Long Island City YMCA unveils progress on expansion project

Real Estate Weekly, Dec 11, 2002

The Long Island City YMCA hosted a special event on Nov. 1, 2002 to unveil the progress of the organization's new facility expansion project, which will provide approximately 16,000 SF of additional operating space to its existing 30,000 SF facility. In attendance for the project update were community and government representatives and local business owners, including Queens borough president Helen Marshall, congressman Joseph Crowley, congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, senator George Onorato, assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, assemblyman Michael Gianaris, City councilman Eric Gioia and City councilman Peter Vallone, Jr.

ACC Construction Corp. is currently performing general contracting services for the project. Commonly referred to as the Capital Campaign for Kids development project, the expansion will include the construction of a new indoor gymnasium, teen center, and community meeting and activity space to the YMCA's existing family facility. The project also includes a new 100-car capacity garage and renovations to the existing building.

The $3 million-plus project is moving along at record rates, and under budget, during this phased project that allows the YMCA to remain fully operational during the expansion. Construction and renovations are expected to be completed by March 2003.

The Y's remarkable growth is the result of the great need for its services and the high quality facilities, which have made it an extremely popular place among the young people of Western Queens. This growth caused the Long Island City YMCA to reach full space usage within the first year. The planned expansion project will increase the Y's capacity to serve more families, to create more innovative programs, and to continue to act as a community builder in its service area.