Street Work + ABC Info + Dorchester

Here you will find all updates regarding the Con Ed work on W 68th Street, as well as ABC campus information. Dorchester below.

Currently, basic information, more to come.

Street Work between Columbus and CPW: UPDATE 10/15/26

The ABC site -- W 67th St to W 66th St/ Columbus to CPW.

All former ABC buildings are undergoing demolition or rehab.
Development to last 5 more years
Community is monitoring air quality through end of project.
Developer has presented plans for a near 1200 foot supertall -- this is double the tower height above our post office + 100 feet. Tower will be along Columbus Ave, with entrance on W 67th St. There will be retail shops and a garage.
Developer concedes low, moderate & senior housing is appropriate and has contributed a small area for this housing on the campus.
Community Board website receiving complaints and concerns as well.

The Dorchester at 155 W 68th Street:

The entire Dorchester driveway, walkway, sidewalk, and fountain are being renovated. Features include: a longer awning toward West 68th Street (facilitating additional egress to West 68th Street); fresh asphalt and stamped concrete with stone; and new planting, lighting, and building cladding.