Sahn Ward Coschignano reps development of 192-unit rental apartment construction project

Chris Coschignano, Shan Ward Coschignano

Mineola, NY Chris Coschignano, a partner with Sahn Ward Coschignano, PLLC, has represented a developer before the Mineola village board, which approved the construction of an apartment complex that will be built at the former site of a Catholic elementary school. The 192-unit rental apartment complex is a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), providing access to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR).

Firm partner John Farrell and firm associate Nicholas Cappadora joined Coschignano in representing Mill Creek Residential.

Mill Creek Residential, a Dallas-based developer, sought to build the complex in the village. The plans call for the construction of two four-story apartments at the site of the former Corpus Christi Elementary School on Searing Ave. The apartments would be TOD and located less than one mile from the LIRR station. Amenities would include a courtyard, club room and gym. Each lease will include one parking spot.

 More than a year ago, the Church entered into a sales contract with Mill Creek Residential to purchase the former school and an adjacent property. The Corpus Christi Parish would use the sales to pay off debt owed to the Diocese of Rockville Centre. 

“This approval is a win-win-win for not just Mill Creek, Corpus Christi Church and the Diocese of Rockville Centre, but also for the residents of the Village of Mineola,” Coschignano said. “The project represents a redevelopment of an unutilized property that will help to attract people to the village who will have easy access to the LIRR. It is a smart-growth project that is helping communities like Mineola transform and revitalize their downtowns.”