ZBA Referral for Mixed-Use Conversion at 790 New York Avenue
Huntington
Summary
The board discussed converting vacant second-floor office space into nine one-bedroom apartments. Members expressed general support for housing but chose to take more time to review parking under the building before advising the ZBA.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 7, 2025.
Impact analysis
Creates new rental housing units and revitalizes a vacant commercial structure.
Prospective renters seeking housing near the train station and village center, and the property owner.
Nearby residents who may experience increased parking congestion and traffic.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Zoning Board Meeting - Aug 7, 2025
A developer wants to convert a two-story office building into nine residential apartments over first-floor medical and office spaces. While officials noted the project brings much-needed smaller rental units and exterior improvements, a nearby resident raised serious concerns about parking overflow, traffic cut-throughs, and pedestrian safety on residential Jacobson Avenue.
Planning Board Meeting - Jul 2, 2025
The owner of 790 New York Avenue is seeking to convert a vacant third-floor office space into nine one-bedroom residential apartments, requiring zoning variances for ground-floor parking and mixed-use standards.
Planning Board Meeting - Jun 18, 2025
The board discussed converting vacant second-floor office space into nine one-bedroom apartments. Members expressed general support for housing but chose to take more time to review parking under the building before advising the ZBA.
Related development
449 West Main Street Plat
Restores landscaping and greenery removed during demolition on a prominent corner lot.
790 New York Avenue (ZBA #23466)
Facilitates adaptive reuse of vacant office space into residential apartments near public transit.
790 New York Avenue Mixed-Use Conversion
Introduces residential rental units into a commercial corridor while raising neighborhood traffic and parking concerns.
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