Ocean Bay Apartments (Bayside)
Bayside Houses
Edgemere Houses | |
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| Ocean Bay Apartments (Bayside) Houses | |
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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
- 1 2 3 "NYCHA Development Data Book 2025" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. p. 220, c. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 13, 2026. 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