Tremont: Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for Units at 2381-2383 Lorillard Place

An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 2381-2383 Lorillard Place, a pair of four-story, residential buildings in the Tremont section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Designed by Gerald J. Calliendo and developed by Aviram Chen, the structures yields seven residential units. Available on NYC Housing Connect, NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development’s online portal, are six units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $60,858 to $139,620.   Amenities includes pet-friendly policies, a shared laundry room, and security cameras, according to NYC Housing Connect. Units


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Tremont: Building Applications Filed with DOB for new 8-Story Building at 2081 Anthony Avenue

Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, eight-story, residential building located at 2081 Anthony Avenue in the Tremont section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located at the intersection of East 180th Street and Anthony Avenue, the lot is two blocks south of the 182nd-183rd Street subway station, which serves the B and D trains.   According to YIMBY, Moses Freund of The Vaja Group is listed as the owner behind the applications. The proposed 84-foot-tall development will yield 25,950 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 38


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Crotona Park East: Building Permits Filed for New 7-Story Building at 1818 Prospect Avenue

Building permit applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, seven-story, residential building at 1818 Prospect Avenue, north of the Crotona Park East area of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between East 175th Street and East 176th Street, the interior lot is closest to the 174th Street subway station, serving the 2 and 5 trains. Moses Freund of The Vaja Group is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 75-foot-tall development will yield 32,019 square feet, designated for residential space. The building will have 46 residential units,


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Fordham Heights: Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for Units at 2065-2067 Ryer Avenue

An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 2065-2067 Ryer Avenue, a 12-story, residential building in the Fordham Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Designed by Badaly Architect, and developed by UA Builders Group, the structure yields 134 residential units. Available on NYC Housing Connect, New York City’s Department of Housing, Preservation and Development’s online portal, are 40 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $52,766 to $167,570. Amenities include a shared laundry room, playground, recycling center, bike storage, elevator, and an outdoor terrace. Units come


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UPDATE New Homeless Shelter for University Heights as Mayor Vows to Clear Subway Encampments

  New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan on Friday, Feb. 18, to address the City’s worsening homelessness crisis, starting with the removal of those who are homeless from the City’s subway stations. “It is cruel and inhumane to allow unhoused people to live on the subway, and unfair to paying passengers and transit workers who deserve a clean, orderly, and safe environment,” the mayor said.   “The days of turning a blind eye to this growing problem are over.” But what comes after that? Where will those without housing or shelter go? The answer is pretty clear:


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UPDATE Out & About: A True Bronx Tale Exhibition, Black History Month, Irish Dance Show at Lehman & More!

Editor’s Pick As reported, NYC Parks announced on Monday, Feb. 7, that is is proud to present the Poe Park Visitor Center’s virtual exhibition as part of the agency’s Black History Month celebration. The online show is in addition to “The NYC Parks Renaming Project: Celebrating Black Leaders,” at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, as well as other events and tours taking place this month. Both shows are free and will be available to view through February 28, 2022.   EVENTS The New York Botanical Garden’s Grow More Vegetables Certificate Series is an edible gardening course designed to equip


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Yonkers: Renderings Revealed for The Miroza Tower at 44 Hudson Street

Renderings have been released by INOA Architecture to reveal The Miroza Tower, a 25-story, residential building to be located at 44 Hudson Street in downtown Yonkers, as reported by YIMBY.   When complete, YIMBY reports that the tower will incorporate 250 rental units with a collection of amenity spaces and a small commercial component on the ground floor.   The Miroza Tower is the latest property from Azorim Investment, Development & Construction Co. Ltd., a publicly traded Israeli company with real estate projects in the United States, India, Ukraine, Brazil, and Europe. The development site at 44 Hudson Street was


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Mt Eden: Affordable Housing Lottery Open for Units at 1543 Jesup Avenue

An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 1543 Jesup Avenue, a five-story, residential building in the Mount Eden section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by ADB Associates and developed by Lefko Captial Group, the structure yields 21 residential units.   Available on NYC Housing Connect, NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD)’s online portal, are seven units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $59,143 to $167,570.   Amenities include accessible entrance, intercoms, security cameras, and proximity to schools, according to YIMBY. Units include name-brand


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Allerton: Building Applications Filed for 2311 White Plains Road

Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, seven-story, mixed-use building at 2311 White Plains Road in the Allerton section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between Thwaites Place and Waring Avenue, the lot is near the Pelham Parkway subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains according to YIMBY. Floriand Lulaj, under 2720 Claflin LLC, is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 75-foot-tall development will yield 39,621 square feet, with 33,464 square feet designated for residential space and 6,157 square feet for community


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