Permits Filed For 709 East 216th Street In Olinville, The Bronx

 

Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 709 East 216th Street in Olinville, The Bronx. Located between Barnes Avenue and White Plains Road, the lot is near the 219th Street subway station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Gjergj Bujaj is listed as the owner behind the applications.

The proposed 47-foot-tall development will yield 8,402 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 18 residences, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 466 square feet. The masonry-based structure will also have a cellar, penthouse, and a 35-foot-long rear yard.

Node Architecture Engineering Consulting PC is listed as the architect of record.

Demolition permits have not been filed yet. An estimated completion date has not been announced.

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson - Community Resources & Updates

 

Dear Neighbor, 

  

Thank you for joining us for another week in review. 

 

The New York Blood Center (NYBC) has issued an urgent call for type O Blood. Type O is the universal blood type and is the blood type most often requested by hospitals. We are urging our residents to assist us in rebuilding our type O blood inventory. Donating blood is quick and easy and could save someone`s life. Click here for more information.  

 

We want to also thank everyone who has joined us for our Bronx Summer Concert Series! Our kickoff was at Fordham Plaza in partnership with the Bronx Night Market and our next concert is this Sunday at Van Cortlandt Park from 12pm - 6pm. We are traveling across the borough this summer visiting our local parks and providing free entertainment for our residents and families. Click here for a full listing of our summer concerts.  

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 718-590-3500 or email us at webmail@bronxbp.nyc.gov. 

 

In partnership, 

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson 

IN THE COMMUNITY

As we break ground on Starhill Phase II, we are not just building structures; we are building homes, creating opportunities, and fostering a sense of community.

With 325 units of supportive and affordable housing in Phase I and an additional 244 units in Phase II, we are ensuring that our most vulnerable residents have a safe and secure place to call home.

We are proud to have allocated $1 million towards this project that is a testament to our commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. By incorporating solar PV and striving for the highest feasible energy standards, we are making an investment in our planet and our future generations.

I want to thank Services for the UnderServed Inc. (S:US) and Bronx Pro Group for their work on this transformative project.

Last week, we hosted our annual Community Board Appreciation BBQ! Our community boards are an essential component of civic engagement and are the advocates for their neighborhoods.

We were proud to honor our Health Committee chairs for their commitment to improving our borough’s health infrastructure.

Congratulations to our honorees for their tireless work fighting for health equity and justice in our borough.

The unprecedented rise in unlicensed smoke shops has had a negative impact on our communities, affecting the safety of our residents through the distribution of untested and unregulated products and is simultaneously threatening the success of licensed cannabis entrepreneurs who have gone through the process to operate a legitimate business in our city.

Last week`s shutdown of two illegal cannabis shops in Throggs Neck sends a clear message that we are committed to protecting the health and well-being of our neighbors and that these unlicensed shops are not welcome in our neighborhoods.

I want to thank Mayor Eric Adams, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, Council Member Kristy Marmorato, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Commissioner Edward Caban and the 45th Precinct, the NYC Sheriff`s Office, the Throggs Neck BID, and the residents of Bronx Community Board 10 for their proactiveness in addressing this urgent issue.

We will continue to work with the NYPD, community partners, and our colleagues in government to permanently close these illegal smoke shops.

I also urge residents to call 3-1-1 to report any businesses they believe to be unlawfully selling cannabis.

UPCOMING EVENTS

State Labor Department Releases Preliminary June 2024 Area Unemployment Rates

 

 The New York State Department of Labor released preliminary local area unemployment rates for June 2024. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State’s area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Population Survey, which contacts approximately 3,100 households in New York State each month. To recap last week’s statewide press release, New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% in June 2024.

Local Area Unemployment Rates* (%)
June 2023 and June 2024
(Not seasonally adjusted)

The data in the preceding table are not seasonally adjusted, which means they reflect seasonal influences (e.g., holiday and summer hires). Therefore, the most valid comparisons with this type of data are year-to-year comparisons of the same month, for example, June 2023 versus June 2024. Labor force data for the current month are preliminary and subject to revision as more information becomes available the following month. Revised estimates for prior months are available at: https://dol.ny.gov/local-area-unemployment-statistics Labor force statistics, including the unemployment rate, for New York and every other state are based on statistical regression models specified by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. These are the most up-to-date estimates of persons employed and unemployed by place of residence. Estimates are available for New York State, labor market regions, metropolitan areas, counties and municipalities with population of at least 25,000. Unemployment Rates By County, New York State, June 2024 Jobs and Unemployment Fact Sheet This fact sheet conveys important technical information that will contribute to a better understanding of labor force data (“household survey”), including resident employment/unemployment rates, and jobs by industry data (“business survey”), which are presented in the New York State Department of Labor’s monthly press release. State Unemployment Rates Based on Regression Model Beginning with data for January 1996, unemployment rates for New York State and all other states (as well as New York City and the City of Los Angeles) have been estimated using time-series regression statistical models developed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Advantage of Regression Model Use of a time-series regression model reduces the month-to-month variation in unemployment rates and resident employment by reducing variation caused by sampling errors and other components of statistical noise (irregularities). Benchmarking of Estimates Once each year, labor force estimates, such as civilian labor force and the unemployment rate, are revised to reflect updated input data including new Census Bureau populations controls, newly revised establishment jobs data and new state-level annual average data from the Current Population Survey (CPS). As part of this procedure, all state figures are reviewed, revised as necessary and then re-estimated. This process is commonly referred to as “benchmarking.” Changes in Methodology Labor force estimates are now produced with an improved time-series regression model, which utilizes “real-time” benchmarking. “Real-time” benchmarking reduces end-of-year revisions, which also means that major economic events will be reflected in a more timely manner in state labor force estimates. In addition, the new methodology includes an updated way of estimating for sub-state areas (e.g. counties, metro areas) the number of unemployed who are new entrants or re-entrants into the labor force. This change in methodology will result in lower unemployment rates in some areas and increased rates in others. Unemployed and UI Beneficiaries The estimate of the number of unemployed includes all persons who had no employment during the reference week (the week including the 12th of the month), were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment sometime during the 4-week period ending with the reference week. Unemployment insurance (UI) beneficiaries include those who apply for and qualify for UI benefits. Consequently, the estimate of the number of unemployed and the number of UI beneficiaries do not necessarily move in tandem. Jobs Data Jobs data are obtained from a separate joint federal-state survey of business establishments. The survey, called the Current Employment Statistics of Establishments, samples establishments in New York State. It excludes self-employed workers, agricultural workers, unpaid family workers and domestic workers employed by private households. This data represents a count of jobs by place of work. Data for each month is revised the following month as more complete information becomes available. The New York State Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.