Yorktown Approves Rezoning for Former Blue Book Network Headquarters

May 19, 2025 – The Yorktown Town Board approved a rezoning request on May 13 to replace the former headquarters of the Blue Book Network with 55-plus housing.

AMS Acquisitions of New York City envisions transforming the currently vacant office complex at 800 E. Main St. into a park-like setting featuring 180 rental apartments. The project will revitalize the property, generating increased property tax revenue for both the Town and the local school district without adding to the student population. Furthermore, the development will create new construction jobs and boost nearby small businesses.

“This rezoning marks a significant step forward in adding value to a currently underutilized property,” said Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman. “This redevelopment will not only increase the Town’s property tax revenues but also provide a much-needed housing option for our empty nesters who wish to remain in Yorktown as they downsize from their single-family homes.”

The rezoning from a research laboratory and office district to a senior citizen’s district aligns with a growing trend in Westchester County to repurpose outdated office, commercial, and retail spaces. Similar projects include the proposed residential towers at the site of the former Galleria Mall in White Plains and the successful Carraway apartment development by Toll Brothers in Harrison.

AMS Acquisitions has significant experience in Westchester County, boasting over 3,500 luxury residences in various stages of development and more than $1 billion in portfolio-wide completed transactions. Their proposal for 800 East Main St. includes preserving over 26 acres as open space and the construction of two multi-family buildings in the same location as the existing office buildings. The buildings will include interior amenity spaces for a clubhouse area, fitness center, spa, screening room, sports lounge, reading room, and an art studio, while exterior amenities include a pool and barbecue area, sports courts, and natural walking trails.

The approval signifies the Town’s commitment to strategic redevelopment and diversifying its housing stock while enhancing the local economy. AMS Acquisitions is expected to move forward with the next stages of planning and development for the site.