Nord Development Group and ACRE break ground on 262-unit Carriage House Luxury Homes project

Patchogue, NY The Nord Development Group and ACRE broke ground on their Carriage House Luxury Homes project October 27. The groundbreaking ceremony celebrated the beginning of a project that is set to revitalize a formerly dilapidated, polluted plot of land in downtown, into a luxury housing complex with new public spaces and other community benefits. Joining Nord and ACRE in marking the occasion were dignitaries and local representatives from all levels of government.

“We are incredibly excited to get this project off the ground,” said Joseph Rossi, founder and managing partner of Nord Development Group. “Not only will it bring life back into this area of Patchogue, but it will also help ease the housing crisis Long Island is currently facing. Carriage House is the result of years of hard work and passion for this community, and we are truly thankful to the many elected officials and governing bodies who helped to make our vision a reality.”

The Carriage House development will consist of 262 apartment units, 20% of which will consist of affordable housing, including for veterans and those who are physically disabled, held within two, five-story buildings. Given the diversity of units within the project, Carriage House gives Long Islanders from all economic backgrounds the opportunity to find a new home. Given its placement in the Village’s downtown and nearby its Long Island Rail Road station, it will serve as a significant addition to the transit-oriented housing stock in the community.

“The Carriage House is an example how you take and develop housing that supports the entire community. The 262 housing units on W. Main St. will bring an energy and activity to the West end of the Village. With the housing crisis on Long Island, Patchogue Village will continue to provide quality, housing for young families and professionals. Projects like Carriage House only happened with the support of partners. In this case the critical partner was the state of New York and governor Hochul.”

This project is also giving back to Patchogue’s environment in a meaningful way. Prior to Nord and ACRE’s acquisition of the property, it consisted of 4.08 acres of blank space polluted with garbage, particularly more than 2,000 unrecycled car tires. Now, residents can look forward to not only modern, aesthetically-pleasing housing, but also a far cleaner, more accessible part of the Patchogue River.

Even Patchogue residents outside of Carriage House will benefit from the development. PA public promenade and park will outdoor amenities and open space. The project seeks to create a sense of arrival into the village while serving residents, visitors and the local community through year-round events such as farmers’ markets, seasonal decor and summer programming coordinated with the village’s calendar. There will also be a riverwalk connecting to Patchogue’s existing trail system, and a kayak launch will be added at the southern edge near Hammond Street.

“The Carriage House is an example how you take and develop housing that supports the entire community,” said mayor Paul Pontieri. “The 262 housing units on W. Main St. will bring an energy and activity to the West end of the Village. With the housing crisis on Long Island, Patchogue Village will continue to provide quality housing for young families and professionals. Projects like Carriage House only happened with the support of partners. In this case, the critical partner was the state of New York and governor Hochul.”

This project is being hailed as a prime example of a public-private partnership. This project required approvals from various agencies from all levels of government including New York State, Suffolk County, Town of Brookhaven and the Village of Patchogue. Moreover, the Nord and ACRE team was able to secure more than $8 million in funding from Empire State Development through the Long Island Investment Fund as well as a $945,000 loan from Suffolk County and $29.1 million benefits from the Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency. All of the funding and savings were crucial to getting the project off the ground and allowed for additional affordable housing units to be built. 

Association for a Better Long Island, executive director Kyle Strober said, “The Carriage House is an outstanding example of building a smart solution to address a continuing crisis within our region. Its 262 units will provide homes for our young vibrant workforce as well as allow our seniors to age in place. The development will also be a boon to the Patchogue community, as its residents will increase economic activity in the downtown and surrounding businesses. Governor Hochul needs to be recognized and applauded for sustaining her housing initiative, creating the Long Island Investment Fund which allows for the creation of housing such as the Carriage House.”