Rendering of proposed exterior upgrades at the West Brighton campus

Staten Island’s ‘West Brighton’ NYCHA Complex to Receive $100M in Facility Upgrades

The New York City Housing Authority has partnered with BFC Partners, CB Emmanuel Realty, and non-profit organization Catholic Homes New York to complete $100 million in capital improvements at the West Brighton residential campus in Staten Island. Known formally as West Brighton I and II, the scope of work will impact more than 1,400 residents or 574 apartments spread across 14 buildings.

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Housing Lottery Launches for 2441 Crotona Avenue in Belmont, The Bronx

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 2441 Crotona Avenue, a seven-story residential building in Belmont, The Bronx. Designed by Marin Architect and developed by Stagg Group, the structure yields 51 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 25 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $75,395 to $215,150.

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Permits Filed for 2065 Valentine Avenue in Tremont, The Bronx

Permits have been filed for a seven-story residential building at 2065 Valentine Avenue in Tremont, The Bronx. Located between East Burnside Avenue and East 180th Street, the lot is near the 182-183 Streets subway station, serviced by the B and D trains. Alaudin Kolenovic of AK Premier Contracting Corp. is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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Excavation and Piling Work Begins at 25-01 Queens Plaza North in Long Island City, Queens

Below-grade work is progressing at 25-01 Queens Plaza North, the site of a 26-story residential building in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Handel Architects and developed by Grubb Properties, which purchased the property for $63 million in 2021, the 311-foot-tall structure will yield 417 units with 124 reserved for affordable housing, as well as 7,600 square feet of ground-floor retail space. 25-01 QPN Consigli Construction is the general contractor and King Contracting Group is responsible for brick and CMU installation at the project, which is located between Crescent and 27th Streets, directly adjacent to the elevated Queensboro Plaza station servicing the 7, N, and W trains.

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