Housing

Morris Heights: Housing Lottery Launches for Units at 1769 Jerome Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 1769 Jerome Avenue, a 16-story, mixed-use building in Morris Heights, The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY. Designed by Marvel Architects, and developed through the Jerome Housing Development Fund, the structure yields 175 residential units.   Available on NYC Housing Connect, the online portal for New York City Department of Housing, Preservation & Development,  are 60 units for residents at 60 to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $34,972 to $118,400. Amenities include a superintendent, elevators, front desk security, a community room, residential terrace, gym,


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Throggs Neck: Applications Filed with DOB for New 3-Story Building at 2670 Schurz Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Construction applications have been filed with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for the construction of a new, three-story, residential building at 2670 Schurz Avenue in the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between Buttrick Avenue and Davis Avenue, the waterfront lot is within walking distance of Ferry Point Park. Peter Serpico of Vertical Community Development is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 26-foot-tall development will yield 18,098 square feet designated for residential space, according to YIMBY. The building will have 24 residential units, most likely rentals, based


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Fordham Landing Developer Discusses $2 Billion Mega-Development in University Heights

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The following article is an updated version of the story that appears in our latest print edition. Since we went to press, we had the opportunity to speak further with Brad Zackson, director of development at Dynamic Star LLC, the developer behind the Fordham Landing project.     Steps for the planned, billion-dollar “Fordham Landing” mixed use, real estate development in the University Heights neighborhood advanced further last week amid news that developer, Dynamic Star LLC, had filed construction applications with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a 17-story, mixed-use building at 320 West Fordham Road, a site


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Bronx DA: Bronx Woman Charged with Defrauding People with Affordable Housing Never Delivered

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Monday, Nov. 15, that a Bronx woman was indicted on charges of grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and additional charges for taking thousands of dollars in deposits for rent-stabilized apartments she did not deliver.   Clark said, “The defendant allegedly took deposits from people seeking housing, and never delivered a key and finalized lease. Our investigation found she allegedly threatened several prospective tenants by saying she would call immigration authorities to have them deported.” She added, “It is believed she preyed on dozens of other people, and we are asking


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Fordham Heights: Building Applications Filed for Units at 2187 Ryer Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A building application has been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for an eight-story, residential building located at 2187 Ryer Avenue in the Fordham Heights neighborhood of the Bronx, according to YIMBY.   Located between East 181st Street and East 182nd Street, the lot is one block from the 182nd-183rd Streets subway station, serviced by the B train. Mendy Tessler is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 75-foot-tall development will yield 26,826 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 51 residences, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 526


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UPDATE U.S. VP Kamala Harris Visits The Bronx as Immigrant New Yorkers Rally for Visa Amnesty

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
  The following is an extended version of the story that appeared in the latest print edition of the Norwood News.    U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, visited the Bronx on Friday, Oct. 22, at the invitation of Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-14). The event took place at the recently opened, state-of-the-art Edenwald YMCA center in the Northeast Bronx, which falls within Bowman’s district.   The purpose of the visit was to promote the Biden administration’s “Build Back Better” agenda, and while the mood among those in attendance, inside the venue,


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UPDATE: District 14 City Council Race: For Pierina Sanchez, It’s About the Love

By JASON GONZALEZ & SÍLE MOLONEY
  For Pierina Sanchez, the Democratic nominee for the District 14 City Council seat in the upcoming general election, it’s all about the love. Sanchez is all in for the “Boogie Down,” saying passion for the community is a major driving force behind her campaign. With early voting already underway and only one day remaining before the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, Sanchez is transparent and says a vote for her on Nov. 2 will benefit the borough.   “It’s about the love,” Sanchez said during a campaign rally held outside the Kingsbridge Armory in the Kingsbridge Heights section


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Building Application Filed for 1701 Clay Avenue in the Concourse

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed for a six-story residential building at 1701 Clay Avenue in the Concourse section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between East 173rd and East 174th Streets, the interior lot is within walking distance of the 174-175 Streets subway station, serviced by the B and D trains. Chananya Bineth of Pointy Developments is listed as the owner behind the application.   The proposed 74-foot-tall development will yield 11,202 square feet designated for residential space, according to YIMBY. The building will have 17 residential units, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope


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Baychester: DOB Application Filed for 4-Story Building at 3220 Tiemann Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a four-story, residential building at 3220 Tiemann Avenue in the Baychester section of  The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.  Located one block from Haffen Park, on a dead-end block, the interior lot is walking distance from the Baychester Avenue subway station, serviced by the B train.   Ron Karo of Mona Development is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed, 38-foot-tall development will yield 29,679 square feet designated for residential space, incorporating 34 living units, most likely rentals based on the average unit


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