Ten-Story Building Proposed for Flushing Site
The 296-unit residential project in Flushing would replace a commercial building and requires rezoning to proceed.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Commercial
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Developers are proposing a new ten-story mixed-use building at 32-02 Linden Pl in Flushing, featuring 296 apartments. Public reviews for the project, which replaces an existing commercial building and parking lot, began on September 23, 2026.
Why it matters
The proposal aims to increase housing stock in the area by converting a low-density commercial site into a residential space. To move forward, the development requires a rezoning from M1-1 to R7A/C2-4 status.
The 285,543-square-foot structure includes 75 affordable housing units reserved for those earning between 40% and 60% of the area median income. The site was purchased by Vernon 298 LLC for $26.5 million.
The players
Vernon 298 LLC
The developer behind the proposed ten-story mixed-use project in Flushing.
Gary Chen
The previous owner of the 32-02 Linden Pl property.
The details
The development plan calls for the removal of an existing one-story commercial structure and a surface parking lot to make room for the new building. The design features a facade of gray paneling with earth-toned corners and floor-to-ceiling windows. Planned amenities include ground-floor retail space, a dedicated parking garage, and bike storage for occupants.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: Public reviews for the building proposal officially began.
The Home Front
This project reflects a broader trend of repurposing commercial-industrial zones to address housing density needs in outer-borough neighborhoods. The transition from M1-1 zoning follows a well-established pattern for integrating residential high-rises into previously limited-use commercial corridors.
Residents living near the Linden Pl site should monitor public review meetings for information on construction timelines and site-management plans. Those interested in potential future housing opportunities may look for official updates regarding the income-restricted unit application process.
The takeaway
Large-scale redevelopments in Flushing signal a shift toward high-density mixed-use living in previously commercial-zoned areas. Readers should track city council or community board updates to understand how such projects influence local parking and neighborhood density.
Further reading
Learn more about local development trends in the New York City Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by QNS.
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