Arverne East Building D is the first residential building and the third phase of the overall Arverne East master plan. Building D, a 320-unit building, will include 229 affordable rental, 89 affordable homeownership opportunities, and two superintendent units.
A NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence winner, the residential building design is sharply focused on sustainability and resiliency. Arverne D will be built to Passive House standards, incorporating cutting-edge mechanical systems and a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system. Additionally, Arverne D will be connected to a geothermal district ambient loop, which will provide efficient heating, cooling, and domestic hot water, drastically lowering energy costs for residents and the building’s carbon footprint.
This phase of Arverne East will also include construction of the northern half of the development’s retail corridor with approximately 6,800 square feet of commercial space and 8,000 square feet of community facility space, as well as 320 parking spaces across the residential building and offsite.
L+M Development Partners, Triangle Equities, The Bluestone Organization, Mega Development, and Urbane Development have partnered to develop Arverne East Building D.
Arverne East represents nearly two decades of planning and collaboration and sets the stage for the bold vision: creating New York City’s first net-zero community while delivering affordable housing with homeownership opportunities and climate-resilient infrastructure to Far Rockaway.
Upon completion of all phases of Arverne East, the mixed-use development will feature 1,650 units of housing, including affordable, market-rate, and homeownership opportunities. It will also include neighborhood retail spaces, a boutique hotel, parking, and infrastructure to accommodate and encourage local economic development, cultural programs, and community health and wellness.
The overarching project will be developed with an eye toward resiliency. Wherever possible, it will strive to incorporate resilient design features, including permeable surfaces, planted areas, and bioswales to mitigate flood and tidal inundation to aid in water management. Additionally, areas will be raised with the buildings utilizing combinations of wet and dry floodproofing strategies.
Arverne East is positioned to become one of the most environmentally conscious developments in the United States, achieving net zero and eliminating the need for fossil fuels onsite.