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Tree of Life, at 89-46 164th Street in Jamaica, Queens. Courtesy of NY Housing Connect

Tree of Life Affordable Housing Development Debuts at 89-46 164th Street in Jamaica, Queens

7:00 am on January 23, 2023 By Sebastian Morris

Construction is now complete on Tree of Life, a new affordable housing project at 89-46 164th Street in Jamaica, Queens. Developed in collaboration by First Jamaica Community and Urban Development Corporation (FJCUDC) and Bluestone Organization and designed by GF55 Architects, the 12-story building comprises 174 affordable units for a range of incomes from extremely low to moderate- and middle-income households. A total of 53 apartments will be permanently affordable under the city’s inclusionary housing program.

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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul celebrates the East Harlem Downtown Revitalization Investment with community leaders

New York State Awards $10M Downtown Revitalization Investment Grant to East Harlem, Manhattan

7:00 am on January 22, 2023 By Sebastian Morris

Manhattan’s East Harlem neighborhood is the latest recipient of a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Investment (DRI) grant. Backed by the Department of State, Empire State Development, the New York State Homes and Community Renewal, and NYSERDA, the award is part of a statewide initiative to support community enhancement projects that improve walkability, create new public outdoor spaces, enhance existing parks, and create new opportunities for local artists and small businesses.

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Rendering of CompletePlayground at 30 Broad Street in Financial District, Manhattan

Underground Family Activity Center to Debut at 30 Broad Street in Financial District, Manhattan

7:00 am on January 16, 2023 By Sebastian Morris

CompletePlayground, a new nonprofit organization, will open its first family activity center at 30 Broad Street. The 40,000-square-foot underground playground is designed to accommodate children of all abilities, including those with special needs. The playground will occupy a portion of New York Sports Club’s former Financial District location.

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Permits Filed for 1342 Inwood Avenue in Mount Eden, The Bronx

7:00 am on January 6, 2023 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed to expand an existing two-story structure into a five-story community facility building at 1342 Inwood Avenue in Mount Eden, The Bronx. Located between Clarke Place West and West 170th Street, the lot is near the 170th Street subway station, serviced by the 4 train. Joseph Riegler is listed as the owner behind the applications, who also filed permits for an 11-story residential building at the adjacent 1351 Jerome Avenue site in May 2022.

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