New Construction

The East Harlem Media/Entertainment/Cultural Center

In 2009, the development team for the East Harlem Media/Entertainment/Cultural Center (MEC) LLC (Archstone-Smith, the Richman Group, Monadnock Construction, Hope Community and El Barrio's Operation Fightback) began the first phase began construction on the first phase of development for the East Harlem MEC, which will be located at the corner of 125^th Street and 3^rd Avenue.  The first phase of development for the East Harlem MEC will include the development of 49 residential units for households earning less than 60% of area median income.  Upon completion, the East Harlem MEC will be LEED Silver certified.  

The second phase of development for the East Harlem MEC, which will include the entire block front of 125^th Street between 3^rd and 2^nd Avenues, is in planning.  The second phase of development for the East Harlem MEC will include retail, commercial, hotel, cultural and residential development and extensive open space.

For more information about the East Harlem MEC, please click here.