Another Residential Building on the Way

By Katie McFadden

The landscape of Rockaway continues to change. Earlier this week, one of the last beachfront homes in Rockaway Park, 130 Beach 120th Street, was demolished to make way for a multi-residence building.

According to city property records, the three-story home sold for $4.5 million in early 2022. By April 2022, the new owner, Dennis Druzhinsky under the 130 Beach 120 Rockaway LLC, filed for permits for an eight-story residential building. Online searches show Druzhinsky is a young south Brooklyn-based tennis player who followed in his father’s footsteps into the real estate world.

According to New York Yimby, the proposed building is an “80-foot-tall development with 33,834 square feet designated for residential space. The building will have 40 residences, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 845 square feet. The concrete-based structure will also have a cellar and 12 enclosed parking spaces.” Michael Muroff Architect is named as the architect for the project, the same architect building the “Surf Houses” at 183

Beach 101st Street and 163 Beach 96th Street.

A demolition permit was filed on August 2, 2022, and was approved on February 2, 2023. No time was wasted, as by Tuesday, February 14, the entire home was gone.

The owner did not need any zoning changes for this property as the area is already zoned R7A, which allows for residential buildings up to nine stories to be built, so the proposal did not have to go through the ULURP process.

Real estate production website Nova mentions the property along with possible renderings of what’s to come: https://novaae. com/130b120

Assisting The Rockaway Times 20 Under 40 judge panel will be longtime community advocates, who like our staff, both live in Rockaway and diligently work towards boosting our community.

RT readers—Do you know of a local mover and shaker between the ages of 13 and 40 making an impact in our community? The Rockaway Times not only wants to hear about their efforts, but also give them the recognition they deserve in our 2023 Inaugural 20 Under 40 Leadership Awards. Ranging in age from Gen Z to elder-millennial, collectively these 20 community-minded men and women not only demonstrate and exemplify outstanding leadership and creativity in business, philanthropy, sports, health, education and more—but also understand Rockaway’s greatest resource is its people. And dear readers—we beckon you to take ownership in recognizing these trailblazing Rockaway stalwarts.

Whether they are fighting against school bullying, fundraising for a special cause, exemplifying true sportsmanship on the field, or are a business owner paying it forward, NYPD crossing guard or Neighborhood Community Officer (NCO), FDNY, sanitation worker, local politician, anyone—including those working behind the scenes—the common dominator these individuals share is their steadfast dedication to making our ocean/bayside community a blessed place to thrive for all. They each demonstrate extraordinary professional accomplishments or distinguished service to others, wherever they are in their career, community service or combination of the two.

So, starting today, Thursday, February 16, get a jumpstart on sending in your nominations! Nominations should be sent via email to editor@rockawaytimes. com with the subject line, “RT 20 Under 40." Email submissions should include: Nominee's name; Nominee’s birthdate, (which won't be printed, but note, they must be age 13 or younger than 40 by May 25, 2023); Nominee’s occupation, (place of business, where they volunteer or school they attend); Nominee’s community or township of residence (for example, Rockaway Beach, NY); Nominee's community activity; Nominee’s contact information, (including email and phone number, which will not be printed); and a 200-word or less explanation of why your nominee is deserving for the award. When submitting your nomination, be very descriptive as to why you feel that the individual should be considered. For example, include professional achievements and/or community involvement, plus feel free to share your personal anecdotes and insights about what sets your nominee apart; what makes them a local trailblazer.

Nomination period ends Friday, April 28, then on May 25, winners will be announced and profiled in The Rockaway Times upcoming “20 Under 40” special edition and our annual Summer & Community Guide, plus more announcements on the pike.

Folks—join The Rockaway Times in celebrating these deserved “20 Under 40,” who make Rockaway a beautiful community to not just proudly live, but thrive.

For more information, email: editor@rockawaytimes.com

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