Construction
Norwood: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 4-story Residential Building at 3046 Decatur Ave
Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 4-story, residential building at 3046 Decatur Avenue in the Norwood section of The Bronx. Located between East Mosholu Parkway North and East 204th Street, the lot is within walking distance of Norwood subway station, serviced by the D train.
Future of Van Cortlandt Jewish Center Still Uncertain
The future of Van Cortlandt Jewish Center (VCJC), as well as the many programs it provides, continues to remain in jeopardy as its representatives negotiate with a developer to sell the property, along with a private home the center owns on the block. Simultaneously, community residents, congregants, and users of VCJC are hoping the center’s management will listen to their concerns and how its potential closure would leave a void in the community.
UPDATE Mayor Joins Local Elected Officials to Visit Kingsbridge Underpass
Bronx Community College’s Gould Memorial Library Wins 2024 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award
Gould Memorial Library, located on Bronx Community College campus, is among several New York City buildings to win a 2024 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award. The Library’s representatives will formally receive the award, bestowed by The New York Landmarks Conservancy, during a ceremony on April 10 at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.
Fordham Manor: HPD Launches Housing Lottery Described as Affordable for Units at 2754 Creston Avenue
NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD) has launched a housing lottery described as affordable for units at 2754 Creston Avenue, a 6-story, residential building in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Rise Architecture, and developed by Alfred Mitaj of First Structure LLC, the structure yields 22 residential units.
NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission to Hold Hearing on Proposed Changes to Sidewalk Cafés
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) announced on Friday, March 15, that a public hearing on proposed amendments to existing City rules relating to roadway and sidewalk cafés will be held on April 16 at 9.30 a.m. The hearing was due to be held on March 19 but has since been postoned to the April date.
Applications Open for Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Worker Apprenticeships
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) for Tile, Marble and Terrazzo BAC, Local Union #7 of New York & New Jersey will conduct a recruitment from April 15 through Oct. 25 for five tile setter apprentices; five terrazzo worker apprentices; and five marble, carver, cutter and setter apprentices, NYC New York State Department of Labor announced on Friday, March 15.