Photograph from 'City of Yes' affordable housing announcement, via nyc.gov

Mayor Adams Unveils Proposed Zoning Changes to Increase Affordable Housing In New York City

New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently unveiled a zoning proposal to enable faith-based organizations and other mission-driven nonprofits to construct affordable housing in New York City. The plan, which is part of the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” initiative, seeks to address the city’s housing crisis by making it easier to build new homes in every neighborhood.

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Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for 26-25 4th Street in Astoria, Queens

The affordable housing lottery has launched for The Winslow, an 18-story mixed-use building at 26-25 4th Street in Astoria, Queens. Developed by Bruman Realty and designed by J Frankl Associates, the structure yields 165 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 50 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $106,458 to $198,250.

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Rendering of 26-25 Fourth Street. Designed by J Frankl Associates

The Winslow Wraps Up Construction at 26-25 4th Street in Astoria, Queens

Construction is finishing up on The Winslow, a 19-story residential building at 26-25 4th Street in the Halletts Point section of Astoria, Queens. Designed by J Frankl Associates and developed by Bruman Realty, the 204-foot-tall structure spans 289,000 square feet and yields 165 rental apartments in studio to three-bedroom layouts with leasing by Nooklyn, as well as a 101-vehicle parking garage. The property is located between 26th and 27th Avenues.

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Rendering of 1159 River Avenue, via Urban Quotient

Supportive Housing Development Opens at 1159 River Avenue in Highbridge, The Bronx

Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the opening of River Avenue, a 19-story affordable and supportive housing development at 1159 River Avenue in Highbridge, The Bronx. Designed by Urban Quotient, the structure yields 245 units and more than 20,000 square feet of commercial space, and is part of a larger commitment to increase housing accessibility in New York.

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Permits Filed for 21-31 Shore Boulevard in Astoria, Queens

Permits have been filed for a three-story residential building at 21-31 Shore Boulevard in Astoria, Queens. Located near the intersection of 21st Road and Shore Boulevard, the lot is near the Astoria-Ditmars Boulevard subway station, serviced by the N and W trains. Daniel Kaykov of Giron Contracting Inc. is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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