Rockland County Plans Public Meeting on Sain Building Redevelopment in New City

By Y.M. Lowy

Rockland County officials are inviting residents to attend a public presentation on the proposed redevelopment of the former Sain Building site in New City, as part of an effort to turn the long-vacant property into much-needed housing.

The meeting will take place Monday, February 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers at the Allison-Parris Building, 11 New Hempstead Road in New City.

The six-story Sain Building, set on roughly 3.6 acres across from the Rockland County Courthouse, previously housed county offices and has been vacant since 2017. County leaders say they are looking to eliminate the long-standing eyesore and move forward with redevelopment, and have requested proposals from developers for new housing on the site.

At the presentation, multiple developers are expected to share their proposed plans. Residents will be able to view renderings and site layouts showing what each project could look like.

Developers are also expected to explain who the housing would serve, including how many units may be set aside for income-qualified families and other groups such as seniors and emergency responders. Projected rent levels for rental units and estimated sale prices for ownership units will also be discussed.