Howard Hughes Holdings Announces Victory for 250 Water Street Project in Lower Manhattan
May 21 2024 - 3:01PM
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) today announced a
victorious decision by the New York State Court of Appeals for its
planned 250 Water Street project in Lower Manhattan, clearing the
way for the Seaport development to proceed. Today’s court decision
upheld the Appellate Court’s ruling in favor of the project, and
together with the State’s extension of the recent 421-a tax
exemption, has cleared all existing impediments to construction and
unlocked tremendous value for Howard Hughes shareholders.
“For too long, the lot at 250 Water Street has been an
underutilized part of the Seaport,” said David O’Reilly,
Chief Executive Officer of Howard Hughes. “Today’s
decision marks a major win for Lower Manhattan and the city and
paves the way for Seaport Entertainment Group to begin construction
on a vibrant, mixed-use project that will be a significant
contribution to the neighborhood.”
Planned for the site of a former full-block surface
parking lot, the 27-story mixed-use project, designed by
world-renowned architecture and urban design firm Skidmore,
Owings & Merrill (SOM), will feature
approximately 400 market-rate and affordable
rental apartments above a five-story base with commercial,
retail and community space.
The 2021 approval of 250 Water Street capped a comprehensive
public review process. HHH obtained approvals from New York City’s
Landmarks Preservation Commission and through the City's Uniform
Land Use Review Procedure, which included review by Manhattan
Community Board 1, the Manhattan Borough President, City
Planning Commission, and City Council. The project broke ground in
2022 and completed environmental remediation last year.
About Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.Howard Hughes
Holdings Inc. owns, manages, and develops commercial, residential,
and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning
assets include the country's preeminent portfolio of master planned
communities, as well as operating properties and development
opportunities including: the Seaport in New York City; Downtown
Columbia® in Maryland; The
Woodlands®, Bridgeland® and The
Woodlands Hills® in the Greater Houston, Texas
area; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Ward
Village® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; and Teravalis™ in
the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area. The Howard Hughes portfolio is
strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based
on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate
platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative placemaking, the
company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design
excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Howard
Hughes Holdings Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as
HHH. For additional information visit www.howardhughes.com.
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Media ContactHoward Hughes
Holdings Inc.Cristina Carlson, 646-822-6910Senior Vice President,
Head of Corporate
Communicationscristina.carlson@howardhughes.com
Investor Relations
ContactHoward Hughes Holdings Inc.Eric Holcomb,
281-475-2144Senior Vice President, Investor
Relationseric.holcomb@howardhughes.com
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