New York Construction Report staff writer
The Kingsbridge Armory, a landmark building in the Bronx, is on track to become a major community hub following approval by the New York City Council of a two-phase redevelopment plan. The project, shaped through the “Together for Kingsbridge Vision Plan,” aims to combine cultural, commercial, and residential space while creating thousands of jobs and hundreds of affordable housing units.
Phase one of the project focuses on the 180,000-square-foot Drill Hall, which will be converted into a mixed-use space including a performance venue, recreational and cultural areas, commercial and light industrial spaces, and more than 25,000 square feet of dedicated community space. Work on this phase is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2030. Phase two will redevelop the adjacent National Guard site to add up to 500 permanently affordable apartments, with completion expected in 2032.
The redevelopment is being led by 8th Regiment Partners, a joint venture of Maddd Equities and Joy Construction Corp., with support from the Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC).
In June 2025, the partners signed a collaborative agreement to maximize community input and ownership, creating a Community Council to guide decisions on tenant mix, programming, and local investment. A Community Benefit Fund, financed through project revenue and overseen by the council, will support long-term community initiatives.
The project is backed by $216 million in combined city, state, and federal funding.
Construction will be carried out under a project labor agreement, ensuring fair wages and benefits. Officials estimate the project will generate nearly 3,600 jobs and $2.9 billion in economic activity.
The Kingsbridge Armory, which opened in 1917, was used by the U.S. military until 1994 before returning to city ownership. The building, a New York City Landmark since 1974 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982, has served as an emergency supply and food distribution center during crises such as Hurricane Sandy, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Twin Parks fire.
The redevelopment is expected to preserve the armory’s historic character while creating a new hub for housing, jobs, and community activities in the Bronx.
