FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 25, 2025
Kingston Planning Board Approves 615 Broadway Development
KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the development for 615 Broadway, formerly known as Broadway Commons, has been approved by the Kingston Planning Board.
The mixed-use development, which includes 70 units and ground-floor commercial space, brings the City of Kingston’s approved housing units to 138 since 2024. Mayor Noble set an ambitious goal of approving 1,000 units by 2030.
“I am so pleased that this project, that will be located in a prime space in the heart of Midtown Kingston which has been sitting vacant for far too long, is moving forward” said Mayor Noble. “Not only are we working toward our goal of approving 1,000 units of housing in five years, we are particularly proud of how this project has developed. The new plans that Baxter presented to the Planning Board are the result of robust community engagement and feedback, and we are confident that this development will be an asset to the Broadway Corridor and Midtown Arts District. I also want to thank the Salvation Army for their participation in this project. I look forward to seeing this project get underway!”
The site at 615 Broadway has been vacant since the demolition of the former King’s Inn in 2011. After an RFP process, the City of Kingston selected Baxter, a community development firm that has built over 1,000 units of housing and over 300,000 square feet of commercial and community facility space throughout the Hudson Valley. The mixed-use development will provide approximately 70 residential units, with approximately 20% of the units to be affordable and the remaining workforce housing, reserved for individuals and families making an average of 80-120% AMI. The proposed project also includes a publicly accessible, courtyard inspired by local artist Pauline Oliveros’ deep listening plaza currently located on the site.
Eric Baxter, Vice President at Baxter said, “Working with the City of Kingston has been an exceptional experience. From day one, Mayor Noble, Bartek Starodaj and the entire planning team have shown a deep commitment to thoughtful development, community engagement, and housing accessibility. We’re proud to partner with a city that values both vision and collaboration, and we look forward to bringing 615 Broadway to life as a vibrant addition to Midtown Kingston.”
Bartek Starodaj, City of Kingston Director of Housing Initiatives said, “This development brings much-needed housing and commercial amenities to a location that has been underutilized for over a decade. I look forward to seeing it contribute to the long-term vitality of Midtown Kingston, and I thank Baxter for their partnership with the City on this project.”
Site plans, conceptual renderings, and more information at EngageKingston.com/615-broadway.
Mayor Noble established the Department of Housing Initiatives in 2020 to support housing planning in the City of Kingston. The Department manages housing-related grants, supports the construction of new market-rate and affordable housing, develops policies to protect existing residents, and addresses the connection between housing and sustainability, health, and mobility. The Department also reviews the disposition of city-owned property suitable for housing development and collaborates with local and regional housing organizations. Visit https://kingston-ny.gov/housing.