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Meet the Architects Bringing NYC’s Biggest 2018 Projects to Life

The Real Deal - December 31, 2018

Handel Architects’ Coney Island project listed in top 10.

Essex Crossing Update

The Lo-Down - December 28, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, here’s a look at what’s new.

City Nears Deal to Sell Stake in Two Public-Housing Complexes

Wall Street Journal - December 27, 2018

Private developers will invest $90 million in renovations and begin managing the properties.

The Most Buzzworthy Designs of 2018

The Real Deal - December 24, 2018

Essex Crossing makes the list of distinguished renderings.

Seminary Plans 42-story Tower in Morningside Heights

Crain's - December 21, 2018

Developed by L+M and Lendlease, the building is part of the school’s anticipated campus rehabilitation.

The 10 Biggest New Real Estate Projects of 2018

The Real Deal - December 19, 2018

L+M’s Coney Island project ranks 5th.

Two Nonprofits Ink Leases at Essex Crossing

Commercial Observer - December 19, 2018

New offices for the Chinese-American Planning Council and Lower East Side Partnership will be located at 175 Delancey Street.

Workforce Development Programs Give Graduates a Fresh Start

News12 - December 17, 2018

Thanks to partnerships with companies such as L+M, former inmates will have the opportunity to land jobs in the construction industry.

A Closer Look at ‘Vital Brooklyn’

Gotham Gazette - December 14, 2018

Developing affordable housing and creating a new health care system are the key drivers of the community investment initiative.

Skyline Views From The Top of 25 Park Row

Yimby - December 09, 2018

Impressive landscape views include The World Trade Center and the Empire State Building among several other landmarks.

14-Screen Regal Movie Theater Opening Soon at Essex Crossing

Bowery Boogie - December 04, 2018

The Lower East Side location will be the first multiplex to debut in this neighborhood.

How New York City Retail is Reinventing Itself

Real Estate Weekly - December 03, 2018

The legendary J&R electronics store is being redeveloped as a magnificent new apartment building at 25 Park Row.

Market Line at Essex Crossing Adds Vendors Ahead of Opening

Real Estate Weekly - December 03, 2018

The Market Line will embody the character of the LES with more than 100 locally sourced retailers.

L+M and Partners Win Huge East New York Affordable RFP

Real Estate Weekly - November 30, 2018

Redevelopment of the former Brooklyn Development Center will provide more than 2,400 affordable units.

Southeast Asian Market to Open at Essex Crossing

Eater New York - November 15, 2018

The Market Line will be home to the vendor’s first retail location.

Savvy Renters are Leading the L Train Exodus and Getting the Best Deals

The Real Deal - November 14, 2018

The Niko East Village is offering a unique transit amenity to every resident.

High Rise Redevelopment in Newark Launches Teaser Website

Brick City Live - November 14, 2018

The name of the historic 540 Broad Street building is finally revealed.

New Development: 25 Park Row on the Rise

Real Estate Weekly - November 09, 2018

Designed by CookFox Architects, the building is expected to open in the spring of 2020.

The Market Line Gains a Sake Bar

Eater New York - November 09, 2018

The team behind East Village Japanese hit Izakaya is coming to Essex Crossing.

Enel X Conjures the Future at Brooklyn Microgrid

Recharge News - November 08, 2018

The state-of-the-art microgrid at Marcus Garvey Apartments may be an indicator of where the electricity market is going.

Ground is Broken for 1,000-unit Coney Island Property

Real Estate Weekly - November 08, 2018

Designed to be resilient against future storms, phase one development will provide affordable apartments, retail space, and a new home for HRA.

Lottery Launches for New South Bronx Rental

6sqft - November 05, 2018

The building at 1530 Story Avenue has 211 affordable apartments and features a mix of studios through three-bedrooms.

Newark’s Revival is Finally Real

New York Magazine: Intelligencer - November 05, 2018

L+M’s contribution to the city’s resurgence include development of Hahne & Co., restoration of the former NJ Bell building and renovations to Georgia King Village.

Residential Project Near Coney Island’s MCU Park Breaks Ground

Curbed - November 01, 2018

The first phase of development will deliver 446 fully-affordable apartments.

A Former Downtown Music Mecca Becomes Condos

The New York Times - October 29, 2018

The founders of J&R Music partner with L+M to develop Park Row project.

New Development is Rebuilding a Community Lost 50 Years Ago

Metropolis Magazine - October 25, 2018

The formerly vacant area, now Essex Crossing, is on track to become a vibrant mixed-income community.

Trader Joe’s Opens Store at Essex Crossing

The Villager - October 22, 2018

The Lower East Side location is the largest store on the Eastern seaboard.

The Niko Opens in the East Village

CityRealty - October 16, 2018

The new rental building offers modern apartments in studio to three-bedroom layouts.

Yonkers’ Largest Public Housing Complex Undergoes $300M Renovation

NEWS12 Westchester - October 10, 2018

The Schlobohm Houses are part of a program to overhaul 1,700 units of city housing by using private and public funding.

Work Expands Across Essex Crossing’s Multi-Block Scope

YIMBY - October 04, 2018

View a progress update on the Lower East Side development project.

No Subway, No Worries: Developers Offer Transportation Incentives

6sqft - October 03, 2018

The Niko East Village offers free Citi Bike memberships and car share vouchers to its residents.

Tech Nonprofit to Train Newark Residents in Sustainable Careers

NJ Biz - October 02, 2018

Per Scholas will offer free courses at classrooms located in the historic New Jersey Bell Building at 540 Broad Street.

Finding Solutions for New York’s Housing Need is Critical

Architectural Record - October 01, 2018

Properties like L+M’s Sendero Verde will deliver 655 units of affordable housing and help bring the city’s vision of a robust housing program into focus.

Nonprofit Henry Street Settlement to Join Essex Crossing

Crain's New York Business - September 26, 2018

The organization is relocating its Workforce Development Center to 175 Delancey and is expected to open April 2019.

Multi Family Executive Award – Project of the Year: Senior Affordable

Multifamily Executive - September 19, 2018

Frances Goldin Senior Apartments at Essex Crossing wins 2018 MFE Project of the Year: Senior Affordable.

As the Rockaways Roar Back, the Retail Market Isn’t Far Behind

Commercial Observer - September 11, 2018

L+M and partners have joined with Campaign Against Hunger to open a café in Beach Green Dunes II’s 3,000-square-foot ground-floor retail space.

Essex Crossing’s Second Phase Comes into Focus

Curbed - September 05, 2018

By the end of the year, the first phase of the Lower East Side project will be mostly completed.

New NYC Condos for Sale: Fall 2018

Curbed - September 04, 2018

25 Park Row and other new apartment buildings will hit the market this season.

New NYC Apartments for Rent: Fall 2018

Curbed - September 04, 2018

The Essex and The Niko East Village are featured in this real estate roundup.

New York City Cafe Serves Up a Career Lifeline

Wall Street Journal - August 28, 2018

A new program at Essex Crossing’s GrandLo Café helped a young man secure his first permanent job.

Crossing Delancey: A Refuge for Pushcart Vendors Get a Prime New Home

Wall Street Journal - August 27, 2018

Two dozen longtime vendors in the Essex Street Market will relocate to a spacious new address this fall.

Brownsville Farm at Marcus Garvey Apartments Opens Healthy Cafe

BK Reader - August 27, 2018

The new cafe provides local residents with fresh produce grown directly on the farm run by Project EATS.

Ample Hills Creamery Coming to Essex Crossing

TheLoDownNY.com - August 23, 2018

The Brooklyn-based creamery promises to bring nostalgic flavors to The Market Line location.

Leasing Launches for The Niko East Village

Curbed - August 17, 2018

The 12-story building features 82 residences that range from alcove studios to spacious three-bedrooms.

Tenement Museum to Open Kiosk at The Market Line

6sqft - August 16, 2018

The kiosk will feature personal immigration stories, photographs and videos exhibiting the Lower East Side’s cultural history.

Essex Crossing Target is Now Open

TheLoDownNY.com - August 14, 2018

Community leaders and employees attend the ribbon cutting event of the new store located at 145 Clinton St.

Three New Vendors Added to The Market Line

Eater New York - August 02, 2018

Vietnamese restaurant Grand Pho, Indonesian dessert shop Moon Man and a new project from Midtown’s Rustic Table have signed on.

First Look at International Center of Photography at Essex Crossing

Curbed - August 02, 2018

The new building designed by SHoP Architects will be home to the center’s museum and school.

Newark’s Marcus B&P in Review

New Jersey Monthly - August 01, 2018

The restaurant at Hahne’s scores high across the board thanks to Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s creative blend of food, culture and ambiance.

25 Park Row Reaches Halfway Mark Above City

New York YIMBY - July 31, 2018

The 49-story building designed by CookFox Architects includes 110 apartments and commercial space on the first four floors.

Top 11 Most Beautiful New Buildings in Brooklyn

The Bridge BK - July 30, 2018

The winners of this year’s Building Brooklyn Award are featured, including Greenpoint Landing.

Innovative Power System at Marcus Garvey Village Apartments is a Model of Urban Resiliency

Fast Company - July 25, 2018

The energy efficient microgrid system is the first of its kind for a multifamily residential development in New York City.

Harlem Lacrosse: Empowering Youth On and Off the Field

Amstertdam News - July 09, 2018

Through vigorous programming and goal setting, this organization enables at-risk children to reach their full potential academically and athletically.

Greenpoint Landing Wins Building Brooklyn Award

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce - July 09, 2018

L+M and partners were awarded a 2018 Building Brooklyn Award for the affordable residential project Greenpoint Landing.

NYU Langone’s Outpatient Center Opens at Essex Crossing

Bowery Boogie - July 06, 2018

The center, which is capable of assisting 300 patients a day, has successfully rolled out its first phase of services on the Lower East Side.

Two New L+M Developments in the South Bronx

Curbed - July 05, 2018

L+M’s E. 162nd St. residential building is currently leasing to residents and Bronx Point is expected to break ground this year.

VOTE: Hahne’s, Newark in AHF Reader’s Choice Awards for Mixed-Use Development

Affordable Housing Finance - July 02, 2018

AHF subscribers can vote for Hahne’s between July 2 and August 3.

Essex Crossing: A Community’s Vision Comes to Life

Affordable Housing News - July 02, 2018

Various food establishments, healthcare, entertainment, public parks and affordable housing were important elements in planning the Lower East Side project.

Affordable Housing Coming to Downtown New Rochelle

The Journal News - June 29, 2018

L+M and partner’s mixed-use complex at 14 LeCount will include 370 apartment units.

Original Seward Park Tenant Finally Back Home

The Villager - June 28, 2018

After being displaced 50 years ago, the family now resides at Essex Crossing thanks to priority access placement.

Workforce Training Programs are Helping Local Hiring Efforts in East Harlem

WNYC News - June 27, 2018

With two new developments in progress, L+M invests training and outreach for local residents interested in construction opportunities.

Essex Crossing’s NYU Langone Center Opens July 2nd

TheLoDownNY.com - June 27, 2018

The Joan H. and Preston Robert Tisch Center officially opened for outpatient services this Summer and additional facilities and specialists will be available this Fall.

Mayor Bill de Blasio Advocates for More Public-Private Partnerships to Fix Up NYCHA

New York Daily News - June 25, 2018

The Mayor announced new partnerships with L+M and other private developers to rehab 2,400 more NYC Housing Authority apartments.

Proven Success with Private Developers Managing NYC Public Housing, Study Finds

Wall Street Journal - June 17, 2018

L+M Development cited as helping to improve conditions and tenant satisfaction at buildings formerly run by NYCHA, based on resident surveys and property data.

Hahne & Co. Wins NJ Historic Preservation Award

NJ.gov - June 11, 2018

The award honors projects, groups and individuals dedicated to preserving the state’s architectural, archaeological and cultural history at State and local levels.

Launch Pad, New Orleans-Based Coworking Company, Opens First Newark Location at Hahne’s

Tap Into Newark - June 08, 2018

The ribbon-cutting celebration was attended by Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Launch Pad CEO Chris Schultz, residents and local entrepreneurs already working out of the cutting-edge space.

Project EATS Urban Farm Brings Produce and More to Brownsville

BK Reader - June 07, 2018

Housed in a former parking lot within L+M’s Marcus Garvey Apartments complex, the farm grows organic produce and provides nutrition-based programming and jobs for the local community.

Essex Crossing Market Announces New Vendors

The Lo-Down - June 06, 2018

Roni-Sue’s Chocolates, Sugar Sweet Sunshine and Exit9 are the latest vendors to be added to the Essex Market roster.

L+M COO Named Among Top Women in Real Estate

Crain's New York Business - June 06, 2018

Lisa Gomez is featured in the inaugural list celebrating women leaders across the real estate industry.

Essex Crossing Developers Seal First Permanent Loan With $17M in Financing

Commercial Observer - June 06, 2018

The loan was secured after the full lease-up of 175 Delancey Street, also known as the Frances Goldin Senior Apartments building.

Beach Green Dunes II Breaks Ground In The Rockaways, Queens

New York YIMBY - June 04, 2018

The 100% affordable, 127-unit development includes numerous resiliency features, including a closed loop geothermal system, solar panels and bioswale gardens.

Bronx Children Showcase STEAM Projects

Bronx Times - June 01, 2018

L+M’s grantee BronxWorks, recently celebrated with a showcase for students in their after-school program to give a presentation on science related topics of their choice.

Four New Vendors Sign on at Essex Crossing’s Market

Commercial Observer - May 24, 2018

Doughnut Plant, Pickle Guys, Castania Nut Boutique and Substance Vitality Bar announced they will lease space in the 150,000 square-foot market.

Free Wifi Installed at Newark Apartment Complex

NJ.com - May 22, 2018

L+M and partners have installed free wifi for all 244 residents and their families at Georgia King Village, an apartment complex in Newark.

Local Hiring in Construction: A Bronx Story

Bronx Times - May 21, 2018

A Soundview native is helping her fellow community members get jobs at L+M’s Story Avenue project.

New Photos of Essex Street Market Released

6sqft - May 16, 2018

Additional images released by NYCEDC today include construction progress photos of the 60-foot “light scoop” ceilings.

Recognizing Women in Construction

May 15, 2018

Bernadette Amarosa and Amy Cordone of L+M among 2018 WBC Awardees.

Essex Crossing Gets Its Own Magazine

Real Estate Weekly - May 11, 2018

The first issue offers an insider’s look at the Lower East Side neighborhood and introduces local retailers, artists and designers.

St. Barnabas Affordable Housing Lottery Launches

6sqft - May 08, 2018

The designed complex aims to combine health care services, affordable housing, job creation, outdoor fitness areas, and healthy food options to residents of the Bronx community.

Hahne & Co. Eatery Highlighted in A Taste of Newark

Edible Jersey - May 01, 2018

Marcus Samuelsson’s B&P restaurant is recommended as a place to visit in this Newark culinary roundup.

Lottery Opens for 28 Affordable Apartments in Alphabet City

6sqft - April 26, 2018

The 12-story building located on Avenue D includes a gym, lounge, bike storage and is walkable from the Lower East Side.

L+M Executives Rank 31st in Top 100 Real Estate Power Players

Commercial Observer - April 25, 2018

L+M’s David Dishy, Lisa Gomez and Ron Moelis rank #31—up from #45 in 2017—in the Commercial Observer’s annual roundup of the top 100 real estate players.

Art Deco N.J. Tower Getting a Makeover

NJ.com - April 25, 2018

Designed by famed architect Ralph Thomas Walker and known for its majestic lobby and brick-and-sandstone exterior, the building is being renovated by L+M Development in Newark.

Groundbreaking Ceremony held at Newark’s Historic 540 Broad Street Building

ROI-NJ - April 23, 2018

The 21-story building will include mixed-income housing and more than 80,000 square feet of Class A office and retail space.

L+M Acquires Newark’s Zion Towers

Jersey Digs - April 23, 2018

Rehabilitation plans are in progress for the residential high-rise containing 268 units and a four-story parking garage.

Manhattan-based Credibility Capital is Relocating to Newark’s Hahne Building

NJ Biz - April 20, 2018

The company will occupy 8,000 square feet of second floor office space in the mixed-use building.

Brooklyn-Based Bowling Alley, the Gutter, Headed For Essex Crossing

TheLoDownNY.com - April 17, 2018

Expected to open later this year, the bowling alley will be located at 242 Broome Street.

Developers Close $260M Loan for Essex Crossing’s 202 Broome Street

Commercial Observer - April 16, 2018

The loan will kick-start construction on 202 Broome Street, a 14-story mixed-use building and the seventh of nine buildings to break ground.

Essex Crossing Development Acquires $260M in Financing

New York Post - April 16, 2018

202 Broome Street will bring 175,000 square feet of Class A office space to the Lower East Side.

Launch Pad Workspace Opens in Newark’s Hahne Building

NJ Biz - April 13, 2018

The 15,000 square feet space features 32 private offices, three conference rooms, private phone booths, a kitchen and café space as well as other common areas.

New Vendor Soft Opens at Essex Street Market

TheLoDownNY.com - April 12, 2018

Dominican Cravings is the latest vendor to set up residency in the iconic culinary destination on the Lower East Side.

The Best Gyms in NYC Residential Buildings

6sqft - April 12, 2018

Essex Crossing’s 242 Broome Street’s fitness center ranks within the Top 15 in this residential gym roundup.

New Development Planned in Sandy-Damaged Rockaways

Crain's New York Business - April 11, 2018

L+M’s Beach Green Dunes II is a 127-unit project that will begin construction this year.

Construction In Progress for Handel Architect’s Tower at Essex Crossing

6sqft - April 10, 2018

The tower sits at the Manhattan entrance to the Williamsburg Bridge, the structure which influenced the oversized concrete frame in the building’s design.

L+M Named #10 in Top 50 Developers List

Affordable Housing Finance - April 09, 2018

L+M was named #10 in the Affordable Housing Finance’s Top 50 Developers in 2017, up six slots from the previous year, and #25 in their Owners rankings.

The Market Line Announces New Vendors

6sqft - March 29, 2018

Four of the city’s favorite merchants have been added to the inaugural roster for Essex Street Market.

The Rollins Jazzes Up Essex Crossing

Real Estate Weekly - March 23, 2018

The 16-story building will also feature a 220 foot-long mural to be painted by a local artist.

First Look at 180 Broome Street’s Construction

City Realty - March 22, 2018

The mixed-use building will have 263 residential units and 27,000 square feet of retail space including a portion of the Market Line.

Bringing in Private Partners Proven Successful in Restoring Residents’ Quality of Life

Wall Street Journal - March 18, 2018

Ms. Huff has been won over by the changes that she has seen since for-profit developers BFC Partners and L+M Development Partners took over the management in January 2015.

Henry Street Settlement Celebrates Job Search Success Stories

TheLoDownNY.com - March 14, 2018

One Lower East Side resident secured a construction job at Essex Crossing thanks to the organization’s Workforce Development Center.

GrandLo Café Soft Opens at 178 Broome St.

TheLoDownNY.com - March 07, 2018

The first commercial business at Essex Crossing opens and will serve as a workforce development and social enterprise café.

City Hall Park’s Development Boom In Full Swing As Both 25 Park Row and 1 Beekman Street Now Rising, Financial District

New York YIMBY - March 06, 2018

Construction is in progress for L+M’s 25 Park Row, a mixed-use 45 floor tower that will yield 210,000 square feet of residential space, and 52,000 square feet of commercial space.

New NYC Apartments Hitting the Market

Curbed - March 05, 2018

The Rollins is featured in the Spring 2018 Curbed residential roundup.

Essex Crossing: Leasing Launches at The Rollins

CityRealty - March 05, 2018

Designed by Beyer Binder Belle, the mixed-use building includes 211 residential units.

Essex Crossing’s First Market-Rate Rentals Debut on the Lower East Side

Curbed - March 01, 2018

Named for jazz icon Sonny Rollins, the building at 145 Clinton Street will also feature 107 affordable apartments, Trader Joe’s and a Target.

How to Rent a NYC Apartment Without Paying a Deposit

Wall Street Journal - February 28, 2018

Some landlords are providing startup services that allow residents to pay smaller fees.

Displaced Roommates Find Better Home Thanks to Manhattan Housing Group and L+M Development

New York Daily News - February 25, 2018

After losing their apartment to a fire, two roommates were able to find a place on W. 117th Street through the housing advocacy group PA’LANTE Harlem.

Residents Settle In at Frances Goldin Senior Apartments at Essex Crossing

TheLoDownNY.com - February 21, 2018

The 14-story building at 175 Delancey St. has been named after Frances Goldin, local activist. After officially opening earlier this year, senior residents are finally settling in to their new homes.

Essex Crossing Reveals More Market Line Vendors

TheLoDownNY.com - February 06, 2018

The Market Line, the 150,000-square foot subterranean underground food pavilion will open Summer 2018.

A Homecoming 50 Years in the Making

New York Times - January 29, 2018

Fourteen families with ties to the neighborhood dating to 1967 will be moving back. Others may come as the remaining 769 apartments are completed at Essex Crossing.

Who Owns the Block: Essex Crossing Comes On Line

Crain's New York Business - January 22, 2018

Nine-building development caps decades of change on Lower East Side.

New Look at Essex Crossing Tower Designed by Handel Architects

Curbed - January 03, 2018

Delancey Street Associates to proceed with the 26-story tower at 180 Broome Street.

A First Look at Essex Crossing’s Trader Joe’s Grocery

Bowery Boogie - January 03, 2018

New photos of the Trader Joe’s grocery location at The Rollins on the Lower East Side.

Developers File for Pedestrian Tunnels Connecting 3 Essex Crossing Buildings

Bowery Boogie - January 03, 2018

If approved, the tunnels will connect 115 Delancey (Site 2) to 202 Broome Street (Site 3) and 202 Broome to 180 Broome (Site 4).

Decades in the Making, Manhattan’s Essex Crossing Project Secures Fresh Loan

Wall Street Journal - January 02, 2018

The proposed mixed-use building will comprise 175,000 square feet of office space, 263 rental apartments (121 affordable) and 27,000 square feet of retail space, including a section of the Market Line.