Public Design Commission Annual Report

2025-02-24T00:00:00.000

24123

Installation of interpretive signage, as part of the reconstruction of the East River Esplanade, 107th Street Pier, and Bobby Wagner Walk, East 94th Street to 107th Street, and East 117th Street to East 124th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan

EDC

DPR

Public

Signage

Installation of specific elements

Approved

1

2025-02-24T00:00:00.000

24124

Stabilization of the shoreline, reconstruction of the street end and adjacent site work, Lipsett Avenue, Staten Island

Staten Island

EDC

DPR/DOT

Public

Landscape architecture

Stabilization

Approved

1

2025-02-24T00:00:00.000

24125

Construction of a spray shower area, Lenape Playground, Conference House Park, Swinnerton Street and Billop Avenue, Staten Island

Staten Island

DPR

Public

Landscape architecture

Construction

Approved

1

2025-02-24T00:00:00.000

24126

Reconstruction of the Brooklyn Detention Complex, 275 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DDC

DOC

Public

Architecture

Reconstruction

Approved

1

2025-02-24T00:00:00.000

24127

Construction of a public restroom building, Gwen Ifill Park, 129th Avenue, 176th Street, and 133rd Avenue, Jamaica, Queens

Queens

DPR

Public

Architecture

Construction

Approved

1

2025-02-24T00:00:00.000

24128

Construction of a dog run, Irving Square Park, Weirfield Street, Knickerbocker Avenue, Halsey Street, and Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DPR

Public

Landscape architecture

Construction

Approved

1

2025-02-24T00:00:00.000

24129

Construction of a natural stormwater management system, including the reconstruction of a stormwater detention wetland, stormwater channels and floodplains, stabilization of inlets and streams, and adjacent site work, Arden Heights Woods Bluebelt, Woodrow Road, between Shotwell Avenue and Grantwood Avenue, Legate Avenue and Halpin Avenue, Legate Avenue and Carlton Boulevard, and Arden Avenue and Halpin Avenue, Staten Island

Staten Island

DDC

DPR/DOT

Public and Private

Landscape architecture

Construction

Approved

1

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

16800

Reconstruction of Edenwald Playground, Schieffelin Avenue between East 225th Street and East 229th Street, Bronx

Bronx

DPR

Public

Landscape architecture

Reconstruction

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

17783

Installation of a roof, Manhattan Borough Repair Shop, 636 West 26th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan

DSNY

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

20317

Installation of rooftop mechanical equipment, Mosholu Branch Library, 285 East 205th Street, Bronx

Bronx

DDC

NYPL

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

20784

Rehabilitation of a sanitation garage and installation of rooftop mechanical equipment, Brooklyn District 6, 127 Second Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DDC

DSNY

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Rehabilitation

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

21429

Replacement of the roof, Building 132, Chauncey Avenue between Fourth Street and Fifth Street, Brooklyn Navy Yard Industrial Park, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

BNYDC

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

21836

Installation of fuel tank access and ventilation equipment, including bollards, 7th Police Precinct, 19 ½ Pitt Street, Manhattan

Manhattan

DDC

NYPD

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

22758

Construction of an addition and adjacent site work, Brownsville Library, 61 Glenmore Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DDC

BPL

Public

Architecture

Construction

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

22822

Construction of a fenced-in area, 234 North 9th Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DOT

Public and Private

Landscape architecture

Construction

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

22861

Design of prototypical public communications structures (Link5G) in Residence Zoning and Historic Districts, Phase I pilot, for installation citywide

Citywide

OTI

Public and Private

Street furniture

Master plan/Prototype

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

23150

Installation of prefabricated public toilets (Portland Loo) as part of a pilot, Father Macris Park, Lamberts Lane and Fahy Avenue, Staten Island

Staten Island

DPR

Public

Architecture

Installation of specific elements

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

23152

Installation of prefabricated public toilets (Portland Loo) as part of a pilot, Irving Square Park, Weirfield Street between Knickerbocker Avenue and Halsey Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DPR

Public

Architecture

Installation of specific elements

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

23263

Construction of a greenway and daylighting of Tibbetts Brook, between West 230th Street and Hester and Piero’s Mill Pond, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

Bronx

DEP

DPR

Public

Landscape architecture

Construction

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

23597

Replacement of glass panels and installation of louvers, Building 72, Market Street between Dry Docks 2 and 3, Brooklyn Navy Yard Industrial Park, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

BNYDC

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

23625

Installation of electric vehicle charging stations, Pier 36 (Basketball City), 299 South Street, Manhattan

Manhattan

EDC

Public and Private

Street furniture

Installation of specific elements

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

23641

Installation of Brooklyn Museum of Love and Wonder by Vanessa German, Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center, 3002 Foster Avenue between Nostrand Avenue and New York Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DCLA%

DDC/DPR

Public

Artwork

Installation of specific elements

Approved w/ conditions

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

23837

Construction of Metropolitan Park (Queens Future), 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue, between Shea Road and Seaver Way, adjacent to Willets Point, Corona, QueensQueens Future

Queens

EDC

DPR

Public and Private

Landscape architecture

Construction

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

23950

Construction of an annex building, Horizon Juvenile Center, 560 Brooke Avenue, Bronx

Bronx

DDC

ACS

Public

Architecture

Construction

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24048

Installation of accent lights as part of the restoration of the Conservatory Garden, Central Park, Fifth Avenue at East 105th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan

DPR

CPC

Public

Distinctive lighting

Installation of specific elements

Approved per delegation

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24049

Installation of a fence, 68 South 1st Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DOT

Private

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Approved per delegation

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24050

Rehabilitation of a deammonification building (formerly SHARON facility), Wards Island Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility, 7 Wards Island Bridge, Manhattan

Manhattan

DEP

Public

Architecture

Rehabilitation

Approved per delegation

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24051

Minor modifications to the installation of an electrical box, vent post, and access hatches, Melvin Avenue Pump Station, Melvin Avenue and Wild Avenue, Staten Island

Staten Island

DEP

Public

Architecture

Installation of specific elements

Approved per delegation

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24052

Installation of rooftop telecommunications equipment, Building B, Brooklyn Army Terminal, 140 58th Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

EDC

Public and Private

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Approved per delegation

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24053

Minor modifications to the installation of an interpretive sign and adjacent site work, Memorial to the Victims of 9/11, Staten Island Promenade, Richmond County Bank Ballpark, North Shore, Staten Island

Staten Island

EDC

Public

Landscape architecture

Installation of specific elements

Approved per delegation

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24054

Minor modifications to the installation of an interim guard booth, doors, and fencing, Kings County Criminal Court, State Street between Boerum Place and Smith Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DDC

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Approved per delegation

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24055

Installation of rooftop HVAC equipment, Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, Queens

Queens

DCAS

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Installation of specific elements

Approved per delegation

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24056

Construction of streetscape improvements, including an El-Fence, Park Avenue Crossover, Park Avenue Westbound and Eastbound between Ryerson Street and Classon Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DDC

DOT

Public

Landscape architecture

Construction

Approved w/ conditions

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24057

Construction of the Shore Park Connection as part of the Destination: Greenways! master plan, Shore Park and Parkway, Shore Parkway between Bay Ridge Avenue and 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DPR

Public

Landscape architecture

Construction

Approved

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24058

Reconstruction of Hattie Carthan Playground, adjacent to P.S. 305, Madison Street, Marcy Avenue, and Monroe Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DPR

Public

Landscape architecture

Reconstruction

Approved

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24059

Reconstruction of a plaza as part of the Phase II of the reconstruction of the Red Hook Recreation Area, Bay Street, Clinton Street, and Henry Street Basin, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DPR

Public

Landscape architecture

Reconstruction

Approved

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24060

Reconstruction of Virginia Principe Playground, Frank Principe Park, Maurice Avenue, 54th Avenue, 63rd Street, and Borden Avenue, Maspeth, Queens

Queens

DPR

Public

Landscape architecture

Reconstruction

Approved

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24061

Reconstruction of East River Playground, adjacent to P.S. 146, FDR Drive between 107th Drive and East 106th Street, Manhattan

Manhattan

DPR

Public

Landscape architecture

Reconstruction

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24062

Reconstruction of Third Street Playground, Prospect Park, Prospect Park West between 3rd Street and 4th Street, adjacent to West Drive, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

DPR

PPA

Public

Landscape architecture

Reconstruction

Approved w/ conditions

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24063

Construction of the QueensWay Metropolitan Hub, including construction of a pedestrian bridge over the LIRR, Metropolitan Avenue, Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School Driveway, Union Turnpike, and Trotting Course Lane, Forest Hills, Queens

Queens

EDC

DPR/DOT

Public

Landscape architecture

Construction

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24064

Installation of interim advertising wraps as a modification to the design of prototypical public communications structures (LinkNYC) for installation citywide

Citywide

OTI

Public and Private

Street furniture

Installation of specific elements

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24065

Design of a charging dock and electrical cabinet, as part of the prototypical Citibike share station for installation citywide

Citywide

DOT

Public and Private

Street furniture

Master plan/Prototype

Approved

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24066

Reconstruction of a public restroom building and an amphitheater, Haffen Park, Burke Avenue, Ely Avenue, Hammersley Avenue, and Gunther Avenue, Bronx

Bronx

DPR

Public

Architecture

Reconstruction

Approved w/ conditions

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24067

Construction of a waterfront park at Pier 6, Bush Terminal Industrial Campus (Made in NY), adjacent to Marginal Way between 41st Street and 43rd Street, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

EDC

Public

Landscape architecture

Construction

Approved

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24068

Construction of walkways as part of a waterfront park and streetscape improvements, Phase II and Phase III, Thompson Street, Wave Street and Bay Street, Stapleton, Staten Island

Staten Island

EDC

DPR

Public

Landscape architecture

Construction

Approved

1

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24069

Reconstruction of Canarsie Branch Library, 1580 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

BPL

Public

Architecture

Reconstruction

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24070

Reconstruction of the Randall's Island Nature Center and adjacent site work, 1 Central Road, north of Hell Gate Circle, east of the Wards Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, Randall's Island, Manhattan

Manhattan

DPR

Public and Private

Architecture

Reconstruction

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24071

Reconstruction of a mixed-use building, including construction of a residential tower, 395 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn

Brooklyn

HPD

Public and Private

Architecture

Reconstruction

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24072

Reconstruction of a fueling station, 47th Police Precinct, 4111 Laconia Avenue, Bronx

Bronx

DDC

NYPD

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Reconstruction

Commented

x

2025-01-21T00:00:00.000

24073

Reconstruction of fuel tank access hatches, 104th Police Precinct, 64-02 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood, Queens

Queens

DDC

NYPD

Public

Building systems & Modifications

Reconstruction

Commented

x