Work is officially underway on the construction of “The Loft”—a multi-million dollar transit-oriented development project in the heart of Farmingdale’s Main Street—that will include 3,100 sq. ft. of retail space on the ground floor and 26 luxury apartments above.
One of two ongoing construction projects being developed by the Staller Associates, a Hauppauge-based company specializing in commercial and retail real estate, “The Loft” at 231
Main St. will include 17 one-bedroom apartments, 2 two-bedroom flats and 7 two-bedroom lofts for rent. In addition, the new development will feature 12 to 18 feet-high ceilings, LED lighting, custom cabinetry and polished concrete floors. Each of the apartment units will also come with a private balcony and a designated indoor parking space.
“[The project] will be world-class construction, raising the bar of architecture in the village and offering luxury rentals,” said Farmingdale Mayor Ralph Ekstrand. “This project represents a multi-million dollar improvement to Downtown Main Street and we are all excited to see it come to life.”
According to developers, the underground utilities and other infrastructure is virtually complete, new drainage has been installed and the parking lots have been regraded. With the first layer of asphalt in place, the lot will be reopen shortly with a final layer of asphalt to be installed when the weather improves.
In addition to “The Loft,” the Staller Associates are scheduled to begin renovations to 285 Eastern Parkway, a former warehouse that will be transformed into a three-and-a-half story apartment complex with 27 units for rent.
Of the residential units slated for construction, 10 percent—or approximately 2-3 units—will be affordable housing.
“Staller Associates and other developers are contributing to the revitalization of Main Street and Farmingdale Village,” said Ekstrand, “bringing housing, jobs, economic activity and great adaptive re-use to the community with transit-oriented housing.”
