Local developer Jasper Wu has acquired a 10,000-square-foot lot at 23-17 41st Avenue in Long Island City, Queens, and will replace the existing warehouse structure for residential use. The two-story warehouse building has already been gutted and was delivered in shell condition.
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.
Genovese Family Life Center, a social services provider in Jamaica, Queens, reopened this week following an extensive renovation project designed by Spacesmith. Located at 89-30 161st Street, the property is owned and operated by SCO Family of Services, an organization that assists people facing significant life challenges with a focus on education, family support, housing, youth justice services, people with developmental disabilities, and community wellness.
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.
This week, the New York City Council approved plans for Hallets North, a three-tower residential development that will create 1,340 apartments in Queens. Located in Astoria, the Hallets North development site comprises an assemblage of lots along 26th Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets.
