Developers File Plans for Nine-Story Greenpoint Building
The proposed residential project at 70 West Street includes 99 new apartments and ground-floor commercial space.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Construction
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Developers associated with Seventy West Realty LLC have filed permits to construct a nine-story, mixed-use building in Greenpoint. The project will replace an existing water tower at the site.
Why it matters
The development marks a significant shift for the location at 70 West Street, which had previously been incorrectly identified in reports as 72 West Street. Removing the existing water tower is the required first step to accommodate the new residential and commercial construction.
The planned structure features 99 residential units and 1,300 square feet of commercial space. The site, located at Tax Block 2565, Lot 60, also includes 13 parking spaces and a 31-foot deep rear yard.
The players
Seventy West Realty LLC
This entity is the developer associated with the planned residential project at 70 West Street.
The details
The development, led by Seventy West Realty LLC, necessitates the structural removal of a water tower to make way for the nine-story building. Although earlier reports in May 2026 linked the site to 72 West Street, official documentation confirms the correct address as 70 West Street.
Timeline
May 2026: Initial reports identified the site address as 72 West Street.
October 2026: Project permits were officially filed.
Market Landscape
This project reflects the ongoing densification of Greenpoint as developers maximize available tax lots for residential expansion. The addition of 99 units positions the developer within a broader urban trend of increasing housing supply through mid-rise mixed-use construction.
Residents near 70 West Street may see construction-related activity as the water tower is removed and the site is prepared for development. The project ultimately aims to increase local housing inventory with the addition of 99 new residential units.
The takeaway
Large-scale urban redevelopment projects are subject to rigorous city approval timelines that can impact project schedules. Residents can track specific site developments by referencing the official tax block and lot numbers during the public filing process.
Further reading
Learn more about local development trends in the New York City Construction section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by BKReader.
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