Midtown East, Manhattan

8:00 am on April 10, 2026 By Max Gillespie and Matt Pruznick

RXR Realty has filed permits for 175 Park Avenue, a 95-story mixed-use supertall in Midtown East, Manhattan. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and co-developed by TF Cornerstone, the project has been expanded from its last-announced scope of 83 stories. It’s unclear whether the skyscraper’s previous 1,545-foot height will also be revised. The development, formerly dubbed Project Commodore, will replace the existing Grand Hyatt New York and rise adjacent to Grand Central Terminal at the northwest corner of Lexington Avenue and East 42nd Street.

205 Montague Street. Photo by Michael Young.

Demolition Prep Underway for 47-Story Skyscraper at 205 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights

8:00 am on April 9, 2026 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Crews are prepping for demolition at 205 Montague Street, the site of a 47-story residential skyscraper in Brooklyn Heights. Designed by Hill West Architects and developed by Jonathan Landau of Landau Properties, the 672-foot-tall structure will span 529,597 square feet and yield 90 rental apartments and 46 condominium units with an average scope of 2,100 square feet. The $500 million project will also include nearly 40,000 square feet of retail space, multiple cellar levels, and more than 100 enclosed parking spaces. The 19,000-square-foot property is located at the northwest corner of Montague Street and Cadman Plaza West.

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