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City of Yes: Transforming Irregular Lots into Opportunities
City of Yes zoning updates enables new development on irregular lots. More flexibility means smarter, high-value, community-focused design
Mar 31


Eli Meltzer Featured on City of Yes Panel at Bisnow Conference
Eli Meltzer took the stage at the Bisnow discussing how City of Yes is shaping the future of NYC development
Mar 19


Understanding the Impact of City of Yes: Webinar Recap and Video
Recap and video from City of Yes webinar held on January 28th including key takeaways and why City of Yes matters
Feb 7


Meltzer/Mandl To Host City of Yes Webinar
Meltzer/Mandl Architects announce a free webinar on the City of Yes initiative and its changes to zoning and housing rules
Jan 9


City of Yes Unlocks Development Potential Across the City
City of Yes Unlocks Development Potential Across the City
Dec 19, 2024


City of Yes Impact on Rear Yards
City of Yes cuts rear yards from 30' to 20' for buildings under 75', allowing bigger floor plates, lower costs, and easier conversions
Nov 4, 2024


Revitalizing Office Buildings: A Growing Opportunity For Office to Residential Conversions
The increasing number of vacant office buildings presents a unique opportunity to repurpose these spaces into residential units. Many of...
Sep 17, 2024


Expert Insights: Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC)
Pro Tips: Navigating the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) in NYC
Aug 14, 2024


City of Yes Benefit: Waived Parking Restrictions
City of Yes will have a tremendous impact on the city landscape most notably eliminating parking requirements for developers.
Jul 17, 2024


The Impact of City of Yes
With City of Yes, the Mayor has adopted a new approach focusing almost exclusively on providing as many new units as possible.
Jun 19, 2024


Mod Or Sub Rehab: Where do you fall?
HPD has reworked and tightened up their Preservation Design Guidelines drawing a clear line between Moderate ('Mod') and Substantial ('Sub')
May 30, 2024


Can you Grow a Brooklyn Tree in El Paso - A Design Challenge
“Chabad Headquarters or Henry VIII Residence?“ explored the unique design challenge faced by Chabad emissaries as they expand globally.
Feb 28, 2024


Expanded Services: Affordable Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)
Announcing our expanded services for HPD clients
Jan 23, 2024


Thank you for your continued support and business in 2023
Meltzer/Mandl would like to thank you for your continued support and business in 2023
Jan 2, 2024


7 Ways to Prepare for Potential COVID-19 Construction Shutdowns
Eli Meltzer quoted in 7 Ways to Prepare for Potential COVID-19 Construction Shutdowns
Nov 30, 2020


Designing Affordable Housing in NYC, Borough by Borough: Q&A
Eli Meltzer shifted from philosophy to architecture, inspired by his father, focusing on NYC’s multifamily housing and pandemic impacts per
Nov 13, 2020


Meltzer/Mandl Architects Names Eli Meltzer Principal
Eli Meltzer will serve as principal of Meltzer/Mandl Architects (MMA), taking over leadership from his father, Marvin Meltzer,.
Oct 1, 2020


Meltzer/Mandl Selected for HPD Pilot Program
Meltzer/Mandl Selected for HPD Pilot Program
Feb 1, 2020


Commercial Observer's 20 Under 35
Principal Eli Y. Meltzer, AIA selected amongst Commercial Observer's 20 Under 35:
Oct 1, 2019


Eli Meltzer Joins Meltzer/Mandl Architects
Eli Meltzer Joins Meltzer/Mandl Architects
Aug 12, 2019
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