Saturday, March 12, 2022

Permits Filed For 3103 Sedgwick Avenue In Kingsbridge Heights, The Bronx

 

Permits have been filed for a six-story residential building at 3103 Sedgwick Avenue in Kingsbridge Heights, The Bronx. Located between Perot Street and Fort Independence Street, the lot is in walking distance of the 231st Street subway station, serviced by the 1 train. Moses Freund of The Vaja Group is listed as the owner behind the applications.

The proposed 60-foot-tall development will yield 21,611 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 32 residences, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 675 square feet. The concrete-based structure will also have a cellar, a 37-foot-long rear yard, five open parking spaces, and 11 enclosed parking spaces.

S. Wieder Architect is listed as the architect of record.

Demolition permits will likely not be needed as the lot is vacant. An estimated completion date has not been announced.

 

(Friday) Extra, Extra
Click here for this week's video featuring Bronx Chamber President Lisa Sorin, covering:


Mayor Eric Adams' Blueprint for Economic Recovery
Lisa's appointment to the NYC Districting Commission
Upcoming Chamber Education and Networking Events
and more!
Chamber Leadership News
Mayor Adams Appoints Bronx Chamber President Lisa Sorin
To NYC Districting Commission

On Tuesday March 8, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced seven mayoral appointees to the New York City Districting Commission, including our very own Lisa Sorin, President of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. The commission — comprised of seven members appointed by the mayor and eight members appointed by the City Council — will be tasked with redrawing council district boundaries in advance of the upcoming City Council elections in 2023.

The City Charter requires the City Council and the mayor to appoint an independent Districting Commission every 10 years, following the decennial census, to ensure that council districts continue to reflect population and demographic changes. Commission members will soon begin meeting to review all relevant laws, regulations, and the most recent census data. After a series of public hearings and meetings, the commission will develop a final plan, which must be submitted to the City Council by the end of the year.

Mayor's Blueprint For Economic Recovery
On Thursday March 10, President Sorin, along with the 4 Presidents of our fellow NYC Borough Chambers, attended Mayor Adams's press event at Hunts Point Produce Market to officially launch Renew, Rebuild, Reinvent: A Blueprint for Economic Recovery. The five key strategies presented in the plan are as follows:

• Restarting our city’s economic engines and reactivating the public realm
• Supporting small businesses, entrepreneurship, and a more equitable economy
• Driving inclusive sector growth and building a future-focused economy
• Connecting New Yorkers to quality jobs & in-demand skills
• Planning and building for inclusive growth now and in the future

 We encourage you to CLICK HERE to read the Mayor's complete Blueprint and
watch this week's Friday Extra video for more details
Don't Miss Our March Events!
Join the Bronx Chamber and TD Bank for a free online workshop, part of our BXCC How to Get Bankable Series:
Establishing & Fixing Business Credit

Debt vs Equity – pros and cons
Why too much money can weight heavily on the balance sheet, but with too little you can run out of capital

Tuesday, March 15 9:00 - 10:00am

Wed. March 16 6:00 - 8:00pm
St. Patrick's Day Networking Mixer

Jimmy Ryan's
3005 Middletown Road Bronx, NY 10461

Member Tickets: $20 Future Members: $25

Register HERE (Space is limited, so don't delay!)
Tues. March 29 8:30 - 10:00am
The Conference Center at 1200 Waters Place, Hutch Metro Center

Join representatives from Ponce Bank as they present an in-person workshop on Risk Management to the Bronx Chamber community, covering:

Building Your Financial Future
Assets and Assets Building
Creating A Financial Foundation
Training and Education

For the complete Bronx Chamber Events Calendar, featuring educational workshops, networking events and other opportunities hosted by the Chamber, its members, & partners, please visit and bookmark our website events calendar link in your browser - new events are added weekly!
NYC Small Business Services Webinar
Monday, March 14 from 1:00 - 3:00pm
Being M/WBE certified with the City of New York is an investment in the future of your business and gives you competitive advantages to help your business grow. If you are already certified, New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) strongly encourages you to re-certify as a Minority/Woman-Owned Business.

Recertification Process
Recertification options
SBS Connect
Accessing the system
Connecting to your records
Applying
Annual Affirmation
Contact Us/Q&A
Bronx Chamber Foundation Signature Event
Women of Distinction Scholarship Awards Luncheon
Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope

Honoring Christine Croke, RN
Montefiore Weiler Hospital, Einstein Campus

Friday, March 25, 2022
11:30am - 2:00pm at Villa Barone Manor

Click HERE for Sponsorship Packages

Many thanks to our sponsors (list to date):
Con Edison, Ponce Bank, Verizon, The Monroe Foundation, Simone Development, New York Botanical Garden, Orange Bank & Trust Co., KZA Realty, Sandra Erickson Real Estate, Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy, F&F Insurance, Metro Optics, & MBD Housing

For Tickets: foundation@bronxchamber.org
Chamber Members Giving Back: GrubHub
The devastating impact of the horrific fire at Twin Parks North West in January continues to reverberate in the Bronx. As survivors continue on the road to recovery, Grubhub will donate $100,000 to BronxWorks to address the long-term needs of over 120 families, working with elected and local officials who helped identify the need for funds. Click HERE for the full news release.

The Bronx Chamber salutes our Chairman's Circle member Grubhub for their extraordinarily generous donation to BronxWorks - a longtime Chamber member and cornerstone of the Bronx nonprofit community - toward their long-term fire recovery efforts. To see our members join forces in support of those who have faced such devastating loss has been a silver lining of this tragedy. This is what our Bronx business community is all about.
Grant Opportunities
Apply For The American Small Business Growth Program
With Wells Fargo’s support, 700 small business owners will get access to the complete SLAP Program – with a value of $4,000 each! While all are welcome to attend the SLAP Bootcamps, only 700 US-based small business owners will get the comprehensive 13 months of support that comes with being enrolled in SLAP.