Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
The Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses took ownership of the former GEICO property located at 750 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY, in December, 2022. In May, 2023, an application to sub-divide the 20-acre site into two essentially equal parcels was filed with the Town of Oyster Bay. The back portion of the parcel will be redeveloped to create an “assembly hall” or regional conference center. This facility will be used for weekend gatherings of Jehovah’s Witnesses from the Greater Long Island community.
Key Stats
53,000
Square feet
10 out of 20
Acres used of the property
2,100
Auditorium seats
Historical Use of Site
Former Owner
The GEICO Insurance Company
239,000
Square foot four-story office building
1,838
Parking spaces
3,000
Employees
Usage
Total of 300 days per year, six days per week, two shifts, 18-hours per day
Proposed Use of Site
New Owner
Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
53,000
Square foot one -story Assembly Hall
709
Parking spaces
1,450
Average attendance per day when in use
Usage
75 total days per year – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — including 62 Saturday and Sunday programs and 13 Friday programs. No programs are scheduled for Monday through Thursday.
Purpose
Regional Assembly Hall
Scope
New Assembly hall built, along with two modest accessory support buildings. The former GEICO building will be demolished after construction is complete.
The June 7, 2023 Community Information Meeting & Open House held at the former GEICO building
Site Location
750 Woodbury Rd, Woodbury, NY 11797, USA