# NEW YORK | Archer Towers | FT | 24 FLOORS **URL:** \ **Category:** Under Construction\ **Created:** [October 17, 2014, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-archer-towers-ft-24-floors/1081 "2014-10-17T22:58:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![chris08876](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/chris08876/32/1617_2.png) [@chris08876](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/chris08876)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2014, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-archer-towers-ft-24-floors/1081/1 "2014-10-17T22:58:34Z")
Continuing the discussion from [NEW YORK | Jamaica Queens TOD Rezoning | 4.3M SF](http://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-jamaica-queens-tod-rezoning-4-3m-sf/174): ## **[Massive downtown Jamaica development site sells for $22 million](http://queenscourier.com/massive-downtown-jamaica-development-site-sells-for-22-million/)** By Liam La Guerre [http://static.queenscourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Archer-ave-624x414.jpg](http://static.queenscourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Archer-ave-624x414.jpg) > Downtown Jamaica’s development boom is expected by many sometime in the future, but one recent sale suggests developers may be springing into action already. > The nearly 90,000-square-foot building and parking garage site at 163-05 and 163-25 Archer Ave. in the heart of the downtown area traded hands for $22 million, according to property records filed Tuesday. > Gertz Plaza sold the site to Jamaica Tower, which has yet to file any building or demolition plans on the site, but it has tons of development potential, according to Massey Knakal Realty Services. > “This sale signifies the return of the residential development market in downtown Jamaica,” said Massey Knakal’s Brian Sarath, who handled the transaction. “It is the largest site to trade since the downturn and will be a catalyst for the Jamaica development market moving forward.” > The site currently has a one-story building with an accompanying seven-story parking garage. The building, which has 10 units, currently only uses 32,471 square feet of the site and some units are vacant, while the garage is 280,000 square feet. > _ **It is a developer’s dream with 719,736 square feet of buildable space near a gigantic transportation hub of subways, LIRR, the AirTrain and dozens of buses.** _ > “We received numerous bids in a short period of time from developers that were priced out of other areas in the city and see tremendous value in the downtown Jamaica market,” Sarath said. [http://static.queenscourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/163-05-25-Archer-Avenue.jpg](http://static.queenscourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/163-05-25-Archer-Avenue.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![MrVenaCava](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mrvenacava/32/1526_2.png) [@MrVenaCava](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MrVenaCava)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2014, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-archer-towers-ft-24-floors/1081/2 "2014-10-17T23:36:42Z")
“Jamaica Tower” – sounds intriguing =) Time for that garage to go too… ---
**Author:** ![YIMHudson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/yimhudson/32/2304_2.png) [@YIMHudson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/YIMHudson)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2018, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-archer-towers-ft-24-floors/1081/3 "2018-03-29T18:53:34Z")
this must be underway by now? [http://www.unitedgroupny.com/portfolio-items/jamaica-tower/](http://www.unitedgroupny.com/portfolio-items/jamaica-tower/) > This project will break ground in 2016. It will consist approximately 700 residential rental units. The total floor area will be about 700,000 square feet. It’s anticipated to be completed in 2019. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-archer-towers-ft-24-floors/1081/4 "2020-05-14T20:52:27Z")
> **[BRP Seeking JV Equity for $286M Archer Towers Project in Queens](https://commercialobserver.com/2020/05/brp-seeking-286m-in-jv-equity-for-archer-towers-project-in-queens/)** > > BRP Companies is seeking $286 million in joint venture equity for the construction of Archer Towers. ---
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that looks great! ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-archer-towers-ft-24-floors/1081/6 "2020-05-22T13:13:59Z")
> **[BRP Companies, JLL Partner to Finance Construction of Archer Towers in...](https://newyorkyimby.com/2020/05/brp-companies-jll-partner-to-finance-construction-of-archer-towers-in-jamaica-queens.html)** > > BRP Companies and JLL Capital Markets have partnered to secure construction financing for Archers Towers at 163-05 Archer Avenue in Jamaica, Queens. ---
**Author:** ![YIMHudson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/yimhudson/32/2304_2.png) [@YIMHudson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/YIMHudson)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-archer-towers-ft-24-floors/1081/7 "2021-10-05T16:41:34Z")
> **[Goldman Sachs Asset Management Lends $290M on Queens Apartments](https://commercialobserver.com/2021/10/goldman-sachs-asset-management-lends-290m-on-queens-affordable-apartments/)** > > BRP Companies landed a $290 million debt package to build a new 24-story, mixed-use affordable housing development in Jamaica, Queens. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-archer-towers-ft-24-floors/1081/8 "2021-10-12T13:52:03Z")
> **[Archer Towers Breaks Ground at 163-05 Archer Avenue in Jamaica, Queens - New...](https://newyorkyimby.com/2021/10/archer-towers-breaks-ground-at-163-05-archer-avenue-in-jamaica-queens.html)** > > Archer Towers, one of the tallest residential towers in Jamaica, Queens has officially broken ground at 163-05 Archer Avenue. ---
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> **[Archer Towers Tops Out in Jamaica](https://www.bldup.com/posts/archer-towers-tops-out-in-jamaica)** > > Archer Towers Tops Out in Jamaica ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/8/7810d0c6c8f2ef2ba1a575e9432a88aaa680e67c.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/2/0255fd21d984839d271c53857784739b03e1f8f7.jpeg) ---
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this is the one in the background [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/8/3/83c7df03a6b26a58d71f639157558aa7e52fccbf.jpeg)](https://flic.kr/p/2nvLHhz) [Not Just Dashing Commuters!](https://flic.kr/p/2nvLHhz) by [Matt Csenge](https://www.flickr.com/photos/91993389@N08/), on Flickr ---
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![IMG_0582](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/8/f8c5e8b3c71ea0a11f5ef8caf377216edf12526f.jpeg) ![IMG_0583](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/1/0/102f71f63941361a54924f6a1ef035b6af405a13.jpeg) ![IMG_0584](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/3/03db6ff3ed1f33a198e30ad6554885332a67fd73.jpeg) ![IMG_0585](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/5/e538e8ca3666152a6523148b6415fd1bd5d333ae.jpeg) Screenshots from [SkycoreBuilders](https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cow9fS9AHTi/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) ---
**Author:** ![Jaydayvis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6de8d8/32.png) [@Jaydayvis](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Jaydayvis)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-archer-towers-ft-24-floors/1081/12 "2023-05-26T23:46:19Z")
![IMG_7175](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/8/28473425e2aacee4e0f63819c612ff8464ea0e13.jpeg) From LIRR 5/26/23 ---
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![IMG_2171](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/9/6910b4ee21c43079f0fb30b5c7da477064b0903e.jpeg) ![IMG_2172](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/b/0b71b1c969abc78016275e55ace80164044b8615.jpeg) ![IMG_2173](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/5/5/55b62a563e8587ff841f7c948db5c1745077054c.jpeg) The hoist has been removed. Screenshots via [SkycoreBuilders](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtG9fGAtD7a/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) ---
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![IMG_1339](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/6/e/6eb0f279c5784e490b41ed140da6192bb62a1a82.jpeg) ![IMG_1338](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/4/5/45b895eb39ee47fdc665603ec0b338fa06a1c78a.jpeg) ---
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> **[Housing Lottery Launches for The Monarch at 163-05 Archer Avenue in Jamaica,...](https://newyorkyimby.com/2024/09/housing-lottery-launches-for-the-monarch-at-163-05-archer-avenue-in-jamaica-queens.html)** > > The affordable housing lottery has launched for The Monarch, a 24-story mixed-use building at 163-05 Archer Avenue in Jamaica, Queens. ---
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This is the lot right next to this one. > **[Housing Permits Filed for 163-25 Archer Avenue in Jamaica, Queens - New York...](https://newyorkyimby.com/2024/12/housing-permits-filed-for-163-25-archer-avenue-in-jamaica-queens.html)** > > Permits have been filed for a 22-story mixed-use building at 163-25 Archer Avenue in Jamaica, Queens. ---
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> **[The Monarch — STUDIO V](https://www.studiov.com/monarch)** [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/a22006a3-1f8f-4f36-aff4-c091cde8257b/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-1.jpg) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/a22006a3-1f8f-4f36-aff4-c091cde8257b/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-1.jpg) [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/0fb80843-e414-4080-8104-3b12d867031f/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-4.jpg) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/0fb80843-e414-4080-8104-3b12d867031f/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-4.jpg) [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/2897d114-ef19-42ea-842a-0576bdc1e2d3/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-7.jpg) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/2897d114-ef19-42ea-842a-0576bdc1e2d3/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-7.jpg) [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/3e57da7a-6e46-4f91-a9ea-abeb9c8db31f/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-9.jpg) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/3e57da7a-6e46-4f91-a9ea-abeb9c8db31f/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-9.jpg) [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/ce0d3076-e9c0-4b4f-8995-f806d25c66ba/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-10.jpg) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/ce0d3076-e9c0-4b4f-8995-f806d25c66ba/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-10.jpg) [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/95a0dc10-53e4-4e78-b199-ba6f016a5b03/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-11.jpg) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/95a0dc10-53e4-4e78-b199-ba6f016a5b03/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-11.jpg) [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/186b832a-6baa-4382-8b98-b1573e3b2d45/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-12.jpg) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/186b832a-6baa-4382-8b98-b1573e3b2d45/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-12.jpg) [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/72df0184-830f-4ed9-b45b-c9f69ff8e0d8/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-16.jpg) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/72df0184-830f-4ed9-b45b-c9f69ff8e0d8/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-16.jpg) [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/5a589b3f-42fa-4603-b176-7132b153a608/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-21.jpg) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/5a589b3f-42fa-4603-b176-7132b153a608/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-21.jpg) [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/8d58dfe7-5ad7-4500-bd78-855d1c251102/15.jpg) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/8d58dfe7-5ad7-4500-bd78-855d1c251102/15.jpg) [![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/f64eaa83-c199-4b5e-9edd-649b87f53d01/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-13.jpg) ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65b812b52f3f645c66911e3a/f64eaa83-c199-4b5e-9edd-649b87f53d01/The+Monarch+Low+Res+JPEG-13.jpg) ---
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> **[Archer Towers, Phase II - Perkins Eastman](https://www.perkinseastman.com/projects/archer-towers-phase-ii/)** > > A visionary affordable housing landmark in Jamaica, Queens ![archer-towers-phase-ii-1893x1065](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/7/774e9eff340066f19850ec4f6bf7889a3f97c8a0.jpeg) ---
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**[BRP Companies secures financing for Jamaica, Queens residential project | Crain’s New York Business](https://www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/brp-companies-secures-financing-jamaica-queens-residential-project)** ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/5/e52db193fb021c21c982ccf929bf959e49e8038c.jpeg) > The developer slated to build hundreds of new apartments in Jamaica as part of a massive mixed-use project in the Queens neighborhood announced Tuesday that it has secured $303 million in financing to break ground. > The roughly 353,000-square-foot project will include 400 apartments—a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units for those earning between 40% and 110% of the area median income, or between $58,320 and $160,380 for a family of three. Sixty units will be set aside for formerly homeless individuals. Building amenities include a children’s playground, a gym, and a coworking space. It will also have about 2,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space and 67 on-site parking spaces for residents. > The firm acquired the now-vacant lot, between Guy R Brewer Boulevard and 165th Street, in 2018 for $35 million, records show. Construction is scheduled to begin in the next few months, with completion slated for 2028. Gramercy Park-based design firm Perkins Eastman is listed as the architect of record on the project.