01LU 0126-2022C 220364 ZMQZoning MapLaid over
Innovation Queens Rezoning and LSGD
with 8 related matters · LU 0127-2022 · LU 0128-2022 · LU 0129-2022 · LU 0130-2022 · LU 0131-2022 · LU 0132-2022 · LU 0133-2022 · LU 0134-2022
The Innovation Queens five-block mixed-use rezoning in Astoria came before the commission after four-plus years in planning and revisions since its April 2022 certification, carrying a map amendment, MIH Option 1, a new MX-24 special mixed-use district, and LSGD/special permits. The plan would deliver over 2,800 homes , more than 1,100 of them affordable at 40% , plus a 100,000-sq-ft community facility, 230,000 sq ft of office, 200,000 sq ft of retail, and 2-plus acres of public open space.
Mandatory inclusionary housing
avg 90% AMI
avg 40% AMI
500 affordable
1,100 affordableavg 40% AMI
avg 30% AMI
1,100 affordableavg 30% AMI
Option 1
avg 40% AMI
1,100 affordable
Option 1711 affordable
1,100 affordable
Conditions
- Applicant reduced parking as a project modification
- Project modification since certification reducing residential-block heights
- Additional project modifications since certification
- Discounted rents to small businesses within the development
- Community development fund supporting local nonprofits and CBOs throughout Community Board 1
- Community advisory board acting as watchdog, meeting quarterly to ensure commitments honored
+5 more conditions
Land-use review
CB Queens Community Board 1 Other
CB Queens Community Board 1 Other
CB Queens Community Board 1 Disapprove
Where it standsCB Queens Community Board 1 ✓→Committee→Full Council