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    HPD Selects Development Partners for Affordable Senior Housing in Astoria

    Affordable Housing  •  Astoria, Queens

    Rendering of future senior affordable housing development at 31-07 31st Street in Astoria. Image Credit: HPD

    The development is next to a subway station and local retail and grocery stores. On January 13, 2021, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development announced the development team for an affordable senior housing development at 31-07 31st Street in Astoria, Queens. The development will be mixed-use, with 100 percent affordable housing for seniors, a community center and commercial space. The site is currently a city-owned parking lot for the Department of Transportation.  (read more…)

    Tags : affordable housing, Astoria, senior housing
    Date:01/19/2021
    Category : Department of Housing Preservation & Development
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    City Comptroller Aims to Stop Astoria Fuel-Powered Peaker Plant

    Environmental Impact  •  Astoria, Queens

    Image Credit: Office of the Comptroller

    Comptroller Stringer sent the letter in opposition to the Astoria Replacement Project because of the project’s reliance on fracked gas. On September 4, 2020, New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer sent a letter to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Environmental Permits urging the DEC to review the NRG Energy’s Astoria Replacement Project. Comptroller Stringer raised concerns about the project due to the wellbeing and of Astoria residents and the project’s environmental impact. (read more…)

    Tags : Astoria, Astoria Power Plant, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, environmental review
    Date:10/06/2020
    Category : Comptroller's Office
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    Workforce Housing Scrapped From Proposed Astoria Development

    ULURP  •  Astoria, Queens

    Rendering of proposed development Image Credit: City Planning

    City Council Subcommittee announces modification to Mega LLC’s proposed development. On January 30, 2020 the City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved Mega LLC’s ULURP application to rezone Block 769 in Astoria, Queens with a modification to the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing component. The rezoning would help facilitate the construction of an 8-story, mixed-use development. Block 769 in Queens is bounded by Ditmars Avenue to the north, 23rd Avenue to the south, 46th street to the east and 45th street to the west.  The subcommittee held a public hearing on the application on January 14, 2020 and City Planning approved this application on January 8, 2020. To read Cityland’s prior coverage of this application click here. (read more…)

    Tags : Astoria, Council Member Antonio Reynoso, Council Member Barry Grodenchik, Council Member Francisco Moya, Workforce Housing
    Date:01/31/2020
    Category : City Council
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    City Planning Hears Application for Residential Development with a 250 Seat Theater in Astoria

    ULURP  •  Astoria, Queens

    Rendering of Proposed Development Image Credit: City Planning

    The proposed zoning actions seek not only to facilitate the development but also bring block’s current uses in conformance. On December 4, 2019, the City Planning Commission heard an application by Mega LLC and the Pancyprian Association of American to rezone and redevelop an entire block in Astoria, Queens. The applicants proposed two eight-story buildings connected at the ground floor level with a green space between the buildings. The development includes affordable housing components and the creation of a new theater for the Pancyprian Association.  Nora Martins from Akerman LLP and Emanuel Kokinakis from Mega LLC presented the application.

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    Tags : Astoria, Pancyprian Association, Pistilli Grand Manor, Queens, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Steinway
    Date:12/30/2019
    Category : City Planning Commission
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    Council Approves Proposal for Three Mixed-Use Buildings in Astoria, Queens

    Rezoning  •  Astoria, Queens

    Rendering of proposed development on Vernon Boulevard./Image Credit: Cipico Construction/CPC

    The project will add privately owned public open space and local businesses to service residents and visitors of the neighborhood.  On October 17, 2019, the City Council voted to approve the rezoning of an irregularly-shaped block bounded by Vernon Boulevard and Broadway to the north, 33rd Road to the south, 11th Street to the east, and 10th Street to the west in Astoria, Queens. The applicant proposed to rezone the block from a residential low density district to a residential medium density district. The rezoning would also allow for commercial use on the northern part of the block. The rezoning will facilitate the development of three mixed-use buildings which will have a combination of residential use, commercial use, community facilities, and open space. The block is currently occupied by a one-story garage and warehouse. Cipico Construction is the project’s applicant. On September 11, 2019, the City Planning Commission voted to approve the application. For CityLand’s prior coverage on this decision, click here.

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    Tags : affordable housing, Akerman LLP, Astoria, Cipico Construction, City Council, Privately Owned Public Spaces, Queens, Rezoning, Vernon Boulevard-Broadway Rezoning
    Date:10/23/2019
    Category : City Council
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    Proposed Rezoning to Bring 330 Affordable Housing Units to Astoria, Queens

    Rezoning  •  Astoria, Queens

    Rendering of proposed development on Vernon Boulevard./Image Credit: Cipico Construction/CPC

    The proposed development would be near Astoria’s waterfront parks and cultural institutions such as the Noguchi Museum. On September 11, 2019, the City Planning Commission voted to approve an application to develop three mixed-use buildings in Astoria, Queens. The project block is bounded by Vernon Boulevard and Broadway to the north, 33rd Road to the south, 11th Street to the east, and 10th Street to the west. The block is currently occupied by a one-story garage and warehouse. The project will include new housing, local retail, food and beverage businesses, and community facilities. Cipico Construction is the project’s applicant.

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    Tags : Astoria, City Planning Commission, Queens, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Queens Community Board One, Rezoning, Vernon Boulevard-Broadway Rezoning
    Date:09/12/2019
    Category : City Planning Commission
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