Isaac Friedman files plans to convert two-unit resi building to 20-unit building in Highbridge

Isaac Friedman, on March 28, filed plans for a project to convert a two-unit residential building to a 20-unit residential building at 1654 Grand Avenue in Highbridge, the Bronx.

The plans call for an increase in the size of the building from a 25-foot tall, two-story building with two dwelling units to a 55-foot tall, four-story building with 20 dwelling units. This was filed with the New York City Department of Buildings under job number X00703270.

Below are zoning diagrams of the development.

The project is described in the filing as: vertical enlargement to an existing two-story and cellar residential building, converting into four-story and penthouse 20-family residential building.

Per the plans, the ground floor of the building will have three dwelling units. The second floor will have four dwelling units. Newly constructed floors three and four will each have five dwelling units per floor, and the penthouse will have one dwelling unit. The cellar of the building will have two dwelling units and recreation space.

The architect listed is Nikolai Katz Architect.

The property was acquired for $1.1 million on February 14, 2022.

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