Hunters Point South: Buildings A + B
Since the last update in mid July, much progress has been made at Hunters Point South's phase one towers. The joint venture between Related, Monadnock, and Phipps Houses is the first phase of a long term project to significantly increase the amount of affordable housing available to residents of New York. Curtain wall installation is advancing at a steady pace, surpassing the half way mark on both towers. Interiors are also starting to show progress, with drywall installation occurring on several of the lower floors in each tower.
The application process for the 925 affordable units in both buildings was slated to begin on October 1. Full completion of the phase one towers should occur sometime in 2015, with a target of spring for first occupancy.
Architects: SHoP Architects and Ismael Leyva Architects; Developers: Related, Phipps Houses and Monadnock Construction; Construction Company: Monadnock Construction; Program: Residential; Location: Long Island City, Queens, NY; Completion: 2015.