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The city is moving ahead with a plan to bring thousands of mixed-income homes, new retail, and boardwalk and street improvements to Coney Island. Mayor Eric Adams and the city’s Economic Development Corporation on Thursday released their vision for “Coney Island West,” a waterfront development area west of the Amusement District. On Thursday the city issued a request for proposals for the first city-owned parcel, kicking off the development of 1,500 new homes.
The 2009 Coney Island rezoning allowed for more residential buildings and retail space along Surf Avenue. According to the city, more than 3,400 units of housing have been built on the peninsula since the rezoning, with 90 percent completed in the last five years.
Surf Vets Place, a building at 2002 Surf Avenue with 135 housing units, and Raven Hall, a 216-unit development at 2006 Surf Avenue, were completed in 2019 and 2022, respectively. On the same block, in-the-works projects 1709 Surf and Luna Green will add 740 affordable units.
Last September 1515 Surf Avenue, a fully electric two-tower residential development with market-rate apartments, opened.
As part of the latest news from Adams, first announced during his State of the State address in January, the city will move forward with developments on the remaining public sites, which together will yield 1,500 mixed-income apartments, along with new retail, streets, and public spaces.
The NYCEDC issued a request for proposals on Thursday for Parcel A, an 80,000-square-foot parcel on Surf Avenue between West 21st and West 22nd Streets. The city is seeking developers to construct a building with 500 mixed-income homes, a quarter of them affordable, ground-floor retail, and public parking. The city is looking for developers “who share a vision for growth that honors and builds on Coney Island’s rich history and bright future.”
In addition to the RFP, the city announced plans to invest $42 million in renovating the Abe Stark Sports Center, which opened in 1970. The renovation will include a new entrance and signage, and upgraded facilities and amenities.
“Coney Island is America’s playground — home to iconic venues and parks, countless small businesses, and a hard-working community. Our administration is advancing a vision to turn this waterfront district into a great place to live, work, and play, contributing to making New York City the best place to raise a family,” Adams said in a statement.
“We are delivering mixed-income affordable housing, investing $42 million to renovate Abe Stark Sports Center, and making significant improvements across streets, sewers, and the public realm. Coney Island’s best days still lie ahead, and today, we are starting the next chapter of its bright future.”
The historic Riegelmann Boardwalk, landmarked by the city in 2018, will be reconstructed in phases to include coastal resilience features.
Under the plan, new streets include Ocean Way and Parachute Way, which will be a pedestrian-friendly street next to Maimonides Park, home to the minor league baseball team the Brooklyn Cyclones.
“As both an iconic summer destination and a vibrant residential neighborhood, Coney Island is an example of how beautiful, well maintained public spaces make our communities more dynamic, livable, and welcoming for all,” NYC Parks and Recreation Commissioner Sue Donoghue said.
“These improvements to the iconic Riegelmann Boardwalk and the Abe Stark Sports Center will help ensure that New Yorkers and visitors can enjoy all that Coney Island has to offer for generations to come, reaping all the mental and physical health benefits of time outdoors. By giving New Yorkers the affordable, accessible, and engaging public spaces and recreation options they deserve, we continue to make New York City the best place to raise a family.”
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