Design / Build

MKDA creates 35,000 s/f penthouse office space at 315 Park Avenue South

Manhattan, NY MKDA has completed 35,000 s/f of office space on the 19th and 20th floors at 315 Park Ave. South for a large London-based glob...

Tax reform and what it means for our real estate market - by Pierre Debbas

Pierre Debbas,  Romer Debbas, LLP Now that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been passed, everyone is trying to figure out w...

BD Hotels opens Pod Times Square: A 45-pod micro-hotel concept designed by architect SLCE

Manhattan, NY The Pod Hotels has opened its flagship property, Pod Times Square. A BD Hotels property (The Mercer, The Marlton, The Bowery, The Maritime, The Greenwich), Pod Times Sq. becomes the fifth asset in the Pod Hotel collection following the uccess of Pod 51 and Pod 39; Pod BK, the first property in an outer-borough; and Pod DC, the first property outside of NYC. The innovative hotels’ proven micro-model boasts the highest percentage of occupancy across the entire BD Hotels portfolio. Pod Times Sq. will be the biggest Pod to date and will offer accommodations that are a first for the Pod Hotels brand: micro-apartments. 

Project of the Month: FXCollaborative, ESI Design and DeSimone top off 26,000 s/f Statue of Liberty Museum project

New York, NY The new Statue of Liberty Museum has officially topped out in New York City, steps away from the statue on Liberty Island. Slated to open in 2019, the museum is designed by FXCollaborative Architects, exhibit and experience designers ESI Design, and DeSimone Consulting Engineers. 

Turner-Agassi and GCA break ground on $30.7 million charter school; Designed by Lubrano Ciavarra; Mcgowan is general contractor and construction manager

South Bronx, NY Grand Concourse Academy (GCA) Charter School, an independent local education agency, started construction on a new school that will serve 800 students in a three-story, 50,000 s/f building. In honor of the milestone, the school held a ceremonial groundbreaking that was attended by students, parents, school leaders, and representatives from the Turner-Agassi Charter School Facilities Fund.

Broadway Construction and RXR top out $200 million, 12-story residential/retail property

Brooklyn, NY Broadway Construction Group and RXR Realty has celebrated the topping out of 810 Fulton St., RXR’s 12-story, 393,000 s/f  residential and retail property in the Fort Greene section. The ceremony was held at the construction site and featured speeches from executives of Broadway Construction and RXR, followed by a celebratory luncheon at the adjacent 470 Vanderbilt Ave.

Moinian unveils 14-story Oskar project; Designed by CetraRuddy; Team includes Tishman, Dagher, McNamara Salvia and more

Manhattan, NY The Moinian Group has unvieled the design for Oskar, a 14-story, 118-residence property. The project features elevated, refine...

Selby named a principal at Dattner Architects

New York, NY According to Dattner Architects, Catherine Selby, AIA, LEED AP has been elevated to principal of the firm. 

Executive of the Month: Soames, principal of Ryan Soames Engineering: New MEP firm is all about client relationships; Is passionate about his firm, its future and what it brings to the industry

New York, NY The New York Real Estate Journal recently sat down with its executive of the month, Paul Soames, a principal at Ryan Soames Eng...

Tempco Glass Fabrication acquires new 2017 boom truck; Company able to deliver greater quantities/larger units

Queens, NY Tempco Glass Fabrication has recently enhanced its delivery service with the acquisition of a new boom truck.  The new vehic...