Compilation of a few new Harlem developments
Updated 10/27/2022 to include 1727 Amsterdam Avenue, 35 West 125th Street, 2335 12th Avenue, and 110 West 123rd Street.
There have been anecdotes about Harlem being the neighborhood to watch for years, and numbers are emerging to back up these claims. The New York Times reported that Harlem's average home prices have increased by 2.3 percent over the past five years, with buyers being especially partial to two-bedroom homes. A CityRealty report from July 2020 put Harlem as one of the few neighborhoods that experienced price increases since January 2020. More recently, CityRealty's Q2 2022 market report found Harlem condo 300 West among the top performers in terms of the number of contracts signed.
There have been anecdotes about Harlem being the neighborhood to watch for years, and numbers are emerging to back up these claims. The New York Times reported that Harlem's average home prices have increased by 2.3 percent over the past five years, with buyers being especially partial to two-bedroom homes. A CityRealty report from July 2020 put Harlem as one of the few neighborhoods that experienced price increases since January 2020. More recently, CityRealty's Q2 2022 market report found Harlem condo 300 West among the top performers in terms of the number of contracts signed.
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Apollo Theater (Beyer Blinder Belle)
Harlem's rich history is a powerful lure for prospective residents, and there is an eye on the future as well. Earlier this month, the Apollo Theater announced that it had raised the funds for a transformative restoration of the world-famous venue. Beyer Blinder Belle is in charge of the project, which will include an exterior update, new lobby with cafe and bar, restored orchestra pit, upgraded seats, lighting, and audio. Construction is expected to commence in spring 2024, and the first performances are expected to begin a year later. In the interim, programming will take place at the Victoria Theater.
View of historic south Harlem with Circa Central Park overlooking Central Park and Frederick Douglass Circle
Earlier this summer, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka's Harlem townhouse set a new record when it sold for $6.99 million. On the apartment side, the penthouse at Circa Central Park still holds the record for the most expensive condo sale above 96th Street on the West Side, and 102nd on the East Side. The five-bedroom penthouse with two terraces looking out over Central Park closed for $9.45 million. The penthouse came with a 25-year tax abatement, something no longer available to new luxury buildings and is estimated to be worth more than $2 million in tax savings over 25 years.
Given the recent condo building boom, it remains to be seen how much longer the penthouse will hold onto that title. In 2008, a rezoning allowed for taller buildings to rise along 125th Street. According to The New York Times, at least 10 projects valued between $14M and $95M grew along the street in less than a decade of the new zoning regulations. Since then, a veritable building boom has taken place. Below, see some of the most exciting projects to take shape in recent years, many of which are now welcoming residents.
Given the recent condo building boom, it remains to be seen how much longer the penthouse will hold onto that title. In 2008, a rezoning allowed for taller buildings to rise along 125th Street. According to The New York Times, at least 10 projects valued between $14M and $95M grew along the street in less than a decade of the new zoning regulations. Since then, a veritable building boom has taken place. Below, see some of the most exciting projects to take shape in recent years, many of which are now welcoming residents.
Proposed
Hill Top Apartments, 1727 Amsterdam Avenue
Design by Think! Architecture & Design
Developed by Bowery Residents' Committee
200 Rental Units
Rendering of 1727 Amsterdam Avenue (Think! Architecture & Design)
Shortly after permits were filed for a new nine-story building at 1727 Amsterdam Avenue (h/t Crain's New York Business), renderings were revealed of a building with yellow and beige cladding, floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground floor, and oversized windows for the units on top. The site is currently home to the Heritage Health Care Center, and the new project will incorporate an ambulatory healthcare facility on the first floor as well as space for the Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center.
Of the apartments on top, 120 will be used as supportive housing. The remaining 80 will serve low-income New Yorkers, with 25% of these set aside for seniors. Construction is expected to take four to five years.
Of the apartments on top, 120 will be used as supportive housing. The remaining 80 will serve low-income New Yorkers, with 25% of these set aside for seniors. Construction is expected to take four to five years.
35 West 125th Street
Design by Menzak
Developed by MBR/MGR
162 Rental Units
Google Earth Streetview of 35 West 125th Street
In March 2022, developer Mark Irgang filed permits for a 144,000-square-foot, 195-foot-tall building at 35 West 125th Street. The new building will feature retail space, room for an art gallery, and 162 residential units. The site is currently home to a two-story commercial building, but the demolition and construction timeline is not yet available.
2335 12th Avenue
Design by David Jimenez
Developed by Artifact
86 Rental Units
Google Earth Streetview of 2335 12th Avenue
In June 2022, just before the end of the 421-a tax break program, permits were filed for a new residential building near the Manhattanville Columbia University campus. There will be commercial space on the ground floor, and 30% of the apartments on top will be affordable. A three-story warehouse is currently on the site, but demolition permits have not yet been filed.
Design by FXCollaborative
Developer TBD
160 Rental Units
In October 2019, the City Planning Commission voted to approve an application to develop a new 29-story tower at 5 West 110th Street. The site is currently occupied by La Hermosa Christian Church, which is considered the oldest Latino church on the East Coast. However, it has deteriorated to the point of inaccessibility and would have to be demolished. Plans for the new building call for a redeveloped church, a music hall, a music school with free children's classes run by the Manhattan School of Music, and approximately 160 housing units, a percentage of which would be affordable.
Rendering via FXCollaborative
Design by Kossar & Garry Architect
Developed by Empire Development Fund 3 LLC
14 condos
2535 Frederick Douglass Boulevard circa winter 2021 via CityRealty
In October 2020, permits were filed for an eight-story mixed-use building at 2535 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, which is currently a vacant lot. An average unit size of 1,711 square feet is indicative of condos, and there will be no more than three apartments on every floor. The site was previously home to the Healing from Heaven Temple, and a house of worship is planned for the first and lower levels.
Design by GF55 Partners
Developed by Carthage Advisors
28 Rental Units
(l-r) 20 West 116th Street before (via Christopher Bride) and after (via GF55 Partners)
The Harlem Baptist Church was damaged in a 1965 fire, partially demolished in 2009 after a crack appeared in the facade, and a full demolition is on the horizon. But this isn't the end for the congregation - on the contrary, the church will occupy 5,800 square feet on the cellar and ground floor of the sleek new building to rise on its site. The glass building with vertical columns will also house 28 residential units on upper floors.
Design by J Frankl Associates
Unknown developer
30+ stories of Rental Units
Rendering via JFrankl
5th on the Park is currently Harlem's tallest finished building, but it will soon be overshadowed by a 42-story tower planned for a lot adjacent to the iconic Apollo Theater. Renderings and descriptions call for a grade-level church with a separate entrance, a theater on the first through third levels, and 34 floors of apartments on top. A construction timeline is not yet available.
Under Construction
Design by Frida Escobedo in partnership with Handel Architects
Developed by Ray, L+M Development Partners and National Black Theater
222 Rental Units
Ray Harlem rendering (Ray)
Construction is underway on the new building rising on the site of the National Black Theater. However, this is not the end of one of the oldest Black theaters in the country. On the contrary, a key component of the project is a new home for the theater on floors 2-4, featuring a 50-seat flexible temple space, a 99-seat studio theater, classrooms, and offices. Developer Ray is working with the National Black Theater on an Artist Housing initiative that will create better housing for artists and creatives. A portion of units has been designated affordable, and Gotham to Go suggests that these will be for households earning 40, 50, and 130 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI).
The project has the blessings of Community Board 11 and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer; moreover, it is located in the Special 125th Street District, which gives developers a bonus of four square feet of extra floor area for every square foot of arts space within the project.
The project has the blessings of Community Board 11 and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer; moreover, it is located in the Special 125th Street District, which gives developers a bonus of four square feet of extra floor area for every square foot of arts space within the project.
Design by Beyer Blinder Belle
Developed by BRP, Dabar Development, L+M Development Partners, Taconic Partners and the Prusik Group
170 Rental Units
Rendering via Beyer Blinder Belle
In March 2021, a groundbreaking ceremony took place for the Urban League Empowerment Center, a new development set to include the new national headquarters for the National Urban League. The project is also set to bring 170 units of affordable and supportive housing for New Yorkers making 30 to 80 percent of the area median income, as well as the Urban Civil Rights Museum, which will focus on the contributions of civil rights activists in the northern half of the United States. Roughly 70,000 square feet of office space will be for several locally based non-profits, including the United Negro College Fund, 100 Black Men Inc., and Jazzmobile. Finally, Target has signed a lease for 44,000 square feet of retail space in the new development, and Harlem's first Trader Joe's will take 28,000 square feet of retail space on the lower level. Construction topped out in February 2022, and exterior work is winding down at a pace that suggests the estimated 2023 completion date is well on track.
Design by Kossar & Garry Architect
Developed by Azimuth Development Group
51 supportive housing units
Renderings of 15 West 118th Street via Kossar & Garry Architect
In November 2021, a groundbreaking ceremony took place for Homeward Central Harlem, which will exclusively serve unhoused youth between the ages of 18 and 24 in an LGBTQ-affirming community. The new building will stand 85 feet high, and the rendering shows a tasteful gray brick facade with oversized windows. There will be six apartments per floor.
Homeward NYC will offer on-site housing and social work services, and residents will have access to amenities like a gym, lounge, laundry room, and roof deck. Completion is estimated for fall 2023.
Homeward NYC will offer on-site housing and social work services, and residents will have access to amenities like a gym, lounge, laundry room, and roof deck. Completion is estimated for fall 2023.
Design by Skidmore Owings & Merrill
Developed by NYC Health + Hospitals / NYCEDC
10 stories | 200,000 SF of lab and office space
Rendering via Skidmore Owings & Merrill
Permits were filed in April 2020 calling for a 10-story, 172-foot-tall building designed by Skidmore Owings & Merrill; since then, the design has been named one of the winners of the Public Design Commission in the City of New York's 39th Annual Awards for Excellence in Design. The new building is designed to accommodate testing and services for a wide range of clinical and environmental health concerns, and will enhance the city’s ability to respond to public health challenges.
A pedestrian-scaled masonry podium will feature essential support functions, the laboratory’s administrative functions, the hospital’s community-facing program, and a green roof. On top, five floors of state-of-the-art laboratory space will be housed in a glass and metal-clad volume, which steps up to accommodate various laboratory sizes.
The new building is targeting LEED certification, and is well on track to meet that goal with such components as ultra-efficient laboratory equipment, solar photovoltaic panels, chilled beams, and a cogeneration plant. In response to the realities of climate change, all critical building systems will be above the current 100-year flood plain. The building is also a participant in the city’s 80x50 program, which is committed to achieving an 80 percent carbon emissions reduction by the year 2050.
A pedestrian-scaled masonry podium will feature essential support functions, the laboratory’s administrative functions, the hospital’s community-facing program, and a green roof. On top, five floors of state-of-the-art laboratory space will be housed in a glass and metal-clad volume, which steps up to accommodate various laboratory sizes.
The new building is targeting LEED certification, and is well on track to meet that goal with such components as ultra-efficient laboratory equipment, solar photovoltaic panels, chilled beams, and a cogeneration plant. In response to the realities of climate change, all critical building systems will be above the current 100-year flood plain. The building is also a participant in the city’s 80x50 program, which is committed to achieving an 80 percent carbon emissions reduction by the year 2050.
Design by Body Lawson Architects
Developed by Carthage Advisors and Rester Management
169 Rental Units
224 West 124th Street (Housing Connect)
As of this writing, an affordable housing lottery is underway for 51 units at 224 West 124th Street. Early reports suggested these would be for low- and median-income households, but New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the AMI qualify for this one. An array of amenities includes a fully equipped gym with yoga/dance studio, a sauna, a children's playroom, a pet spa, a business lounge, a party/recreation room, a bike room, and a garage with electric car charging stations. A local developer and designer are at the helm of the project, which will also feature a 3,000-square-foot community facility, 3,500 square feet of retail space. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2022, and more information may be found here.
Lottery criteria
Design by Fischer + Makooi Architects
Developed by 101 Macombs Place LLC
30 Rental Units
All images of 101 Macombs Place via CityRealty
Construction is in progress on a seven-story building at 101 Macombs Place, located on the corner of West 154th Street near the Harlem River waterfront. Renderings show several private terraces, and amenities will include a lounge, roof deck, storage space, and 15 bike parking spaces.
Design by NY Building Associates Inc.
Developed by Madison Management LLC LLC
8 Rental Units
August 2021 (CityRealty)
A new boutique condominium is nearing completion on the line where the Collyer brothers once lived. The red brick facade is a tasteful addition to its neighborhood, and the upper floors feature Juliet balconies.
Design by Royal Engineering PC
Developed by Manhattan Homes and Estates LLC
2 Condos
Renderings of 152 West 136th Street make it look like it has always been a part of this central Harlem streetscape, but permits were approved in early 2018. The new building will include one full-floor and one triplex unit. Construction is underway, and a temporary facade has been put in place.
Design by Grigory Zinkevich Architect
Developed by Stuyvesant Group
5 Condos
321 West 136th Street rendering, as seen on construction fence, via CityRealty
Alas, sometimes Harlem's rising star can come at the expense of historic architecture. Such is the case at 321 West 136th Street, where a quaint Victorian building served as stables and later a neighborhood school before demolition permits were filed in 2016. Its red brick successor will feature full-floor units with private balconies, but not inspire the same sense of awe.
Design by J Frankl Associates
Unknown developer
26 Rental Units
Rendering via J Frankl Architects
Six years after the developer purchased the lot for $3 million, demolition is starting at 168 West 136th Street to make way for a modern new eight-story building. When it is complete, it will feature a 3,000-square-foot community facility at the base and 29 rental-sized units on top. Amenities have not yet been revealed, but renderings show that the building will offer private balconies in select units as well as outdoor and rooftop terraces that could be used as common space.
Design by Bahary Architecture
Developed by Vertigo Ventures LLC
2 Units
Rendering of 284 West 127th Street via Bahary Architecture
Construction progress via CityRealty
Design by unSPACE
Developed by B Plus Realty
14 Rental Units
This mixed-use project will house 12,556 square feet of residential space and 1,276 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Floors 2 through 8 will hold two units each and they will be relatively spacious, with an average size of nearly 900 square feet apiece. It hasn't been announced if these will be rentals or condos, but an offering plan has not been filed yet, if at all. Amenities will include a laundry room, seven bike parking spaces, balconies, and a private courtyard. Nearby destinations include Morningside Park, Best Market Harlem, Starbucks, and an eclectic mix of popular restaurants like Les Ambassades, Vinateria, and Harlem Tavern. The C and B train can be accessed just one block away at 116th Street.
Studio Museum of Harlem, 44 West 125th Street
Design by David Adjaye
Developed by The Studio Museum
Renderings via Adjaye Associates
Entrance
Gallery
Roof terrace
The Studio Museum of Harlem set up in a Classically-styled building that once housed the New York Bank for Savings, but would soon outgrow the space: A larger space was announced in 2015, and the demolition of the previous structure commenced in February 2020. Construction is in progress on the new space, which will bring more than 17,000 square feet of gallery and exhibition space, the better to allow the museum to showcase its 2,000-object permanent collection. There will also be a glass-fronted lobby, studio space for three artists-in-residence, education spaces, a cafe, and free roof area.
160 West 124th Street
Design by E4H Architecture
Developed by Harlem Park Associates LLC
160 West 124th Street (Cushman and Wakefield)
In May 2018, Manhattan Community Board 10's Land Use Committee approved a request from Harlem Park Associates LLC and Mt. Sinai Medical Center to facilitate a new healthcare facility at 154-160 West 124th Street. A four-story parking garage is currently on-site, and the conversion to the 12-story healthcare facility is underway. Upon completion, it will serve as a wellness center as well as home to Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine.
Columbia International Hotel and Residences, 408 West 126th Street
Design by Peter Poon Architects
Developed by Columbia International
93 Residences
All renderings via Peter Poon Architects
With Columbia University's Manhattanville campus underway, a new building is on the rise to cater to students, parents, visiting professors, and other professionals. The property will comprise a boutique hotel, residential units on top (no word yet on whether this will be student housing), street-level dining, gardens, and rooftop overlooks.
Now Selling/Renting
Design by PBDW
Developed by Happy Living
127 Condos
Studio through four-beds from $799K - $2.85M
Rendering via Madison Realty Capital
Closings are underway at 300 West, a new 13-story condominium in the heart of Harlem's bustling dining scene. The apartments start on the second floor and feature interiors by Paris Forino, open concept layouts, custom white oak herringbone floors, and state-of-the-art kitchens; select units feature private outdoor space. The amenity-rich building's offerings include a children's playroom, fitness center, pool, library, laundry room, and parking for 17 vehicles.
Design by Issac | Stern
Developed by Nortco Development
69 Condos
Studio through four-beds from $715K - $2.795M
via Nortco Development
Interiors via Halstead
In 2016, Nortco Development purchased the LaGree Baptist Church and subsequently demolished it. In January 2018, Nortco acquired additional air rights and filed new construction permits for a 12-story building. Since then, things have moved quickly: Construction topped out in spring 2019, and sales launched a few months later. All units feature interiors by Lemay + Escobar, and residents will enjoy a garden terrace, roof deck, fitness center, lounge, children's playroom, and pet spa.
Design by GLUCK+
Developed by GRID Group
37 Condos
Three-bed for $3.15M
145 Central Park North (Gluck+)
Interiors via Nest Seekers
In a June 2022 interview, Nest Seekers agent Mike Fabbri told CityRealty that 145 Central Park North was the most exciting development he's worked on to date. The 162-foot-tall building is already over 50% sold, and it has risen just off Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (Seventh Avenue), and less than a block from 2,3, B and C lines' 110th Street stations. Residents enjoy incredible natural light, Central Park views, tasteful layouts, sleek kitchens, and pristine baths. Amenities include a fitness center, a children's playroom, a lounge, and a roof deck with breathtaking skyline views.
145 Central Park North facade via CityRealty
Design by Aufgang Architects
Developed by Azimuth Development Group
30 Condos
One- to two-beds from $720K
Patagonia (Compass)
The Patagonia is a tasteful new boutique condominium located in the heart of Harlem. All units feature floor-to-ceiling double-paned windows, 7.5" white oak flooring, contemporary kitchens, and private outdoor space. Residential amenities include a mail room, bike room, fitness center, third-floor lounge, and rooftop terrace with gas grill.
Design by J Frankl Associates
Developed by 26 West 127 Owners LLC
12 Condos
One-beds from $595K
Rendering of 26 West 127th Street via J Frankl Associates
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In 2017, developer Jonathan Rosenberg purchased a three-story mixed-use building from a house of worship, then subsequently filed demolition permits and permits for a new six-story building. Renderings show a building with a classic red brick facade and a simple cornice. There will be only two units per floor; renderings show that the majority of units will have private balconies, and permits call for a common roof terrace.
Design by Aufgang Architects
Developed by Azimuth Development Group
22 Condos
Three-bed for $2.195M
Interior renderings via Halstead
This new construction condominium building in Upper Manhattan's Harlem neighborhood was carefully built around a historic brownstone that sold its air rights to the developer. The 11-story, 22-unit building is nearing completion and launched sales in fall 2020. Residential amenities include a roof deck, elevator, mailroom, children's playroom, fitness center, bike room and terraces / balconies. The building also houses 7,761 square feet of community space for St. Luke's Baptist Church, which was in a building that was razed to make way for the new development.
Design by Elod Studio, ACQ Architect, and David Jimenez
Developed by Raphael Santandreu
17 Condos
No current availabilities
Rendering via Madsen Consulting & Engineering
Interiors via Sotheby's International Realty
When developer Raphael Santandreu bought a vacant Harlem lot from the city for only one dollar, it was widely assumed that an affordable housing block would rise on the site. But in November 2019, an offering plan with a $17.6 million sellout price was filed for the site. All units feature oversized windows, elegant and efficient kitchens, thoughtfully designed baths, and in-unit washer/dryers. The building offers a bike room and roof deck, but its biggest perk may be its address across the street from St. Nicholas Park and right on top of the 135th Street subway stop.
Design by Meshberg Group
Developed by Meshberg Capital Development
14 Condos
No current availabilities
Parkmor via Meshberg Group
Interiors via Compass
With its beautifully detailed facade, contextual brown brick, multi-pane windows, and cornice, the 26,000-square-foot project designed by Meshberg Group brings to mind a typical Harlem brownstone on steroids. Above are two setback penthouse floors and a stair bulkhead that mimic a modern rooftop addition. The two uppermost levels will each hold a single apartment and a duplex penthouse, and there are not more than two apartments per floor below. Amenities include private residential storage space, laundry facilities, and a rooftop terrace.
Construction progress via CityRealty
Design by Paul Christakos Architecture
Developed by RE Globe
14 Condos
No current availabilities
All images of Be.Live Harlem Condominiums via Exp Realty NYC
Be.Live Harlem is a new boutique development located near Jackie Robinson Park, Yankee Stadium, and the B/D train at 155th Street. All units feature Pella windows, natural red oak hardwood flooring, custom kitchens, modern baths, central air conditioning, and in-unit washer/dryers. Amenities include virtual doorman, bike room, fitness center with Peloton equipment, and common furnished patio.
Design by Issac | Stern
Developed by Level One Holdings and New Canaan
27 Condos
Two-bed for rent for $7,000/month
Demolishing and replacing the Second Canaan Baptist Church in Harlem with a new residential building, architects Issac & Stern designed the eight-story development with 27 units. The church occupies 11,000 square feet on the first two floors. The residential space will occupy the third floor, with five units and a recreation room, and no more than six units per floor the rest of the way up. Amenities include a roof deck, fitness center, children's playroom, and bike room. Closings recently commenced at an average of $1,459 per square foot.
Design by Soluri Architecture
Developed by Brad Simmons of 121 Holdings LLC
6 Condos
No current availabilities
315 West 121st Street (Soluri Architecture)
Interiors via Halstead
The long-awaited,10,500-square-foot, eight-story building launched sales on four floor-through two-bedroom units, a duplex penthouse, and a duplex garden level apartment last December. The design maximizes the limited lot coverage and FAR on the site, and the building takes its name from the Portuguese word for "glass," in honor of the curtain walls with integrated casement windows fill every unit with incredible light. Apartments also feature chef-quality kitchens, five-fixture master baths, and in-unit washer/dryers. Building amenities include a common roof deck, Virtual Smart intercom, and storage units for purchase.
Image via AIA
Design by Union Street Studio LLC
Developed by Almat Group
8 Condos
No current availabilities
2457 Frederick Douglass Boulevard via Douglas Elliman
Between West 131st and 132nd Streets, the transformation is complete on this building that once belonged to the First Ebenezer Baptist Church. The first floor will be used as a church and house the residential lobby; upstairs, only two units per floor allow for optimal privacy. The collection of one- and two-bedroom units boasts chic interiors, oversized windows, custom kitchens, and spa-inspired baths. Closings commenced in fall 2020 at an average of $948 per square foot.
Design by SO-IL
Developed by Ghada Amer
1 Townhouse
Rendering of 371 Manhattan Avenue via LL Engineering PC
In South Harlem, a church building was converted and expanded into a 5,800-square-foot single-family home with a minimalist brick facade and square window openings. City records identified Egyptian contemporary artist Ghada Amer as the owner, having purchased the building for $1.2 million under an LLC in 2013.
Design by NDKazalas Architecture
Developed by FDB 13 LLC
27 Rental Units
One- to two-beds from $3,250/month
Rendering via NDKazalas Architecture
The pair of new buildings at 2750-2754 Frederick Douglass Boulevard features a gray brick facade and contains commercial space, community facilities, and a total of 27 rental units on top. All units feature high ceilings, oversized windows, windowed kitchens, in-unit washer/dryers, and five-fixture baths with Duravit fixtures. Amenities include a fitness center with Peloton bikes and separate yoga studio, pet spa, and a roof deck with sunset views. An affordable housing lottery took place earlier this year, and market-rate leasing is now underway.
Design by Aufgang Architects
Developed by Lam Group, Exact Capital, Danforth Development Partners, and the Empire State Development Corporation (ESD)
191 Rental Units
One- through two-beds from $3,138/month - $3,971/month
One month free on a 13-month lease
The long wait for the redevelopment of Harlem's Victoria Theater is drawing to a close - construction is winding down, and leasing has launched on the rental apartments inside. Of the 191 rental apartments, 50% will be offered at “affordable” rents to middle- and low-income households. All units feature extra-large windows, hardwood floors, open-concept living areas and kitchens, and soaking tubs in the baths. Amenities include a fitness center, laundry room, lounge with game area, and rooftop terrace.
The 340-foot-tall building is the tallest building in Central Harlem with a distinct façade for the tower’s separate wings. The hotel will be clad in a sheer glass façade that will loom behind the preserved façade of the old theater building. The residential portion will be dressed in masonry and sport neat rows of picture windows — consistent with Harlem’s overall vernacular. The three-story 125th Street façade adorned with Ionic columns and terra-cotta rosettes have been salvaged and will be adaptively reused as part of a new entryway. In addition to the apartments, the building features a 210-key Renaissance Marriott Hotel, 30,000 square feet of retail, 25,000 square feet earmarked for art and cultural institutions, and a 90-vehicle garage.
The 340-foot-tall building is the tallest building in Central Harlem with a distinct façade for the tower’s separate wings. The hotel will be clad in a sheer glass façade that will loom behind the preserved façade of the old theater building. The residential portion will be dressed in masonry and sport neat rows of picture windows — consistent with Harlem’s overall vernacular. The three-story 125th Street façade adorned with Ionic columns and terra-cotta rosettes have been salvaged and will be adaptively reused as part of a new entryway. In addition to the apartments, the building features a 210-key Renaissance Marriott Hotel, 30,000 square feet of retail, 25,000 square feet earmarked for art and cultural institutions, and a 90-vehicle garage.
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Design by J Frankl Architects
Developed by The Jay Group
141 Rental Units
1- through 2-beds from $2,850/month - $3,525/month
(l-r) Rendering via J Frankl Architects; construction progress via CityRealty
Interiors via Bohemia Realty Group
In a bustling section of Harlem, an eye-catching new rental has risen on a formerly derelict stretch. Several apartments have private outdoor space, and all units have double-paned floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, central heating and air conditioning, lighting on dimmer systems, built-in Bluetooth speakers, and custom vented kitchens. Amenities include a virtual entry system, package room, roof terrace, second-floor terrace, central laundry room, fitness center, co-working space, lounge, and bike room. A housing lottery for 40 affordable units took place in summer 2020, and leasing commenced on market-rate units shortly before the deadline.
Design by Shahrish Engineering
Developed by Big Apple Developers
6 Rental Units
Two-beds from $2,800/month - $5,500/month
110 West 123rd Street (Compass)
Ten years after an over 100-year-old building collapsed in Harlem, a new boutique building has risen on the lot. All units have private outdoor space, abundant natural light, high ceilings, white oak flooring, eat-in kitchens with abundant storage space and professional-grade appliances, and in-unit washer/dryers. Building amenities include a cellar-level bike room and common roof deck. An affordable lottery is underway for two rent-stabilized units, and details and criteria may be found here.
Design by Lin & Associates
Developed by Truss Development
103 Rental Units
One- to two-beds from $3,000/month - $4,800/month
Image via Bond NY
Interiors via Bond NY
This full-block building went up on the one-time site of a parking lot across the street from the Frederick Douglass Academy public school, one block away from the Harlem River. All residences feature open green views through oversized windows, hardwood floors, kitchens with Caesarstone countertops and stainless steel appliances, and spa-inspired baths. Select residences have private balconies, and all residents have access to a fitness center, lounge, children's playroom, serenity deck, landscaped roof deck, and landscaped courtyard with waterfall.
Design by Yan Architect & Planners
Developed by KP Developers
58 Rental Units
One- through two-beds from $2,850/month - $3,900/month
Interiors via The Corcoran Group
Queens-based KP Development has redeveloped a one-time seafood store’s lot with an eight-story, 52-unit rental. Not shy about their high-end intentions, the development team mocked-up DKNY, Gucci, Burberry, Prada and Cartier as tenants of the future storefronts. There will also be a medical office on the second floor and a common rooftop terrace. An affordable lottery for units from $1,850/month took place in summer 2019, and market-rate units are now leasing.
Design by ARC Architecture + Design Studios
Developed by TCX Development
12 Rental Units
One-bed for $2,850/month
416 Lenox Avenue, March 2020 (CityRealty)
At the streetscape, 416 Lenox Avenue is distinguished by its red brick facade and oversized windows. All units feature oversized windows, recessed lighting, chef's kitchens with stainless steel appliances, large bedrooms with generous closet space, and in-unit washer/dryers. Amenities include virtual doorman service and a roof deck.
416 Lenox Avenue interiors (A&R Properties Group LLC)
Design by Aufgang Architects
Developed by Lemor Realty Corporation and Apex Building Group
37 Rental Units
Rendering via NYC Housing Preservation & Development
The former site of the Mandela community garden has long stood vacant, but developers acquired the lot for $1 to build affordable homes and community benefiting commercial uses. To that end, the development known as Balton Commons will be home to 4,500 square feet of tech incubator space, 1,350 square feet of community facility space, a restaurant, and 37 affordable apartments. Renderings show a dignified building, and it is aiming for Passive House certification.
Design by NDKazalas Architecture
Developed by Center for Urban Community Services
116 Rental Units
Rendering of 310 West 127th Street via CUCS
In August 2021, the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) celebrated the opening of The Hannigan, a supportive housing development named in honor of CUCS founder Tony Hannigan. The 116 units comprise 51 studios, 24 one-beds, 31 two-beds, and five three-beds for low-income individuals and families and formerly homeless New Yorkers, including those with complex psychiatric and medical needs. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will provide on-site support services such as crisis prevention and intervention, entitlement and legal assistance, household management, and employment services, and primary medical care and psychiatric services will be provided at an on-site medical suite through CUCS' Janian Medical Care program. Additional staff will include a live-in superintendent and 24-hour security, and amenities include a common computer lab, a gym, a teaching kitchen, a bike room, and a rooftop garden.
The Hannigan via Center for Urban Community Services
Design by STAT Architecture
Developed by Lemor Development Group
79 Rental Units
One- to two-beds from $2,199/month - $2,993/month
Leasing is underway at The Robeson, named in honor of African-American actor and activist Paul Robeson. The development contains a space for the New Hope Spring Grove Downtown Baptist Church of Christ, nearly 7,500 square feet of commercial space, and 79 rent-stabilized studio through three-bedroom apartments. Amenities will include a central laundry room, fitness center, community room, bike room, and rooftop terrace. Shortly after netting came down on the red brick facade, an affordable housing lottery launched on apartments from $680/month.
Design by Frank Petruso
Developed by Noorollah Asherian of 2121 ACP, LLC
22 Rental Units
Two-bed for $3,995/month
Interiors via AR Properties Group
181 West 126th Street, also known as 2121 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, rises nine floors with 22 rental units spread over 16,812 square feet and 2,779 square feet of ground floor commercial space. Renderings show a brick facade with a gray palette and columns of black-framed windows. The ground floor will hold up to three businesses and the residential units are located on the 2nd through 9th floors. The property will feature units with private terraces, virtual doorman, on-site laundry, resident-only bike parking and a shared roof deck.
Design by Aufgang Architects
Developed by JCAL Development Group
75 Rental Units
(JCAL Development)
The site prior to construction
Construction progress as of early November
In summer 2019, a housing lottery took place for The Frederick, a 100% affordable housing and mixed use development project located in the Central Harlem section of Manhattan. All units will be outfitted with LED lighting and Energy Star appliances, and residential amenities include a computer lab, study room, laundry room, bike room, and outdoor recreation space. The 15-story building will include the pre-existing Bravo Supermarket by demolishing the existing store and rebuilding it as part of the project. Under New York’s FRESH program, a portion of Bravo’s cellar will be dedicated to the supermarket’s storage, negating the need to use aisles for temporary storage and making for a more pleasant and efficient shopping experience. The new supermarket will be double the size and add 15 full-time positions.
Unknown designer
Developed by Joel Berkowitz of Blue Stone Venture Capital
20 Rental Units
No current availabilities
Brooklyn-based developer Joel Berkowitz bought the 35-foot-wide vacant lot, and permits were soon filed to construct a six-story, 20-unit residential building that will measure 15,896 square feet where 13,163 of it will be utilized for residential space. All units feature high ceilings, large windows, and open layouts. Amenities include a gym, laundry room, and roof deck with views of the Manhattan skyline.
Design by Aufgang Architects
Developed by Camber Property Group and the Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement
136 Senior Housing Units
Victory Plaza rendering via Aufgang Architects
In October 2021, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place for Dr. Joan O. Dawson Plaza, named in honor of the longtime chair of the Board of Directors at Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement (HCCI), which provides on-site social services. Additional features include an outdoor recreation area, community space, laundry room, and bike room.
Taystee Lab Building
Design by LevenBetts Architects and SLCE Architects
Developed by Janus Property
Taystee Lab Building via Janus Properties
After the Taystee Bakery closed in the 1970's, the site sat vacant for years until the Janus Property Company embarked on a new commercial and office corridor in Upper Manhattan. The new project brings an industrial aesthetic to a contemporary design, and has been transformed into a state-of-the-art, LEED-certified life sciences building. Two lobbies will provide convenient access and be awash in incredible natural light; upstairs, several of the office's interiors will open to expansive terraces. The infrastructure includes high capacity power, high-velocity ducts, acid waste neutralization systems, and designated locations for tenant emergency generators.
Following a recent investment from the LifeSciNYC initiative, City College of New York is using its $15 million award to establish the City Innovations Collaborative, an incubator supporting commercial and academic research under one roof at the Taystee Lab Building. Spread over 36,000 square feet, the City Innovations Collaborative will offer early-stage life sciences companies wet and dry lab space for the development of new medications and medical devices.
Following a recent investment from the LifeSciNYC initiative, City College of New York is using its $15 million award to establish the City Innovations Collaborative, an incubator supporting commercial and academic research under one roof at the Taystee Lab Building. Spread over 36,000 square feet, the City Innovations Collaborative will offer early-stage life sciences companies wet and dry lab space for the development of new medications and medical devices.
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, 250 Bradhurst Avenue
Design by Rogers Architects
Developed by Boys & Girls Club of America
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club via Rogers Architects
In July 2019, the new headquarters of the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club opened its doors across from Jackie Robinson Park. The design is noted for its transparency and use of sustainable materials such as exposed concrete, perforated plywood panels in the gym, and acoustic panels made of recycled water bottles. Offerings include a 6,000-square-foot gym, rooftop soccer play space, age-specific program spaces, performance studios, tutoring spaces, digital media and technology labs, dining and gathering space, and a screening area. Madison Square is the oldest Boys & Girls Club in New York City, and the new headquarters is set to welcome a new generation.
The Mink Building, 1361 Amsterdam Avenue
Developed by Janus Property
The Mink Building via Janus Properties
The 11,000-square-foot building at 1361 Amsterdam Avenue has had a rich history as home to the Bernheimer and Schwartz Pilsner Brewing Company, the Interborough Fur Storage Company, and now an innovative commercial bioscience lab. Janus Property Company carefully restored its historic facade while transforming the interiors with state-of-the-art lab space, a chemical fume hood, a vacuum system, a gas generator for freezers, and an autoclave pressure chamber. A number of life sciences companies have leased space in the building.
Design by Gluck+
Developed by Janus Property
Malt House via Janus Property and GLUCK+
Malt House is a converted brewery whose exterior walls, cast iron columns, brick vaulted ceilings, and dramatic steel structure have been preserved to provide excellent bones for new office, retail, and life science space. The office spaces feature large floorplates, floor-to-ceiling windows, and accessory outdoor areas totaling 25,000 square feet.
Malt House via CityRealty
Cancelled
One 45, 112-150 West 145th Street
Design by SHoP Architects
Developed by One45 Lenox LLC
939 Rental Units
Rendering via SHoP Architects
Following the demolition of a series of one-story buildings on West 145th Street, an environmental assessment review was submitted for One 45, a new mixed-use development with a 85-foot-tall base and two 363-foot-high towers. The project called for new headquarters for Reverend Al Sharpton's National Action Network, a new Museum of Civil Rights, ground-floor retail, banquet/event space, and approximately 866-939 residential units (217-282 of which would be affordable). However, local officials found that the affordability levels weren't in line with their constituents' needs, and the developer withdrew their project ahead of a subcommittee vote in May 2022. Patch predicts condos for the site instead.
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