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Ok, let's try to have a mature, intelligent and rational discussion on this topic.
Anybody who rides the Ronkonkoma Branch of the LIRR or drives through the area has noticed nice new apartments being built.
Do you think that:
- These buildings will succeed and end up revitalizing the local area by providing stable people access to reasonably-priced housing near the LIRR (and within commuting distance to the office parks near the LIE)? Or
- It will fail and just end up becoming Section 8 and importing poor ppl from NYC making the area worse?
WHY?
My views are mostly optimistic, one reason is b/c I know the success of the apartment complexes near the Central Islip courthouse. But I still have mixed feelings about the wyandanch rising apartments.
The rents are going to be far higher than what Section 8 pays. The developer is not building this with the intent of it becoming a welfare building, believe me. This is a long term investment for market-rate tenants who will pay a premium for new construction (incredibly rare on Long Island) and close proximity to the LIRR.
As someone who belongs to a group trying to encourage smart building like this on Long Island, I feel optimistic as well. Transit orientated development is something that should've been on LI a long time ago. I believe once LI starts building up around their train stations, more things like this can pop up and could lead to a less car orientated culture. I do think Wyandanch is in desperate need of revitalization and this step is a great start.
As someone who belongs to a group trying to encourage smart building like this on Long Island, I feel optimistic as well. Transit orientated development is something that should've been on LI a long time ago. I believe once LI starts building up around their train stations, more things like this can pop up and could lead to a less car orientated culture. I do think Wyandanch is in desperate need of revitalization and this step is a great start.
This is also happening at the Farmingdale station.
You are absolutely right, Long Island is about 15 years behind the times. Just about every area within walking distance of a train station should be rezoned to allow for this type of development. And given the population of Nassau and Suffolk County (and let's not forget Queens) and the 1% vacancy rate for rental housing, you cannot overbuild this. I would bet this project is fully leased within 3 to 6 months of the opening.
Considering that Long Island is ever more becoming mainly a bedroom community for NYC, this can succeed. Can, but that's not a guarantee. These kind of apartments can appeal to young singles and couples or empty nesters who don't care about school districts.
Considering that Long Island is ever more becoming mainly a bedroom community for NYC, this can succeed. Can, but that's not a guarantee. These kind of apartments can appeal to young singles and couples or empty nesters who don't care about school districts.
And the vast majority of households do not have children ages 5 to 18, and could care less about the school district. That's why this should work.
Considering that Long Island is ever more becoming mainly a bedroom community for NYC, this can succeed. Can, but that's not a guarantee. These kind of apartments can appeal to young singles and couples or empty nesters who don't care about school districts.
I wonder who the 3 bedroom, 1,230 sq ft units would appeal to? That seems like an awful lot of space for a young couples or singles -- unless several are sharing an apartment.
everyone scoffed when Patchogue went through a revitalization project. Now the laugh is on them. Main St. in Patchogue is a huge draw now - tons of great restaurants, entertainment options, and it looks GREAT!
I guess it cant hurt Wyandanch but Long Island does not need apartment houses.
Want apartments...move to NYC.
Renters truly lower the quality of life on Long Island.
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