Westchester Crossing (United Hospital site) redevelopment approvals
Port Chester
Summary
The IDA upgraded the hotel's tax break from 15 to 20 years and assigned benefits to RMS Companies. Supporters say the enhanced term is needed to make the risky boutique hotel viable and bring jobs and visitors downtown.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 4 meetings since Sep 9, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
A 20-year tax abatement on the hotel parcel reduces near-term tax revenue but is projected to enable a project that adds jobs, spending, and long-term tax base.
RMS Companies and future hotel guests, workers, and nearby downtown businesses.
Tax jurisdictions forgo hotel property tax revenue for up to 20 years.
Mentions & discussions (12)
Industrial Development Agency - Oct 14, 2026
The IDA formally accepted AMS's application for the senior housing pad at the old United Hospital site and started the benefits review. The developer is also taking over the pad's benefits from Boston Post Road Owner, LLC. Expect updated financial analyses and possibly an omnibus resolution by January.
Board of Trustees - Oct 5, 2026
After roughly eight years of hearings and revisions, the board approved the latest round of changes to the Westchester Crossing project: commercial space drops from 25% to 8%, one building gains a story while another loses one, and total units drop by eight. The controversial road-taking proposal is off the table. Trustees hope this is the last change before construction finally begins.
Board of Trustees - Sep 30, 2026
The Worcester Crossing project on the old hospital site is one public hearing item short — a fire department issue — so its hearing was pushed to October 5. The developer also softened its ask, keeping an 8% non-residential FAR instead of removing it.
Industrial Development Agency - Sep 9, 2026
AMS put its senior living application on hold until zoning questions clear the Board of Trustees, whose public hearing continues September 30. Board members questioned whether the assisted-living market can support the project, citing scaled-back competitors in Rye and Rye Brook.
Industrial Development Agency - Aug 19, 2026
The master developer couldn't find an assisted-living operator, so AMS wants to build age-restricted independent living instead — pending a Village Board change of use. The IDA would assign the previously granted benefits, but won't vote until the Trustees act.
Board of Trustees - Jul 29, 2026
The developer wants to drop the 25% non-residential requirement, shrink retail from 17,000 to 7,000 square feet, add apartments to reach roughly 1,149 units, and have the village eventually own the internal roads. The board adjourned the hearing to September 8 to hash out density and road concerns.
Planning Commission - Jun 29, 2026
The United Hospital project team wants to drop assisted living in favor of 150 age-restricted senior units, add a story to Building D, and convert the jewel box to amenities like a gym. The commission recommended all of it favorably to the Trustees.
Board of Trustees - Jun 15, 2026
The developer behind the former hospital site is back with a new senior-housing partner, 50 fewer assisted-living units, retail cut from 18,000 to 7,000 square feet, and more structured parking — bringing the total to about 1,149 units. Trustees Ford and Abel pressed hard on the shrinking retail and rising unit count; a public hearing is set for July 29.
Industrial Development Agency - Mar 11, 2026
The IDA upgraded the hotel's tax break from 15 to 20 years and assigned benefits to RMS Companies. Supporters say the enhanced term is needed to make the risky boutique hotel viable and bring jobs and visitors downtown.
Industrial Development Agency - Jan 14, 2026
RMS Companies wants to buy the hotel pad at Westchester Crossing and is seeking IDA tax benefits, possibly enhanced beyond what the master developer got. The board accepted the application and will do due diligence before deciding on enhanced benefits, likely next month.
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Related development
Westchester Crossing Senior Living Pad
The senior pad now holds 150 age-restricted units instead of the old 110 assisted living plus 90 independent living mix; affordable units shift to other buildings but the site total is preserved.
435 Boston Post Road Redevelopment
Could add 200-250 peak-hour car trips while removing 38 parking spaces; the commission wants trip credits, a parking study and traffic calming before approval.
Westchester Crossing (United Hospital) — Zoning Text Amendment and Amended Site Plan
This is the village's biggest redevelopment site — the hearing delay means final decisions on the massive mixed-use project wait two more weeks.
Worcester Crossing (former United Hospital site)
This is one of the village's biggest redevelopment projects — the hearing delay means final action is at least a week away.
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