"ZD Jasper's Controversial Upper East Side Development Reaches Street Level, Residents Brace for Impact"
"Construction progresses on 171 East 86th Street, a 17-story residential building with 25 luxury condos and 2,300 sq ft of retail space."
The Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan is no stranger to luxury developments, but the latest project at the corner of East 86th Street and Third Avenue has residents and city officials on edge. The 17-story building, designed by Archimaera and developed by ZD Jasper, has reached street level and is causing quite a stir in the community.
The 210-foot-tall structure will include 25 condominium units, each with an average size of 2,280 square feet, making them some of the largest and most expensive in the area. In addition, the project will feature 2,300 square feet of ground-floor retail space and two cellar levels.
While the developer boasts about the luxury and exclusivity of the development, many residents are concerned about the impact it will have on the neighborhood. One resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, stated "We already have enough high-priced, out-of-touch developments in this area. This project will only further gentrify and push out long-time residents."
City officials have also expressed concerns about the project, citing potential zoning violations and influence games by the developer. However, ZD Jasper has been quick to dismiss these claims and move forward with construction.
As this controversial development continues to rise, only time will tell what impact it will have on the Upper East Side community and its residents.
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