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Bronx Metro-North Station Area Rezoning: New Special District and Housing Initiatives for Eastchester – East Tremont Corridor

  • When: July 18, 2024
  • Address: Bronx Metro-North Station Area, Bronx, New York, NY
  • City: New York
  • State: NY
  • Category: Zoning Modifications

The application N 240016 ZRX, submitted by the New York City Department of City Planning, proposes an amendment to the Zoning Resolution to establish the Special Eastchester – East Tremont Corridor District. This new district is designed to foster a mixed-use neighborhood around planned Metro-North stations in the Bronx, promoting residential, commercial, and community facility uses. The plan includes zoning changes to facilitate the development of affordable housing and expands transit zones to improve accessibility. The new regulations will support the creation of vibrant, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, enhance economic diversity, and provide new community resources and public open spaces.

Why it Matters

This rezoning initiative is critical for promoting sustainable development around new transit hubs in the Bronx, fostering economic growth, and addressing housing affordability. It aligns with broader city goals of creating inclusive, accessible, and mixed-use neighborhoods, enhancing quality of life for residents.

Source

Applicant - New York City Department of City Planning

Allowed Uses: The amendment establishes the Special Eastchester – East Tremont Corridor District (Article XIV, Chapter 5) and modifies Appendix F to establish a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, as well as Appendix I to expand an existing Transit Zone. These changes promote mixed-use development, affordable housing, and improved transit access.

Density: The rezoning affects a 46-block area and is expected to create approximately 7,500 new housing units, with 20% to 30% designated as affordable housing, targeting income levels between 40% and 80% AMI.