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View current print edition Click here to read our disclaimer >> A 39-year-old man has died following a fatal shooting in the Eastchester section of The Bronx police responded to a 911 call regarding an assault in progress at 3370 Baychester Avenue officers observed a 39-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his chest,” a police spokesperson said “EMS responded and transported the victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.” Police said there are no arrests at this time The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending family notification By: 6:30 am on January 26 Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 2309 Hunter Avenue in Baychester Located between Boller Avenue and Stillwell Avenue the lot is near the Pelham Bay Parkway subway station Peter Sheri is listed as the owner behind the applications The proposed 40-foot-tall development will yield 5,068 square feet designated for residential space most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 724 square feet The masonry-based structure will also have a penthouse and a 31-foot-long rear yard Chi Wai Chung of Prime Zone Building Consulting is listed as the architect of record Demolition permits will likely not be needed as the lot is vacant An estimated completion date has not been announced Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews I wouldn’t want to walk to that Pelham Bay Park station of the #6 Train from Hunter Ave It may be “served by,” but not “near to…” There’s a Metro North station opening a couple minutes walk away in 2027 And most people who take the subway from that area take the bus The important thing to know is that this will be a few blocks away from the new Metro-North station being built to serve co-op city I expect to see more construction in the neighborhood in the upcoming years The problem is the area immediately surrounding the coming station is R3A Should be rezoned significantly for very large apartment buildings Coop City houses tens of thousands of people and is a crowded area Putting a Metro North there is correcting a wrong of not extending the 6 train as was supposed to happen The CoOp city area does not need more density The better solution is extending the D through the E Bronx to C.C Pelham Bay Park station is the natural terminus for the 6 train not to mention the increased ridership could overburden the Lexington local The Concourse Line has the capacity to add riders from the East Bronx and C.C Would have been nice to run the A from Inwood into the The Bronx and criss cross the borough Even the 2nd Ave subway was supposed to extend to The Bronx to make up for the loss of the 3rd Ave El… Co-op City residents already depend on the Lexington Ave line The 6 train extension would be way cheaper Commuter rail does not have the carrying capacity of a subway line Only if you include the Bay Plaza shopping center and non-residential area immediately north The residential portion from Bartow Avenue to Co-op City Boulevard plus Section 5 in the south is extremely dense There is plenty of room and capacity for more density in Co-op City Traffic and parking around coop city is terrible Why do people think everywhere should be midtown Manhattan without all the midtown subways The express bus stop is across the street and you will be in midtown in 30 minutes The bus to City Island is at the same location be there in like 10-15 minutes The bus to Flushing Queens is also there in new Metro-North station within the next 5 yrs will also be walking distance Looks like the developer isn’t take advantage of City of Yes for Housing Opportunity changes That space has been vacant for quite some time ga('send', 'event', 'beautyofblock', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard_336x280-100-2.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); 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We asked the NYPD if the teen had been riding alone or if he was riding with others. We did not receive an immediate response. The NY Post also reported on the story In response to a second query about another report of another subway-related accident at Baychester Avenue subway station on the same date at 4.40 p.m which reportedly involved a man who had either been pushed or fell onto the tracks the NYPD said an aided person was observed on the roadbed by the train operator A spokesperson said the train was stopped and the aided man was transported to Jacobi Hospital with injuries to his groin They said the man did not make contact with the train As reported the FDNY said another person was reportedly hit by a southbound D train at the Kingsbridge Road subway station located at East Kingsbridge Road and the Grand Concourse in Fordham Manor The NYPD said the male victim was standing close to the platform edge and dropped his cellphone on the track.They said a few moments after he went down to try to retrieve it, the D train entered the station. As reported Barnabas Hospital in Belmont in an unknown condition following the incident Police later said the man was pronounced deceased upon arrival The FDNY said another subway incident was also reported on Saturday at East 180th Street subway station located in the vicinity of East 180th street and Morris Park Avenue in the Van Nest section An FDNY source said EMS responded “to a report of a person struck by a train.” They said the victim was transported to St aided person was struck by a southbound 2 train at the location They said she sustained injuries to her abdomen and was removed to St where she was pronounced deceased on arrival New York Mayor Eric Adams announced the expansion of a pilot program involving drones which have been monitoring the tops of subway cars for potential subway surfing and we’ve become more proactive by allowing the drone operation to be incorporated in the heavily-used train lines where subway surfing is taking place,” Adams said at the time The mayor said the 900 drone flights conducted so far this year by law enforcement have saved 114 lives Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker DOHMH: Shari S. Logan, SLogan1@health.nyc.govACC: Katy Hansen, KHansen@nycacc.orgDDC: Shoshana Khan, 718-391-1251, KhanSho@ddc.nyc.gov 2023) NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas Foley and Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) Chief Executive Officer Risa Weinstock joined advocates and members of the community today to break ground on the new Animal Care Center in the Baychester neighborhood of the Bronx which is anticipated to open in Spring 2025 is being managed by DDC for the Health Department and ACC The new Center represents the City’s ongoing commitment to furry four-legged residents – as well as their human families – by maintaining a full-service animal shelter in each borough “As we move forward with building an animal care center in the Bronx we take another step toward a more equitable city,” said Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit Commissioner Fred Kreizman “Bronx residents shouldn’t have to leave the borough to access important services offered by ACC and this brand-new facility will benefit people and animals alike.” “We know that companionship is an antidote to isolation and can improve our well-being and quality-of-life,” said Health Commissioner Dr “We’re looking forward to bringing this Center online for New Yorkers of all species considering all that they do for us.”  “This new facility will provide many services for animals we all love (dogs cats and even rabbits!) as they wait to be partnered with their future owners The new building will also include a space for the community to use as well,” said NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas Foley “We just opened a new Center in Staten Island and now we’re working with DOHMH on new shelters in the Bronx and Brooklyn to make sure animals get the treatment they deserve.” what’s good for animals is good for people and it’s certainly true in this case,” said Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare Director Alexandra Silver “This new center will expand our city’s ability to care for animals in need and bring essential services to Bronx residents It will be an important resource for community members with or looking for companion animals Thank you to ACC for their dedication to NYC animals and the people who care for them and to the advocates whose commitment and years of work helped make this project a reality.” we break ground today for the new animal shelter in the Bronx Behind this milestone achievement lies the unwavering dedication of passionate advocates and tireless individuals who have worked diligently behind the scenes Their commitment and efforts have brought us to this momentous occasion,” said Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) Chief Executive Officer Risa Weinstock “We are building a world-class shelter where compassion This shelter will serve as a sanctuary for animals in need thanks to the incredible advocacy and unwavering dedication of those who championed this cause.” “The construction of a full-service animal shelter in the Bronx represents an enormous opportunity for local residents and their pets vulnerable animals will no longer need to be transported to shelters in other boroughs which will give local homeless animals their best chances at finding loving homes facilitate reunions of lost pets with their families and alleviate pressure on shelter operations at the other facilities,” said American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) President and CEO Matt Bershadker “The ASPCA works closely with Animal Care Centers of NYC to drastically reduce euthanasia and improve access to care for New York City’s most vulnerable animals and we look forward to continuing that longstanding support as ACC expands its services to help even more animals in need in the Bronx and across the city.” and we want them to receive the best care possible,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L this new Animal Care Center in the Baychester neighborhood will ensure our residents in the Northeast Bronx have access to compassionate and quality care for their pets without having to leave their community I want to thank the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Department of Design and Construction for their work on this project and $92 million investment in our four-legged residents.” The City’s Animal Care Centers are overseen by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and operated by Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) an independent non-profit contracted by the City.  The new 50,000-square-foot Center will provide necessary animal care and adoption services in the borough of the Bronx that support a safe comfortable and humane environment for animals medical services and boarding for approximately 70 dogs 30 rabbits and up to 20 animals of other species self-contained housing groups also referred to as “pods,” which will allow flexibility in housing options and greater ease in caring for animals Open areas on the site will include yards to facilitate dog adoptions, covered exercise runs, courtyards and parking for staff, visitors and animal transportation vehicles, as well as site lighting and low-maintenance native planting throughout. In addition to the animal housing, the Center will include a community space. The building and associated landscape are anticipated to achieve LEED Silver Certification for environmental sustainability including ten Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) ACC is a non-profit organization contracted by DOHMH to serve as the city’s open-admissions animal-shelter system ACC finds placement for animals through direct adoptions from the public and through partnerships with hundreds of other animal welfare organizations ACC ensures that every animal is vaccinated and micro-chipped ACC offers resources to reduce pet surrenders and help people keep their animal companions and reunites lost pets with their families The Animal Care Center in the Bronx is one of several animal adoption and shelter projects DDC is currently working on throughout the City, including new Centers in Manhattan and Brooklyn. In October 2022, the City celebrated the completion of the Center in Staten Island ACC is managing the construction of the new Center in Queens About the NYC Department of Design and ConstructionThe Department of Design and Construction is the City’s primary capital construction project manager In supporting Mayor Adams’ long-term vision of growth DDC provides communities with new or renovated public buildings such as firehouses sewers and water mains in all five boroughs innovative and environmentally conscious design and construction strategies to City projects NYC is a trademark and service mark of the City of New York Privacy Policy. Terms of Use.  Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Thomas Foley and Animal Care Centers of NYC Chief Executive Officer Risa Weinstock joined community members and advocates to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new Animal Care Center at 2050 Bartow Avenue in the Baychester section of the Bronx The Animal Care Centers are overseen by the Department of Health and operated by Animal Care Centers of NYC The new animal care center is part of the city’s efforts to help maintain a full-service animal shelter in each borough The $92 million new center will be a 50,000 square foot facility that will provide animal care and adoption services for animals in the Bronx to provide flexibility in housing and care options Open areas include yards for dog adoptions The Center will also have a community space The Animal Care Centers of NYC ensure animals are vaccinated and micro-chipped before adoption. The organization finds placement for animals through direct adoptions and partnerships with other animal welfare organizations. For more information about the Animal Care Centers of NYC, or for info about how to adopt an animal, click here The Center is designed by Marvel through Design and Construction’s Excellence Program which pre-qualifies firms for public buildings projects The Bronx Center is expected to open in spring 2025 The Department of Design and Construction is currently working on new Centers in Manhattan and Brooklyn Animal Care Centers of NYC is managing the construction of the new Queens Center The Staten Island Center was completed in October 2022 Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare Director Alexandra Silver stated what’s good for animals is good for people This new center will expand our city’s ability to care for animals in need and bring essential services to Bronx residents and to the advocates whose commitment and years of work helped make this project a reality.”  Animal Care Centers of NYC CEO Weinstock stated Their commitment and efforts have brought us to this momentous occasion We are building a world-class shelter where compassion thanks to the incredible advocacy and unwavering dedication of those who championed this cause.” By: Veronica Rose (Veronica is the CityLaw fellow and a New York Law School graduate See past events Access to affordable and nutritious food is one of the cornerstones of good health individuals—and communities—are at a higher risk of food insecurity and serious chronic diseases we must recognize that each neighborhood has a distinct food environment These Foodscape reports provide a community-level snapshot of a community’s food environment including data on healthy and unhealthy food consumption the reports detail a comprehensive guide of the many food-related resources available to residents within their neighborhoods to support them in eating healthier The Hunter College New York City Food Policy Center has compiled this information from various sources presenting it in a user-friendly format to help NYC residents and communities better understand their local foodscapes these three resources provide a comprehensive food-related guide to each New York City neighborhood To view information on Williamsbridge/Baychester Community Gardens https://web.archive.org/web/20231202160550/https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/foodscape-williamsbridge-baychester/ Article Image: “New York City (NYC) Neighborhood Maps – By Borough – Bronx.” NYCdata https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/nycdata/population-geography/maps-boroughs.htm Write for The New York City Food Policy Center is always on the look out for innovative, intelligent writers who can produce high-quality, research-based content. Read more here: https://nycfoodpolicy.org/write-nyc-food-policy-center/ Copyright © 2021 Hunter College New York City Food Policy Center By: 6:30 am on June 9 Permits have been filed to convert a two-story factory into a non-profit institution with sleeping accommodations at 3240 Grace Avenue in Baychester Located between East 222nd Street and Burke Avenue the lot is near the Baychester Avenue subway station Mark Glassman is listed as the owner behind the applications The proposed 24-foot-tall development will yield 39,218 square feet designated for community facility space The concrete-based structure will also have a basement and a 45-foot-long front yard Mayerfeld Architecture is listed as the architect of record Demolition permits will likely not be needed as the permits call for a conversion FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2021 CONTACT: media@nycha.nyc.gov NYCHA 2.0 PACT PROGRAM DELIVERS $261 MILLION IN COMPREHENSIVE RENOVATIONS AND QUALITY OF LIFE-CHANGING IMPROVEMENTS TO THREE PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS TOTALING 1,810 APARTMENTS NYC HDC has provided approximately $1 billion in financing to complete 5,065 total renovations for NYCHA apartments since 2018 Photos of the newly completed developments are available here the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) announced the completion of two major rehabilitation efforts: first Baychester and Murphy Houses by Camber Property Group and MBD Community Housing Corporation; second: Betances Houses by RDC a joint venture between MDG Design + Construction and Wavecrest Management these PACT projects comprise 54 buildings totaling 1,810 units The projects were completed through NYCHA’s Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program A virtual ceremony commemorating the occasion featured NYCHA leadership as well as resident testimonials on the engagement process and ground-up renovation The buildings – constructed between 1906 and 1974 – have largely suffered from decades of federal disinvestment the Baychester/Murphy and Betances developments are home to an estimated 4,300 residents – and the sites were in desperate need of repair from in-unit renovations to the major rehabilitation of building infrastructure “PACT continues to be one of the best tools at our disposal to bring quality renovations and new job opportunities to NYCHA families throughout New York City,” said Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Vicki Been “The completion of construction at Baychester Houses and Betances Houses will ensure that the residents of these vibrant communities have the better homes they deserve and guarantees both the affordability and quality of those homes for generations to come.” “Today’s completion of construction is the result of two years of dedicated engagement with our residents around the quality-of-life improvements they wanted to see for their homes,” said NYCHA Chair & CEO Greg Russ “This project is a testament to the idea that exceptional housing quality upgrades and enhanced community resources can be realized without sacrificing long-term affordability and resident rights.” “NYCHA is continually focused on marshaling the resources necessary to comprehensively repair the apartments of our residents and getting to the point where they can see and experience these improvements is a wonderful reward for that effort,” said NYCHA EVP “We are grateful to all the different private and community partners and resident leadership who worked hand-in-hand with us to make this day possible.” and Murphy community on the completion of this significant rehabilitation as well as the preservation of affordability and public control were made possible thanks to the PACT program and we look forward to continuing our partnership in this effort,” said HDC President Eric Enderlin “Baychester and Murphy Houses were also the last developments in New York to benefit from the Federal Financing Bank (FFB) program The reinstatement of this program will be crucial to helping New Yorkers as we grapple with a growing need for housing that is affordable “The key to creating a truly equitable city is to stabilize and preserve one of its most important resources – NYCHA’s housing stock The PACT program enabled us to modernize the homes of nearly 1,000 residents with new kitchens state-of-the-art amenities and infrastructure upgrades," said Rick Gropper “The dramatic transformation of Baychester and Murphy shows the power of public private partnerships at work and MBD for collaborating with us to provide some of the most vulnerable Bronxites with the high quality affordable residences they deserve.” "This initiative has provided us with an opportunity to preserve nearly 1,000 units of desperately-needed affordable housing in the Bronx while also transforming residents’ quality of life with newly-renovated apartments and modern efficient amenities," said Ayanna Oliver-Taylor Senior Director at L+M Development Partners "We are grateful to have partnered with NYCHA to find solutions for the critical issue of housing affordability and are committed to a long-term resident engagement strategy We thank our partners Camber Property Group and MBD Community Housing Corporation for their support in this important effort to deliver results for the residents of the Baychester and Murphy Houses." “RDC Development was founded with a mission to transform the homes and lives of low-income New Yorkers through quality efficient management,” said Matthew Rooney principal of RDC Development and CEO of MDG Design + Construction “We are proud to be part of the team that brought that vision to life with the redevelopment of Betances and are grateful to our incredible partners for their support.” “I have lived at Betances Houses for many years and the improvements we have seen as a result of the RAD conversation are incredible,” said Giselle Gavin Resident Association President at Betances Houses “The development team listened to our concerns and made improvements that we’ve needed for years which will positively impact residents for years to come The residents and myself are so thankful to everyone involved and are happy to call the new Betances our home.” “The renovations and changes have transformed our community Most of my conversations with the community is focused on folks asking me how they can move into Baychester Houses because it is so beautiful and so safe,” said Sandra Gross Resident Association President at Baychester Houses the developments each received a host of infrastructure and spatial redesign improvements nearly 11 acres of new walking paths throughout the twelve developments and thematic playgrounds – all designed to strengthen the community infrastructure of each site’s different community areas With the help of BronxWorks at Baychester and Murphy Houses and the Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York at Betances a core feature of each project involves developing and implementing comprehensive social services designed to empower residents and enhance their quality of life Services offered across the sites include access to mental health clinics “Providing an array of services to the residents of Baychester and Murphy Developments is a critical part of our mission especially during these very difficult times,” said Eileen Torres “BronxWorks is grateful to both communities for establishing a trusted relationship with our staff and organization Whether we are assisting with employment search or ensuring residents have access to essential resources BronxWorks is proud to be the onsite social services partner.” “This Bronx neighborhood has been impacted more than most by this pandemic,” said Monsignor Kevin Sullivan Executive Director of Catholic Charities of New York “High incidences of COVID infection coupled with huge job losses have put struggling families at even higher risk Through Catholic Charities services and outreach families can access basic necessities like food and clothing With partners we have promoted wellness and health through screenings and other services we have created hope by providing access to state-of-the-art workforce portals has provided help and created hope.” Baychester and Murphy Houses and Betances will convert to a more stable federally funded program called Project-Based Section 8 This allows NYCHA to unlock funding to complete comprehensive repairs while also ensuring homes remain permanently affordable and residents have the same basic rights as they possess in the public housing program the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has served as a key financing partner on PACT HDC provides ongoing asset management and compliance for PACT transactions Baychester and Murphy Houses were some of the last housing developments in the nation to benefit from the U.S Treasury Federal Financing Bank (FFB) & HUD Risk-Sharing Program - a recently expired program that helps finance affordable housing FFB has helped to finance more than 4,400 affordable homes in New York City and 25,000 affordable homes across the nation The City is hopeful this program will be reinstated at the federal level to bring make more developmental rehabilitations like this possible By: 6:30 am on May 25 Ground recently broke on a new animal care center in Baychester, The Bronx The $92 million ground-up development will yield 50,000 square feet and house admissions The new animal center is part of the city’s goal to maintain a full-service animal shelter in each borough The City’s Animal Care Centers are a non-profit organization that serve as the city’s open-admissions animal-shelter system contracted and overseen by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and operated by Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) ACC vaccinates and micro-chips animals before finding them placement through direct adoptions from the public and through partnerships with hundreds of other animal welfare organizations ACC also offers resources to reduce pet surrenders and help people keep their animal companions and reunite lost pets with their families Rendering of courtyard at Bronx Animal Care Center Courtesy of NYC Department of Design and Construction “As we move forward with building an animal care center in the Bronx we take another step toward a more equitable city,” said Fred Kreizman the mayor’s community affairs unit commissioner “Bronx residents shouldn’t have to leave the borough to access important services offered by ACC and this brand-new facility will benefit people and animals alike.” Marvel Architects is responsible for the design The site will contain numerous open areas including yards to facilitate dog adoptions The building and associated landscape are anticipated to achieve LEED Silver Certification for environmental sustainability self-contained housing groups referred to as “pods,” for flexible housing options and it’s certainly true in this case,” said Alexandra Silver director at mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare “This new center will expand our city’s ability to care for animals in need and bring essential services to Bronx residents and to the advocates whose commitment and years of work helped make this project a reality.” The animal care center is scheduled to open in spring 2025 More excellent news for our furry friends in need Yes I love animals ❤️ about time they bring the animal shelter to the Bronx in 2025 spring Not one mention of the address…… Wow it’s about time the Bronx lost our ASPCA decades ago. this shelter will help so many animals and the humans that care for them Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More 2023 - 9:45AM Reduced from $950,000 to $899,000 this detached two-family house has five bedrooms YourHomeSold Guaranteed Realty The northeast Bronx community of Baychester, whose notable for the iconic housing development Co-op City, is culturally diverse and middle class Known to locals as “The Valley,” it’s mostly residential and home to many teachers In this week’s Buy Curious, Marithza McFadden, an agent at Keller Williams Realty NYC Group, and Jay Pegram, a broker at eXp Realty, give us the inside story I’ve heard that there are still some bargains to be had for Baychester properties “It’s true that Baychester is cheaper than most of the other neighborhoods in the northeast Bronx,” McFadden says “But prices have risen in the last two to three years—many buyers like its multi-family houses because of the rental income.” Noting that Baychester has traditionally been an alternative for buyers priced out of other Bronx areas, Pegram says that “it’s getting a little expensive and is catching up to neighborhoods like Morris Park. The asking price for a two-family house is $700,000 now; five years ago Baychester is bounded by Pelham Bay on the south In addition to the competitive property prices Baychester is close to shopping and transit lines adding that it attracts a lot of buyers from other parts of NYC as well as renters from the South Bronx—and even people from the community itself who want to become homeowners Pegram adds that although access to the transit system is the number one reason buyers choose Baychester they also “like to get the flavor of a local community with local shops and restaurants.” Locals call the entire community Baychester McFadden says the market is in transition—a condition that's driven by low inventory and the high number of potential buyers Although there are three major housing developments—Co-op City and Baychester Houses—most of the housing stock on the market is attached single- and multi-family properties that were built between the 1970s and the '90s and come with backyards and driveways for parking 92 multi-family properties are currently for sale Typical prices range from $545,000 to $1.2 million for two families and $899,000 to $1.4 million for three families adding that single-family houses fall between $390,000 and $1.2 million Only one condo is on the market—a three-bedroom two-bath unit for $499,000—and just three co-ops whose prices range from $108,000 for a one-bedroom unit to $179,000 to $190,000 for a two bedroom McFadden says there are no new major residential housing projects in the works the community is served by several buses: Bx25 and BL62—connect Baychester to Westchester County there will be another major option: Metro-North is adding four stations—at Hunts Point and Co-op City—that will connect the East Bronx with Manhattan’s Penn Station For major shopping, dining, and entertainment, locals head to Co-op City’s Mall at Bay Plaza, which has chains like Marshalls Baychester has several green spaces: Haffen Park has an outdoor pool Surrounding Edenwald Houses, Seton Falls Park has 36 acres of preserved forests along with playgrounds and handball and basketball courts The recently opened Northeast Bronx YMCA, which has a swimming pool There are two Stop & Shops in Co-op City and a ShopRite in Pelham Manor. Fine Fare, CTown, and SY Grace West Indian Supermarket are other options 2802 Wickham Ave.Originally listed for $950,000 The circa-2005 residence has five bedrooms 1837 Burke Ave.Listed for $598,000 this 1,504-square-foot townhouse was built in 1963 and has three bedrooms a new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops 3310 Bouck Ave.Built in 1940 this single-family brick house has three bedrooms It’s 1,681 square feet and listed for $590,000 3001 Bruner Ave.Originally listed for $650,000 this single-family brick house is now on the market for $610,000 The two-story 1,384-square-foot semi-detached residence 2936 Grace Ave.This 2,924-square-foot three-family brick house, listed for $1.05 million, was built in 2002. It has six bedrooms and a one-car garage. Nancy A. Ruhling is a freelance writer based in New York City. *By signing up you agree to receive occasional emails on behalf of our sponsors Copyright 2009-2024 by BND Ventures Inc | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices | Login what federal officials say is the largest yet NYCHA added the more than 2,000 apartments at the Edenwald Houses to its portfolio of units that have been converted to PACT the authority’s initiative that partners with private developers to access funds for repairs Edenwald Houses—one of the oldest and largest public housing complexes in the city—will see an estimated $480 million in renovations HUD officials said.Units at the  70-year-old campus will be converted using a Project-Based Section 8 and Section 18 blend Project-Based Section 8 vouchers are used when tenants are undergoing major repairs and renovations while Section 18 is the “disposition” of public housing either through demolition or the transfer to private management Edenwald Houses joins 62 other developments that previously went through the PACT conversion process which includes three phases:  predevelopment private developers place their bids to take over day-to-day management of the properties said he was peppered with questions and concerns by hesitant residents about the plan.“They don’t believe what they’re being told,” McNeil said The tenant association president said he hears sentiments such as: “I think they’re trying to fool us,” and “seeing is believing.” A playground closed off for repairs and other scenes from NYCHA’s Edenwald Houses which is home to some 5,000 residents across 2,000 apartments mainly those whose apartments need lead abatement work will be temporarily relocated to vacant units during the overhaul When words are not enough to convince skeptics, McNeil encourages tenants to go to the Baychester Houses to see the impact of PACT upgrades in real life. The neighboring NYCHA campus was part of a $261 million PACT renovation project, alongside the Murphy and Betances Houses developments.  “We try to give them a positive attitude and frame of mind so they can look toward a better future,” McNeil said.  Alicka Ampry-Samuel,* said she visited Edenwald Houses in May with staff members from NYCHA and the private development team involved in the planned overhaul kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances The bathroom was equipped with a new tub and vanity Other renovations are slated to include a fully renovated senior center Ampry-Samuel said the aging Edenwald development will be modernized and that the upgrades will be “an opportunity for residents to be able to live in housing that they would be proud to live in.” The selected partners for Edenwald are Camber Property Group which helped spearhead the transaction at the neighboring Baychester Houses Henge Development and L and M Builders Group was part of a $261 million PACT renovation project alongside the Murphy and Betances Houses developments that finished in early 2021.  Photos by Adi Talwar “We picked C and C Development because they were more attune with our development since they worked across the street,” McNeil said.  When construction at Baychester was completed in December of 2020 McNeil said he remembers pointing to the neighboring campus and saying now sports gray facades with brown wooden panels A basketball court and playground are at the center of the buildings who lived at Baychester Houses for 56 years said he too was initially wary of the promises being made particularly about the long term care of the complex But Ocasio said he now notices more workers tending to a single building—a noticeable improvement in campus upkeep Baychester is “cleaner and prettier,” overall compared to when NYCHA managed the buildings “It makes you want to sit here and relax,” said Ocasio who was on a bench facing the Edenwald Houses at the time To reach the reporter behind this story, contact [email protected]. To reach the editor, email [email protected] *This story has been updated since original publication to correct a spelling error in Ampry-Samuel’s name Take a short anonymous survey to help us deliver content to empower our community Tatyana Turner joined City Limits as the New York City Housing Authority reporter in February 2023 general assignment and food for The Chicago Tribune Turner was a Report for America fellow through which she was a Black Life and Culture reporter for The Baltimore Sun in Communication Studies from Temple University and a master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University and website in this browser for the next time I comment The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying the people seen in the attached media who they say are sought in connection with a robbery of a senior in Baychester two unidentified women approached an 81-year-old man in front of a Bank of America located at 2136 Bartow Avenue They said the two stole the victim’s bank card and used it to withdraw $26,031.45 from his bank account They said they then fled on foot in an unknown direction “The victim was uninjured in this incident,” police said The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 26-year-woman reported missing from the Baychester section of The Bronx on Sunday Police said that Cynthia Rodriguez of 300B Mickle Avenue strawberry blonde hair and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with “Puma” lettering on the front By: 6:30 am on June 3 Permits have been filed for a five-story residential building at 1435 East Gun Hill Road in Baychester Located between Adee Avenue and Knapp Street the lot is a short walk to the Gun Hill Road subway station Brian O’Donovan of Excel Wood Holdings LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications The proposed 50-foot-tall development will yield a total 18,151 square feet however it is unclear on the average unit size and whether the units will be rentals or condos The steel-based structure will also have a cellar Anthony Somefun is listed as the architect of record By: 6:30 am on October 15 Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 3220 Tiemann Avenue in Baychester Located one block from Haffen Park on a dead-end block the interior lot is walking distance from the Baychester Avenue subway station Ron Karo of Mona Development is listed as the owner behind the applications The proposed 38-foot-tall development will yield 29,679 square feet designated for residential space most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 872 square feet The masonry-based structure will also have a cellar Badaly Architects is listed as the architect of record Demolition permits will not be needed as the site is vacant The B runs the Concourse during rush… But yes More Badaly barf… Will the scourge ever end Badaly is the best NFA— why don’t you go pick up the dog ‘’ barf ‘’ after you walk your dog Stop walking your dog all day and being nosey Go get a job NFA—- this way you find peace in yourself Badaly —————- I f……ing love your designs Badaly the king of architects in the Bronx a high-energy intimate circus experience in which no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring is back in The Bronx and for the first time their shows are taking place at The Mall at Bay Plaza in Baychester through Nov The show features an incredible international cast who were top 10 finalists on America’s Got Talent The circus comprises 8th generation performers whose father is the headlining clown in the show the great American big top experience has been wowing audiences across the country and their show at Bay Plaza is no exception features an incredible assemblage of international acts guaranteed to amaze and amuse “This high-energy show takes place under a distinctive red and white climate-controlled big top tent,” they said “The front row is so close that those sitting there often find themselves being brought into the ring to be part of the fun!” The show’s promoters say there is nothing quite like live entertainment and add that Fl!p Circus celebrates the great American circus tradition that has brought families and friends together to celebrate life and create fun They say audiences are invited to leave their cares behind and enter a world where the laughs are plentiful enjoyable day for kids and families.” Ringmaster Arthur Figueroa serves as host of the circus adventure “Italy’s siblings of silliness,” return to weave their outrageous comedic antics throughout the show Carolina Vazquez from Mexico gracefully performs high above the audience on a single trapeze while Columbia’s “Duo Vanegas” defy gravity and your expectations on the rotating Wheel of Steel who amazed audiences on America’s Got Talent the Super Tumblers present a fast-paced display of agile acrobatic dexterity the Bingo Troupe presents a high-energy display of dance acrobatics and unicycle that fills the tent with their boundless exuberance The entire production moves to the beat of the live FL!P Circus Band which provides the soundtrack to all the fun For discounted tickets and additional information Tickets will also be available in person at the box office at each show Check out a fun interview with some of the performers on YouTube with BronxNet’s Gary Axelbank here City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon Welcome to City Limits’ NYC Housing Calendar a weekly feature where we round up the latest housing and land use-related events and hearings as well as upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon Know of an event we should include in next Monday’s calendar? Email us Upcoming Housing and Land Use-Related Events: NYC Affordable Housing Lotteries Ending Soon: The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) are closing lotteries on the following subsidized buildings over the next week previously serving as youth program manager she covered Astoria and Long Island City for DNAinfo.com and reported for Bronx community papers Officials from The Fire Department of New York said 10 people were transported to hospital following a motor vehicle collision on Monday afternoon in Baychester and one further person was also injured but not hospitalized at Einstein Loop North and Hutchinson River Parkway East on Monday An NYPD spokeswoman said an 80-year-old man was driving a jeep traveling northbound on Hutchinson River Parkway when he collided at the intersection with a yellow school bus it looks like you had an operator and you had a front passenger and a rear passenger All three of those individuals were taken to Jacobi The front passenger is listed in critical condition.” “The school bus was occupied by the operator and it had four students on board of that bus All those occupants are in stable condition and they were all taken to Jacobi.” “After the bus and the jeep collided the jeep also collided with two other vehicles and you had the operator [who] refused medical attention at the scene and then also a white van and the operator of that vehicle was taken to Jacobi in stable condition.” An FDNY spokesperson said units were assigned to the location for reports of a trauma and initially said seven patients were transported to Jacobi Medical Center in Morris Park The spokesperson said the patients’ respective conditions and descriptions were unknown at the time we contacted the department Photos and video recorded by users of the Citizens’ App showed at least two vehicles with what appeared to be serious damage following an apparent collision The NYPD said the cause of the accident was being actively investigated by the department’s highway unit By: 6:30 am on April 21 The affordable housing lottery has launched for 3013 Eastchester Road, a five-story residential building in Baychester, The Bronx. Designed by KR Design Group and developed by Brian O’Donovan of Brivan Holdings LLC Available on NYC Housing Connect are six units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI) ranging in eligible income from $57,772 to $139,620 Amenities include a shared laundry room and parking Tenants are responsible for gas for cooking there are six one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,575 for incomes ranging from $57,772 to $139,620 Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than May 9 If you’re a lover of good architecture the NE Bronx may not be your cup of tea While our fragile infrastructure continues to crumble This is INCOME BASED HOUSING and only affordable to upper middle income and upper income people This isn’t affordable to low income people This is a subsidy for greedy developers and a giveaway of our taxpayer dollars Follow on Instagram var sb_instagram_js_options = {"font_method":"svg","placeholder":"https:\/\/www.newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png","resized_url":"https:\/\/www.newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sb-instagram-feed-images\/","ajax_url":"https:\/\/www.newyorkyimby.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php"}; © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY® LLC Building applications have been filed with New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for a four-story, residential building at 3220 Tiemann Avenue in the Baychester section of  The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY 38-foot-tall development will yield 29,679 square feet designated for residential space Because if not then you’re not thinking about All NEW YORK CITY PEOPLE AND MOST OF US HAVE BEEN THERE FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND STILL CAN’T GET A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE By: 6:30 am on March 2 Permits have been filed for a six-story hotel at 2100 Bartow Avenue, in Baychester The site is twelve blocks away from the Gun Hill Road subway station Bay Plaza Hospitality Investors are responsible for the development The 69-foot tall structure will yield 76,690 square feet of space with 63,740 square feet dedicated to hotel use and 10,740 square feet for a large commercial-retail space or similar commercial and office use that generates more traffic than most neighborhood shopping areas Storage for eight bicycles will also be included in the ground floor Stonehill & Taylor Architects will be responsible for the design Demolition permits have not yet been filed and the estimated completion date has not been announced Please pardon me for using your space: In bulk of interesting details another driver on the run after deadly Bronx crashByMark Crudele 2022A northbound BMW crashed into the center median and exploded into flames at Baychester Avenue coming to a rest on the Exit 12 ramp at around 4:05 a.m Friday.BRONX (WABC) -- A fiery three-car crash on the New England Thruway in the Bronx killed one person early Friday while another driver fled and a third was arrested Police say a northbound BMW crashed into the center median and exploded into flames at Baychester Avenue coming to a rest on the Exit 12 ramp around 4:05 a.m collided while attempting to avoid the crashed BMW and a 25-year-old rear passenger was pronounced dead at Jacobi Hospital was placed under arrest and charged with vehicular manslaughter that person has not been found or arrested The northbound lanes on the New England Thruway were closed for the investigation but slowly began to reopen later in the morning ALSO READ | Man confesses to Queens murder, called victim a 'witch' who cursed him: NYPD * More Bronx news * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube By: 6:30 am on June 7 Permits have been filed for a five-story residential building at 3013 Eastchester Road in Baychester the interior lot is two blocks from the Gun Hill Road subway station Brian O’Donovan of Brivan Holdings LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications The proposed 55-foot-tall development will yield 17,683 square feet with 13,973 square feet designated for residential space most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 698 square feet The concrete-based structure will also have a cellar and 55-foot-long rear yard Khine Pwint of KR Design Group is listed as the architect of record DAVID – how do you even come up with this nonsense? do you just google shapes and write whatever it says seriously why do you waste your time commenting garbage on every single post Interested in what kind of apartments are going to be for sale or rent By: 7:30 am on October 13 already has one of the city’s biggest malls at Bay Plaza Shopping Center reader Mike Giuliani has sent along photos of new retail headed for 500 Baychester Avenue at the corner of Bartow Avenue near the mall The single-story building will span 9,800 square feet and include a 25-space parking lot New building applications were filed in January but the Department of Buildings hasn’t approved them yet The 20,500-square-foot development site used to be a gas station The new building will only cover 20% of the lot and use up just a quarter of the property’s allowed density This part of the Bronx has plenty of available and relatively inexpensive land and developers may not feel financial pressure to build as big as zoning allows and he’s hired architect Alexander Campagno Co-op City’s sprawling residential complex begins just north of here Despite rising prices in much of the Bronx it remains one of the most affordable places in all of New York City Nearly 60,000 working class New Yorkers make their home in the development’s 35 high rises but this area remains poorly served by public transit The closest 6 train stop requires a local bus ride or a 20-minute walk or residents can pay $6 to take the express bus into Manhattan But Co-op City might be more accessible a decade from now. This year’s state budget and the newly approved MTA capital plan include funding for four new Metro North stops in the Bronx, one of which would be in Co-op City. Last year, the MTA claimed that the new stations would be ready for service by December 2022 coinciding with the completion of the $10 billion East Side Access project It’s affordable simply because they are in the Mitchell Lama program That said – there are plenty of professionals who live their… They sometimes buy property elsewhere where they can gain equity