Two residential buildings designed by GKA to break ground in East Harlem; 1916 Partners LLC is developer of $8 million condo project

East Harlem will soon get two new residential addresses between Park and Madison Aves. Gene Kaufman Architect, PC (GKA), is designing two condominium collections - the 8,350 s/f six-story 51 East 131st St., which will have 12 units, and the adjacent 13,300 s/f seven-story 48 East 132nd St., which will have 19. Construction of the $8 million project will begin this month and end in April 2016. Gene Kaufman, founder of GKA, said "Our goal was to design something that evokes Harlem's rich cultural and architectural heritage while complementing the scale of the neighborhood. These buildings will bring a jazz-inflected energy - a cool 'vibe,' a contemporary way of living - that is both true to Harlem's rich past and indicative of its exciting future." The project is being developed by 1916 Partners LLC, which also owns and manages Yellow Brick Loft down the block from the new buildings. Yellow Brick gets its name from the golden color of the brick used in this block-front building located at 1916 Park Ave. The general contractor is Danya Cebus Construction LLC.