8-29 Astoria Boulevard Nears Topping Out in Astoria, Queens

7:30 am on March 24, 2024 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction is nearing topping out on 8-29 Astoria Boulevard, a six-story mixed-use building in Astoria, Queens. Designed by Angelo Ng & Anthony Ng Architects Studio and developed by Rukhsana Samdani of Astoria Boulevard Construction, the 58-foot-tall structure will span 58,619 square feet and yield 47 rental units with an average scope of 691 square feet, as well as 5,527 square feet of community facility space, a cellar level, and 32 enclosed parking spaces. DLC Development Corp. is the general contractor for the property, which is situated on an interior lot between 8th and 12th Streets.

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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

7:00 am on March 24, 2024 By Max Gillespie

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

6:30 am on March 24, 2024 By Vanessa Londono

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

8:00 am on March 23, 2024 By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

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

7:30 am on March 23, 2024 By Max Gillespie

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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