City permitted for 307K sf school in Woodside

New York City School Construction Authority, on February 8, was given a permit for construction of a 307,904-square-foot school building at 53-16 Northern Boulevard in Woodside, Queens.

The plans, pre-filed on April 29, 2020, call for the construction of an 86-foot tall, six-story, 307,904-square-foot building.

Renderings of the development were released in 2020.

The project is described in the filings as: construction of a six-story educational structure with cellar at block 1192 and lot 48 tentative (combining lots 41, 47, 48) with entrance at 53-16 Northern Boulevard. Zoning and egress filed herewith. Premises is not located in a flood zone.

Per the plans, the ground floor of the building will have gym, office space, auditorium, and two cafeterias. The second floor will have an auditorium, library, classrooms, and offices. Floors three through six will all have classroom and office space.

The NYC SCA is also listed as the architect.

The property was acquired with three other properties for $40 million on October 11, 2019.

Direct link to Acris document. LINK

Direct link to DOB document. LINK