Facts about the Development
Largest building in Downtown Harrison
At 140 units, 180+ parking spaces, and seven stories tall, this development at 67 Grant Avenue would be the largest apartment complex in Downtown Harrison, even bigger than the Avalon. Although marketed as a six-story building, the project is seven-stories when you include the 2nd lower-level parking deck (which is in the flood plain).
In Violation of Existing Zoning Laws
The developer plans to construct this massive building in a single and two-family zone, disregarding the residential character of the area.
Threat to Public Safety
Flooding would prevent emergency personnel from accessing the building, putting future residents and first responders at risk.
Built in Wetland Conservation Area prone to Flooding
The site is in a Wetland Conservation Area prone to heavy flooding, impacting the nearby area of Park Avenue, Bradford Avenue, Coolidge Avenue, Wilson Drive, Glen Oaks Drive and Florence Avenue in Harrison and Rye. Construction in this sensitive ecosystem will exacerbate flooding and harm local wildlife habitats.
Parking is in the Flood Plain
The parking for over 180 vehicles is within the flood zone. During flood-producing storms, the volume of vehicles in the flood plain will exacerbate flooding, contaminate the waterways, and at minimum overwhelm neighboring streets when tenants attempt to relocate to higher ground.
Privacy Concerns for Neighbors
The seven-story building, complete with balconies and a rooftop pool deck, would allow tenants to look directly into the backyards of neighboring homes, violating the privacy of long-standing residents.
Downloadable Resources and References
2024 NYSDEC Beaver Swamp Brook Flood Mitigation & Resilience Report
Report released last summer on Beaver Swamp Brook with flood predictions and recommendations for abatement
Future Flooding Map
NYSDEC Flood Map Projections pulled from the 2024 NYSDEC Beaver Swamp Brook Report
2013 Town/Village of Harrison Comprehensive Plan
Report citing recommendations for future town planning