The redevelopment of Parcel A, located on Surf Avenue between West 21st and West 22nd Streets, marks a major step in the Adams Administration’s plan to reinvigorate Coney Island. The initiative builds on prior investments, including 1,500 new homes, the reconstruction of the Riegelmann Boardwalk, and a $42 million renovation of the Abe Stark Sports Center.

RYBAK Development was selected through a competitive Request for Proposal process and will begin construction in 2027, targeting completion by 2030. Tilyou Towers will comprise 505 residential units, including 383 market-rate and 122 affordable rental apartments. Affordable units will be offered at a blended average of 80% Area Median Income (AMI), with ranges from 40% to 100% AMI.

The project also includes 30,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, structured parking to replace existing public surface spaces, and amenity areas totaling 65,000 square feet. Designed by Brooklyn-based IMC Architecture, the towers will feature an 11-story podium and two 28-story towers, with terraces, infinity-edge pool, play areas, and pet-friendly spaces. The façade incorporates sand-toned brick and metal panels, triple-glazed windows, and a rainscreen system, reflecting both aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency.

Mayor Eric Adams said: “Tilyou Towers will not only honor an iconic New Yorker whose energy and efforts still shape our city today; it will give 500 families a new home and, once again, demonstrate how we are the most pro-housing administration in city history.”

Deputy Mayor Adolfo Carrión Jr. added that the project is “anchored by housing” and paired with public improvements to build a vibrant, mixed-use district that honours the community’s heritage. NYCEDC President Andrew Kimball highlighted that using public land for housing “is a critical way to increase our supply,” reinforcing the broader revitalisation strategy for Coney Island West.

Sustainability is a core focus: the development targets Passive House standards, featuring green roofs, solar panels, flood resilience measures, and all-electric systems. The design incorporates a 3,000-square-foot public plaza with landscaping, seating, and curated art to serve residents and the nearly six million visitors who frequent the area annually.

Tilyou Towers will also contribute to a connected neighbourhood, complementing previous projects like Vets Place and Raven Hall, ongoing development Luna Green, and planned streets and retail enhancements, creating a year-round, mixed-income, pedestrian-friendly district on the historic Coney Island waterfront.