Construction is nearing completion on Mabel, a seven-story residential building at 335 Eighth Avenue in Chelsea, Manhattan. Designed by COOKFOX Architects and developed by MAG Partners under the Affordable NY Program in partnership with Safanad and MetLife Investment Management, the structure yields 188 rental units. The property is located at the corner of Eighth Avenue and West 26th Street.
Rendering of 335 Eighth Avenue. Designed by COOKFOX
Amenities include a fitness center, coworking lounge with private workspaces, a library, media lounge, dining area with catering kitchen, and a rooftop deck with landscaping, outdoor dining areas, and electric grills. The property is designed to meet Passive House and LEED Gold certification standards.
Rendering of 335 Eighth Avenue. Designed by COOKFOX
Mabel was commissioned by Penn South, a local affordable housing cooperative, and will include ground-floor commercial space anchored by Lidl, the European grocery chain. Thirty percent of the building’s units will be reserved for low- and middle-income New Yorkers.
Rendering of 335 Eighth Avenue. Designed by COOKFOX
The closest subways from Mabel are the 1 train at the 28th Street station on Seventh Avenue and the C and E trains at the 23rd Street station on Eighth Avenue. The development is also within walking distance of Penn Station.
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why is this not at least twice the height?
its on an Avenue and neighboring buildings are much taller.
this isn’t Williamsburg.
Perhaps, that was all of the development rights that remained because the development shares the block with part of Penn South.
Penn South are towers in the Park. not built full.
I am sure there was plenty of unused air rights around.
As of right , it should be taller.
but Penn South hyprocites didnt want to lose their view with others having homes too.
Mmmullvvaa?
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Thank goodness it’s not another tall building! People need some airspace and light too!
I thought people need housing.
Airspace and light would still be around with a taller building at this prime location.
how come no one wines about light and air when they build towers on UES?
let me guess, Donay lives at Penn South and benefits from the cheap rents and very low taxes paid by Penn south.
Hyprocrasy knows no bounds in NYC. As long as you got yours.
People need light for health too. A taller building would take away light from the playground something City children get very little of. I hope you complained about the new expensive apartment buildings along 8th Ave, the expensive supermarkets and restaurants filling the neighborhood.
We can agree to disagree in concept; no need to be nasty.
So grateful the building is only a few stories. Love it.
Will The Mabel have affordable apartments for seniors?