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Along with comprehensive re-zoning efforts, McCarren Park's redevelopment and revitalization has spawned the interest of the local development community. One example for this trend in the building at 415 Leonard Street. Built as a phased development, it will be one of the first structures erected under this new urban plan. Its modest seven story height emphasizes its presence through extensive finishes: two colors of masonry, metal panels and large windows, which give the project its distinctive character. Defining elements such as folded metal roofs break down the length of the facade and accentuate the individual apartments beneath them. Balcony projections and tall window elements contribute to the overall design motif, while cut stone bands and a contrasting brick help ground the structure to the prominent corner on which it sits. Ample below and on grade parking are just the beginning of the amenities which include state of the art appliances, Italian designed cabinetry, imported tiles and specialty hardwood flooring. A doorman, fitness center, meeting room and individual cellar storage spaces complete the hi-end character of this project.

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Constructing a new four story addition to top an existing two story non-conforming structure is no small task with many complicated parts. This type of alteration requires the ability to weave old into new and create a final product that speaks to the neighborhoods vocabulary. Reducing the footprint of the addition to maintain the required rear yard and provide light and air for the units allowed for only two units per floor. Both front and back units are provided with exterior balconies, open kitchens and marble baths. Simple, open floor plans allow for the units to be divided by creating a partition in the living room that closes off the dining area. Hardwood floors throughout with large windows and high ceiling created the luminous and spacious feeling within the spaces. The existing first and second floors were preserved and the first floor was opened up to create one large space while the second floor was divided into three small units. A stair from the public sidewalk was constructed to the cellar floor to make this level more marketable to a commercial tenant. This project further enhances the development of Manhattan's Lower East Side and creates a higher return for the building owner.

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Building a structure that takes advantage of the Manhattan skyline views and the adjacent Maclaren Park in the Northside section of Brooklyn required a slender tower design. While the resurgence of this massing type, in certain limited districts, is an example of how a variety of building masses can coexist along a single block; it shows that tall can be beautiful too. Varying the exterior finish materials from masonry to stucco on a prefabricated panel allowed for a unique look that breaks down the building's perceived height to a scale that is contextual to the neighbors, and identifies the different unit type's, duplexes and flats. By retaining the existing two-story factory as a base for the new building, tenant amenities such as on-site parking, a meeting room, private gym, sun deck, wine cellar, bike and storage rooms and a large lobby were made possible. The resulting development creates a lifestyle and a look that any owner would envy.

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This project is an 8-family condominium complex, located in the trendy Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg. This area is considered to be Brooklyn's answer to Manhattan's SoHo, with small boutiques and multi-cultural restaurants lining Bedford Avenue. The building consists of 2 duplex apartments on the first floor, and 2 apartments. The design concept for the facade was drawn from the industrial quality of the surrounding buildings, utilizing modern building technologies such as a glass curtain wall with massive steel beams. When completed, the building will contribute to the local community by stretching the boundaries of typical brick buildings that surround it. The glass components of the facade, as well as the apartment balconies, are treated with varying levels of opacity, which convey a sense of openness, while providing privacy for the spaces behind it.

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This mixed use building is part of a continuing effort stretch the boundaries of the trendy Williamsburg neighbor-hood south, toward the downtown Brooklyn area. A commercial first floor provides a visual base for the fifteen loft-style apartments above, which are organized in a variety of one and two bedroom configurations, each equipped with high ceilings. The massing of the building, its design and the materials used are an expression of the changes that the neighborhood is undergoing. Red brick was used to tie the building into its context. While some apartments enjoy large roof terraces, a public rear yard provides outdoor recreation space for residents.