bld architecture was selected by the dematteis organization to design a new multi-family residential building in the village of mineola, ny. the 27,761 sf parcel is bound by station road to the north, mineola boulevard to the east and third street to the south. this new proposed building will rise 10 stories above grade and include 160 units of residential apartments above the ground level and three lower levels of parking. parking is designed to accommodate a ratio of 1.5 parking spaces per unit.
the project is located within the b-3 zoning and the business overlay district which requires a number of variances for height and density. an existing taxi company will occupy a portion of the north lots and cellar level. the residential units will be a combination of 1 & 2 bedroom layouts for rent. the second level will include a conference and business center and there will be a fitness center and pool on the roof. the proposed building area will be approximately 250,000 gsf with parking for 240 stalls. when complete, the development will identify with the historic past while celebrating the bright future of mineola village.