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Rendering of the next affordable housing property to debut at Edgemere Commons - Courtesy of Aufgang Architects

Edgemere Commons Building B1 Tops Out at 5119 Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway, Queens

8:00 am on April 30, 2024 By Michael Young

Construction has topped out on Edgemere Commons’ second all-affordable housing structure at 5119 Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway, Queens. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed by Tishman Speyer’s TS Communities, the company’s affordable housing development platform, and The Arker Companies and Slate Property Group, the 247,000-square-foot structure will yield 237 rental apartments in studio to three-bedroom layouts, with 36 reserved for the formerly homeless, as well as 8,000 square feet of retail space and 7,500 square feet of community facility space. The building, also know as Edgemere Commons Building B1, is situated between Beach 50th and Beach 53rd Streets.

Aerial view of Edgemere Commons - Aufgang Architects

Wells Fargo Hits $780M Financing Milestone for New York City Affordable Housing Projects

7:00 am on August 13, 2023 By Sebastian Morris

The Community Lending and Investment division of Wells Fargo has reached a new milestone, $780.3 million in construction financing for affordable housing projects in New York City and Westchester County. The figure represents five loans, all closed in June 2023, the company’s largest-ever half-cycle allocation.

Aerial view of Beach Dunes III at 331 Beach 35th Street - Bernheimer Architecture

Developers Secure $95.7M for Beach Green Dunes III at 331 Beach 35th Street in Far Rockaway, Queens

7:30 am on January 12, 2023 By Sebastian Morris

L+M Development Partners, Triangle Equities, and The Bluestone Organization have closed on a $95.7 million loan to complete Beach Dunes III, a mixed-use affordable housing property on the border of Edgemere and Far Rockaway in Queens. Located at 331 Beach 35th Street, the building will include 146 mixed-income apartments, 2,100 square feet of commercial space, and a 1,160-square-foot community center.

Beach Channel Drive Apartments at 13-12 Beach Channel Drive - Courtesy of UAI

Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground at 13-12 Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway, Queens

7:00 am on October 30, 2022 By Sebastian Morris

Elected officials and developers recently gathered to celebrate the commencement of construction at 13-12 Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway, Queens. Designed by Urban Architecture Initiatives and developed by BRC and Camber Property Group, the eight-story property will include a mix of 147 deeply affordable units, 100 shelter units with supportive services, tenant amenities, and a community facility.

Aerial view of Kinsborough Houses - Photo by STV Inc.

Mayor Eric Adams Announces $23M Investment to Enhance Open Spaces at NYCHA Housing Projects

7:00 am on October 4, 2022 By Sebastian Morris

New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently announced a $23 million pilot program to enhance access to public open spaces, playgrounds, and parks at six NYCHA housing developments. The project includes three developments in Queens, two developments in The Bronx, and one development in Brooklyn.

Façade Work Nears Completion on Edgemere Commons Building B1 in Far Rockaway, Queens

8:00 am on November 4, 2024 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Exterior work is nearing completion on Edgemere Commons’ second all-affordable housing building at 5119 Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway, Queens. Designed by Aufgang Architects and developed by Tishman Speyer’s TS Communities, the company’s affordable housing development platform, the 247,000-square-foot structure will yield 237 rental apartments in studio to three-bedroom layouts, with 36 reserved for the formerly homeless, as well as 8,000 square feet of retail space and 7,500 square feet of community facility space. The property, also known as Edgemere Commons Building B1, is located between Beach 50th and Beach 53rd Streets, across from its sister development, Building A1.

Permits Filed for 616 Hartman Lane in Far Rockaway, Queens

6:30 am on October 12, 2024 By Vanessa Londono

Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 616 Hartman Lane in Far Rockaway, Queens. Located between Beach 25th Street and Hartman Lane, the lot is near the Beach 25th Street subway station, served by the A train. Isaiah Moultrie of Rockaway Development LLC of NY is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for 18-26 Redfern Avenue in Far Rockaway , Queens

7:00 am on August 3, 2024 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 18-26 Redfern Avenue, an eight-story mixed-use building in Far Rockaway, Queens. Developed by Camber Property Group and designed by Urban Architectural Initiatives, the structure yields 59 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 58 units for residents at 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $48,309 to $100,620.

Housing Lottery Launches for Federation Nameoke Apartments at 20-50 Nameoke Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens

7:00 am on September 1, 2023 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery has launched for Federation Nameoke Apartments, a nine-story residential building at 20-50 Nameoke Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens. Designed by Urban Architectural Initiatives and developed by Federation Nameoke Housing Development, the structure yields 117 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 45 units for residents at 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $35,040 to $91,500.

Wells Fargo Hits $780M Financing Milestone for New York City Affordable Housing Projects

7:00 am on August 13, 2023 By Sebastian Morris

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