Rockland County selects developers to transform long‑vacant New City building
Regan Development Corporation and the Rockland Housing Action Coalition chosen to redevelop the former County Sain building, with plans for housing, retail, and community space.
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A long‑vacant building in Rockland County is moving closer to redevelopment. County officials have selected Westchester‑based Regan Development Corporation and the Rockland Housing Action Coalition to lead the transformation of the former County Sain building in New City.
For Regan Development, the project carries personal meaning.
“It's exciting for us to be able to work in a place where we grew up and we can see and make a difference,” said Ken Regan, of Regan Development Corporation.
He and his brother Larry say they spent years passing the building as kids, making the opportunity to revitalize it a full‑circle moment.
Regan Development Corporation and the Rockland Housing Action Coalition have previously partnered on another local project - Lilac Ridge, a development in Nanuet.
The county’s choice still needs approval from the Rockland County Legislature. But ultimately, the county and developers will meet to finalize project details, with plans to gather input from the community throughout the process.
The county and developers will meet to finalize details about the project before it moves on to the planning board process within Clarkstown. And along the way, looking to hear from the community.
Regan emphasized that community involvement will be central to the redevelopment.
“It's a work in progress that we expect will involve community members. Will involve the town. Will involve the county officials to make this something that really everybody can be proud of for a very long time,” he said.
So far, plans for the 3.5‑acre site will likely include a park, retail space, and dozens of apartments. Housing is expected to have options for veterans, first responders, and people with developmental disabilities.
Chief of Staff John Lyon said the redevelopment will serve multiple needs in the county.
“So we're really going out of our way to make this building accessible and worthwhile to everybody. And, we're putting it back on the tax rolls. So it'll be contributing to the school district, to county property taxes, to town property taxes. This is a win for everybody,” he said.
Lyon added that the project will help address ongoing housing challenges in Rockland County.
The county’s choice still needs approval from the Rockland County Legislature. Several members of the legislature have spoken positively about the proposal, though none have indicated how they plan to vote when the agreement comes before them.
The agreement with the developer is expected to go before the county legislature for a vote next month.
