Development in the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I went through several phases in the years between the 1880s and 1930s. The earliest phase between roughly 1885 and 1900 saw the construction of speculatively built row houses and flats for the middle and upper classes. By the turn of the century, developers began to focus on constructing larger apartment buildings as increasing construction costs ended row house construction, and the newly opened IRT on Broadway made the Upper West Side more accessible to the city’s expanding population. Legislation such as the 1901 Tenement House Act, the 1916 zoning ordinance, and the 1929 Multiple Dwelling Law contributed to the transformation in the scale of the streetscapes of West End Avenue, Riverside Drive, and West 79th and West 86th Streets where row houses and smaller buildings were replaced by newer, larger buildings.[1] 309-311 West 86th Street was commissioned as a hotel in 1912 by Weymer Hinckley Waitt- a railroad engineer turned hotelier, whose company later built the Weylin Hotel on Madison Avenue. The 12-story 40,000 square foot building was designed by Schwartz Gross and completed in October of 1914 at a cost of $250,000. Originally known as Hotel Wayne until 1953 when it was converted into the Waldorf Nursing Home. In 1962 it became a residence club for senior citizens. Following interior alterations in 1979 the building was reconverted into apartments and became a co-op known as Stetson House. In 1984 John F Kennedy Jr. and Robert Littell moved in together into a 2-bedroom sublet at 309 West 86th Street. 309 West 86th Street is one of several Altera Engineering projects along the historic West End Avenue. Altera Engineering was retained to provide engineering design and consulting services for the owners of the penthouse apartment. The project involved a full floor gut renovation. [1]Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I Designation Report (LP-2463) Home / Multifamily 309 WEST 86TH STREET ARCHITECT . PROJECT SIZE . PROJECT COST . SCOPE . assisted with securing Landmarks Preservation Commission approval for installation of rooftop equipment Go Go Development in the Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I went through several phases in the years between the 1880s and 1930s. The earliest phase between roughly 1885 and 1900 saw the construction of speculatively built row houses and flats for the middle and upper classes. By the turn of the century, developers began to focus on constructing larger apartment buildings as increasing construction costs ended row house construction, and the newly opened IRT on Broadway made the Upper West Side more accessible to the city’s expanding population. Legislation such as the 1901 Tenement House Act, the 1916 zoning ordinance, and the 1929 Multiple Dwelling Law contributed to the transformation in the scale of the streetscapes of West End Avenue, Riverside Drive, and West 79th and West 86th Streets where row houses and smaller buildings were replaced by newer, larger buildings.[1] 309-311 West 86th Street was commissioned as a hotel in 1912 by Weymer Hinckley Waitt- a railroad engineer turned hotelier, whose company later built the Weylin Hotel on Madison Avenue. The 12-story 40,000 square foot building was designed by Schwartz Gross and completed in October of 1914 at a cost of $250,000. Originally known as Hotel Wayne until 1953 when it was converted into the Waldorf Nursing Home. In 1962 it became a residence club for senior citizens. Following interior alterations in 1979 the building was reconverted into apartments and became a co-op known as Stetson House. In 1984 John F Kennedy Jr. and Robert Littell moved in together into a 2-bedroom sublet at 309 West 86th Street. 309 West 86th Street is one of several Altera Engineering projects along the historic West End Avenue. Altera Engineering was retained to provide engineering design and consulting services for the owners of the penthouse apartment. The project involved a full floor gut renovation. [1]Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), Riverside-West End Historic District Extension I Designation Report (LP-2463)

A 2-phase senior supportive housing project in Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan developed by RiseBoro and Coconut Properties. Phase I is a 112,000 SF 9-storey building comprising of 156 studio and 1-bedroom apartments, as well as community engagement spaces. In addition, the ground floor will be a new 9,000 SF home to Rocky Mountain Baptist Church. Founded in 1973, RiseBoro Community Partnership is a non-profit organization based in Bushwick, Brooklyn that offers housing and family services. RiseBoro has been responsible for the development of over 3,000 units of affordable housing, ranging from single-family homes to scattered site rehabs to large mixed use developments. Through various home ownership programs, RiseBoro has been responsible for the sponsorship and marketing of over 1,200 units to first-time home buyers. Currently, RiseBoro manages over 1,800 affordable units that provide permanent housing for low to moderate-income families, senior citizens, and a host of special needs populations including formerly homeless families, veterans, physically disabled, and victims of domestic violence. 37 Hillside Avenue is being designed to meet US Passive House Institute standards for energy efficiency. Passive House standard emphasizes air-tight, continuously insulated building envelope without thermal bridges, high performance windows and balanced heat and moisture recovery ventilation. Passive House buildings are expected to consume 75-90% less energy than traditional buildings. The building is cooled and heated with a variable-refrigerant flow heat recovery system. Packaged rooftop energy recovery ventilators supply filtered and conditioned fresh air directly into each apartment and exhaust from kitchens and bathrooms in a continuous ventilation cycle. Hot water for domestic use is generated by high efficiency gas-fired water heaters. Home / Multifamily 37 HILLSIDE AVE, NEW YORK, NY ARCHITECT . Architecture In Formation & SLCE PROJECT SIZE . Phase I: 111,000 SF . Phase II: 154,440 SF PROJECT COST . SCOPE . HVAC, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical power, fire alarm design and construction administration Go Go A 2-phase senior supportive housing project in Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan developed by RiseBoro and Coconut Properties. Phase I is a 112,000 SF 9-storey building comprising of 156 studio and 1-bedroom apartments, as well as community engagement spaces. In addition, the ground floor will be a new 9,000 SF home to Rocky Mountain Baptist Church. Founded in 1973, RiseBoro Community Partnership is a non-profit organization based in Bushwick, Brooklyn that offers housing and family services. RiseBoro has been responsible for the development of over 3,000 units of affordable housing, ranging from single-family homes to scattered site rehabs to large mixed use developments. Through various home ownership programs, RiseBoro has been responsible for the sponsorship and marketing of over 1,200 units to first-time home buyers. Currently, RiseBoro manages over 1,800 affordable units that provide permanent housing for low to moderate-income families, senior citizens, and a host of special needs populations including formerly homeless families, veterans, physically disabled, and victims of domestic violence. 37 Hillside Avenue is being designed to meet US Passive House Institute standards for energy efficiency. Passive House standard emphasizes air-tight, continuously insulated building envelope without thermal bridges, high performance windows and balanced heat and moisture recovery ventilation. Passive House buildings are expected to consume 75-90% less energy than traditional buildings. The building is cooled and heated with a variable-refrigerant flow heat recovery system. Packaged rooftop energy recovery ventilators supply filtered and conditioned fresh air directly into each apartment and exhaust from kitchens and bathrooms in a continuous ventilation cycle. Hot water for domestic use is generated by high efficiency gas-fired water heaters.

The building is being designed to achieve Passive House standard of performance. In addition to reducing electric and fuel demand, the building will also create its own supply by incorporating on-site microturbine co-generation plant along with solar panels. Along with energy savings, the design also calls for water conservation via ultra low fixtures, waste management, recycling and composting. Altera Engineering was invited to participate in a completion to win the right to develop a city-owned parcel of land in Brooklyn. The project, named The ParaSol, will consist of 150 residential units. 105 apartments will be available for residents earning up to 60% of median income and 45 units will be allocated for the formerly homeless. In addition to residential units, the building will also have a 6,000 SF communal facility, retail and parking spaces as well as roof garden on the roof. Home / Multifamily THE PARASOL PROJECT ARCHITECT . Architecture In Formation PROJECT SIZE . 174,000 GSF PROJECT COST . $56 million SCOPE . HVAC, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical power design and construction administration, Passive House, sustainability, façade optimization, energy modeling Go Go The building is being designed to achieve Passive House standard of performance. In addition to reducing electric and fuel demand, the building will also create its own supply by incorporating on-site microturbine co-generation plant along with solar panels. Along with energy savings, the design also calls for water conservation via ultra low fixtures, waste management, recycling and composting. Altera Engineering was invited to participate in a completion to win the right to develop a city-owned parcel of land in Brooklyn. The project, named The ParaSol, will consist of 150 residential units. 105 apartments will be available for residents earning up to 60% of median income and 45 units will be allocated for the formerly homeless. In addition to residential units, the building will also have a 6,000 SF communal facility, retail and parking spaces as well as roof garden on the roof.

733 Ocean Parkway is a modern condominium development named "Arbor" located in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, a residential area just south of Prospect Park. Below are the key details: Development Overview: Arbor is a relatively new condo project completed around 2015-2016, marketed as an elegant residential building with upscale amenities. It’s designed to blend contemporary living with the tree-lined charm of Ocean Parkway, a historic boulevard designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the 1870s. Building Specifications: Height and Units: An eight-story building with 23 residential units. Early permits from 2019 proposed a nine-story structure with 30 units, but the final construction settled at eight stories and 23 units. Size: Total area of 22,723 square feet, all dedicated to residential use, built on a 6,075-square-foot lot (51.58 feet wide by 111.35 feet deep). Unit Features: Units range from studios to three-bedroom apartments, averaging around 937-1,300 square feet. They include floor-to-ceiling European windows, L-shaped kitchens, soaking bathtubs with armrests, frameless glass showers, and private balconies in some cases. Amenities: Arbor Lounge: A modern co-working lounge with custom design, connecting to the outdoor greenery of Ocean Parkway. Arbor Fitness: A fully equipped gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, ellipticals, free weights, and yoga mats. Rooftop: A fully amenitized space with lounge and picnic areas, BBQ grill, kitchenette, and panoramic views of Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines. Private cabanas are available for purchase. Parking: Optional parking spaces can be bought separately (no on-site garage is standard). Tax Abatement: Offers a 421-A tax abatement, extending through 2034, reducing property taxes for owners. Developer and Management: Developed by 733 Development LLC (linked to Oleg Krasnitsky), with marketing by The Danielov Team at Corcoran. Management details are not fully specified but are overseen by a professional team. Location Benefits: Neighborhood: Kensington is a diverse, residential area with Victorian-style homes and prewar buildings, near Flatbush and Ditmas Park. It’s known for its quiet, old-school feel despite its global population. Transit: Close to the F and G trains at the 18th Avenue or Church Avenue stations, and the Q and B trains are a short distance away in Ditmas Park. Proximity: Near schools like P.S. 134, J.H.S. 62 Ditmas, and Midwood High School, plus local spots like DiFara Pizza and ShopRite on Avenue I. Current Status: As of recent listings (e.g., 2024 data), units like 2C (2-bed, 2-bath, 937 sq ft) were listed for $860,000, and 8C (3-bed, 2-bath) for $1,300,000. The building is pet-friendly, investor-friendly, and allows subletting. It’s also approved for a first-time homebuyers’ program with favorable loan rates (e.g., 5.625% fixed for 30 years, subject to change). By March 2025, it’s fully constructed, with only a few units remaining unsold as of late 2024 reports. Historical Note: The site was previously a smaller structure sold for $6 million in 2018, replaced by this condo to meet Kensington’s growing demand for modern housing. The building’s design reflects a balance of luxury and practicality, leveraging its prime spot along Ocean Parkway. Home / Multifamily 733 OCEAN PARKWAY ARCHITECT . PROJECT SIZE . PROJECT COST . SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. Go Go 733 Ocean Parkway is a modern condominium development named "Arbor" located in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, a residential area just south of Prospect Park. Below are the key details: Development Overview: Arbor is a relatively new condo project completed around 2015-2016, marketed as an elegant residential building with upscale amenities. It’s designed to blend contemporary living with the tree-lined charm of Ocean Parkway, a historic boulevard designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the 1870s. Building Specifications: Height and Units: An eight-story building with 23 residential units. Early permits from 2019 proposed a nine-story structure with 30 units, but the final construction settled at eight stories and 23 units. Size: Total area of 22,723 square feet, all dedicated to residential use, built on a 6,075-square-foot lot (51.58 feet wide by 111.35 feet deep). Unit Features: Units range from studios to three-bedroom apartments, averaging around 937-1,300 square feet. They include floor-to-ceiling European windows, L-shaped kitchens, soaking bathtubs with armrests, frameless glass showers, and private balconies in some cases. Amenities: Arbor Lounge: A modern co-working lounge with custom design, connecting to the outdoor greenery of Ocean Parkway. Arbor Fitness: A fully equipped gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, ellipticals, free weights, and yoga mats. Rooftop: A fully amenitized space with lounge and picnic areas, BBQ grill, kitchenette, and panoramic views of Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines. Private cabanas are available for purchase. Parking: Optional parking spaces can be bought separately (no on-site garage is standard). Tax Abatement: Offers a 421-A tax abatement, extending through 2034, reducing property taxes for owners. Developer and Management: Developed by 733 Development LLC (linked to Oleg Krasnitsky), with marketing by The Danielov Team at Corcoran. Management details are not fully specified but are overseen by a professional team. Location Benefits: Neighborhood: Kensington is a diverse, residential area with Victorian-style homes and prewar buildings, near Flatbush and Ditmas Park. It’s known for its quiet, old-school feel despite its global population. Transit: Close to the F and G trains at the 18th Avenue or Church Avenue stations, and the Q and B trains are a short distance away in Ditmas Park. Proximity: Near schools like P.S. 134, J.H.S. 62 Ditmas, and Midwood High School, plus local spots like DiFara Pizza and ShopRite on Avenue I. Current Status: As of recent listings (e.g., 2024 data), units like 2C (2-bed, 2-bath, 937 sq ft) were listed for $860,000, and 8C (3-bed, 2-bath) for $1,300,000. The building is pet-friendly, investor-friendly, and allows subletting. It’s also approved for a first-time homebuyers’ program with favorable loan rates (e.g., 5.625% fixed for 30 years, subject to change). By March 2025, it’s fully constructed, with only a few units remaining unsold as of late 2024 reports. Historical Note: The site was previously a smaller structure sold for $6 million in 2018, replaced by this condo to meet Kensington’s growing demand for modern housing. The building’s design reflects a balance of luxury and practicality, leveraging its prime spot along Ocean Parkway.

Designed by the prolific Upper West Side architect George F. Pelham for the developer Joseph H. Davis, this building was constructed in 1906 as a small multiple dwelling (flats) and once known as the Albea. Located on the north side of West 93rd Street ninety-eight feet east of Riverside Drive, this six-story building faced in red brick with ironspot headers and stone trim is seventy-five feet wide and dumbbell-shaped in plan. The facade is capped by a modillioned metal cornice. An original wrought-iron fire escape is located at the center of the facade. The owners retained Altera Engineering in their bid to renovate and reposition the building as an upmarket rental property steps away from the Riverside park. Engineering scope included gut renovation of all vacant apartment units and building systems upgrade. A new high efficiency condensing boiler plant was designed to replace an outdated (once coal-fired) steam system. To fully take advantage of the condensing boiler efficiencies, all new hydronic radiators were selected around low water temperatures. Variable speed pumps were selected for low flow, wide delta-t of the water to minimize motor horse power. Domestic water was upgraded with indirect water storage tanks fed by boilers via plate and frame heat exchangers. The Altera Engineering team had to work around existing occupied apartments to minimize disruption to tenants. Altera Engineering provided MEP engineering design and approval services for all mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. Home / Multifamily 325 WEST 93RD STREET ARCHITECT . Union Street Studio PROJECT SIZE . PROJECT COST . SCOPE . MEP engineering design and approval services for all mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems Go Go Designed by the prolific Upper West Side architect George F. Pelham for the developer Joseph H. Davis, this building was constructed in 1906 as a small multiple dwelling (flats) and once known as the Albea. Located on the north side of West 93rd Street ninety-eight feet east of Riverside Drive, this six-story building faced in red brick with ironspot headers and stone trim is seventy-five feet wide and dumbbell-shaped in plan. The facade is capped by a modillioned metal cornice. An original wrought-iron fire escape is located at the center of the facade. The owners retained Altera Engineering in their bid to renovate and reposition the building as an upmarket rental property steps away from the Riverside park. Engineering scope included gut renovation of all vacant apartment units and building systems upgrade. A new high efficiency condensing boiler plant was designed to replace an outdated (once coal-fired) steam system. To fully take advantage of the condensing boiler efficiencies, all new hydronic radiators were selected around low water temperatures. Variable speed pumps were selected for low flow, wide delta-t of the water to minimize motor horse power. Domestic water was upgraded with indirect water storage tanks fed by boilers via plate and frame heat exchangers. The Altera Engineering team had to work around existing occupied apartments to minimize disruption to tenants. Altera Engineering provided MEP engineering design and approval services for all mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.

Located at 2377 Pacific Street (aka 126 Sackman Street), the Catholic Charities Pope Francis Apartments at Loreto feature an 8 story, 83,683 square foot building and provide 135 affordable apartments and case management for low income and formerly homeless seniors, enabling them to live safely, comfortably, and independently for as long as possible. The new construction includes 24 hour security, lounge, tenant activity rooms, laundry facilities and rooftop solar panels to reduce the cost of electricity and reduce the building’s carbon footprint. Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services, Inc., the social services provider of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, provides case management services within the building for the senior supportive residents. Developed in partnership with Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development Corporation (CCPOP), the affordable housing arm of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, and New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), funding for the Pope Francis Apartments at Loreto includes $3.4 million in permanent tax exempt bonds, federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits that will generate $19 million in equity and an additional $24.6 million subsidy from HCR. The New York State Department of Health provided $2 million annually for tenant rental assistance and supportive services through the Governor’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI. This new facility was the second phase of redevelopment of the former Our Lady of Loreto Church and integrates 40 percent of the units to affordable independent residences for seniors (AIRS) with 60 percent of the units designated as senior supportive housing. The 54 AIRS units will target seniors 62 years of age and older and be affordable to individuals earning up to 50 percent Area Median Income (AMI). The remaining 81 units will be supportive housing units targeting individuals who are formerly homeless, over the age of 55, and are frail elderly. Rents for these supportive units are supported with a rental subsidy through the ESSHI program. Home / Multifamily THE POPE FRANCIS APARTMENTS AT LORETO ARCHITECT . RKTB PROJECT SIZE .8 stories, 136 residential units PROJECT COST . $48 million SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of Mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. Due to the low budget for the MEP systems, Altera engineers were challenged with finding efficient solutions using older technologies. The client opted to save money on the cooling system by selecting packaged through wall air conditioning units (PTACs). As a result, the only opportunity to improve efficiency lay in the building’s heating system. High efficiency condensing boilers were specified. To achieve operational efficiencies, the team implemented thoughtful zoning of the hydronic distribution based on façade exposures, allowing water temperatures and hot water supply to adjust in real time according to demand. All apartments were equipped with smart thermostats wired into an addressable network, enabling the operator to monitor, control, override, and track energy use at a granular level. Go Go Located at 2377 Pacific Street (aka 126 Sackman Street), the Catholic Charities Pope Francis Apartments at Loreto feature an 8 story, 83,683 square foot building and provide 135 affordable apartments and case management for low income and formerly homeless seniors, enabling them to live safely, comfortably, and independently for as long as possible. The new construction includes 24 hour security, lounge, tenant activity rooms, laundry facilities and rooftop solar panels to reduce the cost of electricity and reduce the building’s carbon footprint. Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services, Inc., the social services provider of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, provides case management services within the building for the senior supportive residents. Developed in partnership with Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development Corporation (CCPOP), the affordable housing arm of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, and New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), funding for the Pope Francis Apartments at Loreto includes $3.4 million in permanent tax exempt bonds, federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits that will generate $19 million in equity and an additional $24.6 million subsidy from HCR. The New York State Department of Health provided $2 million annually for tenant rental assistance and supportive services through the Governor’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI. This new facility was the second phase of redevelopment of the former Our Lady of Loreto Church and integrates 40 percent of the units to affordable independent residences for seniors (AIRS) with 60 percent of the units designated as senior supportive housing. The 54 AIRS units will target seniors 62 years of age and older and be affordable to individuals earning up to 50 percent Area Median Income (AMI). The remaining 81 units will be supportive housing units targeting individuals who are formerly homeless, over the age of 55, and are frail elderly. Rents for these supportive units are supported with a rental subsidy through the ESSHI program.

A new 481-unit affordable multifamily complex in Brooklyn. A 2-phase, 2 site development of 4 residential towers on top of a church and retail. The residential component is affordable housing consisting of a 7-story, 9-story and two 11-story towers with a combined area of 475,000 gross square feet. In addition to the residential buildings, the project includes a 34,000 square foot new home to The Church of God of East Flatbush, and 31,000 square feet of core and shell retail spaces. Buildings’ mechanical systems include high efficiency condensing boilers designed to operate with low temperature water. Variable speed pumps, high output baseboard radiators, energy recovery ventilators and variable refrigerant flow systems. The project is designed to meet the latest Enterprise Green Communities requirements for energy and water conservation, resident health and wellbeing and resiliency. The buildings are at least 15% more energy efficient than the current energy code. Home / Multifamily EBENEZER PLAZA, BROOKLYN, NY ARCHITECT . Perkins Eastman PROJECT SIZE . 540,000 GSF PROJECT COST . $ 170,000,000 SCOPE . Full MEP design, and construction administration services, energy modeling and sustainability consulting services, commissioning. HVAC, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical power, fire alarm design and construction administration, sustainability, façade optimization, energy modeling Go Go A new 481-unit affordable multifamily complex in Brooklyn. A 2-phase, 2 site development of 4 residential towers on top of a church and retail. The residential component is affordable housing consisting of a 7-story, 9-story and two 11-story towers with a combined area of 475,000 gross square feet. In addition to the residential buildings, the project includes a 34,000 square foot new home to The Church of God of East Flatbush, and 31,000 square feet of core and shell retail spaces. Buildings’ mechanical systems include high efficiency condensing boilers designed to operate with low temperature water. Variable speed pumps, high output baseboard radiators, energy recovery ventilators and variable refrigerant flow systems. The project is designed to meet the latest Enterprise Green Communities requirements for energy and water conservation, resident health and wellbeing and resiliency. The buildings are at least 15% more energy efficient than the current energy code.

Van Cortlandt Green is a newly constructed 62,000-square foot affordable 86-studio rental building for seniors. The building is LEED Silver rated with 15% better energy and fuel consumption than regulated by the energy code. The building is operated by SelfHelp Community Services: one of the largest and most respected not-for-profit human service agencies in the New York metropolitan area providing a broad set of services to more than 20,000 elderly, frail, and vulnerable New Yorkers each year. Altera Engineering were retained to carry out design and construction services for adult day care facility in the ground and second floor. Home / Multifamily VAN CORTLANDT GREEN ADULT CARE FACILITY ARCHITECT . Dattner Architects (base building) | Fulcrum Proper PROJECT SIZE . 4,000 SF PROJECT COST . SCOPE . HVAC, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical power, fire alarm design Go Go Van Cortlandt Green is a newly constructed 62,000-square foot affordable 86-studio rental building for seniors. The building is LEED Silver rated with 15% better energy and fuel consumption than regulated by the energy code. The building is operated by SelfHelp Community Services: one of the largest and most respected not-for-profit human service agencies in the New York metropolitan area providing a broad set of services to more than 20,000 elderly, frail, and vulnerable New Yorkers each year. Altera Engineering were retained to carry out design and construction services for adult day care facility in the ground and second floor.

A new 31-unit luxury condominium building in Harlem. The building does not use natural gas or any other fuel for heating. The building is cooled and heated with a variable-refrigerant flow system in lieu of more conventional gas-fired boilers. Home / Multifamily 18 WEST 116TH STREET, NYC ARCHITECT . GF55 PROJECT SIZE . 50,000 GSF PROJECT COST . $14.5 million SCOPE . Full MEP design, and construction administration services, energy modeling and sustainability consulting services. HVAC, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical power design and construction administration, sustainability, façade optimization, energy modeling. Go Go A new 31-unit luxury condominium building in Harlem. The building does not use natural gas or any other fuel for heating. The building is cooled and heated with a variable-refrigerant flow system in lieu of more conventional gas-fired boilers.

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development has announced the selection of the Norma, an 11-story, 100% affordable home ownership project designed by Leong Leong with Almat Urban and Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation. The Norma (named in honor of Norma Merrick Sklarek, the first African American woman to pass her license exam to officially become an architect in both New York and California) will give rise to 44 homeownership opportunities through a mix of 1- to 3-bedroom condo-style coops for low- to moderate-income households with a broad range of affordability. Under the plans, the Brownsville Multi Service Wellness and Health Center will operate a new urgent care facility on the ground floor, providing services for adult medicine, pediatrics, physical therapy, OB/GYN, mental health and dentistry among others. A community terrace on the second floor will create space for community building, resident organizing and activities. Additionally, the building is designed to comply with Passive House energy efficiency and sustainability standards with a fully electric mechanical heating and cooling systems. Green Roof, Stormwater Retention, and Mechanical Systems In order to reduce load on the CSO, gardens and green spaces adjacent to the Northern facade can use storm-water in a retention and irrigation effort. A 1,067 sf green roof above the eleventh floor penthouse will absorb heavy rains and provide an extra layer of insulation, which will increase the energy efficiency and lower carbon footprints. The pavement in the rear yard of the site will be permeable so that aquifers can be recharged. Proposed planters on the second floor and eleventh floor amenity spaces with small trees and foliage will provide shade and a nice visual touch, as well as storm-water retention in its own right. The team proposes the use of a high-performance, high-efficiency HVAC system. Initial research centers on the feasibility of a variable refrigerant flow unit (VRF) mini-split with a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) unit, to provide (at least part of) the mechanical heating and cooling for the building. Home / Multifamily THE NORMA on FULTON STREET ARCHITECT . Leong Leong PROJECT SIZE . 80,000 SF SCOPE . HVAC, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical power, fire alarm design and construction administration Go Go NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development has announced the selection of the Norma, an 11-story, 100% affordable home ownership project designed by Leong Leong with Almat Urban and Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation. The Norma (named in honor of Norma Merrick Sklarek, the first African American woman to pass her license exam to officially become an architect in both New York and California) will give rise to 44 homeownership opportunities through a mix of 1- to 3-bedroom condo-style coops for low- to moderate-income households with a broad range of affordability. Under the plans, the Brownsville Multi Service Wellness and Health Center will operate a new urgent care facility on the ground floor, providing services for adult medicine, pediatrics, physical therapy, OB/GYN, mental health and dentistry among others. A community terrace on the second floor will create space for community building, resident organizing and activities. Additionally, the building is designed to comply with Passive House energy efficiency and sustainability standards with a fully electric mechanical heating and cooling systems. Green Roof, Stormwater Retention, and Mechanical Systems In order to reduce load on the CSO, gardens and green spaces adjacent to the Northern facade can use storm-water in a retention and irrigation effort. A 1,067 sf green roof above the eleventh floor penthouse will absorb heavy rains and provide an extra layer of insulation, which will increase the energy efficiency and lower carbon footprints. The pavement in the rear yard of the site will be permeable so that aquifers can be recharged. Proposed planters on the second floor and eleventh floor amenity spaces with small trees and foliage will provide shade and a nice visual touch, as well as storm-water retention in its own right. The team proposes the use of a high-performance, high-efficiency HVAC system. Initial research centers on the feasibility of a variable refrigerant flow unit (VRF) mini-split with a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) unit, to provide (at least part of) the mechanical heating and cooling for the building.

A new 5-storey luxury rental building in Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn. The project comprises of studios, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. The building does not use natural gas or any other fuel for heating. The building is cooled and heated with a variable-refrigerant flow system in lieu of more conventional gas-fired boilers. Hot water for domestic use is generated via refrigerant-based heat pump water heaters. Home / Multifamily 1062 HANCOCK STREET, BROOKLYN ARCHITECTURE . Think! Architecture PROJECT SIZE . 13,000 SF PROJECT COST . SCOPE . full MEP design, HVAC, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical power design and construction administration Go Go A new 5-storey luxury rental building in Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn. The project comprises of studios, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. The building does not use natural gas or any other fuel for heating. The building is cooled and heated with a variable-refrigerant flow system in lieu of more conventional gas-fired boilers. Hot water for domestic use is generated via refrigerant-based heat pump water heaters.

In early 2026 (January), new building permits were filed for a 14-story building with approximately 483 residential units, about 242,000+ sq ft of residential space, plus ~21,000 sq ft of commercial space (total height around 150 feet). Currently, it remains the existing low-rise commercial structure, but construction on the new mixed-use affordable housing tower appears to be advancing or permitted. Proposed Development • 333 units of 100% affordable housing, proposing HDC/HPD Mix and Match Program. • Return of existing Fine Fare Supermarket • 6,750 SF of community facility • Enhanced Community Experience with active ground floor supermarket, street level retail and landscaped entryway • 117 Parking Spaces • Sustainable Design • Solar Powered and/or Green Roof Home / Multifamily 2560 BOSTON ROAD ARCHITECTS . Aufgang Architects PROJECT SIZE . 263,000 SF SCOPE . Full MEP design, and construction administration services, energy modeling and sustainability consulting services, commissioning. HVAC, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical power, fire alarm design and construction administration, sustainability, façade optimization, energy modeling Go Go In early 2026 (January), new building permits were filed for a 14-story building with approximately 483 residential units, about 242,000+ sq ft of residential space, plus ~21,000 sq ft of commercial space (total height around 150 feet). Currently, it remains the existing low-rise commercial structure, but construction on the new mixed-use affordable housing tower appears to be advancing or permitted. Proposed Development • 333 units of 100% affordable housing, proposing HDC/HPD Mix and Match Program. • Return of existing Fine Fare Supermarket • 6,750 SF of community facility • Enhanced Community Experience with active ground floor supermarket, street level retail and landscaped entryway • 117 Parking Spaces • Sustainable Design • Solar Powered and/or Green Roof