# New construction in Lower East Side, Manhattan

Since March 2021, builders in Lower East Side have filed applications for 11 apartment buildings, 2 other new buildings and 4 major renovations, adding 2,397 units. 7 of the 13 new buildings have been approved so far, and 2 more have permits for early work. The latest was filed on Jun 22, 2026.

Ranks 35th of 210 New York City neighborhoods for units: https://umarelli.org/nyc.md

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/lower-east-side

## Filings, newest first

- Jun 22, 2026: 341 Grand Street — Apartment building, 6 units, 6 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1003100013/341-grand-street.md
- Mar 25, 2026: 201 East Broadway — Apartment building, 21 units, 7 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002850025/201-east-broadway.md
- Mar 19, 2026: 100 Essex Street — Apartment building, 99 units, 10 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1003530044/100-essex-street.md
- Apr 14, 2025: 133 Eldridge Street — Enlargement, 6 units added, 6 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1004190068/133-eldridge-street.md
- Feb 21, 2025: 169 Cherry Street — New building, 1 story — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002490078/169-cherry-street.md
- Sep 17, 2024: 53 Catherine Street — Conversion, 38 units added, 8 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002760059/53-catherine-street.md
- Sep 3, 2024: 540 Fdr Drive — New building, 1 story — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1003160200/540-fdr-drive.md
- Apr 30, 2024: 145 Broome Street — Apartment building, 191 units, 16 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1003410062/145-broome-street.md
- Aug 28, 2023: 125 Chrystie Street — Apartment building, 55 units, 12 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1004240035/125-chrystie-street.md
- Oct 5, 2022: 11 Essex Street — Apartment building, 7 units, 9 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002970024/11-essex-street.md
- Feb 9, 2022: 183 Chrystie Street — Apartment building, 58 units, 17 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1004260035/183-chrystie-street.md
- Oct 22, 2021: 24 Orchard Street — Apartment building, 12 units, 13 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002980006/24-orchard-street.md
- Sep 7, 2021: 265 South Street — Apartment building, 1,192 units, 94 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002470002/265-south-street.md
- Jul 28, 2021: 259 Clinton Street — Apartment building, 706 units, 62 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002460005/259-clinton-street.md
- Apr 1, 2021: 327 Broome Street — Apartment building, 6 units, 6 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1004230017/327-broome-street.md
- Mar 23, 2021: 275 Cherry Street — Major renovation, 245 units in all, 26 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002470001/275-cherry-street.md
- Mar 23, 2021: 265 Cherry Street — Major renovation, 245 units in all, 26 stories — https://umarelli.org/nyc/1002470001/275-cherry-street.md

## In the news

- Aug 20, 2026: [Housing Lottery Launches for 125 Chrystie Street in Bowery, Manhattan](https://newyorkyimby.com/2026/08/housing-lottery-launches-for-125-chrystie-street-in-bowery-manhattan.html), New York YIMBY
- Aug 15, 2026: [Ridge Street Apartments All-Affordable Development Rises at 145 Broome Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side](https://newyorkyimby.com/2026/08/ridge-street-apartments-all-affordable-development-rises-at-145-broome-street-on-manhattans-lower-east-side.html), New York YIMBY
- Aug 4, 2026: [Rendering Revealed For 100 Essex Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side](https://newyorkyimby.com/2026/08/rendering-revealed-for-100-essex-street-on-manhattans-lower-east-side.html), New York YIMBY

## Nearby neighborhoods

- Chinatown, 0.4 mi west: 151 units in 12 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/chinatown.md
- Little Italy, 0.4 mi northwest: 21 units in 4 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/little-italy.md
- Seaport, 0.8 mi southwest: 1,541 units in 6 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/seaport.md
- Alphabet City, 0.9 mi northeast: 819 units in 8 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/alphabet-city.md
- Civic Center, 0.9 mi west: 92 units in 4 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/civic-center.md
- SoHo, 0.9 mi northwest: 655 units in 19 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/soho.md
- Dumbo, 0.9 mi southeast: 454 units in 4 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/dumbo.md
- Tribeca, 1 mi west: 58 units in 7 projects — https://umarelli.org/nyc/manhattan/tribeca.md

Source: NYC Department of Buildings, DOB NOW filings since March 2021.