From Hudson Yards to Long Island City: My allergies were ruining my life and now I'm breathing better
Dilip and his wife liked living in Hudson Yards, but something there triggered his allergies, leading to severe breathing issues. So he hunted for a rental in a brand-new, eco-friendly with a top-notch air filtration system and has been breathing easier ever since. Here’s his story I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. In November 2020, I relocated to New York City because my wife, who works in fashion retail, got a job offer here. We landed in a 760-square-foot rental apartment in Hudson Yards and paid $4,400 for a one-bedroom unit. The building had a ton of amenities:…
Date 2023-11-03
Author Kelly Kreth
Owners Magazine: Douglas Durst; Chairman at Durst Organization
**Where is Durst going to be in 2026?** New York City. **Where is Durst going to be in 2028?** Still in New York City. **Where is Durst going to be in 2033?** Still, still in New York City. **Tell us about a successful financing you’ve done in the last 12 months. Or tell us about an unsuccessful one.** Our $100 million loan to transform 825 Third Avenue enabled us to empty the building after a triple-net lease ended, sustainably modernize the tower, and add a spectacular amenity space. We went from 0 percent to 35 percent pre-leased within a few…
Author Commercial Observer
Durst, Urban Atelier Top Out Astoria Mixed-Use Complex
The Durst Organization and Urban Atelier Group have topped out of the construction at 20 and 30 Halletts Point in Astoria, Queens This mixed-use complex comprises 647 units across two towers, with one rising 27 stories and the other 32 stories. The project, designed by Handel Architects, is part of a development on the waterfront, set to include a public waterfront esplanade and park, as well as retail spaces. A 600-foot mural by local artist Zeehan Wazed was installed on the construction fencing in partnership with ArtBridge, offering an augmented reality experience titled “A City in Motion.” The Halletts Point…
Date 2023-10-26
Author Emily Fu
The Durst Organization Tops Out 32-Story Construction At 20 And 30 Halletts Point In Astoria
The Durst Organization and its general contractor Urban Atelier Group (UAG) have topped out construction at 20 and 30 Halletts Point in Astoria, Queens. The 647-unit, mixed use complex now rises 27 stories in one tower and 32 stories in another. Workers marked the milestone of pouring the final structural concrete with a ceremony. Construction is expected to be completed in 2025 Designed by Handel Architects, 20 and 30 Halletts Point represent the second major phase of development on the peninsula’s waterfront, following the completion of 10 Halletts Point in 2019. The site will encompass a new public waterfront esplanade…
Author CityBiz
The Durst Organization Tops Out 32-Story Construction at 20 and 30 Halletts Point in Astoria
Crews placed the last of the structural concrete at the 800,000 sf, 647-unit multifamily waterfront development
Author The Durst Organization