Mount Vernon Company Chosen To Build High-Rise, Mixed Use Development In Downtown New Rochelle

MOUNT VERNON, NY — A Mount Vernon company has been selected to build a high-rise, mixed-used development in New Rochelle’s downtown. The New Rochelle City Council unanimously chose MacQuesten Development LLC, based in Mount Vernon, to build 282 residential units, about 9,500 square feet of retail space, a four-story parking garage and an option for 50,000 square feet of office space at 45 Harrison St., the site where New Rochelle Fire Station No.1 is now located.

“The successful development of 45 Harrison St. is yet another milestone in our ambitious redevelopment initiative and a positive step forward in helping us create the ideal environment to live, work and grow in New Rochelle,” said Mayor Noam Bramson.

The $110 million, 27-story building will require the relocation of the fire station to a new site. MacQuesten said it intends to start construction on the new building while keeping the original station fully operational.

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Development Commissioner Luiz Aragon said MacQuesten’s proposal fit the mold of what the city envisioned for the site.

“The option for 50,000 square feet of commercial space made this proposal stand out in a large pool of highly qualified applicants and MacQuesten’s mixed-use vision for this prime piece of property at New Rochelle’s eastern gateway aligns with our goals for the future of the downtown core,” he said.

The city issued a competitive request for proposal for 45 Harrison St. in January 2017.

The property is located between Huguenot and Main streets, just east of the core downtown area and is in close proximity to I-95.

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