Neiman Marcus Downsizing Their Future Flagship Store in Related Companies' Hudson Yards

Neiman Marcus has announced that they are going to downsize their future flagship store at Related Companies' Hudson Yards. The retailer had originally planned on building out 250,000 SF as the anchor store for the 1 million SF complex. It now is reported that Neiman Marcus is looking at cutting out between 10,000 and 70,000 SF from their original plan. The retailer has reported 7 consecutive quarters of declining sales and has been struggling with matching online competition and decreased foot traffic in malls. Earlier this year it was reported that Related Companies and Neiman Marcus were discussing Related Companies taking an ownership stake in the retailer, which is owned by Private Equity firms Ares Management and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Neiman Marcus also owns Bergdorf Goodman. Hudson Yards is 70% leased and is expected to be completed in 2019. 

The Studio C Architects-Designed 100 East Broadway Reveals New Office Condominiums

A new office development is coming to Chinatown in the form of 100 East Broadway, under development by Shing Wah Yeung of Yeung Real Estate. The office condominium project is designed by Studio C Architects and will rise 14 stories, 180', and feature 63,732 SF of usable space inside. The usable space breaks down to 58,830 SF of commercial space and 4,902 SF of community facility space. 100 East Broadway will feature ground floor retail along with restaurant space on the 2nd and 3rd floors and medical offices on the 4th. Floors 5-14 will consist of office condominiums. 

DXA Studio's Mixed-Use 16 Berry Street in Williamsburg Unveiled

The design for the commercial development proposed at 16 Berry Street by Cayuga Capital Management has been unveiled. The 60,000 SF mixed-use structure is being designed by DXA Studio and will feature ground floor retail split between 7 storefronts. In total there will be 24,869 SF of commercial space, 4,495 SF of community space, a 7,000 SF roof deck and 107 parking spaces. 16 Berry Street is expected to be completed in 2019.

DXA Studio Design Unveiled for Mixed-Use, 115 Broadway in Williamsburg

115 Broadway in Williamsburg appears to be getting a contemporary, mixed-use designed by DXA Studio. The 4-story development will include 5,040 SF of commercial space including ground-floor and second floor retail, office space on the third floor, and community space on the fourth. 

Construction Update: Genting Breaks Ground on Resorts World Hotel and Casino Expansion at Aqueduct Racetrack

Genting Group has broken ground on their 420,000 SF expansion to their Resorts World Casino New York City (July 2017). The five-star, 400-key resort is located at 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard in South Ozone Park in Queens. The project features the addition of new 10-story structure that houses 400 hotel rooms, retail, dining and entertainment including 1,000 new video lottery terminals. The expansion is expected to cost $400 million and will be completed in 2019. 

Proposed Renovation for 50 Hudson Street by Theirry Despont Inches Closer to Approval

50 Hudson Street is inching closer to approval for the addition of a glass, two-story residential addition to the rooftop. The proposal must get final approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission but was reportedly well received by local residents who embrace the proposed modern infusion while preserving the neighborhoods historic charm. The two story, 8706 SF addition is designed by Theirry Despont and will be constructed from glass brick. The new structure will feature 3 residential units, a rooftop terrace and a penthouse atrium. 50 Hudson Street, located at 540-544 Hudson Street, was originally built in 1925 and renovated in 2007. The building features 11,000 SF of usable space including ground floor retail and 2 floors of office space. No date for resubmission of plans for review have been announced.