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There's a new standard for New York buildings, one that calls for structures to be built with rare and uncommon materials or have unique shapes to help them stand out among the other thousands of buildings in the city. Take, for example, the new distinct structure coming to 251 First Street.

A new condominium in Greenpoint at 868 Lorimer on the Park has just hit the market and has been revealed to hold the most expensive duplex penthouse in the area at $4.01 million.

Rendering via BCN Development

A new modern boutique building is set to rise in Brooklyn, just a block away from Fort Greene Park. It will hold only six condominiums and is being developed by BCN Development.

March was a big month for new developments, and with New York City’s population reaching an all time high, these new building are going to come at the right time. New Yorkers have been talking about these especially notable developments: 100 Varick Street, 10 Jay Street, and The Dumbo Waterfront.

Piece by piece, NYC is undergoing a transformation: modernization, to the tune of green, ultraluxe and amenities. Though most of the construction is brand new buildings, developers are also restoring older buildings to fit a new generation of architecture. These renovations are intended to maintain the former beauty of the buildings, match the prevalent characteristics of the neighborhood it resides in, and meet the current needs of society.