Frequently Asked Questions

+ What are the details of the proposed development?

Ivy Realty is proposing to redevelop 27-45 North Main Street to construct a new mixed-use community of 203 apartments and approximately 10,000 square feet of commercial space. With 10 percent of its apartments earmarked for low- and moderate-income residents, the development would help meet the significant demand for high-quality residential options near the Port Chester train station, and the Village’s need for affordable housing.

+ What is the public process for approving this project?

Ivy Realty has submitted a site plan approval to the Village of Port Chester Planning Commission. The Planning Commission will take action on the application after public hearings of the site plan, which was created in accordance with the Village of Port Chester zoning code.

+ If the project is approved, will the people who currently reside in the apartments on the site be displaced?

Ivy Realty contacted the residents of the 10 apartments at 27-45 North Main Street to help facilitate their relocation to a nearby residence that is of commensurate quality and cost with their current apartment.

To ensure the best possible outcomes for these residents, Ivy Realty has retained residential brokers to assist each tenant — at no cost to the tenants.

+ If the project is approved, what will happen to the commercial establishments that currently operate on the site?

Ivy Realty is committed to offering interested businesses in good standing the opportunity to remain tenants at the new commercial space upon its expected completion.

Ahead of the anticipated 14-month construction period, Ivy has reached out to each of these businesses to offer to help identify comparable, temporary, nearby commercial spaces to avoid interruption of operation.

+ Will the character of the new construction fit with the existing character of Downtown Port Chester?

Ivy Realty and architect Fogarty Finger have made it a top priority to ensure that the facade of the proposed construction is in visual harmony with the unique aesthetic of Port Chester’s downtown — taking into account building massing and height.

+ Would this development impact traffic and parking in the area?

A traffic study completed in December 2020 by Provident Design Engineering found that the proposed project would not result in any significant site-specific traffic impacts.

The development includes enough on-site parking to accommodate the projected needs of residents, as well as staff and customers of the commercial locations. To meet these needs Ivy Realty has planned a parking lot with approximately 145 off-street parking spaces with access from Abendroth Avenue. Additionally, on-street metered parking spaces are available along Main Street and Abendroth Avenue, and there is a municipal parking lot on Abendroth Avenue across the road from the site.

+ What is the proposed timeline for construction?

If the Village approves the application, Ivy Realty will begin construction, which is expected to last approximately 14 months.

+ How many jobs will this project create?

With this project, Ivy Realty will bring approximately 175 temporary construction jobs and 50 permanent on-site jobs at the residential and commercial components.

+ How would the development benefit local taxes or services?

As it currently stands, the site generates approximately $227,000 in property taxes for the Village of Port Chester. Under Ivy Realty’s proposed plan, the site would become a significantly more valuable asset to the Village.

+ In what other ways would the project benefit the Village of Port Chester?

The proposed plan would bring an attractive new destination comprising high-impact commercial spaces and in-demand apartments to downtown Port Chester, which would have a positive influence on the core of the Village. The increase in economic activity and tax base would bolster services that positively affect every resident in the Village.

+ How will the development impact the school system?

Because the proposed redevelopment would comprise primarily studio and one-bedroom apartments, it’s not expected to have a significant impact on enrollment in the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District.

+ Who is Ivy Realty?

Ivy Realty is a local commercial real estate company known for forging strong relationships with the communities in which it’s active. The company has a long and successful history of owning and operating properties in New York, including more than 1,000,000 square feet throughout Westchester County.