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Are you struggling to complete a new development? Are your existing properties in compliance with local laws? Do you need help executing a new real estate strategy? Whether you’re constructing a super-tall skyscraper in Brooklyn or transforming commercial properties across the country, Metropolis Group offers the expertise and experience to help developers and building owners maximize their real estate investments.
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American Copper Buildings
New York, NY
Overview These copper-clad residential towers rise 47 and 40 stories above the East River. A glass skybridge connects the asymmetrical buildings, housing amenities that include a 75-foot lap pool, a bar and lounge, and a fitness center. Challenges Located on the waterfront, the development was one of the first... View more
860 Washington Street
New York, NY
Overview This new 10-story development in the Meatpacking District offers eight floors of private office space above a two-story retail base. Positioned at the start of the High Line, the property was designed by award-winning designer and glass sculptor James Carpenter. Challenges Located only three feet from the High... View more
613 Baltic Street
Brooklyn, NY
Overview This new 11-story structure in Park Slope houses 43 luxury condominiums. The building features a brick façade with distinctive windows, landscaped gardens, and a roof terrace. Challenge The proposed rooftop terrace, an important amenity for these luxury residences, created code challenges due to the maximum occupancy. Frequent inspections... View more
565 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
Overview The flagship store of athletics giant Adidas introduces a stadium retail concept, with stands to resemble live-game viewing, locker rooms in place of dressing rooms, and a track-and-turf section where customers can wear-test products. Challenges The Adidas concept store spanned more than 45,000 square feet on four floors.... View more
111 West 57th Street
New York, NY
Overview This supertall residential tower will rise from the landmarked Steinway Hall to 1,428 feet. When completed in 2018, Steinway Tower will reign as both one of the tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere and the world’s slenderest tower. Challenges Merging the exterior of 16-story Steinway Hall with a... View more
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New York City Simplifies Zoning Use Groups
By Jaime Pabon Effective June 6, 2024, New York City amended the Zoning Resolution (ZR) to update Use Group categories and numbering. The revisions support economic growth and resiliency by providing businesses with additional zoning flexibility to locate and expand. New Zoning Resolution (ZR) Use Groups Previously, the ZR... View more
New Definition of ‘Major Building’ Expands Site Safety Requirements
By Jaime Pabon In the latest move to protect public safety, the New York City Building Code definition of a “major building” will change from “an existing or proposed building 10 or more stories or 125 feet or more in height” to “an existing or proposed building 7 or... View more
New York Reboots Pilot Program for Basement Conversions
By Kristen Fortino As we’ve previously covered, the 2025 New York State Budget includes several initiatives to alleviate the ongoing housing crisis in New York City. Among these measures is a pilot program to legalize basement apartments. Specifically, the program seeks to bring illegal basement and cellar apartments into... View more
NYC Takes Baby Steps in the Journey Toward Commercial Conversions
By Frank Fortino Office-to-residential conversions present an exciting opportunity for addressing the ongoing housing crisis here in New York City. The most recent New York State budget introduced the Affordable Housing from Commercial Conversions (AHCC) tax incentive, and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) website has since... View more
NYC Construction Community Prepares for Proactive Inspections
By Gregory Fortino Last month, the New York City Council passed a bill that requires the Department of Buildings (DOB) to establish a proactive inspection program. Driven by the partial collapse of a Bronx apartment building in December 2023 and the collapse of a parking garage in lower Manhattan... View more