Housing

Protesters Camp outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Office on Friday, March 25

By DAVID GREENE
More than 50 protesters, including members of the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition, gathered outside of the Bronx office of New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, who reportedly has contracted COVID-19, on Friday evening.   They vowed to continue to camp outside on the sidewalk for the entire night, to highlight various issues of public interest. The protesters gathered at just before 6 p.m., outside the office, located at 1446 East Gun Hill Road, located in a section of the Bronx close to The Valley, but just within the border of Pelham Gardens.   The demonstrators called on


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Allerton: Renderings Available for Housing Development at 3013 Barker Avenue in Bronxwood

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The first architectural renderings of a seven-story rental building located at 3013 Barker Avenue in Bronxwood, the southern part of Allerton in The Bronx, have been revealed by CSTERN Design, as reported by YIMBY, on March 26.   Designed by Aharon Machlis of AM Architecture, the property will replace a two-story multi-family building and yield 29 apartments.   Chaim Stern’s CSTERN Design will serve as interior planner. SKMF Queens Management is listed as the owner behind the forthcoming development.   Total built-up area will measure 22,744 square feet, with 21,773 square feet designated for residential use. Renderings from the


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University Heights: Affordable Housing Lottery Closes in Six Days for Units at 2625 Grand Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The affordable housing lottery closes in six days for units at 2625 Grand Avenue, a four-story residential building in University Heights, The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY, the architecture, construction, and real estate website on Friday, March 26.   Designed by Fred Geremia Architects & Planners, the building has six units available on NYC Housing Connect, at 130 percent of the area median income, ranging in eligible income from $47,315 to $159,640.    

Building Application Filed for 751 Crotona Park North in Crotona, The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Applications have been filed with the NYC Department of Buildings for the construction of a six-story residential building at 751 Crotona Park North in the Crotona section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between Clinton Avenue and Prospect Avenue, the interior lot is within walking distance of the 174th Street subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Calos Louis under the Crotona North LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 60-foot-tall development will yield 11,364 square feet, with 8,517 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have ten


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Bedford Park: Application Filed for New 8-Story Residential Building at 173 East 205th Street

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Applications have been filed with the NYC Department of Buildings for the construction of an eight-story residential building at 173 East 205th Street in the Bedford Park section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Located between Grand Concourse and Lisbon Place, the interior lot is three blocks north of the Bedford Park Boulevard subway station, serviced by the B and D trains. 2074 Walton Realty LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 74-foot-tall development will yield 44,019 square feet, with 39,966 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 64 residences,


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Affordable Housing Lottery Closing for 2010 Walton Avenue in Tremont

By SÍLE MOLONEY
As reported by YIMBY on Sunday, March 5, the housing lottery closes in three days for units at 2010 Walton Avenue, an eight-story residential building in Tremont, The Bronx.   Designed by Fred Geremia Architects and Planners, the building has 13 units available on NYC Housing Connect for residents at 130 percent of the area median income, ranging in eligible income from $44,400 to $159,640.    

Building Application Filed for New 8-Story Building on Crosby Avenue in Pelham Bay

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Applications have been filed with the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to construct an eight-story residential building at 1616 Crosby Avenue in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY on March 4.   Located between Middletown Road and Daniel Street, the lot is two blocks south of the Buhre Avenue subway station, serviced by the 6 train. Alfred Mitaj under the First Structure LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 74-foot-tall development will yield 26,797 square feet, with 21,433 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 31 residences,


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Building Application Filed for New 12-Story Building at 2702 Creston Avenue in Fordham Manor

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Applications have been filed with the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) to construct a 12-story, residential building at 2702 Creston Avenue in the Fordham Manor section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY on March 4.   Located between East Kingsbridge Road and East 196th Street, the interior lot is near both Kingsbridge Road subway stations, collectively serviced by the B, D, and 4 trains. Spaxel is listed as the owner behind the applications.   The proposed 113-foot-tall development will yield 64,212 square feet, with 49,654 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 73 residences, most likely


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Renderings Revealed for 101 Bruckner Boulevard In Port Morris

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Updated renderings from S. Wieder Architect, offer the first look at a seven-story, residential building in the Port Morris section of The Bronx, according to YIMBY, the architecture, construction, and real estate website. Designed in collaboration with Input Creative Studio, the 46,237-square-foot property is located at 101 Bruckner Boulevard, and will yield 55 rental units averaging about 670 square feet apiece.   The illustrations depict a rectangular structure with a red brick façade, industrial-style windows with black mullions, and a pair of outdoor terraces on the seventh floor. It is unclear whether these terraces will be reserved for the top-floor


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