New 7 story building going up at 77th and Roosevelt

[Shelby2]

From Jackson Heights Post:

http://jacksonheightspost.com/seven-story-building-to-go-up-on-roosevelt-ave-several-stores-face-wrecking-ball

[NYC Peromyscus]

Interesting...seems like we might be in store for a mini-boom of residential construction outside the historic district.

As far as I know, this 15-story monster by the BQE is also still moving forward:

http://www.jacksonheightslife.com/community/index.php?topic=12694.0

[ShinjukuBaby]

Great news!  That current building is a complete mess.  Wonderful to get more housing units added. 

[toddg]

I agree the building is an eyesore.  But I hope unique local businesses like Mohan's Tattoo and the Arepa Lady are able to find alternative locations in the neighborhood.  Affordable commercial spaces can be difficult to find here.

[dssjh]

i'm sure there'll be a huge market for luxury apartments on roosevelt avenue with 24 hour subway noise 15-18 feet away from apartment windows.

yes, negativity and naysaying are my middle and confirmation names

[deja]

There are already enough empty or mostly empty new buildings in the neighborhood. 

[M7X7]

There are already enough empty or mostly empty new buildings in the neighborhood.

There are? Where?

[deja]

There's the new building on 81st near Roosevelt.  They had a couple of open houses but no one came.  There's the apartments/coops above the new Downtown market.

[dssjh]

and i have no idea about the actual occupancy, but that building that was erected on 37th road at 75th doesn't look too full, either.