The vacant lot at 247–249 East 117th Street in East Harlem, where a proposed residential tower would rise after environmental remediation work. ( Photo: The New York City Office of Environmental Remediation) East Harlem East Harlem Tower Project Enters Cleanup Phase After Contamination Wedged between neighboring buildings on East 117th Street sits a vacant lot hidden behind dark green construction fencing.... News 22 May 2026 | 11:27
