Ocean Bay Apartments (Bayside)
Bayside Houses
Edgemere Houses | |
|---|---|
| Ocean Bay Apartments (Bayside) Houses | |
Interactive map of Bayside Houses | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| City | New York City |
| Borough | Queens |
| Area | |
• Total | 32.30 acres (13.07 ha) |
| Population | |
• 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]
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
- ^ a b c "NYCHA Development Data Book 2025" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. p. 220, c. 3. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ "Ocean Bay Apartments (Bayside)" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority PACT. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ "OK 1500 Unit Low Rent Plans At Rockaways". New York Daily News. February 25, 1955. Retrieved January 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "New Park Site May Include A Golf Course". New York Daily News. February 23, 1958. Retrieved January 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "CHA to Start Project Today in Edgemere". New York Daily News. October 9, 1958. Retrieved January 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ground Broken For New City Project In Queens". The New York Age. October 25, 1958. Retrieved January 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "New Settlers Take Over". New York Daily News. November 29, 1960. Retrieved January 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Ebert, Sharon L. (July 27, 2002). "Now Named Ocean Bay Apts". Letter to the Editor. The Wave. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ "Ocean Bay Day Commemoration In Queens" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority Journal. Vol. 33, no. 11. November 2003. p. 4. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ "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. June 19, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
External links
- Media related to Edgemere Houses at Wikimedia Commons
- Governor Averell Harriman Presides Over the Ground Breaking Ceremonies for Edgemere Houses in Rockaway, Queens – Photograph taken on October 9, 1958 at the La Guardia and Wagner Archives