NYC unveils $105m 116th precinct in Southeast Queens

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, and Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas Foley officially opened the new 116th Precinct Station House in Southeast Queens on December 18, 2024.

This $105 million facility, located at 244-04 North Conduit Avenue in Rosedale, marks the first entirely new NYPD command in over a decade.

The 116th Precinct will serve the neighborhoods of Rosedale, Springfield Gardens, Brookville, and Laurelton, reducing police response times and fostering stronger ties between law enforcement and the community. Previously, these areas fell under the jurisdiction of either the 105th or 113th precincts. “Every New Yorker should know they can send their kids to school or shop in their local store and come home safely,” said Mayor Adams. “This new station will deepen the bonds between the NYPD and the community.”

NYPD Commissioner Tisch emphasized the station’s impact, stating, “This new police precinct greatly enhances the ability of NYPD officers to effectively deliver on our core mission of making people safe, making them feel safe, and improving their quality of life. Residents now have access to the station house they require and the level of service they deserve.”

The 45,000-square-foot facility features a variety of state-of-the-art amenities. For officers, it includes essential precinct areas such as a muster room, booking and detention areas, and stress-reduction spaces. For the community, the station boasts a dedicated meeting area with modern furniture, a kitchenette, and audiovisual equipment. This makes it only the second NYPD station house — after the recently opened 40th Precinct in the South Bronx — to offer a space specifically for community events.

Outside, the station house includes a landscaped public plaza with seating, bike racks, and energy-efficient lighting. A nearby parking lot features electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, while solar panels on the roof helped the building earn a LEED Gold sustainability certification. The design, by Dattner Architects under DDC’s Design and Construction Excellence program, aligns with New York City’s vision for sustainable and equitable public projects.

NYPD Captain Jean Beauvoir, formerly commanding officer of the 105th Precinct, will lead the new command. His appointment followed a community forum that allowed residents to participate in the selection process.

Local leaders lauded the project as a long-overdue response to decades of advocacy. U.S. Representative Gregory W. Meeks remarked, “I advocated for the new command when I was a member of the New York State Assembly, and after decades of supporting this development, I am pleased to see it come to realization.”

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. highlighted the significance of the moment: “For more than four decades, Southeast Queens residents have been pushing for faster emergency response times and stronger relationships with officers. Today, they are finally receiving those basic elements of public safety.”

Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar and Council Majority Whip Selvena N. Brooks-Powers also praised the precinct for its promise to enhance community-police relations and improve public safety. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz celebrated the opening as a transformative step for the area, saying, “Residents will experience improved response times and a more proactive NYPD presence closer to the neighborhoods it protects and serves.”

The new precinct is a testament to years of collaboration between community leaders and government officials, ensuring that Southeast Queens now has the resources it needs to thrive.