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Lottery Now Open For 43 Units in New Senior Housing Development in The Bronx

It seems like more and more developments are being constructed to accommodate our aging population. Now a new one in Foxhurst is accepting applications via NYC’s affordable housing lottery system. Located at 1017 Home Street, the 8-story building has 43 residential units (3 studios and 40, 1 bedroom units) for seniors 62 years of age…

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Massive New Development Announced for the Grand Concourse

A new 520 unit development might be coming to the Grand Concourse in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx. The developer, JCS Realty, recently purchased three adjoining sites on the Concourse for a combined $27.7 million according to The Real Deal. Although the building will probably rise only 12 stories, at 400,000 square…

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211 New Affordable Apartments Available in Soundview

Applications are now being accepted for 211 brand new apartments at 1530 Story Avenue via NYC’s Affordable Housing lottery. The building is located just a short walk across the Bruckner Expressway to the Morrison Ave/Soundview Station on the 6 line or a short bus or bike ride to the new Soundview Ferry landing in Clason…

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City Council Land Use Committee Approves Animal Shelter in Co-op City

In a major victory for animals and animal lovers in The Bronx, the City Council Land Use Committee has approved a 47,000 square foot animal shelter for our borough. The proposed $60 million facility was opposed by many community residents citing that they would prefer a community or youth facility on the city-owned site, however,…

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Albanian Food in The Bronx Gets a Spotlight

The Bronx is home to the one of the largest populations of ethnic Albanians outside of Albania. Now, a new restaurant in our borough reflects this group’s varied cuisine. Grub Street highlights a new addition to the Bronx food scene, Çka Ka Qëllu, located in Belmont just behind Arthur Avenue, which celebrates Albanian food with no…

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EXCLUSIVE: Bronx General Post Office For Sale—Again

The landmark Bronx General Post Office on the Grand Concourse is for sale once again just a little over 4 years since it was sold by the United States Postal Service to Youngwoo and Associates for $19 million. Youngwoo had grandiose plans to turn the beloved landmark building into a Chelsea market-like development (an idea…

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