Developer Proposes 57 Unit Apartments Near Newburgh Town Line

A developer formally proposed a large apartment complex at 825 to 829 Broadway in the City of Newburgh on December 1, 2025. The proposal calls for a 57 unit residential building combined with street level retail and site improvements near the Newburgh town line, a move that would add housing and commercial space to a corridor long eyed for revitalization.

City Manager Todd Venning described the proposal as a mixed use project and said the property owner has secured a use variance and will pursue municipal approvals. Venning said the project will also include over 5,000 square feet of retail space, a landscaped parking area and enhanced views of the Quassaick Creek. The project must still undergo the city’s review and approval processes before it can proceed.

For Orange County residents the proposal carries immediate implications. Fifty seven new apartments could relieve pressure on a tight regional housing market, and more than 5,000 square feet of retail could create opportunities for small businesses and services within walking distance for neighbors. At the same time the site sits close to the Quassaick Creek, and residents are likely to scrutinize how landscaping, parking and construction will affect stormwater runoff, creek health and flood resiliency.

Traffic and parking concerns are likely to surface during the planning board process, particularly because the development includes a new parking area and aims to increase commercial activity along Broadway. Neighbors and local business owners will have opportunities to weigh in at public hearings, and the city review will examine design, site circulation and compliance with local zoning and environmental rules.

The next steps are procedural but consequential. The property owner will seek planning board approval in the coming months, and any proposal that advances will be subject to public comment and municipal conditions. For Newburgh residents the debate will be about balancing added housing and retail vitality with preservation of neighborhood character and protection of the Quassaick Creek.