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8 Benefits of Living in an Active Adult Community 

Finding the perfect place to live is no easy task. Because we spend so much time in our homes, buying a new property can be a daunting decision; especially for those nearing retirement. During this time in your life, you may have a lot of questions on your mind when thinking of relocating. Many are […]

Benefits of Living in Westhampton Beach

Seasonal visitors have fallen in love with the laid back lifestyle of Westhampton Beach! The Hamptons may be known for their exclusive beaches and resort communities around the world but Westhampton Beach offers residents a coastal destination with a relaxed feel. Located in Suffolk County with a population of only 1,869, Westhampton Beach is without […]

Best places to retire on Long Island

Long Island has a lot to offer seniors considering their retirement options. The island boasts plentiful art and culture, miles of beautiful beaches, mass transit, world-class health and educational facilities, a diverse economy plus easy access to New York City and major transit hubs. The following list offers a look at just some of the […]

Townhouse Showings to Begin at ‘The Latch’ Southampton Village

In-person showings begin this month at The Latch Southampton Village, a 20-unit community — 15 townhouses, four villas and one single-family home — on the 5-acre former Village Latch Inn property on Hill Street. Nine units have already sold since preconstruction sales began last June, and now that construction is nearly complete, four designer-decorated model […]

Steven Dubb Discusses Pride in Recent Accomplishment

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Steven Dubb: “The Latch Southampton Village. In 2016, we bought the historic Village Latch Inn. From 2017-2019, during the application process to convert the 67-unit lodging on 5-acres to a 20-home luxury condo community, we operated it as The Latch Pop-Up Inn. In 2020, […]

History Meets Modern Living at The Latch in Southampton

Imagine living in a property originally designed by the legendary architect Stanford White, but with all the modern amenities one comes to expect from the Hamptons. Beechwood Homes’ new turn-key condominium development, The Latch Southampton Village, offers luxurious living on historic grounds. Steven Dubb of Beechwood Homes discusses the incredible new development. What is the […]

Steven Dubb Discusses High-End Community Living at Country Pointe Meadows

Steven Dubb, principal at The Beechwood Organization, talks about the new Yaphank development Country Pointe Meadows and why it’s a great fit for homeowners looking for a high-end community with close proximity to the East End, how the group is handling social distancing and more. Tell us about the development of Country Pointe Meadows and […]

Top Saratoga Racehorse Owner Betting Big on Upscale Saratoga Housing Subdivision

Seven-time leading owner at Saratoga Race Course Michael Dubb and his Long Island home building company are making a big bet on an upscale subdivision in Saratoga Springs. Dubb, founder and chief executive of The Beechwood Organization in Jericho, is under contract to buy 48 lots in the Oak Ridge neighborhood less than three miles […]

Preconstruction Sales Begin at The Latch Southampton Village

Preconstruction sales began this week for The Latch Southampton Village, a 20-unit condominium community on the former Village Latch Inn property. Also this week, the main building on the site, which is 5 acres on the north side of Hill Street, was lifted so a top-to-bottom renovation could begin. That building is one of two […]

Questions You Should Ask Before You Buy or Rent at a 55+ Community

On Long Island, 55-and-over communities continue to grow in popularity, offering residents a wide range of amenities and freedom from the time-consuming upkeep of the homes where they raised families. We asked representatives of some of these communities in Nassau and Suffolk to share the five most frequently asked questions they get from prospective buyers […]

Long Island Living: How to Choose a 55+ Community

MOVING FROM A private home to a 55-plus community is sometimes referred to as “downsizing.” But Michael Dubb, founder and CEO of the Beechwood Organization of Jericho, prefers to call this kind of move “rightsizing.” Rightsizing, he says, is when you’re ready to get rid of the big home – the stairs, the maintenance, yard […]

Boomers Can Retire in Style at Country Pointe Meadows in Yaphank

After putting his three kids through college, credit card industry veteran Mike Turano no longer had a need for his big custom-built Stony Brook home, so he started eyeing a move down south. But before he and his wife packed up and left New York, they stumbled upon Country Pointe Meadows in Yaphank, a luxurious […]

New Sophisticated Cocktail at King Fish Oyster Bar & Restaurant: The Vanderbilt

A cocktail should aim to not only play with taste buds through the rhythmic dancing of flavors but to also enhance the experience of its immediate surroundings. Following this approach, mixologists at Kingfish Oyster Bar & Restaurant in Westbury were inspired by their locale when concocting one of the more sophisticated cocktails on its menu. […]

People are Relocating to Rockaway

People are relocating here from Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, and even further afield as the Rockaway renaissance gets into full swing. Yes, the long-awaited revitalization is coming and with it, new neighbors are arriving for better or worse. With the stunning beach views, a stellar ferry service, and stylish restaurants to boot, it’s no surprise […]

Beechwood Homes Creates New Lifestyles For Residents with Townhouse Living

In today’s day and age, there is no longer a stigma when it comes to apartment, condo and townhouse living. Quite the opposite, actually. Michael Dubb is the CEO and founder of Beechwood Homes, a building organization that holds the title of Long Island’s largest homebuilder and developer of sophisticated lifestyle communities. The company, which […]

Anna House: A Daycare Center on the Belmont Park Grounds

More than 7,000 homes across New York have been built under the leadership of Michael Dubb. Entering 2018, his real estate firm Beechwood Homes had 3.9 million square feet of luxury developments in progress across Long Island. Yet his most treasured construction is a humble building on the backstretch of Belmont racetrack, one that could […]

A community helps treasured Plainview hardware store make move

The owners say the move to a space twice as big represents a win for small business in an era when local stores struggle to compete with corporate chains and online retailers. Dan Naftol has been shopping at Trio Hardware in Plainview for 30 years, dropping in once or twice a week to buy nuts […]

Beechwood Homes Honored with 2017 LIBI Awards by Long Island Builders Institute

The Beechwood Organization, the leading builder of residential homes on Long Island and one of the largest in New York State, was honored by the Long Island Builders Institute on November 8, 2017 with six awards for outstanding achievement in the development and construction of housing on Long Island. These include the top LIBI honor, […]

Country Pointe Project in Development in Plainview

Plainview favorite Trio Hardware announced it will move down the road to the Country Pointe development. The changing landscape of the Plainview-Old Bethpage area near Old Country and Round Swamp roads signals the impending arrival of Country Pointe Plainview, a sprawling project with age-specific housing, along with retail, a clubhouse, trails and more. Grounds that […]

Sales Begin for New 400-Residence Condo Community in Yaphank

Sales are underway for a new 400-residence condominium community in Yaphank. Called Country Pointe Meadows, the development from Jericho-based Beechwood Organization is the for-sale housing component of The Boulevard, a planned mixed-use project on the 322-acre former site of Yaphank’s Parr Meadows Racetrack. Country Pointe Meadows has 320 homes reserved for people aged 55 and […]

Bishops Pond in Southampton Has Two Homes Left for Sale

Grab ‘em while they’re hot Beechwood Homes has finished building Bishops Pond, a collection of townhouses and single-level villas. The development boasts liveable, Hamptons-style homes that are good for both full-time residence and weekend escapes to the East End. The community has homes between three and five bedrooms, at 3,000-5,000 square feet. The clubhouse features […]

Michael Dubb Inducted to Long Island Builders Institute Hall Of Fame

Michael Dubb, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Beechwood Organization, the leading builder of residential homes on Long Island and one of the largest in New York State, was inducted to the Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI) Hall of Fame on Wednesday, November 9. “Michael Dubb truly represents all that success and ‘paying forward’ stand […]

Steven Dubb Reimagines Real Estate on Long Island

STEVEN DUBB IS REIMAGINING real estate on Long Island. As the principal at The Beechwood Organization, Dubb is the man behind the company’s grandest and most desirable housing developments. But his one criterion is an ever-changing one: to meet Long Island’s diverse and constantly evolving housing needs. His vision is shaped around the challenges unique […]

Village of East Rockaway Holds Annual Stars & Stripes Festival

Under warm sunny skies and slightly cloudy and breezy evenings, the Village of East Rockaway held its annual Stars & Stripes festival last weekend. Residents and neighbors from nearby communities flocked to the waterfront area of the village, taking full advantage of the rides, games of chance, entertainment, food, and a spectacular fireworks display on […]

Michael Dubb Wins 3rd Straight Racing Owner Title

While he heads one of Long Island’s most prolific homebuilding companies for his day job, Michael Dubb’s mane passion is earning him plenty of accolades. A principal of Jericho-based Beechwood Organization, Dubb won the racing owner’s title for the 2016 meet at Saratoga Race Course last weekend, the third year in a row he has […]

Steven Dubb Building Luxury Home Development in the Hamptons

Leaving his footprint with a record-breaking, multimillion-dollar condominium development, Steven Dubb has paved the way for a new market in luxury home development in the Hamptons. As a principal at The Beechwood Organization leading projects for the Hamptons and the North Fork of Long Island, Dubb, at 30, is working with his father, Michael Dubb, […]

The Beechwood Organization Honored with 2016 Smart Growth Award for Marina Pointe East Rockaway

First Major Private Investment in East Rockaway Since “Sandy” Luxury Condominiums Replace Rundown Boatyard and Marina Best Practice Storm Resiliency Building Methods Transit Oriented Community Near LIRR, Main Street Shopping Jericho & East Rockaway, NY, June 10, 2016 – The Beechwood Organization, the leading builder of residential homes on Long Island and one of the […]

Southampton’s Village Latch Inn is Going Condo

Southampton’s wonderful old Village Latch Inn has finally been sold, after a number of years on the market. (Six, we think.) It’s been acquired by developers George Benedict and Steven Dubb, who built the Bishops Pond complex in the village. We were worried about the fate of the lovely main building; Steven told Curbed, “We […]

Michael Dubb Wins Saratoga Racing Owner Title

Michael Dubb, principal of Jericho-based The Beechwood Organization, scored a triple crown of sorts in the world of horseracing. Dubb, a homebuilder and developer, won the Saratoga Meet’s racing owner title on Labor Day weekend with a dozen winning races, including a win in the prominent $100,000 Evan Shipman Stakes. This is the third such […]

Steven Dubb on the Purpose of the Highlands Club

“As a builder on the South Fork and on the North Fork, two really beautiful places, you want to do something that’s going to enhance the beauty of those areas and not detract from it, not change the character of it. I think it’s always a challenge.” For Steven Dubb, President of the Beechwood Organization, […]

Demand at Country Pointe Huntington Push Starting Prices Up

About 25 percent of the 65 market-rate residential units slated for Beechwood Organization’s Country Pointe Huntington development in Huntington Station have already been sold – less than two months after preconstruction sales began, according to Steven Dubb, the company’s vice president. “You’re never quite sure what the response is going to be, and we’re really, […]

Beechwood Organization to Build 76 Condominiums in Huntington Station

Jericho-based Beechwood Organization will build 76 condominiums in Huntington Station after closing a deal for the project with AvalonBay Communities in December. Terms were not disclosed. The new housing, a mix of two-story townhouses and single-level homes, will be constructed on about six acres on the east side of AvalonBay’s 26-acre, 303-residence rental development on […]

The Bishops Pond Subdivision Expands in Southampton Village

The recently opened Bishops Pond subdivision in Southampton Village is expanding, with construction already started on two new buildings on the Magee Street property.Construction got under way in December on the new buildings, which sit on 2.78 acres purchased in the fall of 2013 by the subdivision owners, project manager Steven Dubb confirmed. Southampton Town […]

Carol Leifer Performs Stand-Up Comedy at Meadowbrook Pointe

Former Seinfeld show writer Carol Leifer demonstrated her skills as a stand-up comic in an appearance on Saturday, Oct. 25, with what became a humorous monologue about growing up with her family in East Williston, her career and some of the finer points about Jewish behavior. “My dad was an optometrist who would come home […]

East Rockaway Zoning Board Approves Plan by Beechwood to Build 30 Condos

The East Rockaway zoning board has approved a plan by the Jericho-based developer the Beechwood Organization to build 30 owner-occupied condominiums on the site of the rundown Davison Boatyard and Marina, just a few feet west of the Oceanside border. Fifty-four condos proposed by Beechwood have already been approved by the Town of Hempstead for […]

ULI Case Studies – Arverne by the Sea

The only way to reach the Far Rockaway area of the New York City borough of Queens after Hurricane Sandy made landfall was by bicycle. The crystal blue sky and bright, warm sunshine belied the unprecedented destruction that had punished the area days earlier. I remember seeing a dirty stormwater line well above my head […]

Rapid Condo Sales in Southampton

Yesterday, we posted about the torrid sales pace of Sag Harbor condos. Not to be outdone, Southampton is also seeing a surge of interest in luxury condominiums. Bishops Pond is 90% sold out now; with 69 units, 63 are sold; there are just a few units left, priced from $999K to $2.3M. The clubhouse with fitness center (above) […]

The Belmont Child Care Association Hosts Graduation for Class of 2014 at Anna House

The Belmont Child Care Association hosted graduation at Anna House on Tuesday, June 24th. The children and their families were pleased to welcome Board Chairman, Michael Dubb, and Board member, Ron Goldstein, who attended the ceremony. The children received their diplomas from Board President, Fay Donk, and they received a special book from Executive Director, Joanne K. Adams. We thank […]

Michael Dubb Q&A with LIBN in February 2010

In a February 2010 Q&A with LIBN, with the housing crisis still swamping the national economy, Beechwood Organization President Michael Dubb cited many challenges facing Long Island homebuilders. Four years later, things are looking up. Where are you with the Country Pointe development in Plainview? We’ve had our public hearing and the public comment period […]

Town Holds Hearing on Country Pointe at Plainview

A proposed project that would bring an 890-unit gated community to Plainview is now open for public comment after a nearly eight-hour hearing last week at Howard B. Mattlin Middle School. Residents, developers and Town of Oyster Bay officials packed into the school’s auditiorium to hear the details of the project and speak out either […]

New Development on Vacant Property in North Bellmore is 40% Sold

A new development on a long vacant piece of property in North Bellmore is almost half sold, with the 79 single-family homes now commanding prices north of $700,000. About 40 percent of Country Pointe North Bellmore, which the Beechwood Organization has been building on a 17-acre former Army base that closed in 1996, has sold […]

NBC Open House

The Beechwood Organization’s Steven Dubb presents a quick tour of Bishops Pond – Luxury Homes for sale in Southampton.

Bishops Pond in Southampton Selling Quickly

Bishops Pond is a new high-end condo development in Southampton Village. As with the Watchcase in Sag Harbor, units are selling briskly, even though occupancy won’t be until the fall, showing that there is a real demand for luxury vacation condos with concierge services in the Hamptons. There are 77 units across 13 acres of […]

Superstorm Sandy Attracting New People to the Hamptons

You might think that, less than a year after a cataclysmic coastal weather event like Superstorm Sandy, home buyers would be a little gun shy about purchasing properties near the ocean. But you would be—in the case of the Hamptons, according to the experts we consulted—wrong. The fact is that the Hamptons, unlike some communities in […]

New Rockaways YMCA Eyes Fall Opening

After hitting a setback when Hurricane Sandy hit, plans to open a new YMCA in the Rockaways are back on track. Originally scheduled to open in June, it’s the first YMCA in the Rockaways, an area badly hit by the storm. The facility is 12 feet above sea level and officials say it was already […]

Volunteers and Neighbors in Amityville Rebuild Home Devastated by Sandy

Volunteers and neighbors in Amityville spent the last eight days rebuilding a home devastated by Sandy. Peter Picucci’s home suffered severe water damage during the storm, and as of last week, was inhabitable due to mold and mildew. Volunteers worked around the clock for eight days to rebuild the 96-year-old man’s home from top to […]

LI community helps couple affected by Sandy

An elderly couple on Long Island whose home was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy is getting some much needed help cleaning up. Peter Picucci, who earlier in the week was having trouble keeping warm in his Amityville home, is receiving assistance from his community. Carpenters, electricians, neighbors, and total strangers are all helping to clean up […]

Michael Dubb On and Off the Track

MICHAEL DUBB was the leading owner by wins at the New York Racing Association’s three racetracks in 2010, but his entry into Thoroughbred racing came through children first, and horses second. Dubb, a Long Island real estate developer, oversaw and donated much of the Belmont Park building that houses Anna House, a pre-school day-care center […]

New Supermarket Opens at Arverne by the Sea Development Complex on the Rockaway Peninsula

A major new supermarket, financed with Recovery Zone bonds, opens today at the Arverne by the Sea development complex on the Rockaway Peninsula. The $23 million, 55,000-square-foot Stop & Shop supermarket is located on Rockaway Beach Boulevard between Beach 73rd and Beach 69th Streets. The supermarket has created 200 construction jobs, and now will employ […]

Real Estate’s Ebb and Flow

Few things mimic the cycle of life like the housing market. From cradle to grave our demand steadily increases as we mature, from a room, to an apartment, to a house or two, and then shrinking as the nest empties until whatever conveyance is selected for the hereafter. I can hear you all asking, “How […]

Mayor Bloomberg Discusses New Supermarket at Arverne by the Sea on the Rockaway Peninsula

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, State Senate President Pro Tempore Malcolm A. Smith, Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Rafael E. Cestero and United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 Executive Vice President Anthony Speelman broke ground today for a major new supermarket at the Arverne by the Sea development complex on the Rockaway Peninsula.The $23 […]

Arverne by the Sea Attracts First-Time Buyers by Affordability and Amenities

Queens residents may not immediately associate beach-front property with their borough, but one real estate development partnership, Benjamin-Beechwood, is changing that perception with their $800 million project – Arverne by the Sea. Nestled on the southern part of the Rockaway Peninsula, six distinct neighborhoods are underway with units ranging from $599,000 to $1 million. There […]

Arverne by the Sea Development on Southern Tip of Long Island’s Rockaway Peninsula

An upscale, privately owned home with its own attached rental unit proves to be a winning combination for New York buyers and builder and developer Benjamin-Beechwood at Arverne by the Sea. The development is situated on the southern tip of Long Island’s Rockaway Peninsula that once hosted vacation goers around the turn of the twentieth […]

Michael Dubb Interview Featured on CBS Evening News

New York based builder and developer Michael Dubb, founder and principal of The Beechwood Organization was interviewed at Harbour Pointe at Shorehaven in the Bronx about the New York Real Estate Market. He commented that he has absolutely started to see the trend of more homes being sold and is “cautiously optimistic”. The amount of […]

Section Of Rockaway Freeway Closing for ABTS Construction

The highly anticipated retail transit plaza, Stop and Shop and YMCA as agreed in part of the Arverne By The Sea development, will commence construction preparation starting next month, according to project officials. Consequently, in mid-March, residents can say goodbye forever to the section of Rockaway Freeway between Beach 73 Street and Beach 67 Street […]

Local Builder’s Filly To Be Featured On “The Oprah Winfrey Show”

What does a four-year-old filly have in common with entertainer Oprah Winfrey? Her name — sort of. And maybe her commitment to community service too. Dubbed Oprah Winney by her owners, the horse — along with her owner and trainer — will be thrust into the celebrity spotlight on October 23 when Oprah Winfrey honors […]

Michael Dubb Honored by American Jewish Committee for Service to the Community

Michael Dubb, Principal of The Beechwood Organization, Long Island’s largest residential real estate development company, was honored this year by the American Jewish Committee (AJC). The award recognizes and individual who has demonstrated exemplary service to the community. Mr. Dubb, through his company, The Beechwood Organization, has developed more than 5,500 homes in over 55 […]

Wedding at Meadowbrook Pointe in Nassau County

Meadowbrook Pointe is more than a place to live; it’s a lifestyle—thanks, in large part, to the community’s splendid clubhouse. This clubhouse will be the setting for the marriage of two new residents, Sherry Mendelson and Arnie Scher. Sherry and Arnie decided to purchase a new home at Meadowbrook Pointe in which they would begin […]

Michael Dubb Hosts Belmont Charity at Meadowbrook Pointe

Michael Dubb, Founder of The Beechwood Organization, Long Island’s largest residential real estate development company, and Chairman of the Belmont Child Care Association (“BCCA”), along with prominent thoroughbred racehorse owner, Sandy Goldfarb; leading jockeys Edgar Prado, John Velazquez and retired Hall-of-Famer Angel Cordero hosted the 3rd Annual Belmont Stakes Celebration bar-b-que at the Meadowbrook Pointe […]

The Belmont Child Care Association to Host Third Annual Belmont Stakes Celebration

The Belmont Child Care Association (BCCA) and leading jockeys Edgar Prado, John Velazquez and retired Hall-of-Famer Angel Cordero will co-host the Third Annual Belmont Stakes Celebration at the clubhouse at Meadowbrook Pointe, 1100 Corporate Drive, Westbury. The celebration will take place on Sunday, June 3 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The celebration will feature the […]

Clubhouse Opens at Meadowbrook Pointe

The Clubhouse at Meadowbrook Pointe is Open! Meadowbrook Pointe is more than a place to live; it’s a lifestyle—thanks, in large part, to the community’s splendid activity-rich clubhouse. “We are proud that this facility honors its illustrious past of Roosevelt Raceway while setting a new gold standard in providing an exquisite lifestyle,” says Michael Dubb, […]

Michael Dubb is Principal and Co-Founder of the Beechwood Organization in Jericho.

Michael Dubb is principal and co-founder of the Beechwood Organization in Jericho. He and Leslie Lerner founded the company, in 1980. In its 25 year history, Beechwood has developed 55 communities, built more than 5,000 homes and is currently throughout Nassau, Suffolk, the Bronx, Westchester and Queens counties. The company develops single family homes, townhouses […]

Beechwood’s Toys-For-Tots Drive A Huge Success

The Beechwood Organization proudly participated this year once again, in the US Marine Corps Toys-for-Tots Program. For weeks before the holidays, hundreds of unwrapped toys arrived at the Country Pointe at Coram Sales Center, the Arverne by the Sea Sales Center, the Beechwood Corporate offices in Jericho and the new Beechwood Regional Sales & Design […]

Beechwood Announces the Del Mar, the Newest Townhome Design from the Beechwood-Flex Plan

The Beechwood Organization announces the debut of the Del Mar, the newest Townhome design from the Beechwood-Flex Plan. With the grand opening of Phase III at Country Pointe at Coram in September, home purchasers will have the option of selecting the Del Mar, an innovative home design created, and offered exclusively by the Beechwood Organization. […]

David Award Honorees and Presenters

Last year, builder/businessman Michael Dubb opened the doors to Anna House, a center for children of backstretch workers at Belmont and Aquaduct Racetracks. Sense of community motivates Dubb, who wishes to use his gift of construction to help people. Dubb is a two time past president of the Long Island Builders Institute and was appointed […]

Arverne By The Sea Announces Home Lottery Applications

The long-awaited Arverne By The Sea development came one step closer to fruition this week with the announcement by both the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the developers that applications are now available for those who are interested in entering a lottery to purchase one of the new homes. “We are […]

Arverne by the Sea Application Seminar Draws Large Crowd

The Commodore (street view), a three-bedroom owner’s home with a three-bedroom rental, is one style of home being built in the project. Well over 100 people grabbed applications, and had their questions answered by key project representatives at the first application seminar for Arverne by the Sea, Tuesday night. More that 30 homes will soon […]

The Beechwood Organization Announces Grand Opening of Regional Sales Center in Lake Grove

The Beechwood Organization recently announced the grand opening of its Regional Sales Center located at 2355 Nesconset Highway in Lake Grove, New York. The first of its kind on Long Island, the Regional Sales Center will serve as a central location showcasing Beechwood’s current communities, Country Pointe at Lake Grove, Country Pointe at Miller Place […]

Michael Dubb Honored for Contributions to Anna House at Belmont Racetrack

On May 31, Michael Dubb, Co- Founder of the Beechwood Organization and President of the Belmont Child Care Association was honored for his contributions to Anna House at Belmont Racetrack, the first on-site child care center on a race track in the United States. Presented with a marble plaque inscribed, “This is the House that […]

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