Council OKs rezoning for 314-unit Elmhurst project
While the sweeping rezoning in Long Island City grabbed the spotlight at yesterday’s City Council meeting, an Elmhurst development scored a quieter win of its own. The council on Wednesday approved the rezoning from manufacturing to residential of 78-01 Queens Boulevard, where Andrew Esposito’s Apex Development Group plans to replace a bank and parking lot with a 314-unit mixed-use development. The plan drew heavy criticism at the community board level, where more than 30 members voted against it. The proposal ultimately passed after negotiations with council member Shekar Krishnan, who pushed for deeper affordability and community amenities. “Doing nothing in […]
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