Newburgh Plans Major Mixed-Use Development

Over 290 new apartments and retail spaces proposed across four buildings in downtown Newburgh

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:54pm

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A photorealistic studio still life featuring a collection of architectural models, blueprints, and construction materials arranged on a clean, white background, symbolizing the planning process for new buildings in Newburgh.Architectural plans and models for the proposed mixed-use developments in Newburgh, New York.Washington Today

Newburgh, New York is set to see a major influx of new mixed-use development, with plans for four new buildings totaling over 290 apartments and significant retail space. The proposals, submitted by Fifth Street Architecture and Riverside Newburgh Realty, include demolishing existing structures to make way for five-story and six-story buildings with apartments above ground-floor retail.

Why it matters

These new developments would bring much-needed housing and commercial options to Newburgh's downtown, revitalizing the area and potentially attracting new residents and businesses to the city. However, the demolition of existing structures has raised concerns about preserving Newburgh's historic character.

The details

The four proposals include: a 21-unit building with retail on William Street; a 44-unit, 5-story building on Broadway; a 56-unit, 5-story building replacing an auto body shop on Broadway; and a larger project from Riverside Newburgh Realty that would demolish warehouses and construct five connected 6-story buildings with 172 apartments, 25,000 sq ft of office space, and 478 parking spaces.

  • The William Street plans were first submitted in summer 2024.
  • A public hearing on the Riverside Newburgh Realty proposal was held on March 17, 2026.

The players

Fifth Street Architecture

An architecture firm that has submitted three of the four development proposals in Newburgh.

Riverside Newburgh Realty

A real estate company that has proposed a large mixed-use development project on the Newburgh waterfront.

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What’s next

The city's planning board will continue reviewing the development proposals and holding public hearings before deciding whether to approve the projects.

The takeaway

Newburgh is poised for a major transformation with these new mixed-use developments, which could bring much-needed housing and economic activity to the city's downtown. However, the scale and pace of the changes have raised concerns about preserving Newburgh's historic character and ensuring the projects benefit the entire community.