Tremont: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 256 Mount Hope Place in Tremont

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 6-story, residential building at 256 Mount Hope Place in the Tremont section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between Monroe and Anthony Avenues, the lot is a 5-minute walk to the Tremont Avenue subway station, serviced by the B and D trains. Moshe Steinmetz, under MS Investments 3 LLC, is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 70-foot tall development will yield 9,620 square feet designated for residential space, according to YIMBY. The building will have 21 residential

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for “a vertical and horizontal enlargement” of a 2-story structure into a 4-story residential building at 51 West 174th Street in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between Macombs Road and Grand Avenue, the lot is a 5-minute walk to the 176th Street subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Yitzi Salamon is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 55-foot-tall development will yield 13,179 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 25 residential

By EMILY SAWAKED

The following is an extended version of the story that appears in our latest print edition. The Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) hosted a candidates’ forum at Monroe College on Wednesday, May 26, for candidates running in the 78th and the 81st Assembly Districts in the upcoming June Democratic primaries. Both Assemblyman José Rivera (A.D. 78), who was not present on the night, was re-elected to his seat in 2000, having previously served in the Assembly from 1982 to 1987 and who won in 2020 with over 86 percent of the vote, and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81),

A host of local businesses joined several, local non-profits for an event aimed at promoting good health, while also supporting businesses and shops in the 78th Assembly District. The Bedford Park event, which was organized by Assemblyman José Rivera (A.D. 78), District 15 City Councilman Oswald Feliz and others, took place before the launch of National Small Business Week, which kicked off on May 2. Several local businesses on the block participated in the fair, with maCny others invited to set-up tables as well. Sherese Morris, a representative for Rivera, said of the event, which was held on Saturday,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 1985 Honeywell Avenue, an eight-story mixed-use building in the West Farms section of the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Fred Geremia Architects & Planners, and developed by Durgaj Properties, the property yields 33 residential units, according to YIMBY. Available on NYC Housing Connect, the online portal for NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development are 10 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $60,000 to $187,330. Amenities include assigned parking spaces, bike storage, elevator, digital intercom system,

By SÍLE MOLONEY & JULIAN NAZAR

The following is an updated version of the story that appears in our latest print edition. Bronx Week 2022 kicked off informally on Monday, May 2, at the Northeast Bronx YMCA as its sponsors, supporters and organizers gathered to give the media a taste of what was to come, following a two-year hiatus from large-scale physical gatherings, celebrating the annual festival. Hosted by the Bronx Tourism Council, the Office of the Bronx Borough President, and the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, the 10-day festival was packed with several events relevant to every sector of the community, including senior

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Two people were transported to hospital last week following a road accident on Sedgwick Avenue in University Heights. The NYPD said that on Thursday, May 19, at approximately 9.05 p.m., the collision took place in front of 2300 Sedgwick Avenue. A police official said, “An 18-year-old male of The Bronx was operating a 2000 Mercedes-Benz at a high rate of speed, and turned around a bed and lost control of the vehicle, striking three, parked, unoccupied vehicles.” The police official added, “The driver and [an] 18-year-old male passenger were removed to St. Barnabas Hospital for medical treatment.”

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed to expand a 2-story structure into a 5-story residential building at 3537 Bainbridge Avenue in the Norwood section o the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between East Gun Hill Road and East 212th Street, the lot is near the Woodlawn subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Isaac Kritzler is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 50-foot-tall development will yield 18,992 square feet designated for residential space, according to YIMBY. The building will have 44 residential units, most likely condos, based on the average unit scope of 432 square

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The Thinkubator, a Bronx-based innovation and workforce development nonprofit, announced the public launch of its “Women’s Empowerment Program” on Monday, May 9. Launched in Fall 2021 at The Thinkubator’s Poughkeepsie satellite office, the nonprofit provides spaces, forums, and opportunities for women to gather, support each other, work on their potential business ideas, and figure out ways to best support their youth as they navigate life. According to the event organizers, the official launch event will highlight women and youth who are making a difference in their community, raffles will be held with local vendors, and The Thinkubator’s youth interns

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