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See the four must-know developments coming online in the South Bronx

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See the four must-know developments coming online in the South Bronx

Brookfield Properties recently unveiled new renderings of Bankside, one of the largest mixed-use development sites in South Bronx histroy. (Via ArX Solutions)

From artist studios to medical centers to sprawling mixed-use apartment buildings, various neighborhoods in the South Bronx have been facing a lot of new development this year. Over the past month, many of these projects have come into view through new renderings, names, and the beginning phases of construction. Despite popular opinions on the rising effects of gentrification, high-cost construction is inevitably altering the urban fabric of the borough.

Here are four major developments to watch out for:

Bankside
2401 Third Avenue & 101 Lincoln Ave.
Mott Haven

Rendering of riverfront esplanade in Bronx
Bankside (Via ArX Solutions)

A couple of weeks ago, developer Brookfield Properties unveiled new renderings of its massive South Bronx waterfront redevelopment project titled Bankside. The seven-building project along the Harlem River in Mott Haven is one of the largest and most expensive development sites in the South Bronx, spanning 4.3 acres near the Third Avenue Bridge. With more than 1,350 apartments, a waterfront park, and ground-floor retail, Brookfield will invest $950 million into the project designed by Hill West Architects and MPFP. Construction is underway and anticipated for completion by 2021 to bring 450 apartments to the north side of the bridge. 

The Peninsula
720 Tiffany St.
Hunts Point

a rendering of a new building on a large corner lot in a city with people walking on the sidewalks
The first phase of the Peninsula, a mixed-use development being constructed on the former site of a juvenile detention center, is slated for completion in 2021. (Gilbane Development Company)

The new mixed-use development that is replacing the Spofford Juvenile Detention Center is finally underway after four years of planning. Described as a “sign of gentrification” by Bronx Justice News, the five-building development called The Peninsula is said to include a mix of retail, recreational and industrial spaces, as well as health facilities, anchored by 740 units of affordable housing. The project was designed in collaboration with WXY Architecture + Urban Design and Body Lawson Associates.

Phase one, which includes apartments for low-income households, is expected to be finished in 2021. Financed by the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the NYC Housing Development Corporation, the first phase is slated to cost upwards of $121.5 million. The entire $300 million dollar project should be done in 2025.

Richard Pruss Wellness Center
362 E. 148th St.
Mott Haven

a rendering of a new medical facility in the bronx
A new medical facility designed by GF55 Partners is set to open in Mott Haven, Bronx, in early 2021. (GF55 Partners)

Late November, Samaritan Daytop Village and Manatus Development Group kicked off construction for The Richard Pruss Wellness Center in the medically-underserved Mott Haven community. According to the Bronx Times, the facility will serve more than 6,000 individuals annually and will provide outpatient treatment for substance abuse and mental health services, while 10 percent of the building will be used as a primary health clinic. Designed by GF55 Partners, the six-story, 84,000-square-foot building will cost around $35 million and is privately funded by TD Bank.  

Occupancy is expected in early 2021. 

ArtCondo Gallery and Studio Space
368 E 152 St.
Melrose

a rendering of a new artists loft in the bronx
Art collaborative, ArtCondo, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new building in the Bronx’s Melrose neighborhood. (Michael Muroff Architect)

On November 7th, local art collaborative, ArtCondo, launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to build a new gallery and studio space in Melrose. A community-driven real estate enterprise, ArtCondo sets out to collectively organize artists so that they can purchase their own studio spaces. In 2017, co-founder, Michele Gambetta, and 15 artists purchased a vacant lot in Melrose with hopes of building a community arts space at 368 E 152 Street by March 2020. The campaign only has a few days left with under $8,000 of their goal.

Renderings of the prospective building were created by Michael Muroff Architect.

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