Flushing Approves Major Mixed-Use Development Following Global Urban Planning Standards

The 17-story Sunlight tower at 138-18 Northern Blvd is on track for completion in April 2026 at an estimated cost of $220 million, with 127 condos and 47,000 square feet of retail space.

Flushing continues to see coordinated residential and commercial construction at a time when many dense urban areas globally are pursuing similar mixed-use approaches to accommodate population needs. Local projects advance through zoning reviews and financing steps that align with broader city planning goals, allowing incremental additions to housing stock without requiring entirely new frameworks.

Current Projects Underway

Developer Gary Chen filed a zoning application in June 2026 for a 10-story mixed-use building at 32-02 Linden Place that would yield 296 residential units, including 75 designated as permanently affordable. Century Development Group secured $43.4 million in construction financing from BHI for an 116-unit mixed-income project at 135-01 35th Avenue that includes both condos and affordable apartments. A 9-story commercial building at 37-18 138th Street, designed by Akaia Architecture for New Age Developers LLC, topped out in early 2026 with completion expected later this year.

These efforts build on the City Council approval of the Special Flushing Waterfront District rezoning in December 2024. That measure enabled a 29-acre development plan for 1,725 new apartments along with hotels and retail, following discussions that addressed local concerns through adjustments to the original proposal.

Next Steps in Local Planning

Developers and city agencies will continue moving approved projects through permitting and construction phases. Additional zoning applications remain under review as Flushing integrates new units into existing neighborhoods while meeting affordability requirements set in recent approvals.