Affordable Senior Housing Proposal at 50 Lockwood Avenue
New Rochelle
Summary
A $60.5 million, 89-unit fully affordable senior apartment building is proposed for the fire-damaged former Zion Baptist Church site, with rents for households at 30–60% of area median income. It includes a community center and civic plaza tied into the planned Link project.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 5
Rising — discussed at 4 meetings since Sep 22, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
A $60.5 million investment; the applicant seeks a PILOT at 4% of shelter rent rather than mortgage recording and sales tax exemptions.
Low- and moderate-income seniors and the surrounding neighborhood gaining community space.
Nearby property owners concerned with parking, garbage management, and litigation over property access.
Mentions & discussions (5)
IDA and CLD Meetings - Oct 28, 2026
A $60.5 million, 89-unit fully affordable senior apartment building is proposed for the fire-damaged former Zion Baptist Church site, with rents for households at 30–60% of area median income. It includes a community center and civic plaza tied into the planned Link project.
Planning - Oct 26, 2026
The city is moving forward with an 89-unit affordable senior housing building on a vacant church site near the train station. Residents raised questions about traffic, parking, and social services support for seniors.
City Council Meeting - Oct 13, 2026
Social work students from Iona University presented research highlighting housing insecurity, high median rents, and physical accessibility barriers across New Rochelle sidewalks and public facilities. They urged the city to invest in affordable housing rehabilitation and sidewalk improvements.
Planning Meeting - Sep 22, 2026
Developers presented plans for an 89-unit affordable senior housing building with a community center to replace a church destroyed by fire. The project aims to add much-needed senior housing close to transit.
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