Politics
Flushing Files Permits for 13-Story Mixed-Use Building at 36th Road
The filing signals potential new rental units and commercial space for residents near Flushing's main transit stations.
How we reported this
Permits have been filed for a 13-story mixed-use building containing 60 housing units at 133-34 36th Road in Flushing. The project would stand 175 feet tall and cover 87,830 square feet overall. Local planning records show the residential portion would occupy 40,733.97 square feet while commercial space would take up 46,907.65 square feet.
Transit Connections Shape Access
The site sits close to the Flushing Main Street Long Island Rail Road station, the Flushing-Main Street subway station on the 7 line, and stops for the Q13, Q15, Q16, Q17, Q19, Q20, Q25, Q26, Q28, Q44+, Q61, Q63, Q65, Q66, Q90, n20G and n20X bus routes. Residents who rely on these links for daily commutes could gain housing options within walking distance. The average unit size of 678 square feet points toward rental use rather than larger ownership units.
Applications list Tony Chen of Realport Group LLC as the filer and Ralph Kowalcyzk of Issac and Stern Architects as the architect of record. A demolition permit for the existing two-story structure on the site was submitted in April. The new plans also include a cellar and 145 enclosed parking spaces.
Who Gains and Who Faces Pressure
Flushing households seeking smaller rental apartments near rail and bus service stand to gain from added supply. Local businesses could benefit from new commercial floor space of nearly 47,000 square feet. At the same time, nearby property owners and current tenants may encounter higher density and competition for street-level services during construction and after completion.
No estimated completion date has been released. The filing follows patterns of other recent permit applications in the area that add both housing and retail components. Further review by city agencies will determine final approvals and any required adjustments to the current plans.