108 Leonard St. 108 Leonard St./ (Image credit: NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services)

NEW YORK CITY—In New York, neighborhoods are constantly reinvented, but classic architectural landmarks continue to dot the skyline—often due to city and dogged preservation groups’ efforts. But this also requires the nuts and bolts design, construction and funding from the CRE world.

“The unique thing is every type of building has been reclaimed or recycled or reused,” said Howard Zimmerman, principal of Howard L. Zimmerman Architects, a panelist in an adaptive reuse session on Jan. 27. It was part of the City of Tomorrow: Real Estate, Architecture & Design Summit, produced by the 92nd Street Y and Hundred Stories. “I have looked at every neighborhood with developer clients, scratching my head when we went to look at a building, thinking why are we here? And who would ever think of moving here?” asked Zimmerman.

But he has a list of garages, office buildings, manufacturing spaces, hospitals and even meat lockers, which have all been converted to residential uses, in thriving, new neighborhoods.

Every building type has its story, said Zimmerman.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free ALM Digital Reader.

Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Unlimited access to GlobeSt and other free ALM publications
  • Access to 15 years of GlobeSt archives
  • Your choice of GlobeSt digital newsletters and over 70 others from popular sister publications
  • 1 free article* every 30 days across the ALM subscription network
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM events and publications

*May exclude premium content
Already have an account?


NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

GlobeSt

Join GlobeSt

Don't miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed commercial real estate decisions. Join GlobeSt.com now!

  • Free unlimited access to GlobeSt.com's trusted and independent team of experts who provide commercial real estate owners, investors, developers, brokers and finance professionals with comprehensive coverage, analysis and best practices necessary to innovate and build business.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and GlobeSt events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join GlobeSt

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.