Construction began last week on 722 Chancellor Avenue in Irvington, New Jersey. Developed through a partnership with The NRP Group and northern New Jersey developer Adenah Bayoh, the five-story building will add 56 affordable housing units to the community. OCA Architects is responsible for the design of the mid-rise, energy-efficient development.
“With NRP’s mission to provide exceptional housing for people regardless of income, we’re looking forward to helping fulfill the significant demand for affordable options within the Irvington community,” said J. David Heller, principal, president and CEO at The NRP Group. “By working in tandem with the Township and Adenah, this project will encourage the growth of, and investment in Irvington, while also enabling working families to continue contributing to its strong sense of community and sharing in the fruit of its resurgent economic prosperity.”
The unit mix includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences. Apartments will be reserved for residents earning 60 percent or less than the area median income, and will also be provided social services through The Urban League of Essex County. Five homes will be set aside for residents with special needs, along with supportive services from the YMCA of Greater Newark.
Residential amenities include a community room, fitness center, children’s playroom, off-street parking, management office, social service suite, and a live-in superintendent. Units will have central heating and air conditioning, dishwashers, energy-efficient appliances, high-speed internet access, and intercoms.
Financing partners include the New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Hudson Housing, The Township of Irvington, and Greater Newark LISC. In addition, the Irvington Housing Authority is providing five project-based vouchers.
Construction is expected to be completed by November 2022, with leasing launching in June 2022.
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The architects really dropped the ball on this one… there’s no excuse for not adding another 2 or 3 facade treatments.
Sarcasm.
Hello ” nice project, please be mindful to send me an application, because I’d like to move in there my rent has gotten too high for me to afford; I live near by. Thank you in advance…
Very interested in these new developments please email immediately because I would love to live in this apartment…
I can’t for it to finish, well put together….