QUEENS COUNTY’S TOP BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO BE HONORED AT QUEENS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S CENTENNIAL BUILDING AWARDS GALA

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 (QUEENS, NY) August 31, 2026—Today, the Queens Chamber of Commerce announced the exceptional building projects that will be honored at its 2026 Centennial Building Awards Gala, taking place October 15 at The TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The event will recognize excellence in the design, construction and sustainability of projects across Queens.

The Queens Chamber has hosted its prestigious Building Awards since 1926, recognizing the projects and professionals that have helped shape the borough’s built environment. This year, as the awards mark their 100th anniversary, the Chamber will celebrate both that century-long legacy and the architects, builders, developers and other industry leaders behind the projects shaping Queens today. As part of this year’s centennial celebration, the Chamber will also recognize the Paul A. Vallone Queens Animal Care Center, Queens’ first full-service animal shelter, named in honor of the late Council Member and longtime advocate for animal welfare.

“For 100 years, the Queens Chamber’s Building Awards have celebrated the people and projects that are literally building the future of our borough,” said Tom Grech, President and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce. “Reaching this centennial is an incredible milestone and an opportunity to recognize generations of architects, builders, developers and other professionals whose vision and investment have helped shape Queens into the dynamic place it is today. We’re proud to continue that tradition by honoring this year’s outstanding projects and the people bringing them to life.”

If you are interested in purchasing tickets or would like to learn about sponsorship opportunities, you can find out more on the Queens Chamber of Commerce’s website or email Joanne Persad at [email protected]. 

 The winning building projects being recognized in 2026 are:
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NEW CONSTRUCTION
Mixed Use (Residential/Commercial/Industrial) (Southeast Queens)
Hillside Tower
Architect: J Frankl Architects
Builder: Heartfelt Townhouse Builders
 
Mixed Use (Residential/Commercial/Industrial) (Western Queens)  
Vernon Central
Architect: Gerald J. Caliendo Architects
Builder: Federici Builders Corp.
 
Mixed Use (Residential/Commercial/Industrial) (Western Queens)
Link Apartments QPN
Architect: Handel Architects LLP
Builder: Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
 
Residential (Multi-Family)
Roma Condominium 
Architect: Gerald J. Caliendo Architects
Builder: Parksite Construction Corp.
 
Schools & Colleges (Western Queens) 
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter High School
Architect: SBJ Group Architects
Builder: Apex Development Group 
 
Schools & Colleges (Eastern Queens)
St. Vincent Health Sciences Center at St. John’s University
Architect: CannonDesign 
Builder: Shawmut Design & Construction
 
NEW CONSTRUCTION / SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
Grace’s Place
Architect: Paul A. Castrucci Architects
Builder: Mega Contracting Group
 
REHABILITATION, ALTERATION OR ADDITION
 
Commercial (Southeast Queens)
John F. Kennedy Airport- Terminal 5 (Fraport USA / JetBlue)
Architect: Corgan
Builder: CDS-Mestel Construction Group 
 
Commercial (Western Queens)
Maspeth Federal Savings 31-42 Steinway Street Astoria, NY 11103
Architect: MJM+A Architects
Builder: H.M. Hughes Vincent Massina
 
Commercial (Western Queens)
Vibe Fitness
Architect: Gerald J. Caliendo Architects
Builder: Vibe Fitness with Showcase Designs
 
Health Care Related Facilities
Northwell Cancer Institute Queens Radiation Center 
Architect: SBLM Architects, PC/Bladykas Engineering/Xu Consulting Engineering
Builder: ADI Contracting, LLC
 
Residential (multi-family) 
Baisley Pond Park Residence
Architect: Aufgang Architects
Builder: SD Builders and Construction LLC
 
Schools & Colleges (Western Queens)
PS993Q at Long Island City High School (Q452)
Architect: Velocity Architecture & Engineering Group, D.P.C. / A Company of BRAVO Group
Builder: Empire Control Abatement Inc.
 
Schools & Colleges (Northeast Queens)
Bayside High School (405Q) – Music/ Computer Room Conversion 
Architect: Velocity Architecture & Engineering Group, D.P.C. / A Company of BRAVO Group
Builder: LSS Contracting LLC  

About the Queens Chamber of Commerce: 
The Queens Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest business association in Queens, representing more than 1,400 businesses and more than 150,000 Queens-based employees. Its mission is to foster connections, educate for success, develop/implement programs and advocate for members’ interests. www.queenschamber.org.
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