Various new parks planned and recently finished in NYC
While must-have amenities come and go and trendy neighborhoods ebb and flow, easy access to outdoor space remains priceless in the concrete jungle — just look at Central Park. Public parks were especially appreciated at a time when indoor social activities were put on hold during the most trying days of the pandemic. While vaccinated New Yorkers can now enjoy unfettered access to theaters, gyms, and other indoor venues, residents show no signs of abandoning city parks and open spaces. The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce's New York Economic Recovery Dashboard has continuously shown that the overall use of outdoor space has been on par or just below their usage pre-Covid-19 - one of the brighter spots on their custom city recovery tracker
The importance of city parks and community space cannot be overstated, but one might not have known that to look at the numbers: An AMNY editorial from March 2021 noted that New York devotes less than 1 percent of the city budget to parks, and that citywide park conditions are at historic lows. However, that could be about to change. Less than a month after the editorial ran, Mayor de Blasio released his Recovery Budget for fiscal year 2022, which has set aside $234 million to fund a City Clean Up Corps that would hire New Yorkers to make the city “cleaner and greener.”
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Riverside Park, which just received funding for a major renovation
"New York City parks are critical infrastructure and their upkeep is essential for the well-being of our residents” - Deputy Mayor of Operations, Laura Anglin
Additionally, at the beginning of May 2021, New York City allocated $348 million to rehabilitate the Overbuild in Riverside Park. The Overbuild is a series of bridge structures underneath Riverside Park, built over Amtrak lines from West 72nd to 123rd Streets and dating back to the 1930s. The deterioration has affected the park’s usability and created an appearance of disrepair, but NYC Parks and the Department of Transportation have developed a multi-faceted approach to addressing the structural condition. This funding comes in addition to over $300 million invested in the rehabilitation of Riverside Park’s infrastructure, which involves reconstructing the West 79th Street Rotunda complex, reconstructing the West 79th Street Boat Basin, reconstructing pathways and staircases throughout the park, and modernizing the drainage.
On Monday, September 13, New York's recreation centers opened after a long shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic. Several were repurposed for support services at the height of the pandemic, and select locations continue to act as vaccination or testing sites. Proof of vaccination and face masks are now required, but community members and city officials alike are excited to have the rec centers back: The city is offering free one-year memberships to anyone who signs up between now and December 31, 2021.
"We want members to be able to access their recreation center for their emotional health, mental health, physical health." - Margaret Nelson, acting Parks Commissioner
At the state level, it is worth noting that while much of former Governor Cuomo’s plan to transform the congested area around Penn Station remains up in the air, the part concerning open space appears to be moving forward. Earlier this week, Governor Kathy Hochul released renderings and announced details on the expansion of the High Line to Manhattan West and Moynihan Train Hall. In addition to making the train station and West Side slightly more accessible, it will bring a touch more greenery and public park space to a heavily paved section of Manhattan.
“This pandemic has shown us that City parks are critical infrastructure that strengthen the economic and physical health of our residents” - Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell
The importance of our parks cannot be overstated and private real estate interests have long taken notice. However, our open spaces should not be conceived as vehicles of real estate speculation and should not be judged solely on their passive beauty. Rather, their success should also be based on their ability to serve as an arena for everyone and anyone to come together.
Below, we round up a number of forthcoming public parks, esplanades, and plazas that have recently opened or are in the planning/construction stage. We also uncovered a smattering of listings that could very well rise in value as their nearby open spaces mature or come to fruition.
Bowery & East 4th Street Park
East Village
Completion TBD; 12-18 months construction estimated
Completion TBD; 12-18 months construction estimated
Image via NYC Parks
Cooper Triangle brings a touch of greenery to the East Village, but a park planned for East 4th Street between Broadway and Lafayette Street is prepared to go one better. Located by the Landmarked Merchant's House Museum, the new park is set to feature evergreen trees, planted buffers, and backed benches.
Lorraine Hansberry Plaza
Midtown West
Completion estimated for September 2021
Completion estimated for September 2021
Image via NYC Parks
As part of the NYC Parks Renaming Project, the Parks Department proposed renaming Hell's Kitchen Park in honor of Lorraine Hansberry. That plan was called off after community members objected to the erasure of their neighborhood's name, but a new park in the area will be named in honor of the celebrated playwright instead. This will feature trees, planters, a bottle filler and drinking fountain, a circular turf field, and seating that includes benches and tables with umbrellas.
Grand and Lafayette Street Park
Soho
Completion TBD; 12-18 months construction estimated
Completion TBD; 12-18 months construction estimated
Renderings via NYC Parks
Following the removal of a giant billboard in spring 2009, a parking lot at 142 Grand Street has sat vacant with rumblings of a new park. A few tufts of grass have sprung up since then, but designs call for new trees and planted buffers to rise on the space. The new park is also set to feature new seating areas, security lighting, and a synthetic turf center with moveable "pebble" seating. The site's location in the Soho-Cast Iron Historic District required Landmarks approval, which the project received in June 2019.
Little Island
2.4 acres
Chelsea
Design by Heatherwick Studio
Opened in spring 2021
Chelsea
Design by Heatherwick Studio
Opened in spring 2021
All photography of Little Island via Michael Grimm Photography
Photo via Little Island
In 2014, eyebrows were raised when the Hudson River Park Trust and the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation announced plans for a floating public park in the Hudson River. But what was once a far-fetched idea is now open to the public and hailed as “a charmer with killer city views” by The New York Times. The concrete pylons and design by Heatherwick Studios allow for varying elevations and thus different perspectives.
Little Island features lush landscaping, a playground, a lawn space known as “The Glade, a central plaza with seating, and a 687-seat amphitheater. Tap dancer/choreographer Ayodele Casel, playwright/director Tina Landau, actor/musical director Michael McElroy, and PigPen Theater Co. were named Little Island's first official artists-in-residence; Perform in the Park brings musicians, dancers, buskers, and other performances to Little Island; and Proenza Schouler used it as the venue for their New York Fashion Week show. Timed entry reservations are required between 12 pm and 8 pm, and may be made here.
Little Island features lush landscaping, a playground, a lawn space known as “The Glade, a central plaza with seating, and a 687-seat amphitheater. Tap dancer/choreographer Ayodele Casel, playwright/director Tina Landau, actor/musical director Michael McElroy, and PigPen Theater Co. were named Little Island's first official artists-in-residence; Perform in the Park brings musicians, dancers, buskers, and other performances to Little Island; and Proenza Schouler used it as the venue for their New York Fashion Week show. Timed entry reservations are required between 12 pm and 8 pm, and may be made here.
Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park
DUMBO
Completion estimated for spring 2022
Completion estimated for spring 2022
Plan for Susan Smith McKinney Park via NYC Parks
In December 2020, Bridge Park II was renamed in honor of the first African-American woman in New York State to receive a license to practice medicine; Susan Smith McKinney lived and practiced in Brooklyn. In addition to reconstructing the play equipment, swings, and spray shower, the project will construct a new adult fitness area and multi-purpose synthetic field with a performance stage, benches, fences, drainage, water supply, and new plantings. It is part of a more than $31 billion investment to improve green space and open access in Brooklyn.
Queensway
Forest Park
Design by WXY and DLAND Studio
Completion TBA
Design by WXY and DLAND Studio
Completion TBA
All renderings via WXY and DLAND Studio
Following the runaway success of the High Line, planners all over the world have sought to reimagine defunct railways and other abandoned space into parks. Among them were a group of residents living along the former LIRR Rockaway Beach Branch, which has sat desolate since 1962 and redubbed QueensWay. Since forming Friends of the QueensWay in 2011, the group has allied itself with The Trust for Public Land, attracted the attention of elected officials, secured grants, and hired designers to turn the decrepit stretch into a 21st century linear park stretching from Rego Park to Ozone Park.
Supporters say the QueensWay will bring much-appreciated green space to the neighborhoods, create new play spaces, offer a pathway to Vision Zero with safe walking and biking routes, and be beneficial to the environment. The project stalled in 2017, when the MTA commissioned a study of restoring the line to its former use, but its reconstruction was not included in a subsequent five-year capital plan. Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has put it at the center of his public parks platform.
Supporters say the QueensWay will bring much-appreciated green space to the neighborhoods, create new play spaces, offer a pathway to Vision Zero with safe walking and biking routes, and be beneficial to the environment. The project stalled in 2017, when the MTA commissioned a study of restoring the line to its former use, but its reconstruction was not included in a subsequent five-year capital plan. Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has put it at the center of his public parks platform.
High Line Moynihan Connector
Midtown West
Design by James Corner Field Operations
Completion estimated for spring 2023
Design by James Corner Field Operations
Completion estimated for spring 2023
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When an elevated walkway stretching the High Line to 34th Street opened in 2014, many considered that to be the final phase for the abandoned rail line turned model of urban ingenuity. However, that is far from the case: In a January 2021 State of the State address, then-Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a plan to extend the High Line to the recently opened Moynihan Train Hall as a way of improving access to the train station. Months later, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled renderings and announced a timeline for the project.
The High Line Moynihan Connector consists of a pair of 600-foot-long bridges with steel decking and bronze handrails. The Timber Bridge will be made of sustainably sourced wood and run above Dyer Avenue into Magnolia Court, the publicly accessible plaza at Manhattan West directly across from Moynihan Train Hall. It will connect to The Woodlands Bridge, a new passage extending eastward from the northern terminus of the High Line and containing deep soil beds for a lush ribbon of trees.
The High Line Moynihan Connector will be constructed through a public-private partnership comprising Empire State Development, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Brookfield Properties Group, and Friends of the High Line.
The High Line Moynihan Connector consists of a pair of 600-foot-long bridges with steel decking and bronze handrails. The Timber Bridge will be made of sustainably sourced wood and run above Dyer Avenue into Magnolia Court, the publicly accessible plaza at Manhattan West directly across from Moynihan Train Hall. It will connect to The Woodlands Bridge, a new passage extending eastward from the northern terminus of the High Line and containing deep soil beds for a lush ribbon of trees.
The High Line Moynihan Connector will be constructed through a public-private partnership comprising Empire State Development, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Brookfield Properties Group, and Friends of the High Line.
Pier 76
Midtown West
Designer and completion TBA
Designer and completion TBA
Rendering via Diller Scofidio + Renfro/ Empire State Development
Amidst the discussion of the High Line Moynihan Connector (see above), no mention was made of a proposed extension to connect the High Line to Pier 76, a former NYPD tow pound vacated in January 2021. Even former Governor Cuomo, a self-confessed car guy, said, "The tow pound doesn't need a view of the Hudson River," and work is underway on a new section of Hudson River Park.
Rendering via Office of Governor Cuomo
Hudson Boulevard Park
4 acres
Midtown West
Design by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates
Completion estimated for 2023
Midtown West
Design by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates
Completion estimated for 2023
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As the new Hudson Yards neighborhood took shape, a key part of the plan was a new green center at the heart of the soaring new towers. The plan calls for grassy activity areas, walking paths, and shady nooks for reading and relaxation, not to mention a total of two entrances to the 7 train extension. The first phase, known as Bella Abzug Park, was completed in 2015, and work is underway on the second phase.
Featured listings near the parks above
All images of Lantern House via The Corcoran Group
Residence 1402 is a grand two-bedroom, 2.5-bath home that offers south and east exposures with panoramic open city views. The gracious foyer and oversized great room lead to beautiful interiors that feature a generous kitchen custom designed by March & White and including custom bronze finished trim and hardware, Gaggenau appliances including wine refrigeration, a custom suspended light fixture of bronze-finished metal, and specialty glass, convex fluted oak cabinetry, Calacatta Venato marble slab countertops and backsplash, 5” wide plank French oak flooring, in-residence washer and dryer and ceiling heights of up to 10’9”. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of Atelier via River 2 River Realty
Hudson River and city views from every room of this sweeping modern Midtown one-bedroom, one-bath condominium residence at the Atelier. The residence has an open layout and the kitchen is equipped with glass door Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch gas stainless cooktop with Bosch under counter oven and Bosch dishwasher. The bedroom has generous closet space, and the bath is clad in marble. See floor plan and full details here.
Abington House via Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Located where the High Line meets Hudson Yards, the LEED certified Abington House's red brick facade and gridded windows pay tribute to traditional architecture in an area increasingly overtaken by glass towers. Interiors by Clodagh feature floor-to-ceiling windows, gourmet kitchens with Kitchen Aid appliances and custom walnut cabinetry, and luxurious tiled baths. Amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, fully equipped business center, entertainment lounge, sun terrace, valet parking and dry cleaning, and on-premise Dog City pet care. See full details here.
↓ Hudson 36 – Midtown West
6 availabilities from $3,450/month
1 month free rent on a 12-month lease
All images of Hudson 36 via Lalezarian Properties
Hudson 36's address just north of Hudson Yards allows for all-direction views of the skyline and the Hudson River from floor-to-ceiling windows, with the seven-acre green roof and bird sanctuary atop Jacob Javits Center in the foreground. Apartments feature birch wood floors and white stone finishes, and the building offers a full-time doorman, on-site car and bike parking, a fitness center, spa, a children’s playroom, an entertainment lounge, a spacious screening room, and a roof deck with grilling stations. See full details here.
Marsha P. Johnson State Park revamp
11 acres
Williamsburg
Design by Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners
Completion estimated for June 2021
Williamsburg
Design by Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners
Completion estimated for June 2021
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In August 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo dedicated Brooklyn's East River Park to Marsha P. Johnson, an LGBTQ activist who played a significant role in the Stonewall uprising. Following an outcry over rainbow-colored renderings of the revamped park, New York State Parks launched a series of in-person and virtual workshops before presenting a new rendering. The design by Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners features a revised plan that incorporates more greenery (almost four basketball courts’ worth, according to Brooklyn Paper), naturalistic elements like log benches, and a series of flower gardens around a circular path in homage to the flower crowns Ms. Johnson favored. A series of commemorative plaques at the North 8th Street entrance and a mosaic of a poem she wrote will pay tribute to her. Construction of the first phase is expected to be completed by June 2021 and open by the end of August 2021.
Uptown East River - Harlem River Esplanade
1.15 acres
East Harlem
Designer and completion TBA
East Harlem
Designer and completion TBA
Rendering via Jacobscheng Architecture for Friends of the East River Esplanade
East Harlem's Pier 107 has been closed since 2018 due to structural instability, but that is set to change: According to am New York Metro, the once-popular fishing and community destination will be among the repairs to the East River Esplanade for which Mayor de Blasio has just allocated funds. Officials including Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, and City Council Member Ben Kallos have applauded the measure and look forward to the beautification and infrastructure improvements, which will incorporate rising sea levels into the planning and design. A designer and schedule have not yet been announced, but Jacobschang Architecture proposed a vision calling for a new pavilion, new landscaping, fishing-related amenities, and sustainable design principles.
To the north, the Harlem River Greenway will create new parkland between East 125th and 132nd Streets. After several community meetings and other outreach events, the project will incorporate new passive and active recreation areas, youth athletic areas, public art installation areas, and a dog run. Separate bike and pedestrian pathways will weave through the park.
To the north, the Harlem River Greenway will create new parkland between East 125th and 132nd Streets. After several community meetings and other outreach events, the project will incorporate new passive and active recreation areas, youth athletic areas, public art installation areas, and a dog run. Separate bike and pedestrian pathways will weave through the park.
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Willoughby Square
1.15 acres
Downtown Brooklyn
Design by Hargreaves Jones
Completion estimated for 2022
Downtown Brooklyn
Design by Hargreaves Jones
Completion estimated for 2022
Rendering via New York City Economic Development Corporation
As part of the Downtown Brooklyn Redevelopment Plan of 2004, Willoughby Square Park is taking shape half a block from the Fulton Street Mall. When the new green space ultimately opens, a key component will be a permanent public artwork commemorating the neighborhood's abolitionist history. Local artist Kameelah Janan Rasheed’s conceptual proposal was tabled in January 2021, but she has been encouraged to engage with the community to gather more feedback. In the meantime, a portion of the site opened for public use in July 2019.
Bushwick Inlet Park expansion
1.9 acres
Greenpoint
Design by Abel Bainnson Butz
Completion TBD; 2.5 years of construction estimated
Greenpoint
Design by Abel Bainnson Butz
Completion TBD; 2.5 years of construction estimated
Renderings via NYC Park
Green space was a key component of the Greenpoint-Williamsburg rezoning of 2005, but for years it seemed residential development would take precedence. However, after the city bought a parcel of land from Modiva Enterprises in 2014, work on the park kicked into gear. Most recently, the Parks and Waterfront Committee of Brooklyn’s Community Board 1 approved plans for a passive park with a small beach, a kayak inlet, wet marshes, and native plantings.
Most recently, construction kicked off on 50 Kent, which is currently being used as a pop-up park. The park will include features for passive and active recreation including new seating areas, gathering area, expansive lawns, an overlook with picturesque views of the City, and water play features to help keep cool during the summer months. The $7.7 million park was one of four Brooklyn parks chosen for reconstruction and revitalization (Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park, above, is another). Upon completion, both sites at Bushwick Inlet Park will create continuous public green space from the Bushwick Inlet to Marsha P. Johnson State Park.
Most recently, construction kicked off on 50 Kent, which is currently being used as a pop-up park. The park will include features for passive and active recreation including new seating areas, gathering area, expansive lawns, an overlook with picturesque views of the City, and water play features to help keep cool during the summer months. The $7.7 million park was one of four Brooklyn parks chosen for reconstruction and revitalization (Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park, above, is another). Upon completion, both sites at Bushwick Inlet Park will create continuous public green space from the Bushwick Inlet to Marsha P. Johnson State Park.
Emily Roebling Plaza
2 acres
DUMBO - Brooklyn Heights
Design by Michael van Valkenburgh Associates
Completion estimated for 2021
DUMBO - Brooklyn Heights
Design by Michael van Valkenburgh Associates
Completion estimated for 2021
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In May 2020, the Landmarks Preservation Commission ("Landmarks") approved plans to used a fenced-in lot under the Brooklyn Bridge to connect the Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO sections of Brooklyn Bridge Park. This would have the effect of expanding the park, improving waterfront views, and allowing for greater flow and reduced sidewalk congestion. The expansion was originally proposed with "a grand civic space" in mind; the seasonal markets and festivals may be on hold for now, but it will make social distancing easier. Construction broke ground in December 2020, and completion is estimated for the end of 2021.
Featured listings near the parks above
Southern-facing windows in this beautifully laid out apartment look out on incredible views in every room. The open kitchen features a large breakfast bar, bright white cabinetry, and a separate pantry closet. Both bedrooms have spacious closets, and the full bath comes with a soaking tub. A 421a tax abatement is in effect through 2036. See floor plan and full details here.
This two-bedroom condo with a private terrace has an open floor plan and stunning eastern and southern views that bathe this apartment in light. The kitchen features custom cabinets from Atria, Italy, Caesarstone countertops and GE Profile stainless steel appliances. The bathrooms are fitted by Kohler and your own washer/dryer by Bosch. See floor plan and full details here.
Brooklyn Point via Extell
Located in a soaring, amenity-rich new tower, this residence boasts oversized windows and bright, open northern exposures facing panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. The kitchen is equipped with an eat-in island, sleek white quartz countertops, custom oak millwork, a built-in Sub-Zero wine refrigerator, and a fully-integrated appliances from Miele. The spa-like primary bath features radiant floor heating, custom vanity and makeup mirror, and recessed medicine cabinets with integrated outlets. A 25-year 421a tax abatement is in effect. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of Belltel Lofts via Compass
Sprawling corner loft in a landmarked Art Deco building is currently configured as a two-bedroom, but can easily be converted to three. The oversized living room boasts 12' ceilings and spectacular natural light from southern and eastern exposures. The newly renovated kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances and designed to make the most of the space. See floor plan and full details here.
Eagle Warehouse & Storage Company via Corcoran
Located in the original home of the Brooklyn Eagle newspaper, residents are greeted by a gracious foyer with built-in bookshelves and banquette seating. The designer-crafted residence features 10'4" ceilings, maple hardwood floors, and dramatic Great Room with four original columns, built-in wood cabinets, and five oversized windows facing south and west. The chef's kitchen is equipped with a large breakfast bar and center island, abundant custom cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. See floor plan and full details here.
Pier 97
2.4 acres
Midtown West
Design by !melk
Completion estimated for spring 2022
Midtown West
Design by !melk
Completion estimated for spring 2022
Pier 97 rendering via !melk/Hudson River Park Trust
At the north end of Hudson River Park, a verdant new design has been released for what was once a strip of concrete off 12th Avenue and West 57th Street. Input from local residents was taken into account, and the new project will feature a children's playground, sports activity field, water play areas, interconnected walkways, and multiple seating and gathering areas.
Pier 26
2.5 acres
Tribeca
Design by The OLIN Studio
Opened in fall 2020
Tribeca
Design by The OLIN Studio
Opened in fall 2020
Pier 26 via Oin Studio
At the end of September 2020, Hudson River Park's first new pier since 2010 opened to the public. Pier 26 features a lawn, a sports court, an elevated walkway, and decks elevated more than 12 feet above the water. It also incorporates science and ecology education features that include sustainable materials, a rocky salt marsh under the walkway, and indigenous trees and plants that date back to the earliest days of New York. An educational center and science-themed playground are also in the works for the pier.
Waterline Square Park
2.6 acres
Upper West Side
Design by Matthews Nielsen Landscape Architects
Opened fall 2020
Upper West Side
Design by Matthews Nielsen Landscape Architects
Opened fall 2020
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When the Waterline Square development was in planning stages, it was well known that the three towers would be surrounded by public green space that would unify the buildings. Months after the residential buildings opened for occupancy, the park opened to the public. Residents of the buildings and local community alike have eagerly welcomed the lush landscaping, walking paths, water features, children's playground, socially distant programs, and river views. In September 2021, the park teamed up with the family-operated Ox Hollow Farm to run a farmers market every Monday evening starting Monday, September 13.
Farmer's market via Waterline Square
Box Street Park
2.8 acres
Greenpoint
Design by Stantec
Completion TBD
Greenpoint
Design by Stantec
Completion TBD
Initial design of Box Street Park via NYC Park
As part of the Greenpoint Landing development, a former MTA parking lot is going to get a lot greener. Features are expected to include a large lawn, dog run, basketball court, picnic and lounge areas, and a new waterfront esplanade. The initial design was panned for lack of waterfront access, but a new design was presented in May 2019.
Turtle Bay South master plan
5 acres
Murray Hill
Design by James Corner Field Operations
Completion TBD
Murray Hill
Design by James Corner Field Operations
Completion TBD
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In the late 1990's, Solow Realty & Development purchased the former home of a Con Edison steam and electricity plant for $630 million. In the years that followed, the developer demolished the plant, embarked on an environmental cleanup, started construction on One United Nations Park (see below), and planned a new public park. The open space will include a sunlit riverfront playground, a public pavilion, and cafe. Additionally, as part of the approval process, Mr. Solow also agreed to provide $10 million for a public pedestrian bridge over the Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive, enabling residents and visitors to get from his property to a proposed waterfront park.
Gansevoort Peninsula
5.5 acres
Meatpacking District
Design by James Corner Field Operations
Completion estimated for 2022
Meatpacking District
Design by James Corner Field Operations
Completion estimated for 2022
Gansevoort Peninsula rendering via Field Condition
The Meatpacking District's evolution from odorous industrial district to high-end live/work/play area is one of New York's most famous transformations, and another is in store for the area: Following the demolition of a Department of Sanitation facility, the field is clear for a new public park at West 12th Street and what used to be 13th Avenue (yes, it once existed!). The south side of this green oasis will be home to a public art installation and a resilient, soft-edged "beach" with river access for kayakers, while the north end will feature a salt marsh and native grasses and plantings.
River Street master plan
6 acres
Williamsburg
Design by James Corner Field Operations
Completion TBD; 2 years of ULURP and 5 years of construction estimated
Williamsburg
Design by James Corner Field Operations
Completion TBD; 2 years of ULURP and 5 years of construction estimated
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At the end of 2019, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Field Operations announced plans to transform the 3.5-acre former site of a fuel storage complex into a new 6-acre waterfront park. The curving slope of two new BIG-designed buildings was intended to limit view obstructions, and the open space sits at the heart of it. The new public park will feature an amphitheater, tidal pools, a salt marsh, a fishing pier, a boating cove, and community kiosks to be used for educational/artistic installations, kayak rentals, and other aquatic activities. The pandemic delayed work on the project, but the public review process is now underway.
Central Park Lasker Rink and Pool Renovation
11 acres
Harlem
Design by Susan T. Rodriguez Architecture
Completion estimated for 2024
Harlem
Design by Susan T. Rodriguez Architecture
Completion estimated for 2024
Rendering of Central Park North and Harlem Meer via Susan T. Rodriguez Architecture | Design and Central Park Conservancy
The northern end of Central Park has not historically had the glamour of the rest of "New York's backyard," but that is set to change starting next spring: In fall 2019, Central Park Conservancy announced a $150 million renovation that would improve the parkland, add a new boardwalk along the man-made lake known as Harlem Meer, restore the path beside the watercourse, and build a new recreation facility to replace the Lasker pool and skating rink, both of which date back to the 1960’s. The project is targeting LEED Gold certification.
Hudson Yards expansion
12 acres
Midtown West
Design by Nelson Byrd Woltz
Completion estimated for 2023
Midtown West
Design by Nelson Byrd Woltz
Completion estimated for 2023
Parkland master plan via Hudson Yards Development Corporation
In addition to dazzling skyscrapers, the second phase of the Hudson Yards mega-development will feature much-appreciated green space. Nelson Byrd Woltz, designer of the Public Square and Gardens at Hudson Yards, returns to bring intertwining parkland with an open lawn, children's playground, food kiosks, and winding stone paths overlooking the Hudson River. The expansion will also include the final buildout of Hudson Boulevard Park, which currently runs directly through the site from West 33rd to 36th Streets; upon completion, it will run to West 39th Street.
Featured listings near the parks above
All images of 15 Hudson Yards via Douglas Elliman
Extra-large apartment faces south to enjoy dramatic views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. It is located in an elegant building on the High Line and in the heart of New York's newest neighborhood. A gracious lobby is located directly on the Public Square and Gardens, and the building offers unparalleled amenities. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of Two Waterline Square via The Corcoran Group
One-bedroom home in an exciting new development is flooded with natural light and open city views from north-facing floor-to-ceiling windows. The custom Italian kitchen by Scavolini boasts abundant counter space and storage as well as Gaggenau appliances. The bedroom enjoys a large walk-in closet and gracious five-fixture bath with deep soaking tub and extra-large walk-in shower. A 20-year 421a tax abatement is in effect. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 169 Eagle Street via Compass
169 Eagle's brick facade references Greenpoint's history as a working class neighborhood for dock workers- yet updates it with a modern twist by incorporating floor to ceiling glass, custom ironwork and matte black detailing. The interior finishes at 169 Eagle are bespoke and subtle with grey lacquer custom cabinetry, wide plank oak flooring from PID floors, oversized floor to ceiling windows, modern open kitchens with Caesarstone countertops, and baths featuring LaCava sinks, and Kohler and Grohe fixtures. The penthouse has a balcony off the living room and a large private roof terrace. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of One United Nations Park via The Corcoran Group
Residence 35J is a north-facing one-bedroom, one-bathroom home featuring 9' ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and built-in Crestron 'smart home' system that regulates temperature, lighting and the motorized window shades. All living space is immersed in natural light. The open kitchen is outfitted with white Calacatta Lincoln marble counters, Dornbracht fixtures and Gaggenau appliances clad in custom-crafted Italian white lacquer. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of Hudson River Dioramas via Halstead
Enjoy brilliant light and uninterrupted Hudson River views from 64 feet of continuous steel ribbon windows in this rare and sophisticated full-floor loft located in Carey Tamarkin's highly coveted 495 West Street! A keyed-elevator entrance leads to a dramatic sun-drenched entertaining space with heated bluestone floors, a wood-burning fireplace, a custom wet bar and mesmerizing water views as far as the eye can see. See floor plan and full details here.
Austin Nichols House via Nest Seekers
Expertly designed home in a beautifully converted industrial building features an open concept layout, 12' ceilings, a home office, and a private terrace large enough to fit a dining and lounging area. The open chef's kitchen with breakfast bar comes equipped with a fully integrated Smart tech Dacor refrigerator, Bertazzoni four-burner gas stove, Sharp microwave oven and Asko dishwasher. A J-51 tax abatement is in effect. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 145 Central Park North via Nest Seekers
Boasting high-end finishes and tantalizing views of Central Park, this contemporary two-bedroom opens into a roomy living/dining/kitchen space saturated with natural light. The kitchen is equipped with custom matte gray lacquer cabinets, sleek countertops, a glass backsplash, and a suite of fully-integrated Fisher & Paykel appliances. Additional features include white oak floors, floor-to-ceiling windows with white oak frames and motorized shades, an HVAC VRF system, a Wi-Fi enabled thermostat, and a vented Electrolux washer/dryer. See floor plan and full details here.
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