Irvington Office Site to Become Residential Apartments
The 1850 building at 106 N. Broadway could soon feature up to 13 new apartment units for local residents.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Commercial
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Irvington Equities LLC is planning to convert an underused 1850 office building into a multi-unit apartment complex. The proposed development at 106 N. Broadway aims to add 12 or 13 new residences to the neighborhood.
Why it matters
The proposal addresses low occupancy rates at the historic site by repurposing an office building for residential use. This project represents a shift in local property utilization as owners seek new ways to manage older, non-performing office assets.
The plan includes 12 or 13 units, with two designated as affordable housing, and a reduction of the property's impervious surface coverage from 48% to 33%. The proposal is slated for presentation to the Village of Irvington Planning Board in late 2026.
The players
Irvington Equities LLC
The property owner and developer based in the Bronx that focuses on converting underutilized real estate assets.
Village of Irvington Planning Board
The local regulatory body responsible for reviewing site plans and enforcing zoning compliance for village development.
The details
The developer intends to preserve the original facade and wrap-around porch of the 1850 building while removing existing rear structures. A new three-story residential building will be constructed in the back of the property to accommodate the additional units. The site plan also incorporates a five-space garage and elevator access to modernize the historic structure for residential occupancy.
Timeline
1850: Original construction year of the existing building.
November or December 2026: Planned presentation of the site plan to the board.
The Home Front
This conversion follows a broader trend of repurposing underperforming office assets into residential living spaces. By adapting 19th-century architecture for modern multifamily use, the project mirrors wider efforts to address housing needs within historic commercial zones.
Residents near N. Broadway should monitor the village board agenda for the upcoming hearing in late 2026 to review the project's impact on local density and traffic. Property owners in the multifamily zone can use these public meetings to evaluate how changing land-use trends may affect neighborhood aesthetics.
The takeaway
This development highlights the potential for historic buildings to find new life as housing when office demand wanes. Neighbors interested in the project can track the formal site plan presentation to the Village of Irvington Planning Board scheduled for late 2026.
Further reading
For more on local development, see Commercial project updates in Irvington.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Westfair Communications.
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