Here We Go Again - ANOTHER Plan in the Decades Long Battle to Develop the Kingsbridge Armory
4 Mayors, Numerous Plans to Develop Vast Armory Over the Decades New York City Selects Developers for Long-Abandoned Kingsbridge Armory The Economic Development Corporation’s pick of Maddd Equities and Joy Construction elevates hopes that decades of revival schemes finally come to fruition — and concerns about a contractor’s safety record. This article originally appeard in The City. By Jonathan Custodio , and Claudia Irizarry Aponte Follow @Bronxvoice1 BRONX - Second time’s the charm? The city Economic Development Corporation has selected 8th Regiment Partners LLC, a joint venture between real estate firm Maddd Equities LLC and Joy Construction Corporation, to develop the 570,000 sq. ft. Kingsbridge Armory, the public-benefit corporation told THE CITY on Monday. Dubbed “El Centro Kingsbridge,” the repurposed century-old armory will include a state-of-the-art event venue, a dedicated community space, a recreat...