I just came across something interesting about this building posted by the Newyorkyimby Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_i0QtqA5-R/?igshid=1b5zt6ev8i0j2
Apparently, demolition is about to begin on the low-rises...? From the pictures provided, though, it doesn’t look like the consulate is closed, but rather the building to the east that still shows up in the renders.