Rendering of 511 East 86th Street via EP Engineering
Now that the Second Avenue subway has (Finally! At long last!) opened, Yorkville has popped onto residents’ radars as never before, and residential development has followed suit. The latest example can be found at 511 East 86th Street, two blocks from the subway stop and Sky Management’s latest project. Plans have been filed to demolish an eight-story walkup, thus making way for a 107,000-square-foot, 22-story mixed-use building designed by Arquitectonica. Approximately 5,000 square feet of retail space is planned for the ground floor, and 139 apartments will be on top.
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EP Engineering has joined the team to create an environmentally friendly passive house. If all meet the rigorous certification standards, the building will use approximately 80% less energy than similar buildings in the neighborhood while providing consistently comfortable temperatures and better air quality.
In the case of 511 East 86th Street, “passive house” will not be synonymous with “bare bones.” Amenities will include a roof deck, fitness center, children’s playroom, business center, bike room, and storage.
In the case of 511 East 86th Street, “passive house” will not be synonymous with “bare bones.” Amenities will include a roof deck, fitness center, children’s playroom, business center, bike room, and storage.
Google Earth rendering showing location of 511 East 86th Street (CityRealty)
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