Real Estate News
Southold looks to add affordable housing, this time focusing on rentals
Southold needs to allow high-density development in order to create desperately needed rental housing, but should cap the number of units in any one development project to limit community impacts — and community opposition.
Riverhead approves downtown plan for 45 rent-controlled workforce apartments
Another five-story apartment building has been approved for construction in downtown Riverhead. It will provide 45 one- and two-bedroom rent-controlled apartments to tenants who meet income N.Y. state income limits for affordable housing.
Yes, short-term rentals must pay county’s hotel-motel tax; public information meeting scheduled to clear up confusion
Amid Suffolk County's crackdown on short-term rental operators who aren't paying the county's 3-percent hotel-motel tax, County Legislator Al Krupski sets public information meeting to clear up confusion.
Business news North Fork Real Estate expands with new office on Main Street in Southold
North Fork Real Estate, founded in Cutchogue in 2011, has opened a second office on Main Street in Southold.
Heritage condo application moves forward: hearing is closed, with written comments accepted through March 7
The controversial Cutchogue condominium project known as The Heritage took a step forward last night with the conclusion of a planning board public hearing...
Toxin-free lawn and landscape seminar to be held March 3
The Perfect Earth Project, in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and The Peconic Land Trust will hold its second annual Toxin-Free Lawn and Landscape Seminar on March 3, 2016 at the Riverhead Fire Department.
Former Meson Olé building, a 19th century gem, will be restored ‘to its former glory,’ new owner says
Shelter Island builder James Olinkiewicz, who said he expects to close on his purchase of the building by the end of next week, said the 'historically significant' building deserves to be restored. He envisions restaurant and or retail uses on the ground floor with rental apartments for year-round residents above.
Sports East athletic facility draws widespread public support at its first formal public hearing
Plans for an athletic and fitness facility in Mattituck drew support at the first formal public hearing on the concept, a hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals on a special exception application.
Sports East proposal ‘consistent’ with comprehensive plan and zoning code, according to initial planning review
The planning board is seeking lead agency status for purposes of coordinated review under SEQRA and will analyze potential traffic, noise and groundwater impacts.
Claudio’s in Greenport sold, deal is to close next month, owner says
Claudio’s will be under new ownership when it opens for the season this year. The iconic harborfront restaurant, clam bar and marina in Greenport Village are in contract and a closing is expected by the middle of next month.
