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Why this Brooklyn project is nowhere to be seen

The Real Deal

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July 11, 2026

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Why this Brooklyn project is nowhere to be seen

Walk around New York and you might wonder why some blocks have little or no housing despite tremendous demand for it. You have to connect the dots. At the Arrow Linen site, a Brooklyn Council member is seeking applicants for a task force to monitor construction of 250 apartments. Um, what construction? Apex Development received approval 17 months ago for its project at 441 and 467 Prospect Avenue but still has no timeline to break ground. Although Apex steered the project past frenetic local opposition and through a political gauntlet, there’s no guarantee it will ever happen. Apex principal Andrew []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

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Fark

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· Jul 5, 2026

Breaking: The Brooklyn Bridge [Scary]

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Twitchy

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· Jul 7, 2026

Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper on Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway

Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper on Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: Scene after columns in NYC high-rise buckle

A view of the scene in Manhattan after a high-rise building under construction was evacuated after two of ‌its columns buckled. #nyc #newyorkcity #building #evacuation #emergency #usa #construction Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

CNN

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· Jul 7, 2026

Structural engineer reacts to NYC high-rise at risk of collapse

An under-construction Midtown Manhattan building that was evacuated after structural columns buckled remains unstable, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. He described the situation as “extremely serious” and said crews have witnessed additional movement since arriving at the scene. A structural engineer tells CNN that this—the largest renovation in U.S. history—likely caused the loads to shift, creating these structural issues. 0:00 A structural engineer explains how loads shift during renovations 2:23 How engineers can stabilize the building 4:33 CNN reports from the scene Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #NYC #building #News

New York Focus

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· Jun 26, 2026

New York Essential Plan Users Worry: Am I Losing Coverage?

New York Essential Plan Users Worry: Am I Losing Coverage?

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

LIVE: Mamdani and Hochul speak after Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized

Watch live from New York as Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani make a transportation announcement. This comes after a Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.

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Related coverage for "Why this Brooklyn project is nowhere to be seen": Fark — Breaking: The Brooklyn Bridge [Scary]. Twitchy — Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper on Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway. Reuters — LIVE: Scene after columns in NYC high-rise buckle. CNN — Structural engineer reacts to NYC high-rise at risk of collapse. New York Focus — New York Essential Plan Users Worry: Am I Losing Coverage?. Associated Press — LIVE: Mamdani and Hochul speak after Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized