After a lengthy pause, construction restarts at 1st Avenue and 2nd Street

Construction resumed late last week on the in-progress mixed-use building at the northwest corner of First Avenue and Second Street. This is the first activity we've seen on the site since late last summer. 

As we noted in October, according to Department of Buildings filings, the project has changed from a seven-story, 22-unit building to an eight-story, 24-unit building. There are also plans for three retail spaces on the street level. 

The DOB issued the latest work permit on Jan. 7, per public records. There's a new rendering on the site with a completion date of fall of 2027 (previously — 2026).

However, the building's image is the same as before — no new floor spotted here at 88 E. Second St.

The site previously housed three buildings — 33, 35 and 37 First Ave. — which were demolished in early 2024.