Aerial view of the Waterways condo community in Moriches. Sales begin at Beechwood’s new condos in Moriches Beechwood launches pre-construction sales for a 55+ condo community in Moriches First phase includes 34...
Aerial view of the Waterways condo community in Moriches.
Sales begin at Beechwood’s new condos in Moriches
Beechwood launches pre-construction sales for a 55+ condo community in Moriches
First phase includes 34 villa-style condos, part of a planned 100-home buildout
Prices start in the mid-$600Ks with multiple floorplans and garage parking
Development offers waterfront amenities including a marina, pool and clubhouse
The Beechwood Organization has launched pre-construction sales at its newest Long Island condo community.
The Jericho-based developer is building 34 villa-style condos for buyers age 55 and over called Beechwood at the Waterways. The $20 million first phase of 34 condos in four buildings will eventually be joined by two more phases bringing a total of 100 homes to be built within the existing development of Waterways at Bay Pointe, a gated community established in 1985 with 346 homes.
The development site was the subject of litigation for more than two decades, as it had previously been approved for a three-story apartment building, but was fought by the Waterways homeowner’s association and the Town of Brookhaven. Beechwood acquired the development rights and pivoted to two-story condos for the project, company CEO and founder Michael Dubb told LIBN.
Waterways Moriches great-room
Four models at the new Beechwood development are being offered at pre-construction pricing starting in the mid $600,000s. The condos have two bedrooms, two to two-and-a-half bathrooms, and range in size from 1,485 square feet to 1,938 square feet. Each home has a one-car garage.
Ground-level floorplans have basement options, a ground-floor primary suite, a covered front porch and rear patio. Upper-level floorplans have a primary suite and a second bedroom, a den, a mezzanine loft area, vaulted ceilings, a covered porch entry and private balcony.
Amenities include a clubhouse, waterfront pool and deck, tennis courts, bocci courts, private marina and walking trails.
Dubb has been familiar with the Waterways for a while, as his parents bought a condo there in 1990.
“I am personally excited to bring new homes for empty nesters to Moriches. The hamlet is known for its small-town charm and scenic natural surroundings,” Dubb said in a written statement. “Here, buyers can remain close to friends and family on Long Island with lots to enjoy. At the Waterways, residents can also cast off from their private marina or play cards at the private clubhouse.”
Construction of the Moriches project began last month, and occupancy of the development’s first phase is expected by the end of the year. Information on the new condos can be found at beechwoodhomes.com/waterways and sales appointments are now being scheduled at the project’s sales gallery at 619 Water Way.
“The demand for our brand of new construction homes by Long Islanders who want to stay on Long Island and in a desirable location such as this one inspired us to build in Moriches,” Steven Dubb, Beechwood principal and president, said in the statement. “We believe our buyers at The Waterways will enjoy their beautiful new homes, the resort-style amenities and one of our region’s nicest coastal settings.”
$400M Mastic Beach plan to revitalize downtown with housing, restaurants, shops unveiled
Brookhaven Town and a Jericho developer are proposing a plan to build about 600 homes in downtown Mastic Beach and add tens of thousands of square footage for shops and...
Brookhaven Town and a Jericho developer are proposing a plan to build about 600 homes in downtown Mastic Beach and add tens of thousands of square footage for shops and restaurants as part of a $400-500 million effort to redevelop the hamlet's blighted business district.
The plan, which will require multiple zoning changes and other approvals by the Brookhaven Town Board, was unveiled Thursday night to a crowd of about 800 people who jammed into an auditorium at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach.
Steven Dubb, principal of the Beechwood Organization, which was tapped by Brookhaven two years ago to serve as the project's master developer, outlined a plan involving as many as 140 properties on 37 acres in a triangle-shaped area along Neighborhood and Commack roads and Doris Drive. The idea is to turn that half-mile stretch into a modern downtown with upper-floor apartments topping ground-level stores, condominiums, town houses, parking garages, and upgraded streets, sidewalks and stormwater drains, he said.
Brookhaven officials and Mastic Beach civic leaders have said they see the project as the former village's best bet to end decades of downtown deterioration and reverse the hamlet's declining economic fortunes.
WHAT NEWSDAY FOUND
Brookhaven Town and Jericho developer Beechwood Organization on Thursday unveiled plans to redevelop downtown Mastic Beach, adding about 600 homes and 130,000 square feet of space for restaurants and shops.
Supporters see the plan as the former village's best bet for stemming blight and economic deterioration.
The project requires multiple zoning changes and site plan approvals from the Brookhaven Town Board.
Where Beechwood Homes is quietly changing life on Long Island and beyond
You’ve likely seen the signs: Country Pointe, The Selby, Meadowbrook Pointe. Maybe you toured one of the model homes. What you might not know is that many of the premier...
You’ve likely seen the signs: Country Pointe, The Selby, Meadowbrook Pointe.
Maybe you toured one of the model homes. What you might not know is that many of the premier residential communities rising across the region are the work of a Long Island-based father-and-son team leading one of the most prominent private homebuilders in the Northeast.
Michael and Steven Dubb of Beechwood Homes (pictured, R-L) are behind it all.
The Jericho-based firm was recently ranked the No. 1 residential builder in New York State for the second consecutive year, according to the 2024 Housing Giants report from Pro Builder magazine.
In 2023 alone, Beechwood delivered 160 homes across active developments in Nassau, Suffolk and Saratoga counties.
It’s been a banner year for the company — and with dozens of projects underway or in the pipeline, we compiled a full list of Beechwood’s newest and most notable communities to watch, from beachside condos to large-scale lifestyle neighborhoods.
For rent: The Selby offers luxurious rental residences with world class amenities. Choose from a collection of one- to three-bedrooms in the heart of Nassau County. Residents enjoy access to five-star amenities including a private courtyard with a pool sprawling sundeck, outdoor games area, fire pits, outdoor bar and BBQs. Inside you’ll find a fitness center, club room, library, conference rooms children’s playroom and lounge.
The Shed restaurant is located on site in this concierge full-service building. Located just minutes from Eisenhower Park and Garden City shopping, Luxury living meets classic elegance at this Westbury landmark.
For rent: Modern elegance meets hotel-style living at The Vanderbilt, a luxury rental community in the heart of Nassau County. Residents enjoy concierge service, a pool, library lounge, fitness center, game room, conference center, children’s playroom and pickle ball in the adjacent park. The spacious well-appointed interiors lend comfort and style — all just steps from shopping, dining, parks and the LIRR. A great location for events and private parties with hotel stays and room blocks available.
Beechwood Organization has kicked off pre-construction sales for Beechwood at the Waterways, a new 55+ condominium community in Moriches offering 34 villa-style homes in its first phase, with occupancy expected in late 2026. Units start in the mid-$600,000s, feature customizable two-bed, two-bath floorplans with garages, and come with resort-style waterfront amenities including a pool, clubhouse, marina and trails. The development sits within the existing gated Waterways at Bay Pointe community near Moriches Bay and local beaches.
For purchase: Surrounded by pine barrens and walking trails at the sprawling Boulevard at Yaphank community, Country Pointe Preserve blends nature and luxury. This brand-new gated community just opened for sale with stunning model homes now available to tour. The resort-lifestyle community features spacious townhomes and villas with access to a private clubhouse, outdoor pool, fitness center and more — all within walking distance of The Boulevard’s burgeoning shopping and dining district.
For purchase (55+): Only a handful of homes remain available at this 55+ resort style community. The sell out was a huge success with homeowners enjoying the clubhouse meeting spaces, ballroom, fitness center, pools and community tennis, pickleball and bocci courts.
For purchase: Set just five minutes from Main Street and the ocean beaches, Country Pointe Estates offers luxury single-family homes on oversized lots in the heart of the Hamptons. Each residence features high-end finishes, full basements, and generous backyards with in-ground pools offering the perfect space for elevated summer living and entertaining.
For purchase: Marina Pointe blends coastal charm with modern convenience, offering waterfront condos just steps from the East Rockaway LIRR station. Residents enjoy open floor plans, sleek finishes, and private balconies — many with sweeping canal views.
Meadowbrook Pointe is a gated, resort-style community for active adults 62 and better. The homes are designed for comfort and style, and residents have access to a spectacular clubhouse with an outdoor pool, fitness studio, and social lounges.
Coming soon for purchase: The Lighthouse will bring boutique coastal living to the heart of Rockaway Beach. This new and luxurious beachfront condominium complex will offer ocean views, contemporary design and easy access to the boardwalk, making it a sleek and serene escape at the edge of New York City. Join the VIP list to stay informed. (Click here and fill out the inquiry form.)
For purchase: Tucked into the rolling hills of Saratoga Springs, Oak Ridge offers stately custom homes on oversized lots, just minutes from downtown and the famed Saratoga Racecourse. With timeless architecture and luxury finishes, it’s an upstate retreat with every modern comfort.
Set in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs, Adelphi Residences offers luxury condominium living above the iconic Adelphi Hotel. With private entrances, bespoke finishes, and access to upscale hotel amenities, it’s resort-style living in one of New York’s most celebrated destinations.
Beechwood ranked as top residential builder in the state
Jericho-based Beechwood Organization has been ranked as the top residential builder in New York State for the second straight year. The company, also known as Beechwood Homes, earned the honor...
Jericho-based Beechwood Organization has been ranked as the top residential builder in New York State for the second straight year.
The company, also known as Beechwood Homes, earned the honor in the 2024 Housing Giants report of the country’s top home builders by Pro Builder magazine.
The annual industry report shows Beechwood as the 2024 leader in the state with 160 homes delivered during 2023 in Nassau, Suffolk and Saratoga counties. The homes were at Country Pointe communities in East Meadow, Plainview and Yaphank; Marina Pointe in East Rockaway; Oneck Landing in Westhampton Beach; and Oak Ridge in Saratoga Springs.
The report also ranks Beechwood number three by revenue in New York and number 11 of 22 builders across the Mid-Atlantic region which includes New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
“It is gratifying to see our standing alongside the nation’s top builders but most of all to see the enjoyment of our buyers and renters as they move into their dream homes,” Michael Dubb, Beechwood founder and CEO, said in a company statement.
So far this year, Beechwood is delivering the final homes in its sold-out 660-home Country Pointe in Plainview community. The company is also delivering homes in Yaphank at its 400-home Country Pointe Meadows; in Westhampton Beach at its 22-single-family home community Country Pointe Estates; and in Saratoga Springs at its new 79 condo Residences at the Adelphi Hotel, and at its 50 single-family home community Oak Ridge.
Besides its for-sale homes, Beechwood continues to lease its apartment properties in Westbury including 237 units at The Selby and 195 units at The Vanderbilt. In Rockaway, the company continues to lease at The Tides apartment buildings that are part of the 2,300-home Beechwood-Benjamin Companies joint venture development Arverne by the Sea.
Beechwood is also partnering with Settlement Housing Fund in New York City where it is constructing two affordable housing developments including 45 units at Weeksville Place in Brooklyn and 71 units at Melrose Concourse in the Bronx.
Outside of New York, Beechwood is delivering homes at three of its exclusive Charlotte, N.C. developments, including the sold-out 35-home Weddington Glen, the 62-home Broadmoor at Marvin, and the 217-home Lakeside Pointe at Lake Norman. The company will also break ground this year at its 815-home mixed-use development called South Creek in Chapel Hill, which will be one of Beechwood’s largest communities.
The Ultimate Guide to Westhampton Beach
Hop off the Long Island Expressway at Exit 63, South Route 27-and avoid all Hamptons traffic while doing so. From shopping to dining, here is the ultimate guide to Westhampton...
Hop off the Long Island Expressway at Exit 63, South Route 27-and avoid all Hamptons traffic while doing so. From shopping to dining, here is the ultimate guide to Westhampton Beach.
FLORA
As one of Rooted Hospitality Group’s remarkable restaurants, flora embeds its ardor for eating and drinking into each delectable dish. With an eclectic menu ranging from the flora burger to chicken paprika, its seasonal dishes ensure that eaters of all diets and allergies dine lavishly. 149 Main St., Westhampton Beach, florawhb.com
FAUNA
Say goodbye to the beloved Star Boggs and hello to Westhampton’s latest and greatest restaurant, Fauna. This new American gem honors wildlife on chef Aaron Mitchell-Patrick’s palatable plates, expertly paired with cultlike wine and handcrafted cocktails. The chef recommends the basil seared halibut and roasted red pepper gnudi, both of which burst with flavor and excellence. 6 Parlato Drive, Westhampton Beach, faunawhb.com
MARGARITA GRILLE
Whether seeking grilled shrimp tacos or Bavarian pretzel sticks, the Margarita Grille has you covered. For over two decades, this year-round neighborhood gem has welcomed many, given its laidback atmosphere and delectable plates. 83 Main St., Westhampton Beach, themargaritagrille.com
Welcome to Fauna, where a culinary journey awaits
JOE’S AMERICAN GRILL
Calling all hungry carnivores—Joe’s American Grill prepares a delicious selection of seafood, Black Angus burgers, steaks and other hearty dishes. Open six nights a week for both takeout service and outdoor and indoor dining, this local eatery has been serving the Westhampton community since 1983. 240 Montauk Highway., Westhampton Beach, joesamericangrill.com
BABY MOON
Ditch the plane ride and jet lag and feast your eyes on Baby Moon, Westhampton’s favorite Italian food destination. With food so delizioso, it is difficult to resist its mouthwatering calzones, brick oven pizza and pasta specialty: broccoli rabe with garlic and olive oil. 238 Montauk Highway, Westhampton Beach, babymoon-restaurant.com
ECKART’S LUNCHEONETTE
Step back in time with a famous breakfast omelet or a scoop of the prized chicken salad from Eckart’s Luncheonette, a family-owned WHB business since 1911. This breakfast and lunch spot triggers the ultimate nostalgic sensation with its soda fountain and leather booths. 162 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach, sites.google.com/view/eckartsluncheonette
From day to night, Mixology is the one-stop occasion shop
SHOP
MIXOLOGY
Look no further than Mixology for the most adorable summer dresses and skirts that Westhampton has to offer. With locations from New York City to the East End, this store inspires women to look and feel their best with chic yet affordable pieces. 148 Main St., Westhampton Beach, shopmixology.com
GARDEN OF SILVER
Jewelry designer and contemporary realist artist Eileen Baumeister McIntyre opened Garden of Silver in Westhampton out of an ardor for the craft. Her shop sells fine jewelry from highly esteemed designers including Jane Bartel, Elizabeth Moore and Joy Manning. 124 Main St., Westhampton Beach, gardenofsilver.com
GOOD WESTHAMPTON GENERAL STORE
As a pivotal destination on Main Street for all things home-related, Good Westhampton General Store has embellished Westhampton homes since 2012. By popular demand, its recently opened sister shop, Good Westhampton Home & Design, mirrors the laid-back and comfortable design aesthetic. 108 Main St., Westhampton Beach, goodwesthampton.com
ISLAND SURF
Regardless of experience on the board, Island Surf has apparel and accessories for eager surfers to rent and buy. Whether seeking bodyboards, water toys, sunscreen or beach towels, this prized Westhampton shop rides the waves seven days a week with brands like O’Neill and Rip Curl. 49 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach, islandsurf.net
CODE BLUE
Whether seeking home decor or a timeless piece of jewelry, Code Blue has a vast and wellcurated selection of luxurious parts in both departments. From dazzling gems to scented candles by highly esteemed designers, it is nearly impossible to walk out empty-handed. 96 Main St., Westhampton Beach, codeblueny.com
From day to night, Mixology is the one-stop occasion shop
INDULGE
HAMPTONS ARISTOCRAT
Taking the stress out of hosting with stellar entertainment solutions and experiences, Hamptons Aristocrat has a plethora of packages to ensure the ultimate gathering. From a backyard pizza bar to a 1969 taco truck, each of its luxurious hospitality bundles is the perfect crowd-pleaser. 87 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach, heritagearistocrat.com
BEACH BAKERY & GRAND CAFE
Whether shopping for a dinner party confection or to cure a sugar craving, the sweet treat selection at Beach Bakery & Grand Cafe is one to drool over. It is important to save room for dessert, with an assortment of mouthwatering cookies ranging from its famous black and white cookie to the chocolate chunk cookie bag. 112 Main St., Westhampton Beach, beachbakerycafe.com
SHOCK ICE CREAM
With 20 years of scoops and sugary confections under its belt, Shock Ice Cream lives up to its sweet expectations. As the most Instagrammable dessert on the East End, its famous Carnival Cone combines cotton candy, ice cream and sprinkles—need we say more? 99 Main St., Westhampton Beach, shockicecream.com
STAY
THE OCEAN RESORT AT BATH & TENNIS
Welcome to The Ocean Resort at Bath & Tennis—luxurious lodgings located in the heart of Westhampton. This family-friendly resort has marina access, tennis courts, an outdoor pool, private cabanas and endless amenities, promoting maximum ease and relaxation. 231 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach, bathandtennis.com
RELAX
PIKE’S BEACH
As a Westhampton town beach, this Dune Road hot spot is the ultimate white-sand destination. Convenient parking allows beachgoers to perfectly pack coolers and boards. 765 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach
ROGER’S BEACH
At the east end of Beach Lane is Roger’s Beach, where convenience is key—a snack bar, parking, showers, restrooms, lifeguards and a meal deck take the stress out of a beach trip. Pro tip: A day by these waters requires a permit pass. 105 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach
CUPSOGUE BEACH
With 296 acres of sand and serenity, Cupsogue Beach, located at the west end of Dune Road, offers lifeguard-supervised swimming, sunbathing and prime fishing waters. With space for camping, concerts and other forms of recreation, the activities are endless. 975 Dune Road, Westhampton
Vision Required: Buying Straight From Floor Plans Offers Big Benefits
Stand on a dirt lot, and envision your dream home. Picture a finished product with large entertaining spaces for summer get-togethers and brisk autumn nights. Want to be able to...
Stand on a dirt lot, and envision your dream home. Picture a finished product with large entertaining spaces for summer get-togethers and brisk autumn nights. Want to be able to use the pool in the late afternoon? Perhaps the lot with the western-facing backyard is better for your build. Don’t like baths? Nix the soaking tub in the primary bath.
It takes some vision and foresight, but there are plenty of benefits to buying a Hamptons home off floor plans — especially in this economic climate.
“What it allows you to do is to lock in the price of your house,” says Steven Dubb, the principal at The Beechwood Organization, a Jericho-based company founded by his father, Michael Dubb, that has built more than 7,500 homes in 60 communities across the New York metro area since 1985.
With several successfully completed projects on the South Fork, including The Latch, recently completed in Southampton, Beechwood’s latest projects are in Westhampton Beach: Country Pointe Estates, a 22-home residential community on Depot Road, and Oneck Landing, a four-parcel Moriches Bay enclave on Fiske Avenue.
“Pre-construction usually has a discount to what a finished house would cost. You take some of the market risks out of the equation when you buy pre-construction, off of floor plans. Construction cost inflation has been about 3% a month since things started coming back after the lockdowns,” Dubb says. “In a price-conscious world that’s one of the biggest benefits of buying off floor plans.”
Buyers also have the opportunity to customize their homes. “If there are things you want to change, rooms you want to add, bathrooms you want to make smaller, ceilings that you want to make higher — you really get to personalize and customize your home as opposed to buying an existing home where you’re stepping into somebody else’s decision,” he says. “When you buy pre-construction, you have the opportunity to make all those changes, to build it exactly the way that you want.”
Another plus, as opposed to building from scratch, is not having to go out and source a team and deal with all the headaches that come with that, from finding tradespeople to overseeing the build.
There is also the benefit of a warranty. “New York State has warranties that are mandated on new construction and most builders, especially Beechwood, exceed those state-mandated warranties. That, of course, is a lot better than stepping into an existing home where problems might be hidden, might not pop up for a couple of months and you’re on the hook for it entirely,” Dubb says. “It makes it a little bit easier to sleep at night.”
Record of Success With Floor Plans
Once Beechwood’s two Westhampton Beach developments are completed, the firm will have created 129 homes on the East End. In 2013, the company designed Bishops Pond, a 69-home luxury condo community in Southampton Village which became the fastest-selling community of its kind in the Hamptons. Two years later, Beechwood sold out 10 townhomes next door, as well as the four estate homes built at Bishops Grant on North Main Street.
The development at The Latch won design awards for its work at the historic main building and adjacent Terry Cottage, originally designed by the noted architect Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White. The 19-condo townhouse community at 101 Hill Street and the single-family home at 109 Hill Street ranged in price from $2.6 million to $7 million. This is Beechwood’s first project in Westhampton Beach.
“I think Westhampton is in the middle of the resurgence,” says Steven Dubb. “It started a couple of years ago and it’s only going to continue to grow because Westhampton: one, it’s really beautiful, and two, it is so much more convenient to get to from parts of Long Island and from New York City.”
For many people who are working hybrid work weeks, and who fell in love with being in the country during COVID, it’s easier to get back and forth to Westhampton from the city; it’s only 75 miles east of Midtown Manhattan, which cuts down on the traffic endured getting to points further east. “And, generally, it’s priced less expensive than other parts of the Hamptons,” he adds.
Vision Required
The Country Pointe Estates are located on the former site of Wholistic Tennis Academy at 44 Depot Road, within walking distance of the Long Island Rail Road Station in Westhampton; it’s just a five-minute drive to Main Street and Dune Road’s beaches. A five-minute drive south is Beechwood’s second development, Oneck Landing, overlooking Moriches Bay at Oneck Lane and Fiske Avenue.
At Country Pointe Estates, the half-acre lots feature homes ranging from 2,700 square feet to 5,900 square feet of living space. Asking prices range from $2.1 million to more than $3.6 million.
The Aberdeen is a new model, just added to the offering at Country Pointe, featuring the same amenities for a buyer who wants to entertain, but with fewer bedrooms than the Atlantic, Beacon and Commodore homes — plus with a better price point.
Floor plans for all four styles show open-concept great rooms and entertainment-ready kitchens, first-floor primary bedrooms and spacious mudrooms — some of the most sought-after features by Hamptons homebuyers. Extensive outdoor living spaces at each home are connected to a pool and a pool house.
Dubb says most buyers desire finished lower levels with space for a pool table, a bar with a “man cave” and a gym.
Prospective buyers are shown floor plans, not just on paper but on a large, interactive screen at Beechwood’s temporary showroom at Country Pointe Estates, where they can swipe through the different exterior and interior designs. (Visitors may even forget they are in a trailer, as it’s stylishly decorated and well-appointed to reflect the houses that will be built!)
Beechwood is using many of the same interior finishes and products that were used at The Latch.
“We’ve got model photography, we have samples of materials, and we’ve got walkthrough videos that we’re able to show prospective purchasers,” he says. “It’s one thing to have words on a page describing a flooring, it’s another to see a photo of it or to be able to pick it up and hold it in your hand.”
Every house at Country Pointe Estates will be unique.
“One of the hardest things about buying off of floor plans is you need to share the vision. You need to be able to use your imagination,” Dubb says.
There is a bit of “self-sorting” that goes on, Dubb says, because people know they are not going to see a finished house before they make the decision.
Some people still struggle to conceptualize it, while others pick it up right away. “We get a lot of buyers who have built houses for themselves or who have been involved in construction or in renovations in their (other) homes,” Dubb says. “Sometimes you can see the wheels turning — sometimes it’s very easy, some people pick it up naturally.”
Getting in Early
Dubb is excited for the model home, which is being framed, to be completed because there is still no substitute for being able to walk through a space. Of course, there is also no guarantee how many homes will be available after the model home is finished, as several lots have already been sold. Its anticipated completion date is early spring of 2023.
Buyers looking for value will jump at the opportunity to buy in this phase. For instance, at Beechwood’s project Weddington Glen in Weddington, North Carolina, a suburb of Charlotte, 50% of the homes available have been sold since Beechwood started selling in March. There is no model home even under construction yet. “It’s entirely off of floor plans and renderings,” Dubb says.
Those buyers will be rewarded in the long run because they got in at the preconstruction prices, and the homes in the community are going to be worth more when construction is complete, Dubb adds.
Just like with Country Pointe Estates in Westhampton Beach and another ongoing project Beechwood has at Oak Ridge in Saratoga, the floor plans and architecture were designed specifically for that location and market.
So what’s the biggest drawback to buying off the floor plan? The lack of immediate gratification, Dubb says, as buyers are purchasing a house not yet built. “If you buy an existing house, you get to move in 30 or 45 or 60 days. That is not the case when you buy pre-construction.”
As for the developer, offering all that customization is a double-edged sword. “We throw ourselves at the feet of our buyers. When we say we offer customization, we mean it.
So that means if somebody decides that they want to put a special kind of tile in their master bathroom, and it’s hard to source, we’ve got to go and figure out how to source it.”
Grappling with the supply-chain issues and labor shortages is a challenge all developers are facing. Dubb reports his industry is starting to see the supply issue normalize. “When we were building The Latch, we were really in the thick of it and we managed to get everybody in for the summer,” he says.
This article appeared as the cover story for the September 2022 issue of Behind The Hedges. Read the digital version here.
The Latch in Southampton Village Earns Two National Awards
The Latch, a luxury condominium development in Southampton Village created by The Beechwood Organization, has received two prestigious awards from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The development, designed...
The Latch, a luxury condominium development in Southampton Village created by The Beechwood Organization, has received two prestigious awards from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
The development, designed by Jim McMullan of Fleetwood & McMullan and Jason Poremba of Jason Thomas Architect, earned a Platinum award for Historic Preservation and Restoration and a Gold award for Single Family Community Under 100 Units.
“This is a high honor greatly appreciated by Beechwood and the entire team who worked with us to bring forward the best of the past for future generations to enjoy this beautiful property,” said Steven Dubb, The Latch’s developer and the principal at The Beechwood Organization.
In the early 1900s, the property, known as The Village Latch, was “the Grand Annex to Southampton’s Irving Hotel across Hill Street,” Steven Dubb, Beechwood’s founder and CEO, told Dan’s Papers in 2020. “Reported guests included Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy, the duPonts, Fords and Vanderbilts, and Hollywood stars,” he said.
In 2016, Beechwood bought the approximately five-acre parcel with an inn that was operated 67 rooms across several run-down buildings.
The two turn-of-the-20th-century buildings — the iconic main Latch building and the adjacent Terry Cottage, which had been moved from across the street — were designed by noted Gilded Age architect Sanford White of McKim, Mead & White (White designed many iconic Hamptons homes, such as the Sevens Sisters homes in Montauk, the most famous of which talkshow host Dick Cavett sold last year).
With the architects’ designs and consultation from Zach Studenroth, the village historian, the exteriors have been preserved. With work complete, cedar-shingled white structures, designed in Federal Revival Period with Dutch Colonial touches, have been returned to their former glory.
The original 40-room Latch building was converted into two townhouses. Beechwood renovated the interior of the Terry Cottage and it remains a single-family home.
Behind the two historic structures, visible from Hill Street, are 17 new townhouses and a McMullan-designed clubhouse on a private cul-de-sac. The townhomes appear connected by a single shingle-style facade. The homes feature open floorplans and high finishes and appliances, while the clubhouse provides a fitness center and outdoor pool.
Pre-construction sales began in 2021 with homes ranging from $2.6 to $7 million — and all units were sold by the end of the year.
Part of the NAHB‘s Best in American Living Awards, they are considered the nation’s top honor for home builders in the largest network of craftsmen, innovators and problem-solvers. An awards ceremony was held at the 2022 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida.
The Latch also received a Vision Long Island Smart Growth Award in 2021.
This was the third project in Southampton Village for Beechwood, one of the largest developers of single-family and multifamily housing in New York State. The developer was also behind 69 luxury condominium units at Bishops Pond on South Magee Street, as well as Bishops Grant on North Main Street where there are four estate homes.
Founded by Michael Dubb, Beechwood has built more than 7,500 homes in 60 communities across the New York metro area since 1985, including new developments in Saratoga and New York City.
