Senior Housing Building Design and Massing at 12 Irma Avenue
North Hempstead
Summary
Residents and board members questioned the evolving design of a 10-unit senior housing project in Port Washington after the builder constructed a large rooftop bulkhead and relocated common amenity spaces and apartments from the original approved plans. Concerns focused on building bulk, street canyon effects on narrow Virginia Street, and value-engineering changes made mid-construction.
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
The developer achieves a more economically viable unit layout and construction flow.
Neighbors on Virginia Street face increased building mass and potential privacy impacts.
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