Construction is underway on three five-story residential buildings at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center in Bayside, Queens. Designed by STUDIO V Architecture and developed by Cord Meyer Development, the structures will add 145 rental units to the 326,445-square-foot shopping complex. The project will replace two surface-level parking lots along 26th Avenue between 210th Place and 212th Street, at the southwest corner of the retail property.
Renderings show a cohesive design across the three structures, each with a rectangular massing culminating in a flat roof with multiple bulkheads. The façades will be composed of light gray and black brick surrounding recessed windows and glass doors leading to numerous stacks of balconies. A newly configured road will run between the shopping facility and two of the buildings, connecting to the parking garage at the northwest corner of the property.
The new residential buildings at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. Rendering courtesy of Cord Meyer Development
The new residential buildings at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. Rendering courtesy of Cord Meyer Development
The new residential buildings at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. Rendering courtesy of Cord Meyer Development
The new residential buildings at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. Rendering courtesy of Cord Meyer Development
The new residential buildings at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. Rendering courtesy of Cord Meyer Development
The new residential buildings at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. Rendering courtesy of Cord Meyer Development
The new residential buildings at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. Rendering courtesy of Cord Meyer Development
Homes will come in one- to three-bedroom layouts, and many will include a private terrace or balcony. Select units on level one will have private entrances. Interiors will get abundant natural light exposure from the tall, mullion-free windows.
A typical residence in the new residential buildings at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. Rendering courtesy of Cord Meyer Development
A typical residence in the new residential buildings at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. Rendering courtesy of Cord Meyer Development
The buildings are being constructed as-of-right and will feature below-grade parking for residents, including electric car charging stations. Amenities will include multiple lounges, a live-in superintendent, a clubhouse, and several rooftop terraces with outdoor seating.
The property is located just east of Interstate 295.
A construction timeline has yet to be announced.
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East Queens needs tons of infill like this. Glad it’s as-of-right.
And imagine how much more there could be IF the 7 was run to Little Neck in an easy to bore tunnel alongside Northern, a similar line from the Woodhaven station in an easy to bore tunnel alongside the LIE or 73rd Ave, and the F was extended to Glen Oaks.
All at a fraction of the absurd cost of running the Second Ave subway to 125 & west from there.
The #7 train would end up running parallel to the LIRR Port Washington Branch.
This is really smart. There are so many older shopping centers with huge surface lots that could have apartments built above for built in customers to the center. So much more opportunity if not for dumB inertia.