Ocean Bay Apartments (Bayside)

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Bayside Houses
Edgemere Houses
NYCHA Property
Ocean Bay Apartments (Bayside) Houses
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Ocean Bay Apartments (Bayside)
Interactive map of Bayside Houses
Country United States
StateFlag of New York.svg New York
City New York City
Borough Queens
Area
 • Total
32.30 acres (13.07 ha)
Population
[1]
 • Total
3,729
Zip Codes
11691 and 11692

The Ocean Bay Apartments Bayside Houses (originally called Edgemere Houses) is a NYCHA housing project with 24 buildings. The First Buildings numbered I-XX (1-20) have 7 stories while the last Buildings numbered XXI-XXIV (21-24) have 9 stories. It is located between Almeda Avenue and Beach Channel Drive and also between Beach 51st to 58th Streets (on the south side of Rockaway Community Park) in Edgemere, Queens. [2]

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The project was approved by the Board of Estimate in February 1955. [3] Condemnation proceedings for the land were initiated in February 1958 and groundbreaking for the project took place in October 1958. [4] [5] [6] Tenants began moving into first buildings completed at the complex in November 1960; [7] this housing project was completed in September 1961. [1]

21st century

In 2002, consistent with the philosophy of the HOPE VI program, the Edgemere Houses and Arverne Houses were renamed as the Ocean Bay Apartments. [8] A celebration was held the following year to mark the completion of the first phase of revitalization of both complexes under the HOPE VI program. [9]

In 2017, NYCHA and 2 others had announced the investment deal for $560 million for renovation, improvements, replacements, and upgrading. It also said to have improved security systems with protected long-term affordability rate. [10]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "NYCHA Development Data Book 2025" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. p. 220, c. 3. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
  2. ↑ "Ocean Bay Apartments (Bayside)" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority PACT. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
  3. ↑ "OK 1500 Unit Low Rent Plans At Rockaways". New York Daily News. 1955-02-25. Retrieved 2026-01-26– via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "New Park Site May Include A Golf Course". New York Daily News. 1958-02-23. Retrieved 2026-01-26– via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "CHA to Start Project Today in Edgemere". New York Daily News. 1958-10-09. Retrieved 2026-01-26– via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "Ground Broken For New City Project In Queens". The New York Age. 1958-10-25. Retrieved 2026-01-26– via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "New Settlers Take Over". New York Daily News. 1960-11-29. Retrieved 2026-01-26– via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ Ebert, Sharon L. (2002-07-27). "Now Named Ocean Bay Apts". Letter to the Editor. The Wave. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  9. ↑ "Ocean Bay Day Commemoration In Queens" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority Journal. Vol. 33, no. 11. November 2003. p. 4. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  10. ↑ "NYCHA, NYS, AND HUD Announce $560 Million Upgrade and Preservation of NYCHA's Ocean Bay Bayside Apartments in Far Rockaway" (Press release). New York City Housing Authority. 2017-06-19. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
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