$105M project launched in August 2021 sees light of day
After decades of tireless advocacy by local leaders and residents, Southeast Queens has reached a pivotal milestone in public safety. Last Wednesday, Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas Foley joined elected officials and community members to cut the ribbon on the brand-new 116th
Precinct Station House, the second new precinct to be opened since 1962. Back in 2013, Staten Island welcomed its fourth station house, the 121. The $105 million state-of-the-art facility, located at 244-04 North Conduit Avenue in Rosedale, is the first entirely new NYPD precinct established in over a decade, and will directly serve Rosedale, Springfield Gardens, Brookville, and Laurelton, addressing long-standing community concerns about police response times and officer visibility.
“This is what progress looks like,” declared Mayor Adams at the ceremony. “For years, this community called for change, and today, we delivered. The people of Southeast Queens now have the station house they need and deserve, one that will reduce response times, strengthen relationships between officers and residents, and help keep our neighborhoods safe. Every New Yorker deserves to feel safe and to trust those who protect them – and this precinct is a symbol of that commitment.”
The new precinct, launched in August 2021, comes as a game-changer for Southeast Queens. Previously, the neighborhoods were divided between the 105th and 113th precincts, creating challenges for officers to adequately cover the sprawling area. With this new command, response times will dramatically improve, and officers will have a more visible presence in the community.
The event was charged with excitement, particularly from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., who credited the residents and advocates for their relentless fight for a better future. “For more than four decades, Southeast Queens has been asking for what most neighborhoods already had: timely emergency response, trust in their police, and a feeling of safety when they walked down the street. Today, we right that wrong,” Richards proclaimed.
The 45,000-square-foot precinct is not just about function – it’s about innovation and connection. The facility features everything a modern command center requires: booking and detention areas, a front desk, a roll-call muster room, and even a private stress-reduction space for officers.
It also boasts a one-of-a-kind community meeting space, complete with audio-visual equipment, furniture, and a kitchenette – only the second NYPD station to include such a feature.
The facility’s eco-friendly design is equally impressive. With solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations, and a landscaped public plaza, the precinct earned a LEED Gold certification for sustainability. The plaza, which features outdoor seating, water fountains, and bike racks, also provides safe pathways to the nearby Long Island Rail Road’s Rosedale station.
To lead this groundbreaking precinct, NYPD Captain Jean Beauvoir was selected after a thorough interview process that included feedback from local residents. Formerly the commanding officer of the 105th Precinct, Captain Beauvoir brings years of experience and a deep understanding of the community’s unique needs.
The journey to this day was not without obstacles. Community leaders, including US Representative Gregory Meeks and Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, reflected on the decades of hard work that culminated in the precinct’s opening.
“This day has been a long time coming,” said Representative Meeks. “When I was a member of the New York State Assembly, I pushed for this precinct. Today, we celebrate the result of years of advocacy. The 116th Precinct is not just a building – it’s a promise to the people of Southeast Queens that their safety matters.”
Assemblymember Rajkumar echoed these sentiments, noting, “The people spoke, and we listened. This new command is a testament to the power of community advocacy and government working hand in hand.”
With its focus on innovation, community connection, and sustainability, the 116th Precinct Station House is symbol of progress, justice, and hope for Southeast Queens. As Mayor Adams, who grew up in that region, said, “This is what New York City looks like when we listen, when we invest, and when we deliver.”
