Strip centers · New York
Port Plaza shopping center
Proposed housing redevelopment approved under new zoning; housing market strong but status conflict and no parcel details. · summary, model-written
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Retrofit in the pipeline
This site: …proposed record · all sites with thisCounty typical rent $2,000+
This site: $3,352/mo zillow · all sites with thisRedeveloped
This site: Owners of the Port Plaza shopping mall on Route 112 are contemplating redevelopment record · all sites with thisHousing
This site: …new_use field newtypes-extraction · all sites with thisRetail (continued)
This site: Owners of the Port Plaza shopping mall on Route 112 are contemplating redevelopment Approved newtypes-extraction · all sites with thisNow
| Status | Retrofit proposedWikipedia |
|---|---|
| Strategy | Redevelopment, proposedWikipedia |
| New uses | housingWikipedia |
| What is there now | Owners of the Port Plaza shopping mall on Route 112 are contemplating redevelopmentnewtypes-extraction |
Planning
| Zoning change | Commercial Redevelopment District zoning category (floating zone)newtypes-extraction |
|---|---|
| Planning notes | Approved by town board.Wikipedia |
Site context
| Housing permits, Suffolk County (NY), 2024 | 260 units in 5+ unit buildings, 10 in 2–4, 1,137 single-family; 2023: 208 in 5+Census BPS |
|---|---|
| Other atlas sites nearby | 1 within 10 km, 5 within 25 km: Vacant box stores (9.1 km)computed |
| Retail trade in the county, 2012 to 2023 | 6,079 establishments (-7%); 77,814 jobs (-1%)Census CBP |
| Housing market in the county | typical home value $729,701 (+4% 1 yr, +27% 5 yr); typical rent $3,352/mo (+7% 1 yr), 2026-09Zillow Research |
| Traffic on the busiest road within 600 m (2024) | 259 vehicles a day (local road); 12 trucks; 40 counted segmentsFHWA HPMS |
Summary, model-written
Port Plaza shopping center (Port Jefferson Station, NY) is proposed for redevelopment to housing under Commercial Redevelopment District zoning, approved by town board. Status is 'proposed' but record notes it's 'already in play' per opp_reasons. Housing market data shows strong local demand (ZHVI $729,701, ZORI $3,352/month, 4% annual rent growth). Nearby peers include Lake Grove's vacant box stores (9 km away, same strategy). Traffic volume is low (259 ADT on local road). Parcel size, exact developer, and construction timeline not specified in record. Retail employment declined 1.3% since 2012. No parcel or deal details provided.
Why. Record states 'proposed' but opp_reasons cite 'under construction'—conflict noted. Housing metrics and zoning approval are key factors. Peer proximity (Lake Grove 9 km) is relevant. Traffic and retail trends lack actionable context for this site.
Where it stands. Status unclear due to conflicting 'proposed' vs. 'under construction' in record. Housing market supports redevelopment strategy. No parcel or deal specifics available.
For a planner
- Zoning approved for housing transition
- Lake Grove peer (9 km) also redeveloping
- Low traffic volume noted (259 ADT)
For a developer
- Housing market strong (ZHVI $729k)
- No parcel size or deal terms provided
- Peer projects nearby (Lake Grove, 9 km)
What we do not know yet
- Status contradiction: 'proposed' vs. 'under construction'
- No parcel details or developer name
- Retail decline (1.3% employment) not directly tied to site
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- already in play: under construction, approved, or sold to a developer with housing plans
- median rent $2,190
- housing in the record
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History and original facts
| County | Suffolk County |
|---|---|
| Census division | 2 · Mid-Atlantic |
| Notes | Draft from newsday.com, model-extracted, unreviewed: Port Plaza shopping center on Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station is proposed for redevelopment into housing under Brookhaven Town's new Commercial Redevelopment District zoning code. |
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Sources
- Housing could take over empty strip malls in Brookhaven
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