North End Community Center – Building and Site Study

Thank you for your interest in the North End Community Center! 
Below are the three final siting locations for a potential new community center in the neighborhood.
Each one has pros and cons. Please let us know your thoughts!

1. Existing Nazzaro Center Site

Major Moves:
Replace with New Building

Proposed building area: 
Approx. 35,150 GSF; 4 stories
Under “Minimum Recommended”

Pros:

• Retain existing site / central location
• Includes civic, educational & arts spaces 
• Right-sized Gym and 1 Fitness provided

Cons:

• 5,800 GSF under “Minimum Recommended”
• Basketball court remains too small
• Existing Building Demolished
• Lose Parking / Drop Off
• Impact Polcari Park
• Subject to Article 97  (legislative approval required)

2. Mirabella Pool Site

Major Moves:
Relocate North End Community Center to be with Mirabella Pool and Langone Park

Proposed building area: 
Approx. 54,375 GSF; 4 stories 
(meets “Ideal recommended”)

Pros:

• Synergy with Pool and Park
• Prominent Site w/ Great Views
• Great Access
• Meets Recommended Program

Cons:

• Park Site is subject to Article 97 (legislative approval may be necessary)
• Partially in Flood Hazard Area
• Peripheral to Neighborhood Core

3. Sargent’s Wharf Site

Major Moves:
Colocate North End Community Center with Mixed-Use Development

Proposed building area: 
Approx. 50,500 GSF; 4 stories
(meets “Ideal recommended”)

Pros:

• Prominent waterfront site with great views
• Mixed-use funding opportunity
• Vehicular and pedestrian accessibility

Cons:

• Partial loss of current parking lot (from 250 sp to 100+/-)
• In flood hazard area
• Peripheral from Neighborhood Core
• Community Center elevated above street level activity.