Pierina Sanchez to Announce Community Investments at Block Party on Saturday, July 30

By SÍLE MOLONEY

District 14 City Council Member Pierina Sanchez will host a community block party on Morris Avenue, between 181st Street and Burnside Avenue, on the border of Fordham Heights and University Heights on Saturday, July 30, from noon to 4 p.m., during which she is expected to announce a number of investments in the district. With a large variety of activities, food, and more, according to the councilwoman’s office, District 14 residents are welcome to attend. The event is being hosted in partnership with the Committee for Hispanic Children and Families (CHCF), Fidelis Care, and the Union Community Health Center

By EMILY SAWAKED & SÍLE MOLONEY

The following is an extended version of the story that appears in our latest print edition. Nearly 1,500 people are recorded as being homeless every month in The Bronx, according to City data, with many living in shelters located around the borough. According to State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33) and one city agency representative we spoke to, various non-profits, government representatives, elected officials and some candidates running for office have been pushing over many years to reduce these numbers and raise awareness of the homelessness crisis in the city. One positive result of these sustained local efforts

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Construction has broken ground at 1761 Walton Avenue, the site of a new, mixed-use affordable housing building in the Mount Hope section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. The project will debut as Mount Hope Walton Apartments and will eventually comprise 103 income-restricted apartments and a 9,500-square-foot community gymnasium. New York City chief housing officer, Jessica Katz, said of the project, “Mixed-use, community-focused housing developments are vital to tackling our housing shortage, while also preserving neighborhoods for long-term residents, which is at the heart of ‘Housing Our Neighbors,’ a citywide blueprint for housing and homelessness.” She added,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Beat the Heat Amid the current heatwave, which has now been extended to July 24 at 8 p.m., for tips on how to beat the heat, click here. For more information on public pools, click here. It’s going to be a hot week in NYC. Take steps to stay safe & #beattheheat: ✅Keep cool and hydrated.✅Find your nearest cooling center: call @nyc311 or visit https://t.co/9PRlDTeUgY ✅Be a buddy and check on your neighbors.✅Stay informed and sign up for @NotifyNYC alerts. pic.twitter.com/9MUQVnU3m9 — NYC Emergency Management Commissioner (@NYCEMCommish) July 19, 2022 Con Edison Discounts According to Bronx Community Board 7, this summer,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a 6-story, residential building at 60 Buchanan Place in the University Heights section of The Bronx, according to YIMBY. Located between Grand Avenue and Aqueduct Avenue C, the lot is two blocks from the 183rd Street subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Armin Jadadic of Sheko Inc. is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 69-foot-tall development will yield 19,942 square feet designated for residential space, according to YIMBY. The building will have 11 residential units, most likely condos, based on

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An affordable lottery has launched for units at 2434 Bronx Park East, an eight-story, residential building in Allerton, The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Fred Geremia Architects and developed by Franc Gjini, the building yields 38 residential units. Available on NYC Housing Connect, the online portal for NYC Department of Housing, Preservation and Development (HPD), are 18 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $50,743 to $187,330. According to HPD, amenities include a garage with assigned parking spaces, bike storage lockers, a shared laundry room, package

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An affordable housing lottery has launched for 35 newly constructed units at The Allerton housing complex, located at 2241 White Plains Road a/k/a 683 Thwaites Place, in the Allerton section of The Bronx, according to NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD). According to HPD, applicants must meet the eligible income requirements of between $41,863 and $182,050 for the various available units. At 70 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI), there is one studio with a monthly rent of $1,135 for incomes ranging from $41,863 to $74,760; two one-bedroom units with a monthly rent of $1,427

By SÍLE MOLONEY

An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 6327 Broadway, a seven-story residential building in the North Riverdale section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Marin Architects, and developed by the Stagg Group, the structure yields 90 residential units and 79 enclosed parking spaces. Available on NYC Housing Connect, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)’s online portal, are 27 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $68,572 to $187,330. Amenities include pet-friendly policies, assigned parking spaces, a shared laundry room, gym, recreation

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) to expand an existing 2-story structure into a 5-story, residential building at 652 East 223rd Street in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between White Plains Road and Carpenter Avenue, the lot is two blocks south of the 225th Street subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Yitzi Salamon is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 55-foot tall development will yield 6,865 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 18 residential units

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