The new company will be based in the same office as SSJ Development. Because of the creation of SSJ Construction, the Riviera vision is brought closer to fruition, Jemal says. The Riviera developments, as GlobeSt.com previously reported, is a planned $30 million mix of single- and two-family townhomes on a three-acre site in Gerritsen Beach here, however Jemal tells GlobeSt.com that in 2006 when that number was $330 million, it was only construction cost for a couple of projects. "Now we're looking at spending closer to $30 billion," he says, pointing out that now the Riviera vision has expanded nationally, "and eventually internationally."

The Riviera developments will feature waterfront promenades along the newly stabilized waters edge, refurbished docks and boat slips extending from the repaired bulkheads. Communal pools will overlook water newly cleared of sunken boats, broken pilings and other unsightly debris. SSJ Construction will be responsible for all building aspects will ensure quality craftsmanship, speed and efficacy. Jemal says that construction is currently in progress at Sheepshead Bay I and Mill Basin I; Cape May will break ground later this summer followed by Gerritsen Beach, he says.

Jemal previously has said that the firm has other redevelopment efforts along the Brooklyn waterfront in communities including Bensonhurst, Bergen Beach, Mill Basin and Sheepshead Bay. "Having every facet of the Riviera developments centralized also enables us to achieve economies of scale," Jemal says.

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