Mixed-Use Project Integrates Residential, Retail and Office Spaces Creating a Livable, Walkable Community in Suffolk County
Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the grand opening of Station Yards, a state-of-the-art, mixed-use development in Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County on Long Island. Station Yards, also known as the Ronkonkoma Hub, is a transformative transit-oriented development spanning 53 acres around the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road station. The $1.2 billion project, led by TRITEC Real Estate Company, is revitalizing the area by integrating housing, office and retail spaces, creating a dynamic urban center that caters to modern living and working needs. This development showcases New York State's commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth, enhancing community vibrancy and setting new standards for smart, transit-oriented urban planning across Long Island and beyond.
“Station Yards represents a new chapter in Long Island's growth story and exemplifies our vision for vibrant, sustainable communities across New York State,” Governor Hochul said. “This project is not just about building apartments and offices – it's about creating a dynamic ecosystem where people can live, work and thrive. By investing in mixed-use developments like Station Yards, we're addressing housing needs, creating jobs, and laying the foundation for long-term economic prosperity in our communities.”
Station Yards is taking shape in phases around one of Long Island's key transportation hubs. Upon completion, it will encompass 1,450 residential units, 360,000 square feet of office space, and 195,000 square feet of retail space. The first phase, Alston Station Yards, delivered 489 residential units in 2020. The second phase, The Core, will introduce an additional 388 homes, expand retail and office spaces by 67,000 and 16,500 square feet respectively, and feature a public plaza alongside more than 1,200 parking spaces.
Situated at a crucial intersection of transportation networks, the development benefits from its proximity to Exit 60 of the Long Island Expressway and Long Island MacArthur Airport. It also leverages its proximity to the Ronkonkoma LIRR station — Suffolk County's busiest and Long Island's second-busiest — which serves 17,000 daily commuters with express routes to both Penn Station and Grand Central Station. This strategic location enhances the project's vision of a vibrant, walkable community where residential, commercial and public spaces seamlessly integrate.
In 2017 Empire State Development provided support for the project with a $55 million capital grant, underscoring the State's commitment to innovative, community-focused development. This investment is part of a broader strategy to revitalize communities across New York State through targeted, transformative projects. Station Yards is projected to generate over 10,000 construction jobs and 2,500 permanent jobs, providing a significant boost to local employment opportunities. By offering a mix of housing options near a major transit hub, the development addresses critical housing needs while advancing New York State's goals for sustainable urban development.
