Irvington Office Building to Become Apartments
A new site plan proposes converting an 1850 structure into 12 or 13 residential units in Irvington.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Commercial
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Irvington Equities LLC is moving forward with plans to convert its office property at 106 N. Broadway into a multi-unit apartment complex. The proposed development, expected to be presented to the Village of Irvington Planning Board in late 2026, aims to revitalize the underutilized site.
Why it matters
The transition from office space to residential units addresses the owner's difficulty in securing office tenants for the nearly empty building. This project represents a shift in property use for the 42,000-square-foot lot located in the multifamily office zone.
The development plan features a five-space garage and targets a reduction in impervious surface coverage from 48% to 33%. Two of the 12 or 13 proposed units are specifically designated for affordable housing.
The players
Irvington Equities LLC
This company is the developer and current owner of the property located at 106 N. Broadway in Irvington.
Village of Irvington Planning Board
This local municipal authority is responsible for reviewing and approving site plan proposals within the village.
The details
The developer intends to preserve the original 1850 building's front facade and wrap-around porch while removing existing rear structures. A new three-story building will be constructed at the back of the property to accommodate the additional residential units.
Timeline
The original building at the site was constructed in 1850.
The site plan is scheduled for presentation in November or December 2026.
Culture Shift
This project follows the office-to-residential adaptive reuse trend of converting underutilized commercial buildings into housing. It reflects a broader societal shift toward repurposing historical assets to address housing demands in suburban municipalities.
Residents in the area can expect potential changes to local zoning density and property usage as the site transitions from office to residential. The inclusion of affordable housing units provides new housing options within the community's multifamily zone.
The takeaway
The preservation of the 1850 building facade allows the developer to integrate historical architecture with modern residential requirements. This conversion serves as a strategy for property owners to generate value from buildings that are no longer viable for traditional office use.
Further reading
For more on local development projects, see the Irvington Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Westfair Communications.
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