The affordable housing lottery has launched for 31-25 Newtown Avenue, a seven-story mixed-use building in Astoria, Queens. Designed by T.F. Cusanelli and Filletti Architects, the structure yields 20 residences and seven parking spaces. Available on NYC Housing Connect are eight units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $72,000 to $156,130.
Construction is rising on 27-01 Jackson Avenue, a 27-story residential building in the Court Square district of Long Island City, Queens. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by Fetner Properties and Lions Group, the 151,000-square-foot tower will yield 164 rental units with one-third dedicated to affordable housing, as well as ground-floor retail space and approximately 90 parking spaces on the first three levels. Lions Group II, LLC is the general contractor for the property, which is located at the corner of Jackson and 43rd Avenues.
Construction is ascending on 42-62 Hunter Street, a 12-story residential building in Long Island City, Queens. Designed by Michael Kang Architect and developed by Xi Zhao of Hunter Square LLC, the 30,647-square-foot structure will yield 27 units spread across 18,948 square feet as well as 3,357 square feet for commercial space, a cellar level, and a 30-foot-long rear yard. Supreme Builders Corp. is the general contractor for the property, which is located by the intersection of 42nd Road and Hunter Street.
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.
Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 4829 White Plains Road in Wakefield, The Bronx. Located at the intersection of East 243rd Street and White Plains Road, the lot is one block north of the Wakefield-241st Street subway station, serviced by the 2 train. Shimshon Grunstein of AFS Systems Inc. is listed as the owner behind the applications.
