Housing

University Heights: Housing Lottery Launches for Units at 2724 Heath Avenue, June 11 Deadline

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An affordable housing lottery has launched for units at 2724 Heath Avenue, a seven-story residential building in the University Heights section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY, the architecture, construction, and real estate website on Saturday, April 17.   The 51,610-square-foot development was designed by Marin Architects and developed by Stagg Group, and yields 64 units. Available on NYC Housing Connect  are 28 units for residents at 120 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $56,572 to $154,680. Residences will have energy-efficient appliances and name-brand kitchen appliances. Additional amenities include a shared laundry room,


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Williamsbridge: World’s Largest Habitat for Humanity Development Completed

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  Sydney House, located at 839-843 Tilden Street in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx debuted as Habitat for Humanity’s  largest completed housing project worldwide, according to YIMBY, the architecture, construction, and real estate website on Friday, April 16.   Designed by Union Street Studios, the seven-story building is the first project to be completed as part of New York City’s “Open Door” affordable homeownership program.   The City’s Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)’s Open Door program funds the new construction of cooperative and condominium buildings affordable to moderate and middle income households. Where dictated by lot size, the program


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Update: Neighborhood Notes on COVID-19 Vaccine Updates, BRAC Summer Classes, Rent Relief

COVID-19 Vaccinations Appointments are required to receive a vaccination. To determine your eligibility, access a list of nearby providers, and schedule your vaccination appointment, use New York State’s Am I Eligible app. Prior to receiving your scheduled vaccination, you must complete the New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Form. Please be patient and continue to monitor these links frequently for available vaccine appointments: New York City: https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/ or 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692) New York State: https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or call 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829) VaccineTogetherNY: https://vaccinetogetherny.org/Pages/default.aspx or call 646-697-VACC To schedule an appointment, go to: https://vax4nyc.nyc.gov/patient/s/. To find a vaccination site, go to: https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/locations. Your physician or local pharmacy


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Building Applications Filed for 1270 Boston Road In Morrisania, The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been sent to the NYC Department of Buildings for an eight-story mixed-use building at 1270 Boston Road in Morrisania, The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY, the architecture, construction, and real estate website on Monday, April 12.   Located between East 168th Street and East 169th Street, the interior lot is near the Freeman Street subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Ting Zhang, under 1270 Boston Road LLC, is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 70-foot-tall development will yield 38,944 square feet, with 19,360 square feet designated for residential space, 5,476


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Building Applications Filed for 1340 Blondell Avenue In Westchester Square, The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been sent to the NYC Department of Buildings for a seven-story, mixed-use building at 1330 Blondell Avenue in Westchester Square, The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY, the architecture, construction, and real estate website on Saturday, April 10.   Located between Fink Avenue and Ponton Avenue, the lot is near the Westchester Square-East Tremont Avenue subway station, serviced by the 6 train. Nimrud Eyal of Exact Capital Group, under the Blondell Equities LLC, is listed as the owner behind the applications. YIMBY previously reported Blondell Equities filed a rezoning proposal for a nine-story, mixed-use structure at the site.


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Update: Fernández on NYS Budget: No Cuts to Health, Additional Funds for Schools, Gun Violence Prevention & Parks

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York State Assemblywoman for the 80th Assembly District, Nathalia Fernández, said the latest New York State Budget of $212 billion, the largest in the State’s history, invests in the future of The Bronx. Fernández released a statement on Thursday, April 8, describing the new budget as “bold and progressive,” one that will bring much-needed aid to Bronxites and galvanize the state’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. “These critical investments in our infrastructure, small businesses, schools, and health care services will strengthen our borough’s response, and most importantly, help people get back to work,” she said, acknowledging that the COVID-19


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Pelham Gardens: New Building Applications for 2570-2576 Young Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Building applications have been sent to the NYC Department of Buildings for four, three-story residential buildings at 2570-2576 Young Avenue in Pelham Gardens, The Bronx. as reported by YIMBY, the architecture, construction, and real estate website on Saturday, April 3.   Located between Allerton Avenue and Mace Avenue, the adjacent lots are within walking distance of the Pelham Parkway subway station, serviced by the 5 train. Saman Rabbanifar under the Young Avenue Development LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 30-foot-tall developments will yield between 3,759 and 4,749 square feet, with 2,835 to 3,562 square


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Kingsbridge Heights: Application Deadline Approaches for Claflin Avenue Affordable Housing Units

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The deadline to enter the affordable housing lottery for units in a building in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the Bronx is approaching in the next four days, as reported by YIMBY, the architecture, construction, and real estate website on Friday, April 2.   The housing lottery closes in four days for 2720 Claflin Avenue, a four-story residential building in Kingsbridge Heights in The Bronx. Designed by Fred Geremia Architects & Planners, the building has five units available on NYC Housing Connect, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development’s online portal. The units are available at 130


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Op-Ed: Passover, An Extremely Meaningful Time of Year

By MICHAEL HOROWITZ
Passover, which started on the evening of March 27, is one of the most meaningful times of year for Jewish people throughout the world. The holiday, which will conclude on Sunday night, April 4, combines what is important for families with what is important for Jews as a distinct people.   The holiday, in a more modern context, links Jews to struggles for liberation and freedom in our country and throughout the world. On a very personal level, Passover is a time for my family and other families to get together for very special Seder meals that are very rich


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