Permits have been filed for a three-story residential building at 1349 Commonwealth Avenue in Soundview, The Bronx. Located between East 172nd Street and East 174th Street, the lot is three blocks from the Saint Lawrence Avenue subway station, serviced by the 6 train. Peter Opedisano under the 1937 Commonwealth LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.
The proposed 30-foot-tall development will yield 6,243 square feet, with 5,530 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have eight residences, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 691 square feet. The masonry-based structure will also have a cellar, a 30-foot-long rear yard, and one enclosed parking space.
BFS Architect is listed as the architect of record.
Demolition permits have not been filed as of yet. An estimated completion date has not been announced.
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Interesting a 3×8. Normally it’s 4 stories and 8 units
This area needs an upzoning bad. Currently R5, between two R6 areas. Entire corridor should be R7 at least.
One of those areas where it really makes sense to upzone.