Development Would Transform Underutilized 13-Acre State-Owned Site on Conklin Street, Create Nearly 500 New Homes Including Over 100 Affordable Units
Builds on Governor Hochul's Commitment To Addressing the Housing Crisis and Leveraging State-Owned Land to Increase Housing Supply
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the selection of Heatherwood Communities, LLC as the selected developer for a transformative mixed-income residential project on State-owned land on Conklin Street in East Farmingdale, Suffolk County. The more than $200 million proposed development would deliver approximately 495 new residential units — including over 100 affordable homes for households earning an average of 80 percent of the Area Median Income — on an approximately 13-acre site that has sat vacant and blighted for decades. As part of the development, the site would undergo environmental remediation to address potential subsurface contamination — a longstanding concern for area residents.
“For far too long, this State-owned property has sat vacant and underutilized, holding back the potential of an entire community. All New Yorkers deserve the opportunity to have a quality, affordable place to call home,” Governor Hochul said. “By leveraging State-owned land and partnering with experienced local developers, we are turning our historic housing commitments into reality and building a more affordable New York in communities across the state, including in Long Island.”
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Transforming this long-neglected property into a modern, transit-accessible residential community would bring meaningful benefits to East Farmingdale and the entire Route 110 corridor. Heatherwood’s proposal delivers much needed housing, robust affordability, public open space, and the remediation and cleanup that residents have long called for. This project also reflects the strong partnership among ESD, the Town of Babylon, and our local community stakeholders — all working together to advance development that is thoughtful, responsible, and aligned with community needs.”
Read the full press release here.