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516 Pelham Road is a residential proposed at 516 Pelham Rd, New Rochelle, NY, 10805-1801 in New Rochelle, NY. The project is currently pending before local land-use boards. Tom Abillama is listed as the developer on the public record. LocalForesight has tracked 1 public hearing appearance before Planning Board.

Project Overview

516 Pelham Road

Tom Abillama is proposing a residential development at 516 Pelham Road in New Rochelle. The project is in the early stages of the approval process. Beyond the developer name and residential classification, specific details about the project scope, unit count, zoning compliance, and approval status are not currently available.

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Property Stats

Status Pending
Type Residential
Address 516 Pelham Rd, New Rochelle, NY, 10805-1801
Developer Tom Abillama

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Timeline

Jun 23, 2026
Planning Board
  • Approved unanimously (all in favor) for site plan with 14 conditions
  • Project: 3-unit townhouse building replacing abandoned auto repair facility; received variance for 3 units (code allowed 2)
  • Key conditions: adaptive accessibility design for units (to greatest extent practicable); retention of green roof and solar panels; fire sprinkler system; sanitary sewer upgrades; modern garage doors (not carriage-style)
  • Applicant to revise floor plans for accessibility/adaptability and return for administrative review before building permits; Board supportive of redevelopment of non-conforming use into residential

Next steps

  • Applicant to revise floor plans incorporating adaptive accessibility design (grab bars, clearances for walkers/canes, etc.) and modern garage doors; return for administrative review and approval by Building Department before building permits
  • Applicant to submit revised sanitary sewer flow calculations for inflow/infiltration removal
  • Applicant to obtain Westchester County Department of Health permit for 8-inch sanitary sewer main and DPW permits for all right-of-way work
  • Pay $263 per additional dwelling unit ($263 × 1 additional unit) for recreation open space prior to building permit issuance; comply with City affordable housing regulations

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Sentiment

8 /10

From Planning Board · Jun 23, 2026

  • Board supportive overall; Chair and board members praised redevelopment of abandoned property and sustainability features (green roof, solar, rooftop terrace)
  • Board member (Speaker 6) raised substantive concerns about unit quality: tight bathroom dimensions, inadequate closet depth (18 inches), oversqueezing due to elevator and variances; requested adaptable design throughout rather than only vertical accessibility
  • Public speaker (real estate broker Marciano) strongly supportive, citing shortage of townhouses for downsizing homeowners in New Rochelle

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