Permits have been filed by an anonymous LLC for a six-story residential building at 83-68 117th Street, in Kew Gardens, Queens. The development will replace a single-story home of the Tudor Revival style built in 1899. The site is two blocks away from Forest Park, an expansive 165 acres of trees and recreational space. The 121st Street Station is ten blocks away, serviced by the J and Z trains. The Long Island Railroad is also nearby, with the Kew Gardens train station serviced by eight different lines on the LIRR a twelve-block walk.
The 63-foot tall structure will yield 15,550 square feet for residential use. 23 living units will be created, with an average 676 square feet apiece, indicating rentals. There will be a lobby and recreational area for on the first floor, along with a laundry room. Three parking spaces will also be built on the first floor.
M.B. Mansouri Architect PC will be responsible for the design.
Demolition permits have not been filed, and an estimated completion date has not been announced.
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Kids can read your report. (Hello YIMBY)
Google needs to update their Kew Gardens street views smh
This is so disheartening.