Affordable Housing
Boulevard Gardens, entered at the NE corner of 54th Street and 31st Avenue, was founded in 1935 as part of the United States’ New Deal initiative. T.H. Engelhardt designed Boulevard Gardens in 1933 in concert with renowned landscape architect C.N. Lowrie for the Cord Meyer Development Corporation, and based on a design Engelhardt developed for Forest Hills…
The other day, I was wandering along the Boulevard of Death, aka Queens Boulevard. As I walked along this decidedly unfriendly-to-pedestrians street, I pondered Mayor de Blasio’s recent announcement of his “Affordable Housing” initiatives and what that means for Queens. That’s when I noticed the Mitchell-Lama funded Big Six rising against the horizon, right around…
There’s a new rental in town, this one at 46-09 11th Street between 46th Road and 46th Avenue. Curbed spotted seven active listings for studios, one- and two-bedrooms. Prices range from $1,823 for a studio to $3,715 for a two bed/two bath. Apartment interiors feature wood floors, big windows and “spacious, open layouts.” Building amenities…
Today Mayor de Blasio unveiled his administration’s comprehensive plan to build and preserve 200,000 units of affordable housing over the next decade. You can read the full 116-page report here [PDF]. Of those 200,000 units, 80,000 are slated be new while 120,000 will be preserved. So how will he do it? Basically the de Blasio…
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Affordable Housing Applications Now Available for Rufus King Court ApartmentsIm currently trying to apply for the macedonia plaza development LLC.
Macedonia Plaza Now Accepting Affordable Housing ApplicationsBig Six would be even more affordable if the Board of Directors could control spending: The Cost of Labor at Big Six Congratulations Mr. Woods for keeping labor costs down for Big Six residents. Maintenance: 2012 *$1,418,677 2015 *$1,490,685 This represents an increase of 5% over 3 years Okay Mr. Olech you could help residents by keeping the cost of labor lower. Power Plant: 2012 *$462,593 2015 * $504,916 This represents a 9% increase over 3 years not in line with inflation or wages in the U.S. Shame on you Mr. Newman the labor cost for this department is way out of line! Security guards: 2012 *$465,827 2015 *$687,179 This represents a 47.5% increase in labor costs If all eleven were given an equal share they would be making $63,000 each. The lion’s share of overtime pay goes to one person who deserves it least. Our Board Must Act on our behalf!!!!!! *All numbers are from Big Six Towers Financial statements Casey Smith
The Big SixHow does someone making $46,00 a year afford an $1,100 a month rent? Doesn't that leave them with like $300 a week to live off?
Affordable Housing Applications Now Available for Long Island City Development