Articles by Michael Young

One Willoughby Square’s Exterior Continues to Take Shape in Downtown Brooklyn

8:00 am on November 10, 2020 By Michael Young

Exterior work is progressing at One Willoughby Square, a 495-foot-tall office skyscraper in Downtown Brooklyn. Alternately addressed as 420 Albee Square, the project is designed by FXCollaborative and being developed by JEMB Realty, and will yield 500,000 square feet of Class A office space. Gilbane Building Company is in charge of constructing the reinforced concrete edifice, which stands as the tallest new office building in Brooklyn.

Demolition Progresses for Potential Skyscraper at 547-589 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn

7:30 am on November 10, 2020 By Michael Young

Demolition work is progressing at 547–589 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn, the site of a proposed skyscraper. RedSky Capital, LLC is reported to be the developer of the triangular-shaped parcel, which is listed as “Fulton Mall” on its website. The plot was assembled and purchased for $104 million and is bound by DeKalb Avenue to the north, Flatbush Avenue Extension diagonally to the east, Fulton Street to the south, and Bond Street to the west. It’s unclear whether the tower is slated for residential or commercial use.

9 DeKalb Avenue Steadily Rising Toward 1,066-Foot Pinnacle in Downtown Brooklyn

8:00 am on November 9, 2020 By Michael Young

Construction is ascending steadily at 9 DeKalb Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn, the first supertall project in the outer boroughs. The reinforced concrete superstructure currently stands around 28 stories tall, more than one-third of its 73-story total. Designed by SHoP Architects and developed by JDS, the 1,066-foot-tall skyscraper will yield 425 rental apartments and 150 condominiums.

Excavation Underway at 141 Willoughby Street in Downtown Brooklyn

7:00 am on November 9, 2020 By Michael Young

Excavation is underway at 141 Willoughby Street, the site of a 24-story mixed-use building in Downtown Brooklyn. Designed by SLCE Architects and Fogarty Finger Architecture and developed by Savanna Real Estate, the project will yield a mix of office and retail space. The trapezoidal site is bound by Flatbush Avenue to the east, Willoughby Street to the south, and Gold Street to the west. The parcel was once the site of the Institute of Design and Construction, which was demolished last year.

Phase Three of Provost Square Set for Excavation at 151 Bay Street in Jersey City

8:00 am on November 8, 2020 By Michael Young

Excavation could begin soon at 151 Bay Street, the site of a 33-story mixed-use tower that will make up the third phase of Jersey City’s Provost Square complex. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by Toll Brothers, the project will integrate part of the façade of the former A&P Annex Building, which has been stripped down to its concrete frame. The new structure will rise at the corner of Provost Street and Bay Street and yield 259 residential units, 6,289 square feet of retail space, and a parking garage with 218 spaces. Twelve units are to be designated as live-work units, with one for an artist in residence.

308 Livingston Street Passes the Halfway Mark in Downtown Brooklyn

7:30 am on November 8, 2020 By Michael Young

Construction has passed the halfway mark at 308 Livingston Street, a 23-story residential building in Downtown Brooklyn. The project, which will yield 160 rental units, is designed by Fogarty Finger Architecture and is being developed by Lonicera Partners, which purchased the lot in May 2019 for $11 million.

Harborside 8 and 9. Rendering via Mack-Cali’s quarterly report

Mack-Cali’s Harborside 8 Awaits Start of Excavation in Jersey City

8:00 am on November 7, 2020 By Michael Young

Today, we wrap up our weeklong Jersey City update with a preview of Harborside 8, the most notable project on the drawing boards for the city. Designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects and developed by Roseland Residential Trust, a subsidiary of Mack Cali, the 68-story, 708-foot-tall residential skyscraper will stand as one of the tallest buildings in the state and make a profound impact on the skyline along the Hudson River.

Vantage’s Second Tower Nears Completion at 33 Park View Avenue in Jersey City

7:30 am on November 6, 2020 By Michael Young

Construction is nearing completion on the second phase of Vantage, a two-tower residential complex at 33 Park View Avenue in Jersey City. Designed by S9 Architecture and developed by Fisher Organization, the development features twin 44-story towers and will yield a total of 900 apartments. Phase two features 452 homes ranging from studios to two-bedroom units.

MGM Marin Boulevard Tops Out at 331 Marin Boulevard in Jersey City

8:00 am on November 5, 2020 By Michael Young

Construction has topped out on the MGM Marin Boulevard, a 41-story residential tower at 331 Marin Boulevard in Jersey City. Alternately addressed as 184 Morgan Street, the project is designed by Marchetto Higgins Stieve and is being developed by The Albanese Group, and will yield 482 units, 121 parking spaces, a 125-seat theater, and 14,000 square feet of amenities. The site is located within the Powerhouse Arts District, directly to the south of 351 Marin Boulevard.

Construction Tops Out at 88 Regent Street in Jersey City

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

Construction appears to have topped out at 88 Regent Street, a 32-story mixed-use project in the Liberty Harbor North Redevelopment section of Jersey City. Designed by Marchetto Higgins Stieve and developed by 88 Regent Street, LLC, the development will yield 392 rental apartments, 9,110 square feet of retail space, and 5,595 square feet of commercial office space.

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