Brooklyn Community Board 1 has voted to recommend approval of Monitor Point, a large mixed-use development proposed for Greenpoint’s waterfront that has sparked strong reactions from residents and local stakeholders, according to ny1.com.
The advisory vote, held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, passed 24-9 in favor of the project, though board members attached several conditions related to housing access, transit improvements and park funding. The recommendation marks a key step in the city’s land use review process but does not guarantee final approval.
The proposal outlines three mixed-use towers ranging from roughly 230 to 600 feet tall on a Metropolitan Transportation Authority-owned lot along the East River. Plans call for approximately 1,150 residential units, with 40% set aside as affordable housing.
The development would also include about 40,000 square feet of retail space, a new museum component, and publicly accessible green areas intended to expand waterfront access and create new community amenities.
Supporters argue the project could help address ongoing housing challenges while providing deeply affordable units targeted toward low-income households. Advocates say the proposed affordability levels are intended to serve families earning modest incomes, potentially helping stabilize housing costs in a rapidly changing neighborhood.
Proponents also point to the addition of open space and community facilities as benefits that could support long-term growth and accessibility along the waterfront.
Opposition remains strong among some residents who believe the project’s scale is too large for the area and inconsistent with neighborhood priorities. Critics argue that the site should instead be preserved as parkland, particularly given the longstanding community push for more open space along the waterfront.
Concerns have also centered on the future of Bushwick Inlet Park, which was approved in 2005 but remains unfinished. Some residents worry that a large new development could undermine or delay efforts to complete the park and fulfill earlier community commitments.
Community Board 1’s conditional approval includes requests for a 50% local preference for affordable housing units, additional cars for the G train to address potential transit strain and increased funding for Bushwick Inlet Park. While these recommendations reflect local priorities, they are advisory and may be revised or modified during later stages of review.
The project is being developed through a public-private partnership between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Gotham Organization. Supporters say the collaboration could help transform an underutilized site into a mixed-income neighborhood with new housing, retail and cultural spaces. Opponents continue to call for alternative uses that prioritize parkland and lower-density development.
The City Council is expected to review the project later in 2026, after considering feedback from community stakeholders, city agencies, and elected officials. If approved, construction could begin as early as 2028, with full completion projected by 2031. The upcoming review process will determine how the proposal evolves and whether the conditions outlined by the community board influence the final plan.
