On February 13, 2025, the New York City Council approved a zoning map amendment (C 240186 ZMQ) for 123-12 Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens. The approved rezoning changes several portions of the site: from R6 to R3A, from R3A to R6A, and from R6 to R6A. The primary effect of the rezoning is to facilitate the development of new residential buildings on the site by establishing a consistent R6A zoning designation, which supports mid-density, multi-family development. The rezoning site is located in Community District 12 and falls within Council District 28. This action allows SBR Equities Inc. and the Full Gospel Mission Church of God in Christ to proceed with an affordable housing development using quality housing standards and leveraging the city's Inclusionary Housing Program.
This rezoning brings consistency to the zoning map, enabling the development of new affordable multifamily housing in a transit-accessible part of Queens. It contributes to broader city goals for increasing housing production in underutilized areas.