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21 E Prospect Ave is a commercial proposed at 21 E Prospect Ave, Mount Vernon, NY, 10550-2225 in Mount Vernon, NY. The project is currently pending before local land-use boards. Westchester Plaza Owner LLC is listed as the developer on the public record. LocalForesight has tracked 2 public hearing appearances before Planning Board.

Project Overview

21 E Prospect Ave

Westchester Plaza Owner LLC proposes a commercial project at 21 East Prospect Avenue in Mount Vernon. The project involves an existing commercial property in the town. No additional details regarding scale, scope, zoning status, or approval stage are currently available.

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Property Stats

Status Pending
Type Commercial
Address 21 E Prospect Ave, Mount Vernon, NY, 10550-2225
Developer Westchester Plaza Owner LLC

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Timeline

Jun 3, 2026
Planning Board
  • Approved unanimously with conditions for Chase Bank branch conversion at 21 E Prospect Avenue
  • ATMs relocated from exterior to interior 24-hour vestibule based on board recommendation from prior hearing
  • Security measures: camera coverage maintained for 90 days (exceeding 60-day code requirement); accent lighting and canopy lighting upgraded
  • Site improvements: six ADA parking spaces repaved; concrete sidewalk reconstructed for accessibility compliance
  • Board requested applicant explore front-facing planters for aesthetics; engineer to coordinate with property owner but noted heavy foot traffic concerns

Next steps

  • Staff to prepare draft resolution
  • Applicant to explore front-facing planters in coordination with property owner (subject to feasibility given foot traffic)
May 27, 2026
Architectural Review Board
  • Approved with conditions for awning only; exterior lit signage above awning denied
  • Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) granted for green awning with address and phone number
  • Applicant required to remove lit sign above awning; awning itself deemed aesthetically appropriate
  • Work completed without prior permits; applicant advised to seek approval before future alterations
  • COA to be issued within one week and uploaded to portal for building department filing

Next steps

  • COA issued within approximately one week; applicant to upload to portal by Friday
  • Applicant to remove lit sign above awning or return to board for further review if modifications proposed
  • If applicant wishes to explore alternative lighting integration into green awning, must return with revised plans for pre-approval
  • Building department filing required with conditions attached to COA

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Sentiment

8 /10

From Planning Board · Jun 3, 2026

  • Board strongly supportive; commended applicant for relocating ATMs and accepting security recommendations from prior hearing
  • One commissioner appreciated aesthetics inquiry about planters but acknowledged foot traffic safety concerns
  • No public opposition; public hearing closed without comments

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