Suffolk Manages Manhattan Supertall Tower Build
Suffolk Construction is managing construction of a 76-story mixed-use tower at 520 Fifth Avenue on a constrained quarter-acre lot.
New York City Construction News
This page covers building volumes, permits and infrastructure projects in New York City. Reporting follows developments in residential and commercial construction, labor trends and contractor activity.
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November 6, 2026
JRM Completes JPMorganChase Headquarters Interior Build-OutJRM Construction Management finished the interior build-out of JPMorganChase's 28-floor global headquarters, a project ENR named Best Interior/Tenant Improvement.
November 6, 2026
NYC Opens Shirley Chisholm Recreation CenterThe Brooklyn civic center, built by the NYC Department of Design and Construction, was completed with a hybrid steel and mass timber structure.
November 5, 2026
Developer Files Plans for 14-Story Jamaica TowerPermits filed for a 74-unit residential building at 143-24 94th Avenue, replacing a one-story structure demolished earlier this year.
November 5, 2026
Merchants Capital Finances Nostrand Houses RehabA $185 million loan will fund the rehabilitation of a 1,148-unit Brooklyn public housing development.
October 30, 2026
Keren Bais Liska Apologizes for Boro Park TrafficThe organization cites necessary construction closures for a new communal center as the cause of local disruptions.
October 30, 2026
Construction Venture Seeks Bids for Hudson Tunnel ProjectA joint venture is soliciting subcontractors for critical tunnel and structural work under 10th Avenue in Manhattan.
October 30, 2026
Insurer Sues Over Disputed Harlem Bond AgreementWestchester Fire Insurance Company seeks to recover funds tied to an indemnity agreement allegedly signed by Brandon Miller.
October 28, 2026
Construction Workers Sue Providers Over Labor Law ViolationsForty workers allege that two labor agencies engaged in retaliatory firings and failed to provide required legal notices.
October 28, 2026
Developers Advance Seven Residential Projects in AstoriaConstruction crews are actively reshaping the Astoria skyline with a series of new residential and mixed-use developments.
October 27, 2026
Hillside North Building Wins State Sustainability AwardThe Jamaica residential project earns recognition for its commitment to resilient, affordable housing design.
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Regular subjects here include permit applications, large-scale infrastructure work, housing starts and labor availability. Reporting runs across the city and into the communities around it. Zoning requirements and site safety protocols influence which projects advance and how quickly they proceed. Economic shifts and the availability of materials act as the primary constraints on development activity across the city.