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99 Units coming to 918 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn!
Filed by Fogarty Finger architects on 1/13.
74,704 total sqft zoning area (3.1K commercial, 71.6K residential) at 16 stories and 184ft.
Filed by Fogarty Finger architects on 1/13.
74,704 total sqft zoning area (3.1K commercial, 71.6K residential) at 16 stories and 184ft.
January 15, 2026 at 8:16 PM
99 Units coming to 918 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn!
Filed by Fogarty Finger architects on 1/13.
74,704 total sqft zoning area (3.1K commercial, 71.6K residential) at 16 stories and 184ft.
Filed by Fogarty Finger architects on 1/13.
74,704 total sqft zoning area (3.1K commercial, 71.6K residential) at 16 stories and 184ft.
More and more ADUs: 85-33 263 Street in Queens
Adding a new second floor and an ADU, filed on 1/8 by the professional engineer.
Adding a new second floor and an ADU, filed on 1/8 by the professional engineer.
January 14, 2026 at 8:23 PM
More and more ADUs: 85-33 263 Street in Queens
Adding a new second floor and an ADU, filed on 1/8 by the professional engineer.
Adding a new second floor and an ADU, filed on 1/8 by the professional engineer.
And another ADU: 90-49 53 Avenue in Queens. T
Total filing count: 34 as of 1/7
We *believe* that this is the first attic ADU filed.
Total filing count: 34 as of 1/7
We *believe* that this is the first attic ADU filed.
January 13, 2026 at 6:28 PM
And another ADU: 90-49 53 Avenue in Queens. T
Total filing count: 34 as of 1/7
We *believe* that this is the first attic ADU filed.
Total filing count: 34 as of 1/7
We *believe* that this is the first attic ADU filed.
117 "controversial" units coming to Crown Heights, at 970 Franklin. Filed 1/8 by Hamish Whitefield Architects. 102 ft high, 10 stories, 86,921 sqft residential.
Which sounds like a lot, but it's a 53,000 sqft lot.
Do you like the new map format? Gives more context!
Which sounds like a lot, but it's a 53,000 sqft lot.
Do you like the new map format? Gives more context!
January 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM
117 "controversial" units coming to Crown Heights, at 970 Franklin. Filed 1/8 by Hamish Whitefield Architects. 102 ft high, 10 stories, 86,921 sqft residential.
Which sounds like a lot, but it's a 53,000 sqft lot.
Do you like the new map format? Gives more context!
Which sounds like a lot, but it's a 53,000 sqft lot.
Do you like the new map format? Gives more context!
99 Units is the new magic number.
54-16 Myrtle Avenue, QN, filed 1/6
2800 Webster, BX, filed 1/8
We'd expect that this unit count is driven by 485-x, but could not detect these buildings in the 485-x dataset released by the state. We'll update on what we learn here!
54-16 Myrtle Avenue, QN, filed 1/6
2800 Webster, BX, filed 1/8
We'd expect that this unit count is driven by 485-x, but could not detect these buildings in the 485-x dataset released by the state. We'll update on what we learn here!
January 12, 2026 at 6:09 PM
99 Units is the new magic number.
54-16 Myrtle Avenue, QN, filed 1/6
2800 Webster, BX, filed 1/8
We'd expect that this unit count is driven by 485-x, but could not detect these buildings in the 485-x dataset released by the state. We'll update on what we learn here!
54-16 Myrtle Avenue, QN, filed 1/6
2800 Webster, BX, filed 1/8
We'd expect that this unit count is driven by 485-x, but could not detect these buildings in the 485-x dataset released by the state. We'll update on what we learn here!
DOB Now is offline but that won't stop us from detecting ADUs. Total count: 33 as of 1/6/2026
254 45 St in Brooklyn, filed on 1/6.
What they are doing: "refurbish existing building and to convert existing cellar to an adu unit"
254 45 St in Brooklyn, filed on 1/6.
What they are doing: "refurbish existing building and to convert existing cellar to an adu unit"
January 10, 2026 at 6:33 PM
DOB Now is offline but that won't stop us from detecting ADUs. Total count: 33 as of 1/6/2026
254 45 St in Brooklyn, filed on 1/6.
What they are doing: "refurbish existing building and to convert existing cellar to an adu unit"
254 45 St in Brooklyn, filed on 1/6.
What they are doing: "refurbish existing building and to convert existing cellar to an adu unit"
New ADU filing detected: 216-22 110 Avenue, Queens.
Total ADU count: 33
This filing: A two-story addition with ADU.
The ADU seems to span over three (!!) floors.
Total ADU count: 33
This filing: A two-story addition with ADU.
The ADU seems to span over three (!!) floors.
January 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
New ADU filing detected: 216-22 110 Avenue, Queens.
Total ADU count: 33
This filing: A two-story addition with ADU.
The ADU seems to span over three (!!) floors.
Total ADU count: 33
This filing: A two-story addition with ADU.
The ADU seems to span over three (!!) floors.
89 Units for the Bronx at 800 Brady Avenue.
Filed on Jan 5 (Job=X01341100) by Nikolai Katz Architect.
The used FAR (3.81) is a bit confusing, since it doesn't correspond to the max FARs laid out in the zoning code (3.44, 4.0 or 5.0). Let us know if you understand why!
Filed on Jan 5 (Job=X01341100) by Nikolai Katz Architect.
The used FAR (3.81) is a bit confusing, since it doesn't correspond to the max FARs laid out in the zoning code (3.44, 4.0 or 5.0). Let us know if you understand why!
January 7, 2026 at 3:00 AM
89 Units for the Bronx at 800 Brady Avenue.
Filed on Jan 5 (Job=X01341100) by Nikolai Katz Architect.
The used FAR (3.81) is a bit confusing, since it doesn't correspond to the max FARs laid out in the zoning code (3.44, 4.0 or 5.0). Let us know if you understand why!
Filed on Jan 5 (Job=X01341100) by Nikolai Katz Architect.
The used FAR (3.81) is a bit confusing, since it doesn't correspond to the max FARs laid out in the zoning code (3.44, 4.0 or 5.0). Let us know if you understand why!
More housing for NYC!
Over the last few months, we're filing around 4,000 new units / month
Over the last few months, we're filing around 4,000 new units / month
January 6, 2026 at 1:07 AM
More housing for NYC!
Over the last few months, we're filing around 4,000 new units / month
Over the last few months, we're filing around 4,000 new units / month
A nice assemblage at 1027 Dean St, Brooklyn for a total of 80 units at 59,847 total building area. Filed Jan 1.
This is combining three lots: 64 (highlighted), 44, 67 (left and top) and was matched to the Atlantic Ave Rezoning.
Architect is JAY Architect & Engineering D.P.C.
This is combining three lots: 64 (highlighted), 44, 67 (left and top) and was matched to the Atlantic Ave Rezoning.
Architect is JAY Architect & Engineering D.P.C.
January 5, 2026 at 9:58 PM
A nice assemblage at 1027 Dean St, Brooklyn for a total of 80 units at 59,847 total building area. Filed Jan 1.
This is combining three lots: 64 (highlighted), 44, 67 (left and top) and was matched to the Atlantic Ave Rezoning.
Architect is JAY Architect & Engineering D.P.C.
This is combining three lots: 64 (highlighted), 44, 67 (left and top) and was matched to the Atlantic Ave Rezoning.
Architect is JAY Architect & Engineering D.P.C.
Latest count for ADUs filed in NYC: 29
About 50/50 new construction and alterations.
New construction is dominated by Staten Island, Alterations by Queens.
Interactive map:
citytracker.ai/results/publ...
About 50/50 new construction and alterations.
New construction is dominated by Staten Island, Alterations by Queens.
Interactive map:
citytracker.ai/results/publ...
January 3, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Latest count for ADUs filed in NYC: 29
About 50/50 new construction and alterations.
New construction is dominated by Staten Island, Alterations by Queens.
Interactive map:
citytracker.ai/results/publ...
About 50/50 new construction and alterations.
New construction is dominated by Staten Island, Alterations by Queens.
Interactive map:
citytracker.ai/results/publ...
99 Units at 99 Empire Blvd in Crown Heights, Brooklyn!
Filed with Job number B01339675 on Dec 30.
14 Stories, 145 Feet.
This project went through ULURP (2021K0393) and the applicant was Kao Hwa Lee Architects.
(Even though it's 99 units, it is not listed in the 485-x database)
Filed with Job number B01339675 on Dec 30.
14 Stories, 145 Feet.
This project went through ULURP (2021K0393) and the applicant was Kao Hwa Lee Architects.
(Even though it's 99 units, it is not listed in the 485-x database)
January 2, 2026 at 4:50 PM
99 Units at 99 Empire Blvd in Crown Heights, Brooklyn!
Filed with Job number B01339675 on Dec 30.
14 Stories, 145 Feet.
This project went through ULURP (2021K0393) and the applicant was Kao Hwa Lee Architects.
(Even though it's 99 units, it is not listed in the 485-x database)
Filed with Job number B01339675 on Dec 30.
14 Stories, 145 Feet.
This project went through ULURP (2021K0393) and the applicant was Kao Hwa Lee Architects.
(Even though it's 99 units, it is not listed in the 485-x database)
We're seeing a lot of new and big buildings being filed in NYC, just the last two days.
Nothing above 99 units. 485-x is still going strong!
Nothing above 99 units. 485-x is still going strong!
December 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We're seeing a lot of new and big buildings being filed in NYC, just the last two days.
Nothing above 99 units. 485-x is still going strong!
Nothing above 99 units. 485-x is still going strong!
Filing for new building: 207 E 84 Street, Manhattan, with 86 Units, filed 12/29 by Hill West Architects.
Total Sq ft: 259K (240K residential), with height of 510 ft and 37 stories.
(Zoning is quite complex since it combines districts)
Property link: citytracker.ai/property/149...
Total Sq ft: 259K (240K residential), with height of 510 ft and 37 stories.
(Zoning is quite complex since it combines districts)
Property link: citytracker.ai/property/149...
December 31, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Filing for new building: 207 E 84 Street, Manhattan, with 86 Units, filed 12/29 by Hill West Architects.
Total Sq ft: 259K (240K residential), with height of 510 ft and 37 stories.
(Zoning is quite complex since it combines districts)
Property link: citytracker.ai/property/149...
Total Sq ft: 259K (240K residential), with height of 510 ft and 37 stories.
(Zoning is quite complex since it combines districts)
Property link: citytracker.ai/property/149...
Application for new housing filed: *74 Units* at 4-65 Beach 62nd St, Averne, Queens.
106,454 sqft of gross area in an R4-1 district on a 36,000 sqft lot.
Filed by Lam & Lam designs DPC on 12-28
CityTracker link to lot: citytracker.ai/property/bea...
106,454 sqft of gross area in an R4-1 district on a 36,000 sqft lot.
Filed by Lam & Lam designs DPC on 12-28
CityTracker link to lot: citytracker.ai/property/bea...
December 30, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Application for new housing filed: *74 Units* at 4-65 Beach 62nd St, Averne, Queens.
106,454 sqft of gross area in an R4-1 district on a 36,000 sqft lot.
Filed by Lam & Lam designs DPC on 12-28
CityTracker link to lot: citytracker.ai/property/bea...
106,454 sqft of gross area in an R4-1 district on a 36,000 sqft lot.
Filed by Lam & Lam designs DPC on 12-28
CityTracker link to lot: citytracker.ai/property/bea...