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Grun Group Files Plans to Build 108 Units in Kew Gardens, Queens
The Grun Group has filed plans to bring two new residential developments to Kew Gardens, Queens, that — if approved — will result in 108 units. Plans filed with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) on June 16 call for the construction of a nine-story, 58-unit residential building at 116-18 Grosvenor Lane. A []
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The Real Deal
· Jul 8, 2026
NYC’s top construction permits: Week ending July 3, 2026
New Building: The largest new building application filed last week was in Queens. EMP Capital Group plans to construct two buildings at 35-13 Steinway Street and 35-08 41st Street in Long Island City that would span a combined 183,876 square feet. The Steinway Street building would stand 19 stories tall and house 99 apartments; the other property would stand 26 stories tall and have 77 units. The project’s architect is Ralph Kowalcyzk. Job Filing Numbers: Q01416408-I1, Q01424030-I1 New Building: In Fort Greene, Quinlan Development Group intends to build a 147-unit apartment building at 130 Saint Felix Street. The []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.
Commercial Observer
· Jun 30, 2026
Target Inks 135K-SF Lease at Queens’ Rego Park Shopping Center
Attention, Queens shoppers, you’re about to get another Target. The retail giant with over 2,000 stores in the U.S. is about to add another location in the busy borough of Queens. Target inked a 15-year, 135,000-square-foot lease at the Rego Park Shopping Center at 61-35 Junction Boulevard in Rego Park, property owner Alexander’s announced Monday. []
Boston.com
· Jun 24, 2026
Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (June 24)
ABINGTON 260 Walnut St. One-family bngl/cottage, built in 1900, 1,295 square feet, 6 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, on 35,265-square-foot lot. 572,000 138 Randolph St. One-family conventional, built in 1880, 1,588 square feet, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, on 8,700-square-foot lot. 525,000 327 Spruce St. One-family ranch, built in 1964, 1,348 square feet, 7 [] The post Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (June 24) appeared first on Boston.com.
Fark
· Jul 6, 2026
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Curbed
· Jul 7, 2026
The Biebers Are Coming to 160 Leroy
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Related coverage for "Grun Group Files Plans to Build 108 Units in Kew Gardens, Queens": The Real Deal — NYC’s top construction permits: Week ending July 3, 2026. Commercial Observer — Target Inks 135K-SF Lease at Queens’ Rego Park Shopping Center. Boston.com — Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (June 24). Fark — Today marks the start of the Great British Pea Week, so find a friendly Brit and admire their pea-ness [Misc]. Curbed — The Biebers Are Coming to 160 Leroy