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Lennar wins approval to boost Hunters Point Blocks 56–57 to 132 units with density bonus
Summary
The Commission approved a major‑phase amendment at Hunters Point Shipyard to increase units on Blocks 56–57 from 98 to 132 by using a density bonus, adding fourth floors to buildings and increasing the number of three‑bedroom units (staff reported 11). The action includes 15 below‑market‑rate units and staff noted strong SBE participation on previous blocks.
The Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure on Dec. 2 approved a major‑phase amendment allowing Lennar to increase housing on Hunters Point Shipyard Blocks 56 and 57 from 98 units to 132, using a density bonus authorized by state law and local DDA provisions.
Thor Kozlovsky, the shipyard project manager, said the amendment increases height on several buildings to add a fourth floor and applies a density bonus that raises the unit count by 22.2 percent. "This will increase the allowed number of units, by applying a density bonus and allow the development to increase to 132 units," he said. The proposal includes 15 below‑market‑rate units; 12 will count toward Lennar's Phase I DDA 10.5 percent BMR obligation and three will be additional density‑bonus BMR units.
Design changes include simplified materials, taller buildings on some parcels and new courtyard configurations; architects said the added floor allowed elevators and better placement of accessible units. Staff emphasized strong small business enterprise (SBE) participation in Lennar's work to date and said Lennar has achieved high SBE subcontracting percentages on prior blocks.
Public commenters expressed concern about contamination and asbestos risks at the shipyard and urged careful review of remediation and monitoring. Several residents and advocates asked the Commission to ensure health safeguards before construction. Staff said the major‑phase amendment includes environmental findings under CEQA and that the Hunters Point Shipyard Citizen Advisory Committee had reviewed and recommended proceeding. Commissioners requested corrected unit‑mix tables and a follow‑up informational memorandum to resolve typographical errors in materials.
The Commission approved the major‑phase amendment; staff said the developer anticipates breaking ground in February 2015 with occupancy expected in late 2017.
