Stunning New Jamaica, Queens High-Rise Unveiled: 359 Units & Income-Restricted Housing
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Stunning New Jamaica, Queens High-Rise Unveiled: 359 Units & Income-Restricted Housing

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Summary:

  • New 20-story building planned for 147-27 Archer Avenue in Jamaica, Queens.

  • 359 rental units, including 119 income-restricted units.

  • Extensive commercial and community facility space.

  • Stunning design with charcoal and beige stone, double-height windows, and landscaped terraces.

  • Convenient location near major transportation hubs.

Jamaica, Queens Gets a Stunning New High-Rise

New renderings show a proposed 20-story mixed-use building at 147-27 Archer Avenue in Jamaica, Queens. This impressive structure, designed by IMC Architecture and developed by Meyer Chetrit, will dramatically change the neighborhood's skyline.

<img src="https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2300-777x662.png" alt="147-27 Archer Avenue Rendering">

Key Features of the 147-27 Archer Avenue Project

  • Size and Scope: The 231-foot-tall building will encompass 274,837 square feet, offering 359 rental units (averaging 653 square feet), 23,108 square feet of commercial space, and 17,194 square feet of community facility space.
  • Parking: The building will include 219 enclosed parking spaces, utilizing 20-foot ceiling spans and parking stackers for maximum capacity.
  • Housing Mix: Importantly, 119 income-restricted units are planned, addressing the need for affordable housing in the area.
  • Design: The design features a multi-story podium clad in charcoal-hued stone, a landscaped terrace, and a tower with beige and charcoal stone and double-height windows. The building will culminate in a landscaped roof deck.
<img src="https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/c03-1024x682.jpg" alt="147-27 Archer Avenue Rendering">

Location and Transportation

The building is conveniently located near the E, J, and Z subway lines at the Sutphin Boulevard-Archer Avenue-JFK Airport station, as well as the Jamaica station with access to the Long Island Rail Road and AirTran.

<img src="https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2301-1024x620.png" alt="147-27 Archer Avenue Rendering">

Before & After

The site was previously occupied by an auto repair shop and a surface-level parking lot. <img src="https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/147-27-Archer-Avenue-in-Jamaica-Queens-1024x586.png" alt="147-27 Archer Avenue Before Construction">

Timeline

A construction timeline for the project is yet to be announced. Stay tuned for updates!

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