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Posted: April 30, 2024
Developing Long Island: Wheatley Senior Residences
Wyandanch, NY The Wheatley Senior Residences will provide 24 units for formerly homeless individuals, including seniors and veterans.
This 24,000 s/f ADA-compliant facility will offer amenities like a lobby, laundry, administrative office, community room, bicycle storage, and an outdoor patio, plus 36 parking spaces and an elevator.
Located near Wyandanch Station for easy access to Manhattan, it’s managed by Fitzgerald House Inc., focusing on homeless veterans, and developed by Brisa Builders Development LLC, known for affordable housing projects. Architectural design is led by Radmila Lazarevic of B4A, with over 20 years of experience. Funded by public programs like ESSHI, with potential contributions from the NYS HOME program, the project is a joint venture between Brisa and Fitzgerald House, with property owner Carol Gardener facilitating the development. Discussions for rezoning with Babylon’s Department of Planning & Development have been positive, ensuring support for this impactful initiative.
Fitzgerald House Inc. is a charitable 501c3 non-profit organization founded in October 2004.
Project Info
Project Title Wheatley Senior Residences
Project Location 1620 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY
Project Type Senior Housing
Project Type New Construction
Square Footage ~24,000 s/f
Year Started Estimated 2025
Estimated Completion Date 4Q 2026
Project Team
Architects: Bureau for Architecture, LLC (B4A)
Developer Brisa Builders
Legal Counsel Nixon Peabody
Non Profit Sponsor Fitzgerald House
Electrical Contractor TBD
Engineers TBD
Financing TBD
General Contractor TBD
Mechanical Contractor TBD
Plumbing TBD
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