Housing

University Heights: DOB Building Applications Filed for New 6-story Building at 60 Buchanan Place

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


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Allerton: Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for Units at 2434 Bronx Park East

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


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Allerton: Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for Units at 2241 White Plains Road

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


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North Riverdale: Housing Lottery Launches for Units at 6327 Broadway

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


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Wakefield: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 5-Story Building at 652 East 223rd Street

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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Kingsbridge Heights: Building Applications Filed with DOB for New 6-Story Building at 215 West Kingsbridge Road

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a 6-story, residential building at 215 West Kingsbridge Road in the Kingsbridge Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Located between Heath Avenue and Kingsbridge Terrace, the lot is about a 10-minute walk from the Kingsbridge Road subway station, serviced by the 4 train.   Paul Durgaj of Durgaj Properties Corp is listed as the owner behind the applications, and the proposed 64-foot tall development will yield 14,795 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 23 residential units, most likely rentals, based


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Pelham Parkway: Building Applications Filed with DOB for 4-story Building at 2136 Matthews Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, four-story residential building at 2136 Matthews Avenue in the Pelham Parkway section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between Lydig Avenue and Pelham Parkway South, the lot is closest to the Morris Park subway station, serviced by the 5 train. Amarjit Singh is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 41-foot-tall development will yield 10,655 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 16 residential units, most likely rentals, based on the average unit scope of 665 square


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Highbridge: Building Applications Filed for Units at 1139 Anderson Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) to convert a 2-story structure into a 4-story, residential building at 1139 Anderson Avenue in the Highbridge section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between West 166th and West 167th Streets, the lot is a 5-minute walk from the 167th Street subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Steven Westreich of Westorchard Management is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 46-foot-tall development will yield 10,476 square feet designated for residential space, according to YIMBY. The building will have 24 residential


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UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: “Test & Treat” Mobile Clinics, City Redistricting Hearings, August Primaries & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Norwood News Hiatus  Norwood News is usually on hiatus for a few weeks in August. However, due to the primaries being split over two dates this year, we will likely go on hiatus some time after the August 23 primary Election Day. The exact dates are still to be confirmed and will be shared with readers, once available.   Beat the Heat  For tips on how to beat the heat, click here. For more information on public pools, click here.   Legionnaires’ Disease Cluster in The Bronx  The City’s health department announced on June 17 that the investigation into the


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