Chelsea’s Penn South Residents Push Back on MTA Substation Project
The MTA proposed construction for an underground power substation between buildings of a residential co-op on West 28th Street in Chelsea. Residents of Penn South are concerned about noise and air pollution because of the construction.
Mount Sinai’s new construction project raises neighborhood concerns
With construction beginning at 432 W. 58th St., local residents fear excessive noise and sidewalk closures.
City Council passes bill to mandate safety training for construction workers
A bill that requires a minimum of 40 hours of safety training for construction workers passed the City Council on September 28th.
Elevator upgrades at 57th Street station entrance moved to 55th Street
The MTA’s long-awaited plans to install elevators at 57th Street station have begun, to the relief of wheelchair-bound passengers.
Leave certification to the pros, architects say
Architects oppose potential state legislation that would abolish a faster building process in the city.
Coach Moves Corporate Headquarters to New Hudson Yards High-Rise
Luxury leather goods company Coach Inc. will be the anchor tenant of Hudson Yards’ first office tower.
