MAY 18, 2015, 7:12 PM LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015, 11:09 AM
BY CHRIS HARRIS
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD
HO-HO-KUS — A multifamily housing complex is being pitched for the borough’s downtown.
The proposed three-story development would have 27 one- and two-bedroom units. It would also have nearly 13,000 square feet of space for retail use and 9,300 square feet for offices.
Plans submitted to the Ho-Ho-Kus Planning Board show the proposed project would include some units of affordable housing.
Helmed by the borough’s Mechanic family, the owners of several properties throughout borough, the development would be built on 2.12 acres located in the heart of downtown, affecting 619 North Maple Avenue and 217 and 239 First Street.
To make room for the construction on the south side of North Maple Avenue, some demolition is planned, including the razing of Granny’s Attic, an antiques shop.
“The project will include significant architectural upgrades with careful attention to streetscape, together with enhanced drainage, landscaping, lighting and other site improvements which will present an aesthetically pleasing and appropriate redevelopment of the property,” the application states.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/housing-complex-proposed-for-downtown-ho-ho-kus-1.1337302
About time this area was developed — it will take a lot pressure off Ridgewood to provide these senior apts with easy travel to Ridgewood for their other interests and needs.,
Good Luck —
That’s not going to look good…
Yes, it’s not going to look good, but it’s going to look a whole lot better than empty storefronts. This is a problem facing all small downtown business strips, including Ridgewood. Changes in technology and shopping habits are making it increasingly difficult to run retail establishments in such areas. No amount of tweaking with parking regulations and cosmetic enhancements will alter this.
make it look like the rest of the down town, ho-ho-kus is a great town. and make parking.
Thats right New Watch not in your backyard
huh
I’d prefer hohokus,lower taxes, fewer pretentious newbies,