Infrastructure & Housing - 2026-02-17
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Meeting Summary
The joint Infrastructure & Housing and Budget committees approved $10.7M in bonds for Pontfield Road West bridge replacement in Bronxville/Yonkers, authorized $1.8M for Ward Avenue Bridge flood mitigation design in Mamaroneck, and approved $6.04M in New Homes Land funds to acquire a 25-unit turnkey affordable housing building at 80 Main Street in Ossining for nonprofit IFCA. Additionally, $1.425M was approved for Shore to acquire 19 Greenwich Avenue in White Plains for conversion to 6 affordable rental units.
Key Decisions (10)
Bond Act for Pontfield Road West Bridge Replacement
Authorized $10,707,120 in bonds for construction of bridge replacement over Bronx River in Bronxville/Yonkers. Bridge received 4.31 condition rating from NYS in April 2021. Project includes replacing superstructure using arch structures, stone face precast concrete parapets. Construction anticipated 24 months in two phases. Designed by outside consultant at 100% design completion.
Bond Act for Ward Avenue Bridge Flood Mitigation Design
Authorized $1,800,000 in bonds ($1.75M design, $50K admin) for design and permitting of Ward Avenue Bridge removal and replacement in Village of Mamaroneck. Project is component of Army Corps of Engineers Mamaroneck Sheldrake general reevaluation study ongoing since 2007. Will widen stream channel to address bottleneck. Design/permitting estimated 12-18 months.
IMA with Village of Mamaroneck for Ward Avenue Bridge
Authorized intermunicipal agreement with Village of Mamaroneck for Ward Avenue Bridge flood mitigation project coordination.
Amendment to Release Right of First Refusal at 100 College Avenue
Amended 2025 act to remove deed reverter language from 100 College Avenue property in Village of Sleepy Hollow to allow closing. Title company identified reverter language preventing December closing. Affordability clock will restart for 50 years from March/April closing.
New Homes Land Acquisition for 80 Main Street, Ossining
Authorized $6,040,000 from New Homes Land (BPL 37) for acquisition of existing 25-unit turnkey affordable housing building at 80 Main Street, Village of Ossining. Building completed 2018 but never occupied due to retaining wall collapse. IFCA (Interfaith Council for Action) nonprofit will own/manage. Units: 11 one-bedroom, 11 two-bedroom, 3 three-bedroom. 5 units at 50% AMI, 20 units at 60% AMI. 35 parking spaces with EV charging. Developer: IFCA with TD Bank mortgage of $2.7M.
Property Acquisition Act for 80 Main Street, Ossining
Authorized acquisition of 1.4-acre property at 80 Main Street, Ossining for affordable housing development.
SEQRA Resolution for 80 Main Street, Ossining
Approved environmental findings resolution for 80 Main Street affordable housing acquisition.
New Homes Land Acquisition for 19 Greenwich Avenue, White Plains
Authorized $1,425,000 ($1,385,000 purchase + $40,000 admin) from New Homes Land for acquisition of property at 19 Greenwich Avenue, White Plains. Building originally constructed 1930 as residence, converted to offices, last used as Andrus children's psychology center. Shore (nonprofit) will convert to 6 affordable rental units: 1 one-bedroom, 3 two-bedroom, 2 three-bedroom at 50-60% AMI. 12 parking spaces with EV charging. Total project cost $3.6M (~$600K/unit).
Property Acquisition Act for 19 Greenwich Avenue, White Plains
Authorized purchase of 0.33-acre property at 19 Greenwich Avenue from Andrus Memorial nonprofit for affordable housing conversion by Shore.
IMA for National Night Out 2026
Authorized intermunicipal agreement for National Night Out 2026 with City of New Rochelle, City of Peekskill, City of Yonkers, Town of Eastchester, Village of Bronxville, and Village of Tuckahoe.
Development Activity (5)
80 Main Street Affordable Housing
25-unit turnkey affordable housing: 11 one-bedroom, 11 two-bedroom, 3 three-bedroom units. 5 units at 50% AMI, 20 units at 60% AMI. 35 parking spaces with Level 2 EV charging. All-electric building with energy efficient appliances. Existing building completed 2018, never occupied. Move-in ready by summer 2025.
19 Greenwich Avenue Adaptive Reuse
6-unit affordable rental conversion from former office building: 1 one-bedroom, 3 two-bedroom, 2 three-bedroom at 50-60% AMI. 12 parking spaces with EV charging. Building originally constructed 1930. Total project cost $3.6M (~$600K/unit). Funding: $1.385M New Homes Land, $1.5M NYS HCR Small Rental Development Program, $750K mortgage.
Pontfield Road West Bridge Replacement
Bridge superstructure replacement using arch structures, stone face precast concrete parapets. Original bridge built 1911. 24-month construction in two phases. 5,530 average daily traffic. Rehabilitation lifespan 30-50 years.
Ward Avenue Bridge Replacement
Bridge removal and replacement for flood mitigation. Part of Army Corps of Engineers Mamaroneck Sheldrake study since 2007. Will widen stream channel to remove bottleneck. 12-18 month design/permitting phase.
30 Water Street
108 units new construction, previously approved by board. Located directly downhill from 80 Main Street near train station.
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
County has approximately 7,000 affordable housing units in pipeline across various phases from construction to occupied, with 11,000 unit deficit identified.
Housing Demand
Turnkey affordable housing acquisitions like 80 Main Street Ossining ($240,000/unit) provide faster path to occupancy than new construction, with residents potentially moving in within months versus years.
Infrastructure
County maintains bridge inventory with NYS inspections every two years; bridges below condition rating 5 (on 1-7 scale) are prioritized for replacement with 30-50 year rehabilitation lifespans.
Housing Demand
New Homes Land acquisition fund has approximately $65M remaining appropriation after current approvals, with $25M annual allocation and Housing Flex Fund 2 ($25M) and landlord tenant assistance pilot ($10M) also available.
Sentiment
Municipalities increasingly driving affordable housing type preferences - Village of Croton requested homeownership over rental for upcoming development, while White Plains approved rental conversion at 19 Greenwich Avenue.