The transformation of East New York’s Broadway Junction continues to gain momentum, as the Herkimer-Williams mixed-use development officially enters the City’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) — a critical milestone in the journey to bring more affordable housing, public space, and economic opportunity to the community.
This announcement is part of ongoing efforts to keep residents informed every step of the way as public and private investments around Broadway Junction unfold
Planned for a two-acre site near Broadway Junction, the Herkimer-Williams project will include:
- Up to 1,000 units of affordable housing
- 25,000 square feet of new public open space, including a public plaza
- Up to 85,000 square feet for an anchor institution, such as a CUNY school or workforce training center
These plans directly reflect years of input from East New York residents, gathered through community workshops, surveys, public forums, and stakeholder meetings. As a result of this feedback, the development proposal includes major updates such as:
- Preserving Herkimer Street with new pedestrian-friendly enhancements
- Reducing building heights to better fit the neighborhood’s character
- Increasing public open space
- Adjusting commercial layouts to better support small and local businesses
The project arrives at a pivotal time for the area. Just blocks away, Mayor Eric Adams recently unveiled 2440 Fulton Street, a 400,000-square-foot commercial hub that will house more than 1,000 city workers. Meanwhile, over $500 million in public infrastructure improvements are underway at Broadway Junction station and the surrounding area, signaling a broader effort to reimagine East Brooklyn’s future.
As the Herkimer-Williams development enters ULURP, the team at Totem, the project’s developer, is continuing to prioritize local engagement. Community members are encouraged to share their ideas and feedback by taking part in this online survey.
Your voice matters — and this is a chance to help ensure the development evolves with the community, not around it.
For continued updates on Broadway Junction’s transformation, visit BroadwayJunction.com.
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