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Construction Financing Closed on Atlantic Chestnut Development

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jun 28, 2021 | Client News

Phipps Houses has closed $217 million in construction financing for Atlantic Chestnut, an affordable housing project in East New York that Bklynr reported will be the largest development in the neighborhood since it was rezoned in 2016. The 14-story building will...

Beach Green Dunes II Nominated for Excellence in Affordable Housing Award

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jun 23, 2021 | Client News

The Urban Land Institute New York has named Beach Green Dunes as one of three finalists for the 2021 Excellence in Affordable Housing Development award. The ULI New York Awards for Excellence in Development recognize every aspect of the development process, including...

Two of Five La Central Buildings Complete

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jun 18, 2021 | Client News

As reported in YIMBY, two of the five buildings in the new La Central development are now complete. Buildings A and B will provide almost 500 income-restricted units, available to people earning between 30% and 100% of Area Median Income, along with a new YMCA, a mix...

Development at 4790 Broadway Will Include Affordable Housing, Library

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jun 15, 2021 | Client News

As reported in YIMBY, plans have been updated for a 100% affordable housing development at 4790 Broadway in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan. The 14-story facility will include 174 affordable residential units, a public library, a 6,800 square-foot...

55 Suffolk Street and 64 Norfolk Street Developments Break Ground

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jun 7, 2021 | Client News

In partnership with developer Gotham Organization, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) has broken ground on two new developments at 55 Suffolk Street and 64 Norfolk Street on New York City’s Lower East Side. The 55 Suffolk Street development will be home...

Bronx Point Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | May 21, 2021 | Client News

As covered in Real Estate Weekly, the groundbreaking for the new Bronx Point development brought L+M Development Partners together with hip hop luminaries and New York City officials. The 22-story Bronx Point development will provide 542 affordable apartments, an...

Construction to Start on 811 Lexington Avenue Senior Housing Complex

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | May 13, 2021 | Client News

Construction will begin this month on a $36 million senior housing complex at 811 Lexington Avenue on the site of a former parking lot in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. Developed by IMPACCT Brooklyn, the four-story building will provide 63 apartments...

Parcel G in Hunter’s Point Shows Facade Progress

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Apr 24, 2021 | Firm News

Photos published in New York NIMBY show facade progress on Parcel G in the Hunter’s Point South development. The red brick and glass facade is approximately 75% built to the parapet and will provide residents with unobstructed views of the East River.

Cooper Park Commons Affordable Housing Development Renderings Unveiled

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Apr 15, 2021 | Firm News

The development team behind Cooper Park Commons recently presented new renderings and more details about the project to Brooklyn Community Board 1. Sited on the former Greenpoint Hospital grounds in East Williamsburg, Cooper Park Commons will consist of four...

Construction of 145 West 108th Street Mixed-Use Building Approaching Completion

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Apr 4, 2021 | Client News

As reported in YIMBY, construction on the mixed-use development at 145 West 108th Street in New York City is nearing completion. Developed by the West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, the 200,000 square-foot, 11-story building will include 199...

Excavation Begins for Broome Street Development

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Apr 2, 2021 | Client News

Excavation has begun on the Lower East Side at the site of what will become the Broome Street Development. The mixed-use project developed Gotham Organization will include 488 rental units, 43% of which will be affordable housing. The 387,223 square-foot development...

Universal Museum of Hip Hop Development Profiled in Next City

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Apr 1, 2021 | Client News

Next City recently profiled the upcoming Universal Hip Hop Museum, which will be part of the Bronx Point development. The in-depth article is part of Next City’s “For Whom, By Whom” series that explores “how creative placemaking can expand...

National Urban League Headquarters Breaks Ground

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Mar 17, 2021 | Client News

The new Urban League Empowerment Center Project has officially broken ground in Harlem. The $242 million project will bring to life the 42,000 square-foot national headquarters for the National Urban League, a 19,500 square-foot National Urban League Institute for...

Development Structure of Sendero Verde Praised in Urban Land Institute Report

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Feb 17, 2021 | Client News

The joint venture behind the affordable housing Sendero Verde development was praised in “Building Climate Resilience in Cities Worldwide,” a report authored by the Urban Land Institute and the Centre for Liveable Cities. “Inclusion is best achieved...

Essex Crossing Developers Unveil One Essex Crossing Condominium

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Feb 2, 2021 | Client News

BFC Partners, L+M Development Partners, Taconic Partners, the Prusik Group and Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group (collectively, “Delancey Street Associates”) has unveiled plans for One Essex Crossing, a 14-story condominium with 83 units built around an...

Real Estate Development Clients’ Museum and Cultural Projects HIghlighted

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jan 29, 2021 | Client News

CityRealty recently featured upcoming museum and cultural projects throughout New York City, including several client developments. The Urban Civil Rights Museum will be located at the Urban League Empowerment Center, the new headquarters of the Urban League in...

The Essex at Essex Crossing Earns SARA Design Award

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jan 22, 2021 | Client News

Congratulations to Handel Architects on earning a Merit Award in Multi-Family Residential Design from the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) for The Essex at Essex Crossing. The national awards recognized 34 projects across a variety of...

Trader Joe’s Will Open First Upper Manhattan Store in Harlem as Part of Urban League Empowerment Center

by Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP | Jan 13, 2021 | Client News

The 17-story development at 121 West 125th Street will include the new headquarters and conference center for the National Urban League, the Urban Civil Rights Experience Museum, a Target store, and 170 units of supportive and affordable housing.

“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...

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.

Gotham Point / Hunter’s Point South Parcel G Tops Out

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

Gotham Point / 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...

The Essex at Essex Crossing Earns MHN Gold Award for Mixed-Use Development & Design

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

Multi-Housing News’ awarded The Essex at Essex Crossing and Handel Architects the 2020 Excellence Award (Gold) for Best Development and Design (Mixed-Use). You can read more about the awards here.

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...

Pro Builder Features 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 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)...

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.
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