Phipps Houses, a major developer in the affordable housing market, has filed plans for a new, three-building development in Forest Hills, Queens. When complete, the project will introduce 298 new apartments, community facilities, and a four-story parking garage to the neighborhood.
Located at 62-27 108th Street, the development will replace one of four co-op buildings formerly owned by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).
One of the mixed-use buildings will rise 13 stories tall and contain 115 residential units, with a total build area of about 132,000 square feet. The second will comprise 200,000 square feet and rise to 17 stories, with an additional 183 units. Both will contain unspecified community facilities.
The third building will comprise a four-story parking garage, but permits filed do not specify how many spaces or vehicles the enclosure is designed to contain.
Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, an award-winning, local firm, will oversee design of all three buildings.
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How can I apply for an apartment at 62-27 108th. Street Forest hills. thanks
The history of this complex is interesting along with the reason for it’s ability to leave the NYCHA. This was the first, and I believe only Co-op managed by the NYCHA. It was originally part of a scattered plot plan for new NYCHA properties in middle class white neighborhoods. Community opposition got it’s height cut in half, senior designation, and the co-op component with the ability to leave after 40 years.
At first I thought of it as good for the existing tenents and surrounding neighbors, but bad for future eligible residents. But considering that Phipps is adding density and will create more accessable mixed income housing, it’s probably good for most.
The four-story parking garage seems like overkill though. But Phipps could always redevlop it in the future.
as a senior resident, here several years, I was never informed of the 40-year “lease” from the City, only that the complex was managed privately. This proposed plan to disrupt the entire neighborhood is bad bad bad for everyone. First of all, it is NOT a coop in any sense of the word, never has been, and never will be. It was in name only. Maintenance has been sketchy to say the least, with Phipps being one of the worst managers ever. The noise of the airplanes and the highways is deafening already, with 3 12 story buildings. To consider going any higher with LaGuardia planes already riding low over the buildings, one can often read their tail numbers; not to mention the thought of years of the construction noise. I can only think Phipps is trying to kill off the present tenants or get them to move, not that some of us have anywhere to go. I think Phipps is an Evil Evil company, and certainly does not deserve 501-C3 status. Its management through the years has been rude,especially to elderly and disabled tenants, and seems incapable of fixing basic things like elevators and ventilation systems, not to mention an unwillingness to do anything about the illicit drug problems which plague all 3 buildings. If I had family or place to go I would be out of here in a minute. The only problem is they are now telling me that this crappy apt. is “worth” $1500″ market value. More than my social security check. So how is anything “affordable” anymore; it’s all a ponzi scheme, involving politicians and corrupt HUD and other agents, especially PHIPPS, which should be examined for RICO statute violations.
I sort of agree with you but not all the way, Phipps has so far, fixed our Ventilating system for the Bathrooms, fixed the Lighting, in hallways and lobbies and outdoor, did brick refacing and new AC sleeves, which we all know were leaking in, since it was NYCHA. We are one of the original tenants from when the buildings were opened, that was in 1975. There at that time we had a dirt parking lot, the First building was not finished for occupancy as of when I moved in.. I have watched almost forty five years of People moving in and out, children including my own, growing, getting married and have their own families. Sure we had some problems, but not as bad as was mentioned. We knew our neighbors, we knew who lived here and who didn’t. It is going to be hard to get used to seeing our surroundings being gone. It will be like starting all over again.. We did not have much of a drug problem, as stated, the trees, when they grew kept the noise from the Expressway a lot lower, We and all the rest of the neighborhood endure the noise from the planes. Cars and traffic has increased since 1975 and beyond, not only in our little community but all over.. The Population increased as all know. Yes I am very sad and upset they cut the Trees, torn down the playgrounds, we VOTED for this, without really going into it more deeply, which we should of been told on what to expect construction wise. I am just hoping that we are not just overlooked when all the changes take effect. We are still the Original Tenants, Lets just remember how it was and how it and we can change with the times we are facing.
Will this be part of the Mitchell Lama program?
How can someone apply to get an apartment?
I’m sure they will be housing the homeless there too. Great time to move!
How can i apply ?
how to apply for apartment at 62-27 108 street, forest hills, ny 11375?
how to apply for apartment at 62-27 108 street, forest hills, ny 11375?
How to get more information about new apartments on 62-27 108 street . Are they going be for sale or just rental apartments?
They are still working on the building to be completed by the summer. I am assuming once they get closer to completion information will be available about renting.