Monitor Point development sparks hope and concern in Greenpoint
The site, now home to an MTA mobile wash facility, is set for demolition this year to make way for a raised waterfront plaza connecting Williamsburg and Greenpoint.
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A new high-rise is set to rise near Brooklyn’s historic inlet, bringing 40% permanently affordable housing and 40,000 square feet of retail to the neighborhood.
"I would support affordable housing in the community," says Samuel, a local resident. "Rent is too high for most people, especially those who are elderly or disabled."
The site, now home to an MTA mobile wash facility, is set for demolition this year to make way for a raised waterfront plaza connecting Williamsburg and Greenpoint. But some locals worry about the impact on green space and the environment.
"At what cost do we build more housing on the waterfront?" asks Katherine Thompson, President of Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park. "These towers will sit right next to the park and really impose themselves. Open space is disappearing fast."
Developers say the project will open 700 feet of public waterfront and add 460 affordable homes at 40 Quay St. Still, residents like Jerry Mraz are cautious.
"Hopefully, they do some housing that low-income families can actually afford," he says.
Construction is expected to begin in 2028, with the new shoreline, housing, and open spaces completed by 2031.
Community Board 1 will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Polish & Slavic Center, giving locals a chance to voice concerns before the project moves forward.
