Fordham Manor: Building Applications Filed for 229 West Kingsbridge Road

By SÍLE MOLONEY

229 West Kingsbridge Road in Fordham Manor, The Bronx
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Building applications have been filed with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) for a new, 7-story, mixed-use building at 229 West Kingsbridge Road in Fordham Manor, as reported by YIMBY.

Located between Heath Avenue and Kingsbridge Terrace Street, the lot is closest to the Marble Hill-225th Street subway station, serviced by the 1 train. Durgaj Properties Corporation is listed as the owner behind the applications.

The proposed 70-foot-tall development will yield 25,841 square feet, with 24,666 square feet designated for residential space and 1,175 square feet for community facility space. The building will have 37 residences, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 667 square feet. The masonry-based structure will also have a cellar, 42-foot-long rear yard, eight open parking spaces, and five enclosed parking spaces.

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