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“Trader Joe’s Coming to Harlem”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jan 6, 2021 | Client News

Target and Trader Joe’s will be anchor retailers for the mixed-use development under construction at 121 West 125th Street that will also be home to the new Urban League Empowerment Center.

“$350M Secured for South Bronx Development With 542 Affordable Units”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 31, 2020 | Client News

“The overall funding includes $325 million for the building along with $25.5 million for the waterfront esplanade’s construction from the New York City Economic Development Corp. The Wall Street Journal reported some of the financing comes from state grants,...

“Works starts on Bronx Point as $350M finance package is sealed”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 30, 2020 | Client News

“Located on city-owned land near the 145th Street Bridge, the mixed-use development will transform a dirt tract into a new community of over 1,000 affordable apartments with three-acres public open space and cultural and community-focused spaces that include a...

“Affordable Housing, Hip Hop Museum Coming to Bronx Waterfront”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 30, 2020 | Client News

The Bronx Point development will include 542 units of affordable housing, approximately 2.8 acres of public open space, and a permanent home for the Universal Hip Hop Museum.

Construction on Affordable Housing Development Melrose North to Begin in January

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 21, 2020 | Client News

Construction on affordable housing development Melrose North is slated to begin in January 2021. The $92 million Melrose North project will provide 171 units of supportive and affordable housing to the South Bronx neighborhood of Morrisania.

Construction Topped Out at 980 Westchester Ave

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 14, 2020 | Firm News

Construction topped out recently at 980 Westchester Ave, which will be known as Tiffany Court Plaza. The seven-story mixed-use building will include affordable and supportive housing, as well as 28,000 square feet of commercial space.

Hunter’s Point South Parcel G Tops Out

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 9, 2020 | Client News

Hunter’s Point South ‘Parcel G,’ a mixed-use development including affordable housing, is nearing construction topping out. The 33-story tower will also include a community facility.

The Peninsula, Essex Crossing Earn 2020 Architectural News Best of Design Awards

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 2, 2020 | Client News

Congratulations to WXY Architecture, Body Lawson Associates, and Elizabeth Kennedy Landscape Architect for winning the 2020 Architectural News Best of Design Awards in Urban Design for The Peninsula, and to Handel Architects for earning an honorable mention in...

Sendero Verde Phase One Tops Out

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Nov 23, 2020 | Client News

Phase One of East Harlem affordable housing development Sendero Verde has topped out. The development will create 360 units of affordable housing and will feature on-site social services including occupational therapists, case managers, and art and dance...

Beach Green Dunes II Wins Passive House Design Award

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Nov 11, 2020 | Client News

Beach Green Dunes II received an Affordable Honorable Mention in the 6th Annual PHIUS (Passive House Institute US) Passive House Projects Competition. The L+M Builders Group project designed by Curtis + Ginsburg Architects features spatial and technological strategies...

Bronx Point Wins NYC Public Design Commission Award for Excellence in Design

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Nov 1, 2020 | Client News

The Bronx Point mixed-use development has received an Award for Excellence in Design from the New York City Public Design Commission. The award recognizes projects that exemplify best practices in public design. Congratulations to the developers and designers of this...

Daily Green World, Pro Builder Feature LEED Platinum 3365 Third Avenue Project

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Sep 1, 2020 | Client News

3365 Third Avenue, an affordable and sustainable housing project developed by Bronx Pro Group, was featured in Daily Green World and Pro Builder articles about the US Green Building Council’s 2020 LEED Homes Award-winners in the Affordable Housing...

“Renderings Reveal National Urban League’s New Harlem Location At 121 West 125th Street”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Aug 8, 2020 | Client News

The National Urban League will move its headquarters to 121 West 125th Street in Harlem, as part of a 17-story mixed-use development that will include 170 affordable housing units, office space for the United Negro College Fund and One Hundred Black Men of New York,...

“National Urban League Nails Down $188M For Planned 125th Street HQ in Harlem”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Aug 6, 2020 | Client News

Goldman Sachs will contribute $188 million of the project’s $242 million total cost. Other components of the financing package include tax-exempt bonds issued by the state Housing Finance Agency, subordinate financing from New York State Homes and Community...

980 Westchester Groundbreaking Highlighted by AIA New York

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jul 22, 2020 | Client News

AIA New York announced the recent groundbreaking for 980 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. Architecture firm GF55 is designing the project, which will include 150 affordable housing and supportive housing units.

“Governor Cuomo Unveils Plans for New Affordable Housing Development in Flatbush as Part of $1.4 Billion Vital Brooklyn Initiative”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jul 21, 2020 | Client News

Congratulations to our client CAMBA Housing Ventures, who will be developing Clarkson Estates in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. Clarkson Estates will include 291 affordable apartments, half of which will be set aside for youth aging out of foster care,...

3365 Third Avenue Wins USGBC LEED Homes Award

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jul 14, 2020 | Client News

Congratulations to 3365 Third Avenue in the Bronx and developer Bronx Pro Group for winning the 2020 U.S. Green Building Council’s Outstanding Affordable Project award. “This LEED Platinum project demonstrates that quality housing can be both affordable...

“Doe Fund breaks ground on housing for homeless in the Bronx”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jul 9, 2020 | Client News

980 Westchester in the Bronx will feature 151 affordable and supportive housing units. The development is funded through private and public funding sources, including the Housing Development Corporation’s Extremely Low & Low Income Affordability (ELLA)...

“Bedford Union Armory Preparing to House Nonprofit Groups”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jul 2, 2020 | Client News

Seven non-profit groups will call the Bedford Union Armory home, including Digital Girl, which focuses on bridging the digital divide by providing computer instruction and workforce training; the James E. Davis Stop the Violence Foundation; the Brooklyn Community...

The Peninsula Cited as Example of Successful Holistic Affordable Housing

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jun 15, 2020 | Client News

Hunter’s Point South was featured in Azure as an example of successful holistic affordable housing. “The Current Crisis Makes it Clear: We Need a New Deal for Affordable Housing” features insights by the project architects and explains how...

17-21 Redfern Avenue Makes “10 Biggest NYC Projects” List

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jun 8, 2020 | Client News

The Real Deal named Phipps Houses’ new development at 17-21 Redfern Avenue as one of the top 10 largest projects filed in New York City in May. Part of the Rockaway Village complex, the 12-story building will include 354 residential units.

“BRP Companies, JLL Partner To Finance Construction Of Archer Towers In Jamaica, Queens”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | May 22, 2020 | Client News

HSE is deal counsel for Archer Towers, a 24-story, 540,000 square foot residential development that will include 424 market-rate apartments and 181 mixed-income units.

“Bronx Point achieves national recognition for excellence in waterfront design”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | May 15, 2020 | Client News

New York City-based Waterfront Alliance announced that the Bronx Point development is the first affordable housing project to achieve national Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines verification.

“Permits Filed For The Third Phase Of Rockaway Village In Far Rockaway, Queens”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | May 12, 2020 | Client News

Three mixed-use buildings are part of Phase 3 of the Rockaway Village complex, which will create 1,700 new affordable housing units.

“New Looks at Bronx Point”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | May 5, 2020 | Client News

CityRealty gives a preview of Bronx Point, a 585,000-square-foot mixed-use project that will feature 540 permanently affordable housing units, educational and community space, acres of parkland, and the Universal Hip Hop Museum.

“110 affordable apartments for seniors available at new South Jamaica rental”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Apr 23, 2020 | Client News

Northeastern Towers Annex will include a community room, media room, wellness center, library, landscaped rooftop, and onsite social services provided by the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee.

“Permits Filed For 33 Commercial Street In Greenpoint, Brooklyn”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Apr 21, 2020 | Client News

Part of the Greenpoint Landing complex in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 33 Commercial Street will be a 22-story mixed-use facility.

Slater & Beckerman P.C. Merges Into Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Mar 10, 2020 | Firm News

Effective March 10, 2020, the law practice of Slater & Beckerman P.C. has merged into Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP (HSE). For decades, Slater & Beckerman P.C. has been widely recognized as one of the premier zoning and land use firms in New York City,...

“L+M Development Partners Debuts Fully Affordable Community in Queens”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Feb 21, 2020 | Client News

Beach Green Dunes II broke ground in July 2018 and will feature 127 units of affordable housing.

“New affordable housing development in Queens boasts resilient and eco-friendly apartments for low income New Yorkers”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Feb 20, 2020 | Client News

Eight-story Beach Green Dunes II will feature geo-thermal energy generation from ground water taken from 36 wells 450 deep into the ground, resulting in a 75% savings on water heating.

“Brooklyn Multifamily Development Tops Out”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Feb 20, 2020 | Client News

The developer topped out Caton Flats, a 255-unit affordable housing community in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, months ahead of schedule.

“Your Home NYC: Mayor de Blasio Welcomes Home Tenants at New, Resilient Affordable Housing Development in Queens”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Feb 19, 2020 | Client News

Beach Green Dunes will bring 127 new homes, retail, and outdoor recreation space to the Edgemere neighborhood of Queens.

“Caton Flats Tops Out Ahead Of Schedule At 800 Flatbush Avenue In Flatbush, Brooklyn”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Feb 19, 2020 | Client News

Affordable housing development Caton Flats was expected to top out this spring, but achieved the milestone earlier this month.

“Flatbush development ahead of schedule”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Feb 14, 2020 | Client News

The topping out served as a celebration that construction on the 100 percent affordable development is ahead of schedule.

“Opening: Tres Puentes Community Health Center” (Video)

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jan 22, 2020 | Client News

Bronxnet showcases the opening of Tres Puentes Community Health Center.

“Construction Progresses on Caton Flats at 800 Flatbush Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jan 4, 2020 | Client News

Construction on the 255-unit affordable housing complex is approximately two-thirds complete.

“HPD in 2019: A Year in Photos”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 30, 2019 | Client News

New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation & Development shares photos documenting its work, including Bedford-Union Armory.

“21 Experts on NYC’s Most Important Projects of the Past Decade”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 30, 2019 | Client News

Essex Crossing was named one of the most important projects of the decade by 6sqft.

“These Architects Designed the Most New Dev in NYC This Year”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 26, 2019 | Client News

Handel Architects, the architecture firm behind Essex Crossing, is number one on The Real Deal’s list, with eight projects totaling 3,320,968 square feet.

“The Trends That Defined New York City in the 2010s”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 26, 2019 | Client News

Essex Crossing was named as one of Curbed New York’s “major megaprojects [that] reshaped the city.”

“Behold the Largest Projects of 2019”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 23, 2019 | Client News

The Real Deal named Greenpoint Landing as one of the ten biggest building projects in 2019.

“City Breaks Ground on Bedford Union Armory Project”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 18, 2019 | Client News

The groundbreaking ceremony included members from the New York City Economic Development Corporation and Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo.

‘”Yeshivas Will Benefit’ From Bedford Union Armory Redevelopment”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 13, 2019 | Client News

Rabbi Eli Cohen of the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council said Yeshiva principals have met with the operator to discuss ways that they will be able to schedule time for their students to use the fields and pool that will be part of the Bedford-Union Armory...

“In Crown Heights, Bedford-Union Armory Redevelopment Begins Construction”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 11, 2019 | Client News

The project by developer BFC Partners and the New York City Economic Development Corporation will include 415 rental, over half of which will be below market-rate.

Beach Green Dunes Named to HIVE 50 List

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 11, 2019 | Client News

Congratulations to Beach Green Dunes, a Passive House multifamily building in Far Rockaway, Queens, for being named to the HIVE 50 List. Beach Green Dunes received the honor for “making Passive House attainable to low-income, special needs, and workforce households,...

“Next Phase of Brooklyn’s Greenpoint Landing Gets Underway”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 6, 2019 | Client News

Greenpoint Landing will occupy 22 acres of the East River waterfront and feature over 5,500 apartments, a new school, public parks and walkways.

“Not So Tiny Dancers”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 4, 2019 | Client News

Ground has broken on Greenpoint Landing, which will feature two towers that the American Institute of New York describes as “like two dancers … simultaneously lean[ing] into and away from one another.”

“See the Four Must-Know Developments Coming Online in the South Bronx”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 4, 2019 | Client News

The Peninsula is a mixed-use development that will include 740 units of affordable housing.

“Announcing the Winners of the 2019 AN Best of Design Awards”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Dec 4, 2019 | Client News

Congratulations to Handel Architects for receiving a Design Award for Sendero Verde, a sustainable affordable housing development in East Harlem.

“City Celebrates Completion of First Phase of Low Income Bronx Project”

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Nov 28, 2019 | Client News

The first building of the Lambert House redevelopment financed through New York City’s Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Extremely Low & Low-Income Affordability (ELLA) programs and the Department of City...
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