Yonkers Planning Board approved a 17-story, 282-unit mixed-use building at 22 Lembo Drive and film studios at 501 Hawthorne Avenue. These approvals signal continued significant development and economic diversification for the city.

What Happened

  • The board conditionally approved a 17-story, 282-unit apartment building at 22 Lembo Drive, advancing a large residential project at Ridge Hill.
  • new film studios at 501 Hawthorne Avenue received conditional approval after a public hearing, expanding Yonkers' growing media production sector.
  • An application for 20 Tesla EV charging stations at 193 Market Street was approved, adding significant electric vehicle infrastructure downtown.
  • The proposed conversion of TGI Friday's to Fogo de Chão at 808 Central Park Avenue was withdrawn by the applicant, meaning the planned Brazilian steakhouse will not open.

Project Outcomes

  • 22 Lembo Drive (282 units): Approved with conditions, advancing a major 17-story mixed-use development in the Ridge Hill area.
  • 501 Hawthorne Avenue (Rising Ground Studios): Approved with conditions for proposed film studios and support spaces, expanding Yonkers' film industry presence.
  • 193 Market Street (Tesla EV Charging): Approved with conditions for 20 new Tesla EV charging stations, increasing electric vehicle infrastructure downtown.
  • 808 Central Park Avenue: Application for a Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse was withdrawn by the applicant, ending plans for the new restaurant.

What's Next

  • Approved projects, including the 282-unit building at 22 Lembo Drive and the film studios at 501 Hawthorne Avenue, must now fulfill specified conditions to obtain permits.
  • Review continues for numerous large-scale developments, such as a 30-story, 288-unit building at 60 Alexander Street and self-storage facilities at 1270 Saw Mill River Road and 12 Bright Place, all held over for future action.
  • The board deferred approval of its February 11, 2026 meeting minutes until a subsequent session.