View over Hell's Kitchen from Stella Tower (Compass)
Bidders throughout the boroughs have entered the fray for one of three casino licenses in downstate New York, and the application process has turned the spotlight to Hell's Kitchen. The Avenir's proposed site is located in the heart of the neighborhood at West 41st Street and Eleventh Avenue, and renderings show a glittering tower set to bring a casino, a hotel, several restaurants, and gallery space (further details below) to a quiet stretch near Javits Center.
At a project several blocks east, SL Green, Roc Nation, and Caesars Entertainment initially pledged $22.5 million plus 0.5% of profits from a planned Times Square casino in perpetuity to Manhattan Plaza, an affordable housing complex in Hell's Kitchen. This has since been revised to direct the money to the West Side Community Fund in a move that will have a greater impact on the West Side.
At a project several blocks east, SL Green, Roc Nation, and Caesars Entertainment initially pledged $22.5 million plus 0.5% of profits from a planned Times Square casino in perpetuity to Manhattan Plaza, an affordable housing complex in Hell's Kitchen. This has since been revised to direct the money to the West Side Community Fund in a move that will have a greater impact on the West Side.
Rendering of The Avenir over an already changed Hell's Kitchen (Silverstein Development)
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Regardless of who gets the casino license, Hell’s Kitchen has come a long way from the unruly tenements and fetid industries (think slaughterhouses and factories) that once dominated the area. The West Side Association of Commerce tried to rebrand the neighborhood Clinton (derived from DeWitt Clinton Park) in the late 1950s, but locals past and present embrace its notorious name. (Would a recent Tony Award-winning musical pack the same punch if composer Alicia Keys had called it Clinton?)
DeWitt Clinton Park, summer 2025 (CityRealty)
Whatever one calls it, there is no question that the 7 train's extension to Hudson Yards has improved access to this part of New York, which in turns enjoys close proximity to the Theater District, Columbus Circle, and Hudson River Park. Bike lanes on Tenth and Eleventh Avenue have improved accessibility as well as local quality of life.
Community Board 4's wish for a dedicated 42nd Street busway like the one on 14th Street has not come true (yet), but the MTA recently installed bus lane enforcement cameras with the aim of speeding up bus service. NYC Ferry proposed a new route that would connect the Midtown West terminal with the Wall Street/Pier 11 hub, but Manhattan's Community Board 4 was not impressed by how it would make riders stop in Staten Island and Brooklyn before coming back to Manhattan.
Community Board 4's wish for a dedicated 42nd Street busway like the one on 14th Street has not come true (yet), but the MTA recently installed bus lane enforcement cameras with the aim of speeding up bus service. NYC Ferry proposed a new route that would connect the Midtown West terminal with the Wall Street/Pier 11 hub, but Manhattan's Community Board 4 was not impressed by how it would make riders stop in Staten Island and Brooklyn before coming back to Manhattan.
While accessibility to the rest of the city has dramatically improved, there is much to offer close to home. The Hudson Yards mega-development brought glitzy new recreation, retail, and restaurant opportunities, not to mention the new Bella Abzug Park, to this section of the West Side. Hell's Kitchen proper is still rich in independent restaurants, boutiques, and nightlife with no sign of slowing down. Cocktail bar Era opened in the former McQuaid's space on Eleventh Avenue, and indoor/outdoor rooftop bar Hudson VU recently opened at award-winning INK 48 hotel. The area has also attracted big-box retailers like Target, CVS, Bond Vet, and Whole Foods.
Rendering of the nearly completed Pier 97 at Clinton Cove Park in Hudson River Park (Melk!). Funding has been announced for future improvements to the heavily paved areas to the south.
Concept design map for Hudson River Park (Marvel/Hudson River Park Trust)
Further quality of life improvements are on the horizon. Earlier this summer, Manhattan's Community Board 4 created a new community fund where a $1/passenger fee collected from cruise ships at Piers 88 and 90 will channel money into local environmental improvements. Proponents see it as a form of compensation after years of exhaust fumes from cruise ships idling at the ports.
Additionally, in the wake of a tragic helicopter crash in the Hudson River in spring 2025, Community Board 4 called upon Governor Hochul and local officials to shut down the West 30th Street Heliport just south of Hell's Kitchen. They cited issues like noise and pollution.
Moreover, the heliport's site is located within the boundaries that Hudson River Park Trust wants to redevelop into a more continuous park experience between West 29th and 46th Streets. In July 2025, Marvel released a concept design featuring a children's discovery garden, a fitness zone, shaded picnic tables, new lighting installations, pavement space converted to rain gardens, and significantly more green space. While there would still be the Gateway tunnel project and Pier 79 ferry service to contend with amidst creating continuous green space, the absence of the heliport would certainly help.
Moreover, the heliport's site is located within the boundaries that Hudson River Park Trust wants to redevelop into a more continuous park experience between West 29th and 46th Streets. In July 2025, Marvel released a concept design featuring a children's discovery garden, a fitness zone, shaded picnic tables, new lighting installations, pavement space converted to rain gardens, and significantly more green space. While there would still be the Gateway tunnel project and Pier 79 ferry service to contend with amidst creating continuous green space, the absence of the heliport would certainly help.
Hell's Kitchen boundaries span from 34th to 59th Streets (Skyline views from Sheffield 57 - The Corcoran Group)
The residential scene has also changed over the years. At the beginning of the 21st century, a crop of glassy, amenity-rich rentals rose along Tenth and Eleventh Avenues and 40th through 42nd Streets. However, a new batch of low-rise boutique condominiums and more character-rich rentals has breathed further life into the area and spoken to its desirability.
Below, we look at forthcoming projects poised to reshape the area from West 40th to 59th Streets, spanning Eighth Avenue to the Hudson River. While Hell’s Kitchen’s boundaries were once considered to extend as far south as 34th Street, the southernmost section has begun to rebrand itself as Hudson Yards; projects for this stretch may be seen here.
Recently Launched
350 West 44th Street
Developed by ZHL Group | Design by Z Architecture
29 units | 7 stories
7 availabilities from $1.43 million
Move-ins are underway at Lightsquare, a new boutique condominium at the nexus of the Theater District and Hell's Kitchen. The light brick building with oversized windows is a respectful addition to its block. It is located in a bustling neighborhood, but double-pane windows make for a more tranquil environment. Interiors feature neutral palettes, custom kitchens with Italian cabinetry, primary baths with radiant heated floors, and generous closet space. Several units have private outdoor space.
Residential amenities include a package room, a fitness center, a pet spa, and a roof terrace with outdoor kitchen, dining area, and movie lounge. The building is nearly 80% sold, and the sponsor is offering 3 years common charges and 3 years of real estate tax credit on contracts signed by August 31, 2025.
Residential amenities include a package room, a fitness center, a pet spa, and a roof terrace with outdoor kitchen, dining area, and movie lounge. The building is nearly 80% sold, and the sponsor is offering 3 years common charges and 3 years of real estate tax credit on contracts signed by August 31, 2025.
LightSquare (Corcoran Group)
LightSquare, #505 (Corcoran Group)
555 West 45th Street
Developed by Chess Builders LLC | Design by S. Wieder Architect
58 units | 7 stories
6 availabilities from $5,800
The Westline (Rentopia Group)
The Westline is a three-building complex on Eleventh Avenue between West 45th and 46th Streets. The West 45th Street building was the first to launch leasing, and construction netting is coming down on the Eleventh Avenue building. Every unit in The Westline is reached via keyless entry and features oversized windows, kitchens with energy-efficient appliances, designer baths, and in-unit washers and dryers.
Residents of all three buildings will enjoy access to an array of premium amenities. These include a fitness center with yoga studio, a spa with sauna and steam room, a lounge with co-working area, a game room, a children's playroom, a screening room, and a rooftop terrace. Additional conveniences include a pet spa and a secure package room.
Residents of all three buildings will enjoy access to an array of premium amenities. These include a fitness center with yoga studio, a spa with sauna and steam room, a lounge with co-working area, a game room, a children's playroom, a screening room, and a rooftop terrace. Additional conveniences include a pet spa and a secure package room.
622 Eleventh Avenue, summer 2025 (CityRealty)
312 West 43rd Street
Developed by Taconic Partners | Design by Handel Architects
321 units | 32 stories
3 availabilities from $4,450
Rendering of 42nd Street view of 312 West 42nd Street (Taconic Partners)
A new Port Authority terminal will not be complete for years to come (further details below), but The Ellery raises the tone of the area in the immediate term. The block-through building is distinguished by its soaring height, bronze-hued paneling, and West 42nd Street podium with narrow vertical fins. Grocery chain ALDI signed a 25,000-square-foot lease in the 42nd Street retail space for its first central Manhattan location (estimated to open in 2026), and leasing is underway at the residential component with an entrance and lobby on West 43rd Street.
The Ellery (Taconic Partners)
The Ellery houses 330 residential units on floors 5-30. Fourth-floor amenities include private gardens, a fitness center, a spa and sauna, and coworking areas. The crowning glory is a common roof terrace with a 40-foot lap pool and sun deck. An affordable lottery took place in mid-2024, and market-rate leasing launched a few months later.
550 Tenth Avenue
Developed by Gotham Organization | Design by Handel Architects
435 units | 45 stories
17 availabilities from $4,745/month
Rendering of The Maybury at 550 Tenth Avenue (Handel Architects)
In 2018, developer Gotham Organization bought a portion of the site housing the former headquarters of nonprofit Covenant House. Years later, it started construction on a new apartment building at 550 Tenth Avenue after its work on new Covenant House headquarters was complete. When it was still in the works, Community Board 4 specifically requested that it “avoid looking like a dystopian glass box”; to that end, a facade was designed by Handel Architects to feature rust-red panels.
Living room (Gotham Organization)
The project attracted attention all over the city in July 2023, when a construction crane at the site caught fire and partially collapsed, but it does not appear to have significantly slowed progress. Construction topped out at the end of 2023; an affordable housing lottery took place in summer 2024; and market-rate leasing is now underway. All units feature oversized windows, energy-efficient appliances (including dishwashers), and central air conditioning. Residential amenities include an attended lobby, a fitness center, a party room, private storage, bike storage, a central laundry room, and a 45th-story sky lounge.
359 West 48th Street
Developed by Kings Capital | Design by ADB Associates (renovation)
39 units | 7 stories
1 availability for $9,995/month
Alma (Aura NYC LLC)
Leasing has recently launched at Alma, a boutique rental in the heart of Hell's Kitchen. All interiors feature modern aesthetics, white oak floors, stainless steel kitchen appliances, modern bathrooms, heating and cooling units in every room, and in-unit washers and dryers. Select units have private outdoor space, and all residents have access to the building's fitness center and outdoor terrace.
The rental development represents the latest chapter for the building. It spent the turn of the 19th century as worship space, first for the Fourth Reformed Church and then for Faith Presbyterian Church. The building served as a theater in the 1970s; and, at the time developer Kings Capital purchased it for $12.5 million in July 2024, it was being used as corporate housing. Ahead of the leasing launch, the building was spruced up with new brick, cornice, and windows.
The rental development represents the latest chapter for the building. It spent the turn of the 19th century as worship space, first for the Fourth Reformed Church and then for Faith Presbyterian Church. The building served as a theater in the 1970s; and, at the time developer Kings Capital purchased it for $12.5 million in July 2024, it was being used as corporate housing. Ahead of the leasing launch, the building was spruced up with new brick, cornice, and windows.
Future Residential Buildings
349 West 51st Street
Developed by Dharshyni Peries | Design by Kimberly Brown Architecture
6 units | 6 stories
Completion estimated for late 2025
Wrapping up between Ninth and Tenth avenues, 435 West 48th Street is a six-story condominium development to offer six full-floor residences with private elevator access, Juliet balconies, and outdoor spaces. Designed by Kimberly Brown Architecture with a facade of Indiana limestone, French windows, and custom-crafted details, the building balances classic elegance with light-filled modern living across from the Clinton Community Garden.
349 West 51st Street
Developed by Cadence Property Group | Design by Architecture Outfit
32 units | 7 stories
Completion estimated for late 2025
Rendering of 354 West 52nd Street (Architecture Outfit)
A sales launch is on the horizon for Linden Lane, a new boutique condominium up the street from The Sorting House, another Cadence Property Group project and a testament to Hell's Kitchen's growing popularity. It is located in a busy section near the Theater District and popular Hell's Kitchen nightlife, but amenities like a landscaped courtyard will make for a peaceful atmosphere. An offering plan with an $84.4 million sellout was filed in April 2025, and prices are expected to range from $1.5 million to $5 million.
The site was vacant when the first permits were filed, but The Real Deal notes that it once housed the Hotalings News Agency, which carried daily newspapers and magazines from all over the world. It was indispensable for media outlets in its heyday, but went bust in the wake of the internet and closed in 1999. The new building's low-rise height and red brick facade make a respectful addition to the neighborhood.
The site was vacant when the first permits were filed, but The Real Deal notes that it once housed the Hotalings News Agency, which carried daily newspapers and magazines from all over the world. It was indispensable for media outlets in its heyday, but went bust in the wake of the internet and closed in 1999. The new building's low-rise height and red brick facade make a respectful addition to the neighborhood.
Linden Lane courtyard
Developed by Sparksangel USA Inc. | Design by SBLM Architects
2 units | 7 stories
Completion estimated for 2025
Rendering of 410 West 49th Street (Opa)
Boutique condominiums have played a part in the revitalization of Hell’s Kitchen, but 410 West 49th Street takes that to a new level: Only two units – one measuring 2,180 square feet, the other measuring 3,223 square feet – will be housed in the building. Scaffolding and netting have come down to reveal a light-colored facade, floor-to-ceiling windows, and bold window trims.
With only on-site storage and a cellar-level lounge listed, 410 West 49th Street is not the most amenity-rich new building to come along. However, residents will benefit from convenient access to multiple subway lines and easy access to popular restaurants, nightlife, and retail. An offering plan has not yet been filed.
With only on-site storage and a cellar-level lounge listed, 410 West 49th Street is not the most amenity-rich new building to come along. However, residents will benefit from convenient access to multiple subway lines and easy access to popular restaurants, nightlife, and retail. An offering plan has not yet been filed.
410 West 49th Street, August 2025 (CityRealty)
441 West 54th Street
Developed by Yaus Special Clinton District LLC | Design by ODA New York
28 units | 7 stories
Completion estimated for 2026
The Gild (ODA New York)
The Gild is gearing up to launch sales in a busy section of Manhattan near the Theater District and Columbus Circle. But with no more than four units per floor, Japanese-inspired materials, and a courtyard with green wall, this new building is cultivating a serene atmosphere.
The project stands out at street level with its radiant facade, brass-colored louvers, and intriguingly patterned floor-to-ceiling windows. The 28 units are set to include three townhouses and three penthouses. Approximately half the units will have private outdoor space, and all residents will have access to amenities like a common roof terrace, bike room, gym, and an outdoor terrace with meditation room and children's play area.
An offering plan with a $64.48 million sellout was accepted in November 2022, and lists prices starting at $1.395 million for one-bedrooms, $2.15 million for two-bedrooms, and $3.695 million for three-bedrooms. However, the units have not yet come on the market.
The project stands out at street level with its radiant facade, brass-colored louvers, and intriguingly patterned floor-to-ceiling windows. The 28 units are set to include three townhouses and three penthouses. Approximately half the units will have private outdoor space, and all residents will have access to amenities like a common roof terrace, bike room, gym, and an outdoor terrace with meditation room and children's play area.
An offering plan with a $64.48 million sellout was accepted in November 2022, and lists prices starting at $1.395 million for one-bedrooms, $2.15 million for two-bedrooms, and $3.695 million for three-bedrooms. However, the units have not yet come on the market.
408 West 58th Street (Nest Seekers International)
Plans have been drawn up for a new single-family townhouse to rise almost directly to the west of Columbus Circle's dining, retail, and transportation. They call for a large basement game room, a large entertaining lounge with access to a terrace, a formal dining room, a chef-caliber kitchen, a full-floor primary suite with gym and sauna, and a rooftop terrace with basketball court and skyline views.
408 West 58th Street, August 2025 (CityRealty)
The Lirio
806 Ninth Avenue
Developed by Hudson and Housing Works | Design by CetraRuddy
112 units | 9 stories
Completion estimated for November 2026
In July 2024, a groundbreaking ceremony took place for The Lirio, a new project set to contain 112 permanently affordable housing units. These are set to include 44 affordable housing units for families and 67 units for formerly homeless individuals – among these, 59 will be supportive housing units targeted for long-term HIV/AIDS survivors. The building’s name comes from the oldest living tree in New York City, a tulip tree also known as Liriodendron, as a symbol of surviving and thriving in a radically changed landscape.
In addition to the housing units, the building will house new MTA offices and over 9,000 square feet of retail space. The masonry-inspired design pays tribute to historic Hell's Kitchen architecture, but it will be constructed to Passive House standards with features like green roofs, solar panels (both of which can be seen in the newest rendering), a high-performance building envelope, and VRF HVAC. Construction topped out in summer 2025.
In addition to the housing units, the building will house new MTA offices and over 9,000 square feet of retail space. The masonry-inspired design pays tribute to historic Hell's Kitchen architecture, but it will be constructed to Passive House standards with features like green roofs, solar panels (both of which can be seen in the newest rendering), a high-performance building envelope, and VRF HVAC. Construction topped out in summer 2025.
Rendering of The Lirio (CetraRuddy)
The Lirio, August 2025 (CityRealty)
Rialto West
705 Tenth Avenue
Developed by Douglaston Development and Entertainment Community Fund | Design by S9 Architecture
158 units | 8 stories
Completion estimated for 2026
Rendering of Rialto West (Douglaston Development)
For many years, the vacant lot on the western side of Tenth Avenue between West 48th and 49th Streets has been known as "the DEP site" for the Department of Environmental Protection's use of it for the maintenance of water infrastructure. But in February 2024, construction began on Rialto West, an eight-story, mixed-use development that has been in the works since 2019.
Upon completion, the studio to three-bedroom units will include 15% of units for formerly homeless households, 25% for households earning 50% of the AMI, 20% for households earning 80% of the AMI, 30% for households earning 120% of the AMI, and 10% for households earning 130% of the AMI. Amenities are set to include a fitness room, on-site laundry room, and bike room.
Upon completion, the studio to three-bedroom units will include 15% of units for formerly homeless households, 25% for households earning 50% of the AMI, 20% for households earning 80% of the AMI, 30% for households earning 120% of the AMI, and 10% for households earning 130% of the AMI. Amenities are set to include a fitness room, on-site laundry room, and bike room.
The site will also be home to Lorraine Hansberry Plaza, a public plaza along the side of the new building, and a 6,000-square-foot rehearsal and co-working space for artists operated by IndieSpace. Douglaston Development is at the helm with the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly the Actors Fund). Construction topped out in July 2025.
Rialto West, summer 2025 (CityRealty)
Developed by Chess Builders LLC | Design by S. Wieder Architect
138 units | 28 stories
Completion estimated for 2027
Rendering of 250 West 49th Street (S. Wieder Architect)
Plans for this site at the nexus of the Theater District and Hell's Kitchen date back to 2015, when The Real Deal announced Hakimian Organization and Gorjian Real Estate Group's plans for a 24-story, 246-key hotel to rise on the site after acquiring air rights from the Helen Hayes Theatre. In late 2018, amidst an increasingly competitive hotel market, the developers reconceived the project as an office tower. But plans changed yet again to residential in early 2022, and developer Chess Builders bought the site for $30 million in early 2025 (per public records). The eight-story building previously on the site had already been demolished, which allowed construction to continue apace once the sale closed.
Construction topped out in summer 2025. As the project qualified for 421-a tax benefits, a portion of the units will be affordable. An extensive amenity package is set to include a fitness center, a golf simulator, a library, a screening room, an art room, a music practice room, an outdoor lounge, a bocce court, an outdoor screening area, and a Zen garden.
Construction topped out in summer 2025. As the project qualified for 421-a tax benefits, a portion of the units will be affordable. An extensive amenity package is set to include a fitness center, a golf simulator, a library, a screening room, an art room, a music practice room, an outdoor lounge, a bocce court, an outdoor screening area, and a Zen garden.
440 West 57th Street
Developed by Yellowstone Real Estate Investments | Design by Issac & Stern (renovation)
249 units | 19 stories
Completion estimated for 2028
The Watson, August 2025 (CityRealty)
In July 2025, developer Yellowstone Real Estate Investments filed permits to convert the hotel at 440 West 57th Street to residential use. A rooftop pool described by one local as "the best in all of Manhattan" will stay, and residents will have amenities like an indoor pool, a fitness center, a lounge, a game room, a pet playroom, and cellar-level parking.
The residential conversion represents the latest chapter for the circa-1964 building. It opened as a Holiday Inn, but was christened The Watson amidst new ownership in 2017. The Watson closed to guests during the pandemic and never reopened, but the city used it to shelter migrants and asylum seekers.
The residential conversion represents the latest chapter for the circa-1964 building. It opened as a Holiday Inn, but was christened The Watson amidst new ownership in 2017. The Watson closed to guests during the pandemic and never reopened, but the city used it to shelter migrants and asylum seekers.
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529 West 54th Street and 801 Eleventh Avenue
Developed by Chapman Group and Friedland Properties | Design by Hill West
1,064 units | 42 stories
Completion estimated for 2029
Diagram for mixed-use skyscrapers (Hill West)
In early 2025, a joint venture between Chapman Group and Friedland Properties submitted a rezoning application to allow them to build a pair of skyscrapers across from DeWitt Clinton Park. A tower at 629 West 54th Street would stand 42 stories tall and contain about 617 housing units and 113,000 square feet of space for a car dealership. A short distance away, 801 Eleventh Avenue would stand 38 stories tall with 447 housing units and commercial space for another car dealership. A portion of apartments in each tower would be set aside for affordable housing.
For buildings of this size to take shape, the developers seek to acquire unused air rights from Chelsea Piers and Hudson River Park Piers 81, 83, and 98; in exchange, they would contribute new green space to the neighborhood and aid in the redevelopment of Pier 76, which was converted from a tow pound to public space in 2021. The ULURP process is currently underway, and the team hopes to complete it by the end of the year.
For buildings of this size to take shape, the developers seek to acquire unused air rights from Chelsea Piers and Hudson River Park Piers 81, 83, and 98; in exchange, they would contribute new green space to the neighborhood and aid in the redevelopment of Pier 76, which was converted from a tow pound to public space in 2021. The ULURP process is currently underway, and the team hopes to complete it by the end of the year.
Developed by 304 West 49th Garage LLC | Design by DR Architecture & Design
69 units | 20 stories
Completion estimated for 2029
Rendering of 304 West 49th Street (DR Architecture & Design)
In January 2025, a rendering was revealed for a proposed residential building to rise on the site of a West 49th Street parking garage that was deemed unsafe in a 2023 inspection. A rezoning would be required for a project of this size to take shape, and the developer is including affordable housing and new retail to sweeten the deal. A construction timeline is not yet available, but work could begin as soon as next year depending on the results of the zoning text amendment review.
539 West 54th Street
Developed by Excel Development Group | Design by GF55 Architects
71 units | 21 stories
Completion TBD
Rendering of 539 West 54th Street (GF55 Architects)
In summer 2023, the first renderings were revealed for a new condominium for the site of a four-story brick building that first housed the Church of St. Ambrose and later Centro Maria, an all-women's apartment building that offered dorm-style living and meals cooked by the nuns who staffed the residence. According to The City, the Catholic Church put the building on the market to pay for sexual abuse lawsuits; the developer bought the site for $25 million in late 2022. Demolition permits have been approved, and permits were filed for a new building in September 2024. However, a project timeline is not yet available.
869 Ninth Avenue
Developed by Mark Tress | Design by Morris Adjmi Architects (renovation)
76 units | 7 stories
Completion TBD
The Windermere (Morris Adjmi Architects for Landmarks Preservation Commission)
On the southwest corner of West 57th and Ninth Avenue, The Windermere was Manhattan's second-largest apartment building when it was built in 1881. The Queen Anne-style building was marketed as a hotel for "the new woman" (unmarried women working in the city) and offered such modern amenities (for the time) as elevators and telephones. But in the 1970s and 80s, as the surrounding area became more rundown, so too did the building, which was reformatted into an SRO.
The final tenants moved out in 2009 after the fire department deemed the building unsafe. However, things have turned around in recent years for this New York City Landmark. In 2021, Landmarks approved an application to restore the brickwork and cast iron columns to their original glory, replace a cornice, restore the storefronts, and build a rooftop addition. Permits show that interiors are currently being worked on, but nothing to indicate whether these will be residential units or hotel rooms.
The final tenants moved out in 2009 after the fire department deemed the building unsafe. However, things have turned around in recent years for this New York City Landmark. In 2021, Landmarks approved an application to restore the brickwork and cast iron columns to their original glory, replace a cornice, restore the storefronts, and build a rooftop addition. Permits show that interiors are currently being worked on, but nothing to indicate whether these will be residential units or hotel rooms.
The Windermere, August 2025 (CityRealty)
330 West 42nd Street
Developed by Resolution Real Estate Partners | Design by SLCE Architecture
224 units | 35 stories
Completion TBD
Rendering of new McGraw Hill Building entrance (MdeAS Architects)
In addition to the publisher that gave it its name, the office building at 330 West 42nd Street has housed Marvel Comics and Group Health Insurance. More recently, it stands out as one of the earlier office-to-residential conversion plans that came out of the pandemic: Work is underway to turn floors 12 to 32 of the McGraw Hill building to residential apartments in a central location.
The residents will arrive to a separate entrance from the office workers, and there will be two floors of exclusive amenities on top. The project also includes a makeover for the office space, a redesign of the lobby space (to the chagrin of preservationists), and the restoration of McGraw-Hill name above the entrance.
In a 2023 interview with the New York Post, developer Gerard Nocera said, "We've cleared all the hurdles," and a mid-2024 completion date was anticipated. But in July 2024, a venture between Blackstone and Rialto Capital Advisors filed to foreclose on the building, claiming the owners defaulted on a mortgage. Exterior work is not apparent, but recently filed permits show that interior work is underway.
The residents will arrive to a separate entrance from the office workers, and there will be two floors of exclusive amenities on top. The project also includes a makeover for the office space, a redesign of the lobby space (to the chagrin of preservationists), and the restoration of McGraw-Hill name above the entrance.
In a 2023 interview with the New York Post, developer Gerard Nocera said, "We've cleared all the hurdles," and a mid-2024 completion date was anticipated. But in July 2024, a venture between Blackstone and Rialto Capital Advisors filed to foreclose on the building, claiming the owners defaulted on a mortgage. Exterior work is not apparent, but recently filed permits show that interior work is underway.
366 West 58th Street
Developed by CSC Coliving | Design by Tang Studio Architect
438 units | 26 stories
Completion TBD
In its heyday as a hotel by Ian Schraeger and Phillippe Starck, the Hudson Hotel attracted the likes of Jon Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, Debbie Harry, and Paul McCartney. However, that wasn’t enough to keep it from becoming a pandemic casualty. Developer CSC Coliving bought the building for $207 million in July 2022, and its conversion from an 878-key hotel to a 438-unit residential building is well underway. The co-living concept will offer private living quarters with an emphasis on community living, and the studio through three-beds will reportedly be priced 20% below market rate. But the developer and lenders have run into difficulties, and and current tenants of rent-stabilized units described less than desirable conditions during construction.
The residential conversion represents the latest chapter in the building’s rich history, which dates back to the late 1920s. Ann Morgan, a daughter of banker J.P., built it as the American Women’s Association to provide residences and a social club for young female professionals. In 1941, it became the Henry Hudson Hotel and offered coed living space. After World War II, it housed WNET-TV’s offices and studios. Messrs. Schraeger and Starck converted it to a luxury hotel in the late 1990s/early 2000s.
Facade detail (Tang Studio Architect)
Construction work at 366 West 58th Street, February 2024 (CityRealty)
Developed by Radson Development and Kingspoint Heights | Design by FXCollaborative and Gene Kaufman Architects
49 units | 350 stories
Completion TBD
Renderings of 495 Eleventh Avenue (FXCollaborative)
In December 2021, shortly after the first renderings were revealed, the Manhattan Borough Board approved a project that would utterly transform the former site of a slaughterhouse just south of the Javits Center: Two towers measuring 56 and 57 stories are set to bring 350 affordable housing units (with 75 units as supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals and families), a hotel, office space, and supermarket to the Hell's Kitchen/Hudson Yards nexus. The project is aiming for LEED Gold certification.
As per The Real Deal, the headquarters of the New York Butchers’ Dressed Meat Company once stood on the site and stayed operational until the late 1950s. Decades later, in the 1980s, Community Board 4 sought to have it designated a New York City Landmark, but the building was demolished after being discovered to be structurally unsound.
As per The Real Deal, the headquarters of the New York Butchers’ Dressed Meat Company once stood on the site and stayed operational until the late 1950s. Decades later, in the 1980s, Community Board 4 sought to have it designated a New York City Landmark, but the building was demolished after being discovered to be structurally unsound.
One Amsterdam Avenue
Conceptual design for One Amsterdam Avenue
In late 2022, the City University of New York (CUNY) issued a request for proposals to redevelop 1 Amsterdam Avenue, an academic building located at the nexus of Hell's Kitchen and the Upper West Side. Developers could work under fee purchase and long-term lease scenarios, and the project was required to include a minimum of 355,000 square feet to house CUNY operations like classrooms, laboratories, offices, and meeting spaces. However, as conceptual renderings show, it need not have been limited to that.
621 West 45th Street
Google Streetview of 621 West 45th Street
In February 2025, Governor Hochul announced a Request for Proposals for the redevelopment of 621 West 45th Street, a surface parking lot on Twelfth Avenue and West 45th Street. It is part of a broader plan to develop housing on underutilized or vacant state-owned land. The deadline passed on May 15, 2025, but local officials have already spoken highly of the prospect of redevelopment.
The proposal seeks a mix of residential and commercial space, with a minimum of 25% affordable housing units. Additionally, as the site is currently used as a parking lot for the USS Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, the proposal should preserve parking for 14 buses as well at 24/7 access to an existing pedestrian bridge connecting directly to Hudson River Park.
The proposal seeks a mix of residential and commercial space, with a minimum of 25% affordable housing units. Additionally, as the site is currently used as a parking lot for the USS Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, the proposal should preserve parking for 14 buses as well at 24/7 access to an existing pedestrian bridge connecting directly to Hudson River Park.
Non-Residential Projects
Developed by Hudson River Park Trust | Design by !melk Landscape Architecture and Urban Design
Completed in 2024
Pier 97 (Hudson River Park)
In October 2024, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the redeveloped Pier 97 in Hudson River Park. An extension of Clinton Cove Park at West 57th Street, features include a playground with water feature, an “all-ages slide” connecting an elevated belvedere to a sun deck below, a blue turf sports field, and flexible gathering areas.
Construction is winding down on a new park building with restrooms and a food concession, and it is expected to open this winter. In the meantime, Pier 97 is part of the Healthy on the Hudson outdoor workout lineup and spent the past two summers hosting concerts. Movie buffs will recognize the old Pier 97 terminal building from the opening sequence of Taxi Driver and marvel at how far the area has come since then.
Construction is winding down on a new park building with restrooms and a food concession, and it is expected to open this winter. In the meantime, Pier 97 is part of the Healthy on the Hudson outdoor workout lineup and spent the past two summers hosting concerts. Movie buffs will recognize the old Pier 97 terminal building from the opening sequence of Taxi Driver and marvel at how far the area has come since then.
Sunset Pier 94 Studios
Developed by Vornado Realty Trust, Hudson Pacific Properties, and NYCEDC | Design by Gensler
Completion estimated for late 2025
At a time when a Robert De Niro-backed, Bjarke Ingels-designed studio is open in Astoria, and a Steiner Studios expansion is underway in Sunset Park, Manhattan is not about to be left out: The forthcoming Sunset Pier 94 Studios is set to be the borough’s first purpose-built studio campus.
The 266,000-square-foot project is set to include six purpose-built soundstages with production control room facilities and 145,000 square feet of production support space and offices. It will also include improvements for the surrounding area that include new public restrooms for Hudson River Park, 25,000 square feet of waterfront open space and pier access, bikeway safety improvements, and a 1,850-square-foot community amenity space. Moreover, the project is aiming for LEED Gold and Fitwel certifications and 100% renewable energy, not to mention planning a program to support workforce training and development programs to connect local residents to jobs in film, television, and other media production.
Renderings of Sunset Pier 94 Studio (Vornado Realty Trust)
Variety notes that the project was announced at a time when generous tax incentives have made New York a popular filming destination, and this location will prove especially beneficial. In an August 2023 interview, Mackenzie Berman of Blackstone (a backer of Sunset Studios) cited the pier’s proximity to popular filming locations like Times Square, Central Park, and the New York Public Library; he also mentioned easy access to office hubs for content creators like HBO, Disney, and CBS. A recent walk in Hudson River Park showed what looked like a nearly complete building, and it is expected to "premiere" later this year.
The Torch
740 Eighth Avenue
Developed by Extell | Design by ODA Architecture with SLCE Architects
52 stories
Completion estimated for 2027
At this stage, it is hard to say which aspect of The Torch has attracted the most attention: its eye-catching design inspired by the Statue of Liberty's torch (hence the name) or the "drop ride" planned from an observation deck on the upper levels. Some community members were not enthusiastic about the drop ride, but it passed muster with the borough commissioner's office in 2022. More recently, permits were renewed in May 2025 and construction has risen aboveground.
The hotel rooms will be located in the lower half of the building, but still high enough to enjoy city views. In addition to the drop ride and observation deck, the building will feature lower-level retail and hotel amenities like a VIP lounge, a pool deck, and a restaurant on two of the uppermost floors. It is located at the nexus of the Theater District and Hell's Kitchen, putting it in close proximity to the best restaurants and entertainment in both neighborhoods.
The hotel rooms will be located in the lower half of the building, but still high enough to enjoy city views. In addition to the drop ride and observation deck, the building will feature lower-level retail and hotel amenities like a VIP lounge, a pool deck, and a restaurant on two of the uppermost floors. It is located at the nexus of the Theater District and Hell's Kitchen, putting it in close proximity to the best restaurants and entertainment in both neighborhoods.
New Port Authority terminal
Developed by Port Authority of New York and New Jersey | Design by Foster & Partners
Completion estimated for 2032
Rendering of new Port Authority bus terminal (Port Authority of New York and New Jersey)
The bus terminal on Eighth Avenue and West 40th-42nd Streets has been described as “a commuter’s nightmare” (Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole), “the worst infrastructure eyesore in the nation” (Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton), and “the single worst place on planet Earth” (comedian John Oliver), but that is set to change. In May 2025, construction officially began on a new high-tech terminal.
The three-phase plan calls for a new storage and staging facility to be built first, so as to serve as a temporary terminal while the existing terminal is razed and rebuilt; other parts include a new main terminal and new ramps into the Lincoln Tunnel. In a move similar to the construction of Moynihan Train Hall down the street, the Port Authority wants to allow the private development of two high-rise office towers on Eighth Avenue on the corner of 40th and 42nd Streets to help pay for the construction of the new terminal, via payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT).
Map of proposed project (Port Authority of New York and New Jersey)
Renderings of the new Port Authority terminal depict a multi-story glass atrium to provide an airy atmosphere, and it will be underpinned by a state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly infrastructure that includes onsite renewable energy, zoned heating and cooling, and a sensor-based monitoring system that will allow for smoother movement of buses in and out of the terminal. It will also give three acres of green space back to the neighborhood. The temporary terminal and new ramps are estimated to be completed in 2028, and completion of the new main terminal is estimated for 2032.
The Avenir
520 West 41st Street
Developed by Silverstein Group | Design by CetraRuddy
Completion TBD
Rendering of The Avenir (Silverstein Properties)
The bid for a casino license in New York City has attracted some of the biggest names in real estate, and The Avenir represents Silverstein Group’s bid. In June 2023, the developer revealed a proposal for a two-building, 46-story, 1.8 million-square-foot project to take shape on an undeveloped site the developer already owns at Eleventh Avenue and West 41st Street. Renderings show a 45th-story sky bridge, and the project is to feature an eight-story casino by Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment in the base, a luxury hotel, a top-floor performance venue, and a 100% affordable residential component. Moreover, it is set to feature an all-electrical power system and renewable construction materials.
Further details about The Avenir were revealed in the days leading up to the casino license application deadline in June 2025. Hyatt was selected as the project's hospitality operator, and the hotel component would open under The Destination by Hyatt brand. In addition to five restaurants featuring concepts by Union Square Hospitality Group and STARR Restaurants, it will include a curated food hall with venues from local chefs and restaurateurs, including Empanada Mama, Don Antonia, So & So's, and Sarge's Delicatessen and Diner. The project also calls for a two-story community gallery and over 100 new affordable housing units off-site.
The Avenir would represent Silverstein Group's latest project in the area. The developer was at the helm of River Place and Silver Towers, two entries in Hell’s Kitchen’s earlier residential renaissance, and this project is said to be “shovel-ready upon approval.” However, it is not clear on how much of this plan is contingent on Silverstein Group getting the casino license.
Paramount/CBS Studios redevelopment
CBS studios, August 2025 (CityRealty)
Summer 2025 was rocked by the news of the sudden, likely politically motivated cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ahead of CBS parent company Paramount's merger with Skydance Media. One less high-profile story is that of the fate of CBS' West Side broadcast headquarters on Tenth Avenue and West 57th Street. After the merger formally closed in August 2025, Deadline announced that Paramount, whose corporate predecessors were long associated with New York will now be headquartered in Los Angeles. However, plans for a sale and redevelopment of the 57th Street properties date back to 2023.
In July 2025, Bisnow reported that The Gotham Organization and Lincoln Property Company are among the top three contenders to redevelop the site (the third has not been publicly identified), and notes that this comes on the heels of Paramount streamlining its real estate holdings. Neither developer's plans for the site are available.
The announcement comes 87 years after the main building in the campus was constructed as a milk depot and distribution center. CBS acquired the site in 1952, and it now houses productions like CBS News, CBS Sports, The Drew Barrymore Show, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
The announcement comes 87 years after the main building in the campus was constructed as a milk depot and distribution center. CBS acquired the site in 1952, and it now houses productions like CBS News, CBS Sports, The Drew Barrymore Show, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
450 West 41st Street
Google Streetview of 450 West 41st Street
450 West 41st Street holds the ignominious distinction of having the worst sidewalk shed in Hell's Kitchen, having been in place for nearly 14 years with little to show for it. The International Style building dates back to 1957, when it was constructed as an industrial warehouse, and was later repurposed for the Voorhees Technical Institute and Hunter College. However, the building was vacated in 2014, ownership reverted to the City of New York, and its deteriorating condition has kept anyone new from moving in.
CUNY listed the site for sale in spring 2025, but local elected officials would prefer that the site be used to develop "deeply affordable" homes. The building was included in Manhattan Community Board 4's 2022 Affordable Housing Plan.
CUNY listed the site for sale in spring 2025, but local elected officials would prefer that the site be used to develop "deeply affordable" homes. The building was included in Manhattan Community Board 4's 2022 Affordable Housing Plan.
Hell's Kitchen listings
540West, #410N (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
The Clinton Club, #5B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
432 West 52nd Street, #PH7F
$850,888 (-8.5%)
Midtown West | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 683 ft2
432 West 52nd Street, #PH7F (Akam Sales & Brokerage Inc)
The 505, #2DN (The Agency Brokerage)
The Armory, #6S (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
The Strand, #21-B (Fischer Group Realty LLC)
424 West 49th Street, #6A (Compass)
NINE52, #TH215 (Corcoran Group)
Worldwide Plaza, #5C (Compass)
Fifty Third and Eighth, #9E (Nest Seekers LLC)
The Hit Factory, #5C (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
Bloom on 45th, #230 (Triumph Property Group Ltd)
Manhattan View at MiMa, #58G (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)
The Link, #18H (Corcoran Group)
The West Residence Club, #PH8
$2,425,000
Midtown West | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,022 ft2
The West Residence Club, #PH8 (Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group)
611 West 56th Street, #9A (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)
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