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New Renderings and Permits for 30-Story New York City Tower

The proposed 30-story high-rise would deliver 488 apartments, commercial retail, and community facilities
The proposed 30-story high-rise would deliver 488 apartments, commercial retail, and community facilities
19 May 2020 | New York City, United States

A two-towered development set to rise atop the ruins of Beth Hamedrash Hagadol on Norfolk Street moves one step closer to reality.

Last month, Dattner Architects filed paperwork to construct the development known as GO Broome, which sits adjacent to the wall of new buildings that is Essex Crossing. The filing came weeks after City Council approved the rezoning of this parcel to accommodate such a large mass of real estate. However, the permits remain in a disapproved status.

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In the meantime, shinier renderings are now available.

The proposed project is a two-tower joint venture between the Chinese-American Planning Council nonprofit and the Gotham Organization. The approved zoning change (R-9) essentially legalizes the block-long building, now with the official addresses of 64 Norfolk and 55 Suffolk. Its size and heft are approximately two-and-a-half times bigger than current zoning allows (R-8).

Designed by Dattner, the development is composed of nearly 520,000 square feet (48,309 square meters), spread across 488 apartments, commercial retail, and community facilities. Of the unit tally, 115 residences are designated affordable housing for seniors. 

There is also a 4,000 square foot (371 square meter) commercial condo for Beth Hamedrash Hagodol, located in the sixteen-story section built atop the charred synagogue ruins; the second building is a 30-story high-rise with a portion of space dedicated to the new flagship headquarters for co-developer Chinese-American Planning Council.

Amenities include rooftop pool, bike rooms, and onsite laundry.

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