Home / Landmarks 79 WALKER STREET ARCHITECT . Stephen B Jacobs Group PROJECT SIZE . 21,500 GSF PROJECT COST . SCOPE . HVAC, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical power, fire alarm design and construction administration Go Go 79 Walker Street is a 6-story store and loft building constructed in 1869 for the rapidly expanding of the neighborhood’s textile trade. When completed, the building was occupied by manufacturing lofts, followed by a pocketbook manufacturer in the early 1900’s, hardware manufacturing and- most recently- an art gallery. The developers retained Altera Engineering to support their ambitious conversion to a modern office catering to New York city’s tech and startup firms. Altera Engineering provided MEP engineering design and approval services, working closely with architects and owners to upgrade building’s infrastructure and integrate state-of-the-art mechanical systems into the existing historic shell.

A 13-story building at 67 Meserole Street is a significant project for East Williamsburg, especially given its shift toward 100% affordable housing. Here is the current state of play as of February 2026: Project Status & Timeline Permit Phase: The new building permits filed in July 2025 by SD Builders and Construction (designed by Aufgang Architects) have moved through the initial Department of Buildings (DOB) review. Brownfield Cleanup: Because the site was historically used for fuel storage and construction equipment, it entered the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program. Remediation work (cleaning up the soil and groundwater) is a prerequisite for residential occupancy and has been the primary focus throughout late 2025. Construction Progress: Heavy machinery for foundation work and "shoring" (securing the ground for the deep cellar) is expected to be active on-site throughout early 2026. The Building Specs Height: 13 stories (approx. 124 feet). Units: 80 residential apartments. Notably, the project has pivoted toward 100% affordable housing, which may eventually involve a lottery through NYC Housing Connect. Ground Floor: Roughly 6,500 square feet of commercial space, likely intended for a neighborhood-facing retail tenant or community facility. Design: Expect the signature Aufgang Architects style—likely a mix of modern brickwork and large windows to blend the industrial history of the block with modern residential needs. Home / Multifamily 67 MESEROLE STREET ARCHITECT . Aufgang Architects PROJECT SIZE . 84,500 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 A 13-story building at 67 Meserole Street is a significant project for East Williamsburg, especially given its shift toward 100% affordable housing. Here is the current state of play as of February 2026: Project Status & Timeline Permit Phase: The new building permits filed in July 2025 by SD Builders and Construction (designed by Aufgang Architects) have moved through the initial Department of Buildings (DOB) review. Brownfield Cleanup: Because the site was historically used for fuel storage and construction equipment, it entered the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program. Remediation work (cleaning up the soil and groundwater) is a prerequisite for residential occupancy and has been the primary focus throughout late 2025. Construction Progress: Heavy machinery for foundation work and "shoring" (securing the ground for the deep cellar) is expected to be active on-site throughout early 2026. The Building Specs Height: 13 stories (approx. 124 feet). Units: 80 residential apartments. Notably, the project has pivoted toward 100% affordable housing, which may eventually involve a lottery through NYC Housing Connect. Ground Floor: Roughly 6,500 square feet of commercial space, likely intended for a neighborhood-facing retail tenant or community facility. Design: Expect the signature Aufgang Architects style—likely a mix of modern brickwork and large windows to blend the industrial history of the block with modern residential needs.

The Eastern Parkway project attempts a novel combination of 100% deeply affordable housing with the most forward-thinking sustainability and decarbonization strategy possible. In partnership with The Doe Fund, we hope this project will evolve the paradigm for the nexus of housing affordability, environmental justice, community benefits and design. With an 80-foot wide freight train line bisecting the middle of the site, Eastern Parkway presents a unique opportunity to utilize a creative land use approach to transform an underutilized parking lot into a large-scale project that addresses a number of goals expressed by the local community. Altera Engineering is working with the design and construction teams and The Doe Fund to transform a manufacturing-zoned site presently used to park buses into a highly sustainable, decarbonized 20-story building consisting of 100% affordable housing at the deepest levels of Area Median Income. Home / Multifamily 2031 EASTERN PARKWAY ARCHITECT . SLCE Architects PROJECT SIZE . 314,000 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 The Eastern Parkway project attempts a novel combination of 100% deeply affordable housing with the most forward-thinking sustainability and decarbonization strategy possible. In partnership with The Doe Fund, we hope this project will evolve the paradigm for the nexus of housing affordability, environmental justice, community benefits and design. With an 80-foot wide freight train line bisecting the middle of the site, Eastern Parkway presents a unique opportunity to utilize a creative land use approach to transform an underutilized parking lot into a large-scale project that addresses a number of goals expressed by the local community. Altera Engineering is working with the design and construction teams and The Doe Fund to transform a manufacturing-zoned site presently used to park buses into a highly sustainable, decarbonized 20-story building consisting of 100% affordable housing at the deepest levels of Area Median Income.

The development was acquired for $255 million, with total project costs projected at $500 million. Work will be funded through a mix of public and private financing, including New York State’s Housing Our Neighbors With Dignity Act (HONDA), New York City’s 15/15 Supportive Housing Initiative, HDC tax-exempt bonds, and HPD’s Supportive Housing Loan Program. Additional support includes financing from Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, the Low Income Investment Fund, LISC Fund Management, and the Corporation for Supportive Housing. Historic and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and transferable development rights have also been utilized. The Stewart Hotel, a 31-story building shuttered since 2022, is anticipated to take around 24 months to complete renovation. Construction will include merging adjacent rooms to create apartments, replacing mechanical systems, installing LED lighting, and building on-site social services offices. Support services for residents, including seniors and formerly homeless individuals, will be provided by Breaking Ground through a partnership with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Home / Multifamily STEWART HOTEL ARCHITECT . Aufgang Architects PROJECT COST . $500 million SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. Go Go The development was acquired for $255 million, with total project costs projected at $500 million. Work will be funded through a mix of public and private financing, including New York State’s Housing Our Neighbors With Dignity Act (HONDA), New York City’s 15/15 Supportive Housing Initiative, HDC tax-exempt bonds, and HPD’s Supportive Housing Loan Program. Additional support includes financing from Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, the Low Income Investment Fund, LISC Fund Management, and the Corporation for Supportive Housing. Historic and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and transferable development rights have also been utilized. The Stewart Hotel, a 31-story building shuttered since 2022, is anticipated to take around 24 months to complete renovation. Construction will include merging adjacent rooms to create apartments, replacing mechanical systems, installing LED lighting, and building on-site social services offices. Support services for residents, including seniors and formerly homeless individuals, will be provided by Breaking Ground through a partnership with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

The development was acquired for $255 million, with total project costs projected at $500 million. Work will be funded through a mix of public and private financing, including New York State’s Housing Our Neighbors With Dignity Act (HONDA), New York City’s 15/15 Supportive Housing Initiative, HDC tax-exempt bonds, and HPD’s Supportive Housing Loan Program. Additional support includes financing from Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, the Low Income Investment Fund, LISC Fund Management, and the Corporation for Supportive Housing. Historic and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and transferable development rights have also been utilized. The Stewart Hotel, a 31-story building shuttered since 2022, is anticipated to take around 24 months to complete renovation. Construction will include merging adjacent rooms to create apartments, replacing mechanical systems, installing LED lighting, and building on-site social services offices. Support services for residents, including seniors and formerly homeless individuals, will be provided by Breaking Ground through a partnership with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Home / Cultural STEWART HOTEL ARCHITECT . Aufgang Architects PROJECT COST . $500 million SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. Go Go The development was acquired for $255 million, with total project costs projected at $500 million. Work will be funded through a mix of public and private financing, including New York State’s Housing Our Neighbors With Dignity Act (HONDA), New York City’s 15/15 Supportive Housing Initiative, HDC tax-exempt bonds, and HPD’s Supportive Housing Loan Program. Additional support includes financing from Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, the Low Income Investment Fund, LISC Fund Management, and the Corporation for Supportive Housing. Historic and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and transferable development rights have also been utilized. The Stewart Hotel, a 31-story building shuttered since 2022, is anticipated to take around 24 months to complete renovation. Construction will include merging adjacent rooms to create apartments, replacing mechanical systems, installing LED lighting, and building on-site social services offices. Support services for residents, including seniors and formerly homeless individuals, will be provided by Breaking Ground through a partnership with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Home / Landmarks 848 CARROLL STREET, BROOKLYN ARCHITECT . TRIARCH PROJECT SIZE . $ 2.5 million PROJECT COST . $ 170,000,000 SCOPE . Full MEP/FP design Go Go Full gut renovation and rear addition to a landmarked townhouse located in Brooklyn’s Park Slope Historic District. The history and development of the Park Slope Historic District is closely related to that of Prospect Park. The area encompassed by the park and the Historic District was the scene of a major battle in the revolutionary war between the Continental Army under George Washington and the British Army in August of 1776. At that time and until the 1850’s this area remained essentially rural, consisting largely of farmland with rolling hills to the east. In sum, the completion of Prospect Park and construction of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883 were the two major factors in the development of the area. Carroll Street- named after Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence- is one of the most serene and charming streets in the District. 848 Carroll is a neoclassical four-story red brick with limestone trim, was designed by William B. Greenman and completed in 1905 and described in the AIA Guide to New York City as “a narrow bay-windowed neo-classical exile from the Upper East Side” Altera Engineering worked closely with the architect and owners to seamlessly integrate all new building infrastructure into the existing shell. Altera Engineering consulted the owner on high performance building strategies, such as passive heating and cooling, insulation and envelope air-tightness, highly efficient domestic water heating and continuous ventilation with energy recovery. With the exception of domestic water heating, the building does not use natural gas or any other fuel for heating, and is cooled and heated with a variable-refrigerant flow system.

30 West is a proposed new 100% affordable multifamily development. The site of the proposed Project is currently a municipal parking lot for community use, and the Village of Haverstraw has committed to enter into a 99-year ground lease with Westhab to facilitate the development. The Project will have a total of 79 units of affordable housing which will be priced at levels that are affordable to very low- and low-income tenants. It includes two levels of parking that will serve both building residents and the surrounding community. The Project is being developed through a public-private partnership with the Village of Haverstraw to address the growing challenge of high housing cost in Haverstraw and throughout Rockland County. 30 West will be a 100% affordable housing development with a focus on serving the hardest to reach members of the community. 23 of the units will be reserved for households at or below 30% of Rockland County’s Area Median Income (AMI), and between 15 and 20 of the 30% AMI units will be reserved as supportive housing units to serve formerly homeless individuals and families, individuals with mental health, and/or individuals with substance use disorders, among others. Services for the supportive units will be provided by Westhab, Inc, and referrals will be provided by Rockland County Continuum of Care, through the Department of Social Services and local community organizations. The remaining units in the Project will be designated for tenants earning up to 60% AMI. Residential amenities will include an on-site office for supportive services, a laundry room, a community room for tenant use, and an indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge overlooking the Hudson River and surrounding mountains. Through Westhab’s unique partnership with Cisco, the project will receive free hi-tech security and Wi-Fi equipment, lowering the cost of construction and providing free high-speed Wi-Fi to all residents. At the time of application, the Village did not have zoning regulations that would support the project. Working with the Village, we helped to draft a new zoning district that can be used for 30 West and for other affordable housing projects in the Village. Home / Multifamily 30 WEST, VILLAGE OF HAVERSTRAW ARCHITECT . Aufgang Architects PROJECT SIZE . PROJECT COST . SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. Go Go 30 West is a proposed new 100% affordable multifamily development. The site of the proposed Project is currently a municipal parking lot for community use, and the Village of Haverstraw has committed to enter into a 99-year ground lease with Westhab to facilitate the development. The Project will have a total of 79 units of affordable housing which will be priced at levels that are affordable to very low- and low-income tenants. It includes two levels of parking that will serve both building residents and the surrounding community. The Project is being developed through a public-private partnership with the Village of Haverstraw to address the growing challenge of high housing cost in Haverstraw and throughout Rockland County. 30 West will be a 100% affordable housing development with a focus on serving the hardest to reach members of the community. 23 of the units will be reserved for households at or below 30% of Rockland County’s Area Median Income (AMI), and between 15 and 20 of the 30% AMI units will be reserved as supportive housing units to serve formerly homeless individuals and families, individuals with mental health, and/or individuals with substance use disorders, among others. Services for the supportive units will be provided by Westhab, Inc, and referrals will be provided by Rockland County Continuum of Care, through the Department of Social Services and local community organizations. The remaining units in the Project will be designated for tenants earning up to 60% AMI. Residential amenities will include an on-site office for supportive services, a laundry room, a community room for tenant use, and an indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge overlooking the Hudson River and surrounding mountains. Through Westhab’s unique partnership with Cisco, the project will receive free hi-tech security and Wi-Fi equipment, lowering the cost of construction and providing free high-speed Wi-Fi to all residents. At the time of application, the Village did not have zoning regulations that would support the project. Working with the Village, we helped to draft a new zoning district that can be used for 30 West and for other affordable housing projects in the Village.

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.

621 WEST 55TH STREET SCOPE . full MEP design and construction administration services PROJECT COST . Home / Commercial 621 WEST 55TH STREET ARCHITECT . PROJECT SIZE . 22,000 SF PROJECT COST . SCOPE . full MEP design and construction administration services Go Go A 22,000 square foot ground up high rise commercial office building in New York city. This boutique building contains 8 full floor offices above a 3-level parking garage. 621 West 55th Street 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 biggest challenge for MEP systems was to minimize the impact of the high rise MEP system requirements on an relatively small floor plate (2,400 SF). A fire protection tank, standpipe, generator, ventilation systems all eat up valuable floor area and the project becomes less financially viable. The Altera Engineering team worked closely with the architect to optimize MEP systems to achieve the largest possible usable area. The building is cooled and heated with a variable-refrigerant system. Packaged rooftop energy recovery ventilator filtered and conditioned fresh air directly into each office in a continuous ventilation cycle. MEP systems include a 150-kW emergency generator with a diesel tank, an underground suction tank for fire protection, and reversible air-flow parking garage exhaust system with post-fire smoke purge functionality.

In 2017 the Department of Housing Preservation (HPD’s) identified 87 vacant lots to be included into its New Infill Homeownership Opportunity Program (NIHOP). NIHOP seeks to promote mixed-income communities with affordable homeownership opportunities for moderate- and middle-income households earning up to 80-90 and up to 130 percent of Area Median Income (AMI). The program provides land and construction financing to qualified developers with the goal to build affordable condominiums for working families in low income neighborhoods. The agency’s goal is to spur neighborhood revitalization directly through infill of vacant lots and indirectly through creation of opportunities to own property in the areas where homeownership is beyond the reach of many residents. Altera Engineering is proud to be involved with a number of NIHOP projects. One of them- Rochester Suydam- consists of 3 clusters of 7 new buildings along Herkimer Street, Rochester, and Ralph Avenues in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. The 7 buildings contain a combined total of 66 one- and two-bedroom apartments with a combined project size of 66,336 square feet. All the buildings within the NIHOP program are designed to a higher energy performance criterion than required by 2016 New York city Energy Conservation Code. Although the 66 units vary in layouts and sizes, all are provided with state-of-the-art central air HVAC and smart thermostats, thermally broken windows, Energy Star appliances, WaterSense plumbing fixtures, and LED lights with occupancy and daytime dimming controls. One of the biggest challenges for the design team was the budget. Because of HPD funding limits, each apartment had to be built for less than $ 70,000. Altera Engineering worked hand-in-hand with architect, sustainability consultant, developer, and vendors to carefully size and select MEP equipment while meeting energy efficiency and comfort goals of the project. Cooling and heating systems include residential single-zone ducted mini split systems, gas-fired condensing domestic water heaters. Fresh air is introduced into each apartment via energy recovery ventilators. Home / Multifamily ROCHESTER SUYDAM NIHOP ARCHITECT . PROJECT SIZE . PROJECT COST . SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. Go Go In 2017 the Department of Housing Preservation (HPD’s) identified 87 vacant lots to be included into its New Infill Homeownership Opportunity Program (NIHOP). NIHOP seeks to promote mixed-income communities with affordable homeownership opportunities for moderate- and middle-income households earning up to 80-90 and up to 130 percent of Area Median Income (AMI). The program provides land and construction financing to qualified developers with the goal to build affordable condominiums for working families in low income neighborhoods. The agency’s goal is to spur neighborhood revitalization directly through infill of vacant lots and indirectly through creation of opportunities to own property in the areas where homeownership is beyond the reach of many residents. Altera Engineering is proud to be involved with a number of NIHOP projects. One of them- Rochester Suydam- consists of 3 clusters of 7 new buildings along Herkimer Street, Rochester, and Ralph Avenues in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. The 7 buildings contain a combined total of 66 one- and two-bedroom apartments with a combined project size of 66,336 square feet. All the buildings within the NIHOP program are designed to a higher energy performance criterion than required by 2016 New York city Energy Conservation Code. Although the 66 units vary in layouts and sizes, all are provided with state-of-the-art central air HVAC and smart thermostats, thermally broken windows, Energy Star appliances, WaterSense plumbing fixtures, and LED lights with occupancy and daytime dimming controls. One of the biggest challenges for the design team was the budget. Because of HPD funding limits, each apartment had to be built for less than $ 70,000. Altera Engineering worked hand-in-hand with architect, sustainability consultant, developer, and vendors to carefully size and select MEP equipment while meeting energy efficiency and comfort goals of the project. Cooling and heating systems include residential single-zone ducted mini split systems, gas-fired condensing domestic water heaters. Fresh air is introduced into each apartment via energy recovery ventilators.

31 Lispenard Street is a modern condominium development in Tribeca, a trendy and historic area of Lower Manhattan known for its cast-iron buildings and upscale vibe. Development Overview: This is a new condo project by Urban Standard Development, a company specializing in ground-up construction and renovations. The building replaces an older one-story mixed-use structure from 1947 that had five units, two of which were residential. Building Specifications: Height and Units: A seven-story building standing 89 feet tall, with 5 residential units. Size: Total area of 12,603 square feet, including 10,362 square feet of residential space and 1,031 square feet of ground-floor retail. Design: Features a sleek, contemporary look with a conventional storefront and arched windows on the residential floors, blending modern gloss with Tribeca’s brick aesthetic. The architect is GF55 Partners, known for similar urban projects. Status: Full demolition permits were filed by 2018 for the prior structure, and by 2019, plans were presented to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for approval, given Tribeca’s historic district status. Renderings of both interior and exterior were unveiled around then. As of March 2025, it’s likely completed or nearing completion, though I don’t have real-time confirmation. No offering plan was filed by 2019, but Tribeca’s median condo price ($4.5 million) suggests these units would be high-end. Location Details: Address: Corner of Lispenard Street and Church Street, in the heart of Tribeca. Neighborhood: Tribeca (Triangle Below Canal Street) is famous for its loft-style homes, cobblestone streets, and proximity to SoHo. It’s a hub for art, dining, and luxury living. Nearby: Steps from Canal Street, the Canal Street Market, and transit options like the Canal Street subway station (A, C, E, 1 trains). Cultural spots like the Tribeca Film Institute are also close. Historical Note: Lispenard Street is named after Anthony Lispenard, who owned the land in the 18th century. The area evolved from meadows to a 19th-century trade hub, and now a chic residential zone. Additional Context The original building at this address was a modest 17-foot-tall structure owned by Peter Matera of Urban Standard Capital before its demolition. The new development reflects Tribeca’s ongoing transformation, balancing preservation (via LPC oversight) with modern luxury. Home / Multifamily 31 LISPENARD ARCHITECT . PROJECT SIZE . PROJECT COST . SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. Go Go 31 Lispenard Street is a modern condominium development in Tribeca, a trendy and historic area of Lower Manhattan known for its cast-iron buildings and upscale vibe. Development Overview: This is a new condo project by Urban Standard Development, a company specializing in ground-up construction and renovations. The building replaces an older one-story mixed-use structure from 1947 that had five units, two of which were residential. Building Specifications: Height and Units: A seven-story building standing 89 feet tall, with 5 residential units. Size: Total area of 12,603 square feet, including 10,362 square feet of residential space and 1,031 square feet of ground-floor retail. Design: Features a sleek, contemporary look with a conventional storefront and arched windows on the residential floors, blending modern gloss with Tribeca’s brick aesthetic. The architect is GF55 Partners, known for similar urban projects. Status: Full demolition permits were filed by 2018 for the prior structure, and by 2019, plans were presented to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for approval, given Tribeca’s historic district status. Renderings of both interior and exterior were unveiled around then. As of March 2025, it’s likely completed or nearing completion, though I don’t have real-time confirmation. No offering plan was filed by 2019, but Tribeca’s median condo price ($4.5 million) suggests these units would be high-end. Location Details: Address: Corner of Lispenard Street and Church Street, in the heart of Tribeca. Neighborhood: Tribeca (Triangle Below Canal Street) is famous for its loft-style homes, cobblestone streets, and proximity to SoHo. It’s a hub for art, dining, and luxury living. Nearby: Steps from Canal Street, the Canal Street Market, and transit options like the Canal Street subway station (A, C, E, 1 trains). Cultural spots like the Tribeca Film Institute are also close. Historical Note: Lispenard Street is named after Anthony Lispenard, who owned the land in the 18th century. The area evolved from meadows to a 19th-century trade hub, and now a chic residential zone. Additional Context The original building at this address was a modest 17-foot-tall structure owned by Peter Matera of Urban Standard Capital before its demolition. The new development reflects Tribeca’s ongoing transformation, balancing preservation (via LPC oversight) with modern luxury.

Mount Hope Walton Apartments A 14-storey affordable rental building in Mount Hope neighborhood of the Bronx developed by the Procida Companies, Southport Financial Services and Mount Hope Housing Company. The building will have 104 apartment units and a community facility complete with gym and basketball court. The project is financed by the New York City Housing Development Corporation 24 million dollar tax exempt bonds and Low Income Housing Tax Credits. The project is further supported by $ 750,000 grant by the Bronx borough president. 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 WALTON AVENUE ARCHITECT . Aufgang Architects PROJECT SIZE . 110,000 SF PROJECT COST . $ 28,000,000 SCOPE . full MEP design, and construction administration services, energy modeling and sustainability consulting services, commissioning Go Go Mount Hope Walton Apartments A 14-storey affordable rental building in Mount Hope neighborhood of the Bronx developed by the Procida Companies, Southport Financial Services and Mount Hope Housing Company. The building will have 104 apartment units and a community facility complete with gym and basketball court. The project is financed by the New York City Housing Development Corporation 24 million dollar tax exempt bonds and Low Income Housing Tax Credits. The project is further supported by $ 750,000 grant by the Bronx borough president. 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.