US master developer Tritec Real Estate has commenced demolition works to prepare a 6.72-acre site at Station Yards in Ronkonkoma, Long Island for Phase 2C, a $175 million (€161 million) mixed-use development comprising 285 apartments and a 30,000 sq ft medical facility anchored by Northwell Health, as reported by Long Island Business News.

Phase 2C will deliver 285 apartments across three new five-storey buildings on a site bordered by Union Avenue and Carroll Avenue, opposite the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road station. The scheme has been designed by Marc Spector of Woodbury-based Spector Companies. Construction is expected to begin this autumn and is scheduled to take approximately 18 months to complete.

Northwell Health, the largest commercial tenant to date at Station Yards, will occupy the ground floor of one of the three new buildings as a multi-disciplinary practice facility offering a range of medical specialties, diagnostic services, and community health programmes. The lease was brokered by David Pennetta and Stephen Cadorette of Cushman and Wakefield and Darren Leiderman of Colliers on behalf of landlord Tritec.

Jimmy Coughlan, president of Tritec, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Northwell Health to Station Yards. Their investment and belief in Ronkonkoma strengthens our vision of creating a true mixed-use destination by bringing new jobs, increased daytime activity, and essential healthcare services to the community. As more employees, patients, and visitors come to Station Yards each day, our retailers, restaurants, and local businesses will benefit from the steady energy and economic vitality that help great downtowns thrive."

Kerri Scanlon, president of Northwell's Eastern Market, said: "This location reflects Northwell's continued focus on bringing care closer to where people live, work and commute. Plans for the site are still being developed, but we anticipate offering a range of medical specialties, diagnostic services and other programs designed to meet the needs of the community and surrounding areas."

Phase 2C follows the recent completion of the second phase of The Core at Station Yards, which added 175 apartments, 1,419 sq ft of retail space, and a second residential parking structure. The first phase of The Core delivered 388 apartments, 70,000 sq ft of retail space, and 16,500 sq ft of office space.

When fully complete, Station Yards will encompass 1,450 apartments, 195,000 sq ft of retail space, and 360,000 sq ft of office space, forming part of a $1.3 billion (€1.2 billion) masterplan development.