A plan is underway to construct 684 new apartments atop the 125th Street Q train terminal in East Harlem, receiving approval from Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine. This plan includes 171 affordable housing units in its initial proposal, with calls to increase this number and ensure a majority of these units are suitable for families. Additionally, commitments for local hiring through workforce development were requested, alongside a community review of the design. The project aims to fulfill housing needs and enhance transit in the area.
This project is a rare chance to meet two of our city's urgent needs at once: building housing and advancing Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway.
By using a publicly owned, transit-rich site and the new high-density zoning under City of Yes, we can deliver nearly 700 new homes, including affordable units, while taking a major step toward long-promised transit equity for East Harlem.
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