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New York City Planning Commission
02/13/23 Review session
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February 13th
482 Total housing units
332 Affordable units
A questionable design choice to split a building into two
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BRONX DISTRICT: 11
2560 Boston Road
Allerton | 1.26 Acres | 332 Units
2560 Boston Road will require a change in the zoning map from R6/C8-1 to R7-2/C2-4 overlay, to allow for the construction of a mixed-use building. The building will include up to 333 affordable housing units, with a predominant residential focus.
The development will consist of a 10-story building that will house 332 affordable units, a 15,000 square foot supermarket, 4,281 square feet of commercial space, 6,752 square feet of community facility space, and 117 parking spaces.
During the presentation, Dan Garodnick, the Planning Commission Director, asked about the applicant's response to the Borough President's recommendations, particularly regarding the potential for residential development. The presenter replied that the applicant is not bound to a specific use but, with a special permit, they will be obligated to follow the site plan, which includes the supermarket, for the through block development.
Slate Property Group intends to finance the development through New York City Housing Development Corporation's Mix and Match program and that would require 40% to 60% of the units to be affordable to households earning up to 60% of the area median income or AMI, with the remaining units affordable to households earning up to 130% of AMI.
Developer: Slate Property Group
BROOKLYN DISTRICT: 4
1160 Flushing Avenue
Bushwick | 4.35 Acres
1160 Flushing encompasses a new single-story commercial building and a new nine-story mixed-use building with commercial and industrial spaces. Spanning a total of 189,559 square feet and with a floor area ratio of 5.0, the project promises to bring considerable economic activity to the Bushwick area. The Equity Report further underscores the positive impact of the development, predicting the creation of approximately 1,488 new jobs in the area.
In a thoughtful design choice, Totem Brooklyn plans to incorporate a pedestrian alleyway approximately 28 feet wide through the site, offering convenient access to the retail spaces.
However, the commission has raised concerns over the decision to split the buildings, prompting a need for further review and consideration.
They have chosen to split off that building to have retail on one side separate with the pathway in between. Now, it seems to work from a design perspective, but I'm interested knowing what their rationale was for doing that as opposed to any other configuration which would have allowed them to have that retail space actually connected to the building.
Developer: Totem Brooklyn
BROOKLYN DISTRICT: 11
1656 West 10th Street
Bensonhurst | 27 Units
A promising new six-story development is in the works, featuring a residential space spanning over 25,000 square feet, comprising 27 units. Notably, six of these units are designated for those with restricted incomes. The development will also include 8,109 square feet of community facility space.
Developer: Allstar Homecare Agency Inc.
BRONX DISTRICT: 3
893 Eagle Avenue Rezoning
Morrisania | 83 Units
893 Eagle Avenue looks to be a resource for low-income New Yorkers and those living with HIV and AIDS. With over 80 new homes promised, this project represents an opportunity to provide shelter for those in need.
However, concerns have been raised by Dan Garodnick, who has requested evidence of how the applicant plans to deliver on their promise. Similarly, The commission also raised the issue of connectivity and the applicant's relationship with the neighborhood.
Developer: HOGAR
QUEENS DISTRICT: 14
25-46 Far Rockaway Blvd
Far Rockaway | 40 Units
The project area is located approximately a half mile west of the downtown Far Rockaway rezoning area and is characterized by a mix of residential and community facility uses. The applicant proposed a five-story residential building at a height of 50ft, with 40 new dwelling units, of which 10 would be permanently income-restricted, and 20 parking spaces in the cellar.
Queen's Community Board 14 held a public hearing on the application and issued a disapproval, citing concerns about overdevelopment in the area.
Developer: Queens Realty Holdings of NY, Ltd.
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