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Council approves 102‑51 Queens Boulevard rezoning with 54 permanently affordable units under MIH
Summary
The council approved a private rezoning application for 102‑51 Queens Boulevard to facilitate a new 17‑story mixed‑use building with about 216 units, 54 permanently affordable under the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing program. Sponsor: Council Member Lynn Schulman.
The New York City Council approved the rezoning application for 102‑51 Queens Boulevard during its May 1 stated meeting. The private application would facilitate construction of a 17‑story mixed‑use building with approximately 216 residential units, of which 54 will be permanently affordable under the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) framework.
Sponsor remarks: Council Member Lynn Schulman said the district needs more housing and highlighted that the project will use union labor for construction and operations. Schulman also noted the developer included apartments designed for people with disabilities and that the applicant engaged with the community on design and supportive‑housing requests, though the project does not meet the conditions required for formal supportive housing.
Committee action: The committee on land use reported the item and it was coupled on the general orders calendar. The item was adopted as part of the general orders package.
Outcome: Approved as part of the general orders calendar and will proceed with requisite planning and approval steps through city agencies and the Department of City Planning as applicable.
