NYU Langone to Build Medical Campus in Melville

By Rupert Deedes

NYU Langone Health has unveiled a sweeping multibillion-dollar plan to construct a state-of-the-art academic medical center in Melville on Long Island. Set near the border of Nassau and Suffolk counties, the new facility represents one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the health system's history and its first ground-up hospital construction in decades.

The announced NYU Langone Center is a slap in the face to the Town of Huntington’s controversial recently-enacted “Melville Overlay District” which seeks to turn the Melville industrial zone – one square mile – into a mass of high-density rental apartment housing.

The Town just approved a 400-unit apartment development proposal by Steele Equities in March.

The proposed medical center will sit on a 45-acre parcel at the Huntington Quadrangle, a property NYU Langone officially acquired on 21 May 2026, for $135.5 million.

Located just southeast of the intersection of the Long Island Expressway and New York State Route 110 in western Suffolk County, the campus is positioned to offer exceptional access to patients across the region.

Once completed, the sprawling medical complex is expected to cover more than one million square feet. The plans outline a highly modern hospital facility equipped with over 500 private inpatient rooms and 70 emergency department bays.

In addition to these core features, the hospital will include advanced operating and procedure suites featuring the latest capabilities in diagnostic imaging. The project will also incorporate an extensive ambulatory footprint around the main campus, creating a cohesive network that provides comprehensive outpatient care to the local community.

A central pillar of the new Melville campus is its focus on medical education and scientific innovation. The site will become the new home of the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, which is currently based near NYU Langone’s existing hospital in Mineola.

As part of the transition, the medical school will move its training and research programs to Melville once the facility is built.

By bringing together clinical care, education, and dedicated research facilities under one roof, NYU Langone aims to reflect its highly integrated approach to healthcare.

The tuition-free medical school is expected to draw top talent, further positioning Long Island as a hub for leading-edge medical research and clinical excellence.

The multiyear project is expected to deliver a massive economic boost to Long Island and the surrounding region. Construction alone is projected to create up to 8,000 union-represented jobs, along with an estimated 2,500 indirect jobs across the broader area.

Once operational, the academic medical center will introduce thousands of permanent jobs, providing well-paying opportunities in healthcare, administration, and research.

NYU Langone leadership has emphasized their commitment to aligning the new campus with local community goals.

The expansive campus design also prioritizes preserving green space and providing ample parking. Before construction can begin, the project faces a lengthy process, including extensive state and local approvals as well as a SEQRA environmental impact study that will solicit public feedback.