RFP for affordable modular housing a first in NYC
Construction Dive
JUNE 5, 2018
New York City is pushing smaller, module-based units as a way to build faster and with more cost efficiency.
The role of higher education housing in fighting COVID-19
BD+C
APRIL 13, 2020
Efforts to expand healthcare capacity are coming from all corners: the USNS Comfort is docked in NY; the USNS Mercy is docked in CA; and the USACE is spearheading efforts in New York City and California to convert empty hotel rooms and student housing facilities into overflow hospital rooms.
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Final touches make 432 Park Avenue Tower second tallest in New York City
BD+C
OCTOBER 15, 2014
Concrete has been poured for the final floors of the residential high-rise on 432 Park Avenue in New York City, making it the city’s second tallest building and the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere, NBC New York reports.
First RFP requiring modular construction on New York City housing project issued
BD+C
JUNE 11, 2018
The New York City Department of Preservation and Housing recently issued its first request for proposals under its Housing 2.0 The RFP is for a new mixed-use affordable housing project on city-owned 49,397 sf site in Brooklyn. modular construction initiative.
New York City Housing Markets See Post-Pandemic Growth
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 21, 2021
New York City Housing Markets See Post-Pandemic Growth. After a year of sluggish market growth during the pandemic, New York is seeing a resurgence of home buying with one firm reporting the most third-quarter sales in over three decades. a New York residential brokerage firm. Housing Markets.
New York City Faces Escalating Housing Crisis as Thousands Fall Behind on Rent
Pro Builder
JANUARY 24, 2023
New York City Faces Escalating Housing Crisis as Thousands Fall Behind on Rent ldeakins Tue, 01/24/2023 - 11:39 The New York City Housing Authority collected its lowest share of rent payments on record in 2022, and as housing costs continue to soar, the agency faces a dire financial crisis Over 1,600 public housing agencies across the U.S.
3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:49 Affordable Housing Trish Donnally, Associate Principal, Perkins Eastman, shares insights from three transformative affordable housing projects. Housing is Fundamental “Housing is absolutely essential to human flourishing.
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Passive House standards proving their worth in multifamily sector
BD+C
JUNE 1, 2021
A recent study from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the Community Preservation Corp., BrightPower and Steven Winter Associates, found that multifamily dwellings built to Passive House standards significantly outperformed conventionally built buildings in energy efficiency.
3 Secrets to Successful Landmark-Status Building Construction Projects
HardHatChat
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
In fact, we’re in the middle of one of those projects right now as Englewood Construction relocates American Girl’s flagship store in New York City from its current 5th Avenue address to a well-known landmark property – 75 Rockefeller Plaza.
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New York City's Exodus Creates 'Insane' Demand in Suburban Counties
Pro Builder
AUGUST 31, 2020
New York City's Exodus Creates 'Insane' Demand in Suburban Counties. Suburbs surrounding New York City are experiencing unprecedented demand, which can be seen in one $285,000 New Jersey home which received 97 showings, 24 offerings, and a final selling price 21% over asking, according to The New York Times.
Commercial Construction 2020 Trends: Cannabis Retail, Senior Housing and Restaurant Construction Lead the Way
HardHatChat
JANUARY 6, 2020
The event also included ICSC’s 2019 North America Design and Development Awards, where Englewood, along with client American Girl and project partners, was recognized for its work on the American Girl Place store in New York City.
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Lawsuit challenges modular apartment project in New York City
BD+C
JULY 11, 2013
Architects Codes Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Building Technology Modular Building Multifamily Housing Construction Codes and Standards'
Bronx residents get LEED Platinum public housing complex, rooftop farm
BD+C
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
The New York City Housing Authority has opened Arbor House, a 124-unit complex in the Morrisania neighborhood of the Bronx. The LEED Platinum building includes energy-efficient HVAC, a "green wall" lobby feature, and a 10,000-sf hydroponic farm on the roof. read more.
How Rent Control May Actually Be Hurting Cost-Burdened Tenants
Pro Builder
JUNE 12, 2023
Additionally, existing rent regulations in costly metros like New York City often don’t include income tests, meaning that those who actually need rent protection are frequently left without that support, while those who can afford hefty rent hikes are able to easily secure rent stabilized units.
How Rent Control May Actually Be Hurting Cost-Burdened Tenants
Pro Builder
JUNE 12, 2023
Additionally, existing rent regulations in costly metros such as New York City often don’t include income tests, so those who actually need rent protection are frequently left without that support, while those who can afford hefty rent hikes are able to easily secure rent-stabilized units.
NYC officials partner with nonprofit to build modular affordable housing
BD+C
APRIL 12, 2019
In a local partnership of the New York Housing Preservation and Development office, Brooklyn-based FullStack Modular, developer Thorobird, architect Think!
State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 30, 2019
Green rooftops on skyscrapers, like this one in downtown Chicago, may soon be required in New York City. 14B ‘Green New Deal’ for NYC Has Opportunities, Drawbacks for Contractors. A $14 billion ‘Green New Deal’ proposed by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio aims to reduce greenhouse emissions up to 30 percent by 2030.
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LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B officially opens
BD+C
JUNE 24, 2020
LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B, a four-story, 850,000-sf facility that houses passenger services and amenities, has officially opened. . It was designed as a highly efficient and adaptable terminal that pays homage to the “architectural grandeur and individuality” of New York City.
New York City Owner Elevates Affordable Housing
ENR Construction
APRIL 8, 2024
L+M Development Partners, ENR New York's Owner of the Year, is on the forefront of innovative affordable housing development in the city and across the country.
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New York's first-ever public housing for visually-impaired begins upgrade
BD+C
JUNE 10, 2014
Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) and Associated Blind Housing Development Fund Corporation (Associated Blind HDFC) broke ground on a $38 million building upgrade at Selis Manor. Selis Manor is the first government-funded residence for the vision-impaired and disabled in New York City.
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NYC's High Line connects string of high-profile condo projects
BD+C
MAY 22, 2014
The High Line, New York City''s elevated park created from a conversion of rail lines, has provided an organizing principle for a series of luxury condo buildings designed by big names in architecture, including Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster, and Robert A.M. Body Image: read more.
Zaha Hadid unveils plan for boutique condo development in New York
BD+C
JULY 15, 2013
New York-based developer Related Companies announced that it has commissioned Zaha Hadid Architects to design a boutique condominium adjacent to the High Line at 520 West 28th Street in Chelsea just south of Hudson Yards. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Multifamily Housing Construction'
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Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not?
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not? The current housing slowdown is a reality, but determining whether we’re in a recession right now isn’t so clear. After a two-year period of frenetic activity spurred by low mortgage rates and rising home prices, the housing industry has its finger on the reset button. “I
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Dual towers designed by SHoP create new affordable housing in NYC
BD+C
MARCH 6, 2013
With the construction of Hunters Point South , New York City will get its first large new housing development for middle-class families in more than 30 years. Related Companies is partnering with the nonprofit Phipps Houses in the project, designed by SHoP Architects with Ismael Leyva Architects.
Eichler Homes: Trademark in Architecture, Neighborhood Integration
Pro Builder
JULY 7, 2020
Joseph Eichler’s designs defined middle-class homes at the time, as did his work toward fair housing policies and integrated neighborhoods, according to Dwell. He went on to organize California’s housing issues convention, assisted in writing the state’s fair housing law, consulted with the federal Housing and Home Finance Agency, and more.
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It's Now Cheaper to Rent Than Buy in Every State
Pro Builder
JUNE 11, 2021
With short housing supply and increasing home prices, renters have found relief in lowered rents in urban areas, sweetening the decision even further, says the New York Times. A new LendingTree survey found median housing costs were lower for renters in every large U.S. Housing Markets. Housing Markets.
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HUD, New York City collaborate on research center to boost storm resilience
BD+C
AUGUST 14, 2013
Housing and Urban Development Department and New York City will collaborate on a project to create a new research institute and a city-federal park at Jamaica Bay, Queens.
Six-acre Essex Crossing development set to transform vacant New York property
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
A six-acre parcel on the Lower East Side of New York City, vacant since tenements were torn down in 1967, will be the site of the new Essex Crossing mixed-use development. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Cultural Facilities Multifamily Housing Construction Retail Centers Projects'
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80 3 dwellings designed with resiliency in mind
BD+C
OCTOBER 6, 2013
The competition was designed to help survivors of recent natural disasters in three distinct settings: New York City, New Orleans, and Joplin, Mo. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Multifamily Housing Construction' Body Image: read more.
Critics Question ‘Housing First’ Approach as Homelessness Crisis Worsens
Pro Builder
JANUARY 10, 2022
Critics Question ‘Housing First’ Approach as Homelessness Crisis Worsens. Nearly 600,000 Americans were left without housing in 2020 as a result of surging costs and a rise in unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic, CNBC reports. In 2019, New York City spent a record-breaking $3 billion to support its homeless population.
Airbnb alleged to worsen housing crunch in New York City
BD+C
JULY 7, 2016
A study by two housing advocacy groups alleges that Airbnb is worsening New York City’s tight housing supply, and is likely causing thousands of units to be pulled from the market.
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A Quarter of American Homeowners Are Considered ‘House Poor'
Pro Builder
MAY 30, 2023
are considered “house poor,” meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs. are considered “house poor,” meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs. From 2015 to 2019, the percentage of U.S. homeowners who were considered financially strapped dropped each year, from 29.4
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Affordable housing initiative drives surge in residential unit permits in New York City
BD+C
MAY 22, 2017
New York officials credit a first-quarter surge in residential unit permits in the first quarter to a property tax-break program for developers. Along with a strong economy, the Affordable New York initiative helped triple New York City’s residential permits compared with the same period in 2016.
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53 David Adjaye’s housing project in Sugar Hill nears completion
BD+C
JUNE 11, 2014
The $80 million affordable housing project in the Sugar Hill district of New York City is nearing completion. Led by British architect David Adjaye of Adjaye Associates , this textured, slab building will also include an educational and cultural arts center. Blog Author: BD+C Staff.
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Free Housing Expo Offers Assistance to First-Time Buyers and Renters in NYC
Pro Builder
MAY 26, 2023
Luckily, a free expo by the nonprofit group, the Housing Partnership, seeks to educate buyers and renters about housing assistance opportunities available in NYC. Read more Affordability New-Home Sales Housing Markets Affordability The expo will take place on June 10 at the CUNY Graduate Center in Midtown.
Recipe for a Sustainable Building
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 7, 2017
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has recently released new design guidelines to integrate NYCHA properties into a larger community and reduce their environmental impact.
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Exec Eyes the Future But Still Sticks to His Roots
ENR Construction
JANUARY 24, 2022
A modest house set on an equally modest lot in tiny Pearl River, N.Y., north of New York City, was built in the early 1900s by Fred L. Holt, founder of what became Holt Construction Corp. It still is headquarters for the contracting firm that his grandson now leads.
Renting a Home May Be Even Harder Than Buying One
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
As limited supply and double-digit price increases push a growing number of prospective buyers out of the housing market, demand for single-family rental homes is hitting an all-time high, but increased competition and a similar lack of inventory are making the rental market an even more difficult alternative. a real estate technology firm.
Migrating Buyers Are Taking Over Regional Markets With Big Budgets
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
gap between local and migrational budgets, followed by New York City, where incoming buyers had 26.5% As remote work became permanent for a growing number of Americans in 2021, higher-income buyers were able to expand their home searches, and many flocked to the most in-demand cities offering greater affordability.
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ENR Construction
AUGUST 13, 2019
The five finalists of an international design competition for affordable infill housing on scattered “sliver” sites, owned by New York City, are currently entering a capacity building phase with the city to convert their designs into viable development proposals.
How ‘Cool Roofs’ Can Reduce Heat in Cities
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
The coated roofing decreases indoor temperatures during summer months to cut down on the energy use for air conditioning, which results in less greenhouse gas emissions from city buildings.
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New York's Housing Market Bounces Back
Pro Builder
MARCH 9, 2021
New York's Housing Market Bounces Back. Brokers across the suburbs of New York are reporting open houses with lines out the door, multiple offers as soon as a listing hits the market, and all-cash offers pouring in. A shortage of single-family houses explains the heightened competition. cbroderick.
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Sunbelt Cities Topping the Charts in Real Estate Growth Over the Past Half Century
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
However, the Great Recession that followed sent shockwaves through the housing market, slashing construction activity by nearly half in the 2010s. The city’s diversified economy—driven by the energy, healthcare, and technology sectors—has spurred massive residential and commercial real estate construction. million units nationwide.
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Construction unions, housing activists press New York mayor on affordable apartment projects
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
A group of New York City construction unions have joined forces with affordable housing activists to pressure Mayor Bill de Blasio to require organized labor on construction of 80,000 lower-cost apartment units. Regulations Codes and Standards'
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