Work appears stalled on 136-15 38th Avenue, a nine-story mixed-use building in Flushing, Queens. Designed by Angelo Ng & Anthony Ng Architects Studio for W H Plaza LLC, the 105-foot-tall structure will span nearly 24,000 square feet and yield ten condominium units with an average scope of 1,730 square feet, as well as 8,220 square feet of commercial space, 4,884 square feet of community facility space, and a 29-foot long rear yard. The property is located on an interior lot between Main Street and 138th Street.
Recent photographs show the reinforced concrete superstructure topped out with orange netting covering the exposed floor plates. Metal studs have begun to frame out portions of the interiors along with piping and HVAC ducts, but work has yet to commence on façade, which the above rendering depicts composed of floor-to-ceiling glass and light gray paneling. The wavy balconies on the top five stories are shown lined with glass railings, and the setback atop the three-story podium will feature a landscaped terrace. Wood and dark metal paneling will enclose the ground floor around the entrance.
The property was formerly occupied by a pair of two-story commercial buildings, as seen in the below Google Street View image shortly before their demolition.
The nearest subway from the site is the 7 train at the Flushing-Main Street station along Roosevelt Avenue.
136-15 38th Avenue’s completion date was formerly slated for winter 2024, as noted on site. It is currently unclear when construction will resume.
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This midblock location was the site of a major fire 4 years ago when a hair iron was left on in a beauty salon. A larger building is going up at the end of the block on the east.
“Wood and dark metal paneling will enclose the ground floor around the entrance”
I doubt that they will be using actual wood. Probably HardiePlank or some similar weatherproof and fireproof material.
Seems like it isn’t unusual to have projects stall at this point in construction. Perhaps the developers are beginning to reconsider the architectural stability of the wavy terraces due to the way it tricks the eye on first view, or maybe a disagreement with whoever is financing the project, or maybe reconsidering the number of units – in my opinion the 1730 square foot unit size seems enormous for the area.
The chinese money financing it likely disappeared or became inaccessible.
The biggest stall in Flushing is the site of the demolished RKO Keith Theater on Northern Blvd. at Main St. The landmarked lobby inhabits a tar paper structure while the new building to incorporate the artifact never got off the ground. It is an eyesore in a very prominent place.
Every problem has a solution, and when? Thanks.