An update on the Tappan Zee replacement
The project has been approved and permits should be issued very soon. The approvals were actually received in record time (less than 10 months!). The total cost will be approx. $4 billion. This is, as it turns out, good news, and is almost $2 billion under the expected price. Construction is expected to start this year, probably in August, and take just over 5 years to complete. The actual construction costs are $3.1 billion, but related costs will bring the total to the $4 billion. The new bridge will use the same approximate right-of-way as the existing bridge and will handle 8 lanes of traffic +a cycling lane. There will also be a provision for public transit. The other side of all of this good news, is that the tolls are expected to come close to rivaling those on the GW Bridge. Now if the state can just solve the traffic issue at the I80/I287 split.
About Fred Golden
After 30 years as an executive in the world of finance, Fred Golden chose to enter real estate in 2002 because he not only likes working with numbers and people, he enjoys puzzles as well. "I liken buying a home to fitting together the pieces of a puzzle. Finding the right place to live can be difficult and sometimes contradictory. Purchasing a home is a big decision that involves many elements that must align to meet a buyer’s real needs, if they are to be happy with their purchase."
Having owned single-family homes, and condos, and having sold many co-ops, Fred is certainly familiar with the process. Understanding the financial implications and the emotional overtones of this important transaction, he endeavors to help buyers express what they really want in a home, and to educate sellers on the market, pricing and competition so they can make informed, confident decisions.
Originally from Philadelphia, Fred graduated from Temple and Fordham Universities. He holds a BBA in Finance and an MBA in International Management. His extensive corporate background at domestic and international companies involved roles in finance, information technology, internet marketing and manufacturing. While selling real estate in New York, Fred was also a licensed broker in Florida. He has lived in New York City for 15 years, and thoroughly enjoys the diversity of people and ideas, as well as the "infinite choices" the city provides.
When you work with Fred as your real estate partner, he will guide you through the process with sound advice and honest answers - not promise the impossible. With him you will know your options as well as the procedure for buying or selling a home so there are no surprises, only a good experience and a rewarding outcome.
Fred is a member of the Real Estate Board of NY, and the NY State MLS as well as the National, New York State and Westchester-Putnam Association of Realtors, Fred and his partner, Barbara Field have pooled their skills, expertise, and 25 years of experience to help their clients and customers alike. Outside of his commitment to serving clients, Fred is most interested in skiing, world travel, photography, and the diversity of today’s digital world.
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