Graviton Bioscience becomes the inaugural occupant at West End Labs

West End Labs, the state-of-the-art life sciences center recently completed by Elevate Research Properties, has secured its first tenant. Graviton Bioscience, a pioneer in developing therapeutics for autoimmune diseases, has leased a substantial 30,000 square feet in this impressive 400,000 square-foot building. This spacious area will serve as Graviton’s new research and office headquarters, with …

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Last-Minute Roadblock Forces Postponement of Vote on 5 WTC

The decision to approve the plans for Five World Trade Center, which we discussed in our previous article, was unexpectedly postponed at the last minute. The vote by the state Public Authorities Control Board, originally scheduled for last Wednesday, was instead tabled, which essentially means delaying the decision. State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins seems …

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Revealing the Restored 19th Century Townhouses in the Meatpacking District

Coming soon to the bustling intersection of Ninth Avenue and West 14th Street is an incredibly beautiful and undoubtedly expensive addition to the Meatpacking area. Tavros, a renowned development firm led by Dov Barnett and Nicholas Silvers, is nearing completion of 50 Ninth. This project consists of a collection of historic 19th Century townhouses located …

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WTC Residential Tower’s Future Threatened by Controversial Dispute over ‘Affordable’ Apartments

The crucial moment has arrived for the highly anticipated 5 World Trade Center project. On June 21, the influential Public Authorities Control Board, an often overlooked but immensely powerful entity, will render its final decision in approving the development. Led by Brookfield Properties and Silverstein Properties, the project was selected by the Port Authority and …

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Pickleball courts near new Penn Station set to open

Vornado Realty Trust is continuing its office upgrades in the Penn Station area with a $2 billion investment. The enhancements have included various improvements such as new office building facades, public spaces, and amenities for tenants. However, the latest addition is truly one of a kind – pickleball courts. Yes, you read that right. Vornado …

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