13-Story Crown Heights Development Raises Questions Over Housing
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13-Story Crown Heights Development Raises Questions Over Housing

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  • Permits have been filed for a 13-story, 94-unit mixed-use building at 767 East New York Avenue in Crown Heights, replacing the former 770 Auto repair shop, with Yonah Grunhut of Grun Group LLC as the developer.
  • The proposed apartments average about 561 square feet each, raising concerns among residents who feel the units may be too small for the many growing families in the neighborhood.
  • The property was sold by a Lubavitch resident to a Satmar developer, including unused development rights from a neighboring building, enabling a larger project than previously possible.
  • Community members are debating whether new developments like this adequately serve the existing population, questioning if the focus on smaller units addresses the housing needs of local families.
  • The project highlights broader concerns about the future of housing in Crown Heights, emphasizing the need to ensure growth aligns with the needs of current residents rather than just increasing unit numbers.

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