TONAB Architecture completes 188,000 s/f
renovation of Building 111 at JFK Airport

Queens, NY TONAB Architecture, PLLC, has completed a major renovation project as design architect of record for an integral portion of the transformative John F. Kennedy International Airport redevelopment program to build a new JFK into a world-class gateway.

Crystal Window & Door appoints Christie as new chief financial officer

Queens, NY National manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems welcomes John Christie to its leadership team as the new chief financial officer. He joins Crystal chairman and founder Thomas Chen, CEO Jeffrey Smith, and president Steve Chen to guide the company in its future growth and expansion.

AIA New York welcomes 2025 board of directors

Manhattan, NY On December 18, 2024, AIA New York welcomed its 2025 board of directors at the annual board inaugural. Executive director Jesse Lazar, assoc. AIA, and 2024 president Gregory Switzer, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, began the evening by reflecting on and celebrating this year’s achievements.

LCOR commences construction on 386-unit mixed-use project

Hoboken, NJ LCOR celebrated the start of construction on the residential component of Hoboken Connect, a transformative project along the Hudson Waterfront, and centered at NJ TRANSIT’s Hoboken Terminal. Newly named Charlie, the 27-story, mixed-use residential building will feature 386 units,

Outsource Consultants becomes SCA certified MBE

Manhattan, NY Outsource Consultants, Inc., expediting, building code, and zoning experts in New York City for 30 years, has a new MBE certification from the New York City School Construction Authority (NYC SCA). The certification will be the fourth addition to Outsource’s current collection of MBEs from accredited institutions

Gilston Electric finishes renovation / fit-out of Casa Tua and Surrey Hotel

Manhattan, NY Gilston Electric has completed a full renovation and fit-out of the Casa Tua restaurant and historic Surrey Hotel. Located on the Upper East Side, the renovation is part of the hotel’s new hybrid model which combines traditional hotel rooms with long-term residences.

Short Term Capital funds $1.115m bridge loan

Bronx, NY Short Term Capital has funded a $1.115 million dollar bridge loan secured by a single story commercial building in the Eastchester neighborhood.

Property of the Month: MTA C&D, Citnalta-Forte, Urbahn Architects and Gannett Fleming complete $300 million ADA upgrade and renovation of 14th St. Sixth Ave. subway station

Manhattan, NY Project manager MTA Construction and Development (MTA C&D), design-build contractor Citnalta-Forte, JV and designers Urbahn Architects and Gannett Fleming completed an accessibility upgrade and renovation of the 14^th St. Sixth Ave. subway station complex. 

Liberty Environmental secures air-quality permit for project in PA

Reading, PA Liberty Environmental (Liberty), with offices in New York and Pennsylvania, provides a broad range of air quality consulting assistance for voluntary “greenhouse gas abatement” projects including coal mine methane projects.

Center for Architecture and AIA NY awards $144,000 to Grants and Scholarships program

Manhattan, NY The Center for Architecture and AIA New York will have awarded $144,000 to students and early- and mid-career architects through its growing Grants and Scholarships program. In recent years, the program has expanded to provide more scholarships to a broader range