News: Brokerage

MAP tops off two projects: The Bedford and The Bryant

Bronx, NY According to Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC (MAP) two projects topped off this month: The Bedford and The Bryant.

The Bedford - Bronx, NY 

The Bedford, a 13-story, 108-unit building will offer a mix of supportive, AIRS and affordable family housing with 68 studios, 21 one-bedroom and 19 two-bedroom apartments. Procida is the general contractor. Designed for HSI and Robert Sanborn Development, the project is set to achieve LEED Platinum, this transit-oriented development (subway is within 100 ft.) includes a photovoltaic array and two non-accessible green roofs.

The Bryant - Bronx, NY 

The Bryant is a 62-unit development, offering housing and services for survivors of domestic violence. DP Group is the general contractor. Designed for the nonprofit New Destiny Housing, the building will meet the requirements of Enterprise Green Communities with EPA Energy Star Multifamily High Riser Program compliance. The project is funded by New York State Homes and Community Renewal, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, New York City Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development, New York City Housing Authority, Hudson Housing Capital, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, and the Corporation for Supportive Housing.

The safe, supportive community will include a multi-purpose room, a children’s room, a computer lounge, a landscaped rear yard with a children’s play area, a laundry room and library overlooking a green roof, and offices for on-site services.

 Large windows will fill apartment interiors with natural light, making the homes calming, restorative and inspiriting. Variations in exterior material and setbacks break the mass of the building lending a more contextual, community-minded feel.

READ ON THE GO
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Subscribe
Columns and Thought Leadership
New York’s streets are full again, and the retail numbers prove it - by Noam Aziz

New York’s streets are full again, and the retail numbers prove it - by Noam Aziz

Walk down any New York block this year and you can feel it. The sidewalks are crowded, the storefronts are lit, and the energy that defines this city is back at full volume.
The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

There was a time when an offering memorandum (OM) was pretty bare bones, some photos, a few bullet points on income, and a rent roll thrown in at the back. That used to get the job done. Not anymore. In 2025, buyers are sharper, faster, and more selective. They’re looking
Hunt commercial real estate question and answer: The total cost of relocation - by David Hunt

Hunt commercial real estate question and answer: The total cost of relocation - by David Hunt

You have a right to be concerned. I am always surprised at the companies that will negotiate the price of their new facility down to the last dollar, without thoroughly analyzing their
Artificial intelligence in lending - by Lindsay Mesh Lotito

Artificial intelligence in lending - by Lindsay Mesh Lotito

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to help transform lending by enhancing decision-making, improving risk management and streamlining operations. With AI-powered tools that analyze vast amounts of data, lenders are able to assess borrower creditworthiness more accurately and efficiently. AI can evaluate a wide range of factors,