Real Estate
Senior Housing Complex Gains Preliminary Approval In Freeport
Converting the Rigby houses into modern units was granted final approval, as the projects will combine to create 270 apartments.
FREEPORT, NY — Plans for a pair of rental housing properties in Freeport are moving forward. The Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has given final approval to the Gardens at Buffalo.
Being built by Lawrence-based BOSFA (Builders of Sustainable Family Apartments), they plan to gut and convert the Rigby houses into modern housing. It will become a 166,000-square-foot apartment complex with 100 one-bedroom, 70 two-bedroom, 20-three-bedroom and 10 studio units.
Additionally. the IDA has granted preliminary approval to the Bishop Ronald H. Carter Manor housing development.
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The 70-unit senior housing complex at 106 Broadway will be built on .69 acres. Some of the apartments will be targeted toward the frail elderly. It is also expected to generate 30 construction jobs and two permanent jobs.
"The village and the Town are in dire need of quality rental housing, especially for
seniors, and those in need of affordable rentals," IDA Chief Executive Frederick Parola said. "These housing shortages are forcing residents to move away from Long Island."
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The two projects will combine to create 270 apartments.
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