Residential

Sven’s Concave Curtain Wall Nears the 762-Foot-Tall Parapet in Long Island City, Queens

8:00 am on August 4, 2020 By Michael Young

Curtain wall installation is nearing the parapet of Queens Plaza Park, aka Sven, a 762-foot-tall mixed-use skyscraper at 29-37 41st Avenue in Long Island City. Exterior work on the 67-story tower, which is the second-tallest structure in Queens, has been moving swiftly since its topping out in late June. The 978,000-square-foot project is designed by Handel Architects and is being developed by The Durst Organization, with Selldorf Architects as the interior designer. Hunter Roberts is the general contractor and Jaros, Baum & Bolles Engineering is handling the required mechanical systems for the edifice. The developers are aiming for LEED certification.

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Rendering of 21-59 44th Drive - Z Architecture

21-59 44th Drive’s Curtain Wall Progresses in Long Island City, Queens

7:30 am on August 4, 2020 By Michael Young

Construction is progressing behind scaffolding at 21-59 44th Drive, a six-story residential building designed by Z Architecture in Long Island City, Queens. The reinforced concrete edifice is located at the northern corner of 44th Drive and 23rd Street and is slated to yield a total of 20 units, 2,600 square feet of retail space, and 361 square feet of community facilities.

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69-26 and 69-28 Bayfield Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens

Permits Filed for 69-26 and 69-28 Bayfield Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens

6:30 am on August 4, 2020 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for two two-story residential buildings at 69-26 and 69-28 Bayfield Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens. Located between Beach 69th Street and Beach 72nd Street, the adjacent waterfront lots are closest to the Beach 67 Street/Arverne By The Sea subway station, serviced by the A train. Also within walking distance are the Brant Point Wildlife Sanctuary to the west and the Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary to the east of the site. Yanling Yang is listed as the owner behind both the applications.

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Skyline Tower’s Crown Prepares for Cladding in Long Island City

8:00 am on August 3, 2020 By Michael Young

Construction is nearing the finish line on Long Island City‘s Skyline Tower, a 778-foot-tall residential skyscraper and the current holder of the title of the tallest structure in the outer boroughs. Nearly all of the reflective glass curtain wall has been installed on the 68-story building, with only the first two floors and the decorative crown awaiting the final cladding. Located at 23-15 44th Drive, the tower is designed by Hill West Architects and developed by United Construction & Development Group, FSA Capital, and Risland US Holdings LLC. Modern Spaces is the exclusive marketing and sales agency for the 802 residences, which are designed by Whitehall Interiors. The project is expected to cost $1 billion.

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27-49 Jackson Avenue Remains Stalled In Long Island City, Queens

7:30 am on August 3, 2020 By Michael Young

YIMBY passed by the site of 27-49 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens, which is supposed to be a 146-foot-tall residential building. However construction progress remains paused around the halfway mark. The 4,000-square-foot site rests among a number of taller surrounding skyscrapers and would be a modest addition to the neighborhood. Designed by Raymond Chan Architect and developed by ARCFE, work started nearly two years ago and is planned to, hopefully, top out as a 14-story superstructure with 9,873 of residential space split among 37 homes. iX Construction is the general contractor.

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