New Renderings Revealed For Somerset Partners and Chetrit Gentrification Towers in The South Bronx

PORT MORRIS—Renderings for three-25 story residential towers planned for 101 Lincoln Avenue directly across from Mott Haven Bar and Grill and at the foot of the Third Avenue Bridge have been revealed.
826 market rate apartments will be spread across the 3 towers along the waterfront joining the other 3 at 2401 Third Avenue which already have been approved.

Preliminary renderings for approved towers at 2401 Third Avenue. The new renderings for 101 are directly across the Third Avenue Bridge at 101 Lincoln.

These renderings come just days after Zumper.com revealed that rents for 1 bedroom apartments in the South Bronx increased at a higher rate than the rest of New York City. In fact, the city overall saw a drop of 9.1% for similar units further illustrating how gentrification is quickly taking ahold of The Bronx.
Another dismal report issued last week by the Regional Plan Association, showed that 71% of The Bronx is at risk for displacement.

While many hail these developments as progress and a sign of acceptance of a long neglected borough, it only increases concern for the over 300,000 households RPA’s report indicated that are at risk of displacement.

Ed García Conde

Ed García Conde is a life-long Bronxite who spends his time documenting the people, places, and things that make the borough a special place in the hopes of dispelling the negative stereotypes associated with The Bronx. His writings are often cited by mainstream media and is often consulted for his expertise on the borough's rich history.