Permits & development · Deals & development · 11/05/2026, 2:15 PM
Permits filed for 14-story, 74-unit residential building in Jamaica, Queens
Permits have been filed for a 14-story building with 74 apartments at 143-24 94th Ave. in Jamaica. With an average unit size of 573 square feet, the units will likely be rentals. Demolition permits were already filed for the 1-story structure on the site, and no completion date has been given.
Reported by QNSRead the original ↗
What happened
Permits have been filed to build a 14-story residential building with 74 apartments at 143-24 94th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens. QNS reported the filing on 11/05/2026. New York YIMBY reported the same filing earlier that day.
The proposed building would be 145 feet tall and cover 42,463 square feet. The average unit would be about 573 square feet. Both outlets said that unit size suggests the apartments will most likely be rentals. Plans also include a rear yard 66 feet long.
Joel Weiss of Heartfelt Townhouse Build submitted the building applications, according to QNS. The architect of record is JFA Architects and Engineers DPC. A 1-story structure previously stood on the site, and demolition permits have already been filed to take it down. No completion date has been given.
The site is near the Jamaica Long Island Rail Road station and the Sutphin Boulevard/Archer Avenue-JFK Airport station, which serves the E, J and Z lines. It is also near many bus lines, including the Q6, Q8, Q9, Q20, Q24, Q25, Q41, Q44-SBS, Q60, Q65 and Q112.
Key facts
- Address
- 143-24 94th Ave., Jamaica, Queens
- Units
- 74 apartments, likely rentals
- Height
- 14 stories, 145 feet
- Size
- 42,463 square feet; average unit about 573 square feet
- Applicant
- Joel Weiss of Heartfelt Townhouse Build
- Architect
- JFA Architects and Engineers DPC
- Site status
- Demolition permits filed for the existing 1-story structure
- Reported
- 11/05/2026 (New York YIMBY and QNS)
What it means
Tenants and voucher holders
This could add 74 rental units near major transit in Jamaica, but nothing has been announced about affordability, rents or a housing lottery. It is too early to plan an application around this building.
Landlords
Small landlords in Jamaica may eventually see new rental supply nearby, mostly smaller units averaging about 573 square feet. No timeline has been given, so any effect is likely years away.
Caseworkers
There is no information yet on whether any units will be income-restricted or open to voucher holders. This one is worth watching rather than acting on.
The highlights
- The building at 143-24 94th Ave. would rise 145 feet and span 42,463 square feet.
- Units would average 573 square feet, and plans include a 66-foot rear yard.
- Joel Weiss of Heartfelt Townhouse Build filed; JFA Architects is architect of record.
Why it matters Landlords
A new transit-adjacent rental building could add 74 units to Jamaica's supply and compete with nearby small landlords.
Not known yet
- Whether any units will be affordable or offered through a housing lottery
- Expected rents and the mix of studios and larger units
- When construction will start and finish
- Whether the permits have been approved or are only filed
Background
In New York City, new buildings and demolitions generally require permits from the Department of Buildings, and a filing is an early step that does not guarantee construction will start soon. Projects often take years to move from filing to occupancy. If a new building includes income-restricted units, they are usually offered through the city's housing lottery once the building nears completion.
Also drawn from: Permits Filed for 143-24 94th Avenue in Jamaica, Queens (New York YIMBY)
Summary written by Bulwark from QNS’s reporting. The original story is at qns.com. This is general information, not legal advice.
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