Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of 621 West 45th Street, a state-owned parcel in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan. The site, currently a surface parking lot, spans approximately 50,584 square feet along the east block frontage of Twelfth Avenue between West 45th and West 46th Streets. It is one of the largest undeveloped parcels on Manhattan’s far West Side, and the State is seeking proposals to build a mixed-use property with an affordable housing component. Proposals must be submitted to Empire State Development by May 15, 2025, at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
The RFP outlines key objectives for the site, including a requirement that at least 25 percent of the residential units be designated as affordable housing as well as the inclusion of commercial spaces, community facilities, and public amenities. Additionally, the proposal must preserve parking and pedestrian bridge access rights for the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
621 West 45th Street, via Google Maps
Transit nearby 621 West 45th Street includes subway stations serviced by the A, C, and E trains, as well as multiple bus routes serving the area.
New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas said, “Governor Hochul’s 2025 budget is making historic inroads in our push to make New York more affordable and included a proposal to build up to 15,000 new homes on State-owned land. This announcement is a concrete example of that promise in action. This long underused and distressed site along 12th Avenue on Manhattan’s far West Side is ideal for inclusive mixed use development, and especially affordable homes, that will anchor, diversify and stabilize this area of Hell’s Kitchen, making it even more of a destination than it already is — it will be home for many.”
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It is most likely the last and largest piece of real estate left in Hell’s Kitchen-and the parking lot is virtually empty on a daily basis. -First good idea Mrs. H. came up with.
Oh wow, this enormous property is begging for housing. There should be at least 2,000 units built here. Pack them in.
There are still surface parking lots in mid-town? Amazing!