Type A Real Estate Advisors and JASA recently completed a new affordable housing development at 1490 Southern Boulevard in The Bronx. The 100-percent affordable project is located in the borough’s Charlotte Gardens neighborhood and comprises 114 units for households making up to 50 percent area median income (AMI). Thirty percent of the units will be set aside formerly homeless older adults.
“The pandemic has made it clear that safe, accessible, and affordable housing is crucial to ensuring the health and wellbeing of vulnerable older New Yorkers,” said Kathryn Haslanger, CEO of JASA, an agency that provides access to support services for older adults in New York City. “JASA is proud to be part of this unique collaboration and to make this beautiful new building a fresh start and welcoming home for so many older adults.”
Aerial view of rear elevation at 1490 Southern Blvd
Designed by Bernheimer Architecture, the building’s vibrant façade features a mix of black and yellow masonry, a punched window system with PTAC cooling units, and an inviting entryway. At the rear elevation, the façade is dark gray without the yellow brickwork.
In addition to residential area, the building also houses a 3,600-square-foot community facility and social service space, a second-floor garden, a fitness center, laundry facilities, and a 2,500-square-foot landscaped terrace with seating and pergola shading.
Second floor garden at 1490 Southern Blvd
Residential terrace at 1490 Southern Blvd
Residential lobby at 1490 Southern Blvd
“Bernheimer Architecture’s team designed the building to be a strong presence along Southern Boulevard, one that opens to the street, connects to the neighborhood, and is welcoming to its residents,” said Bernheimer Architecture principal, Andy Bernheimer. “We are thrilled to have worked with this development team, to serve an in-need population, and to contribute to the growth of the Bronx.”
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A really great project.
That first picture is great.
Need application plese!!
Like to apply please let me know how 2 seniors and son 34
I would like to have an application please I got a Section 8 voucher for one person with $1,900 hear from you soon.
I looked at the first photo three times before I realized that overhang at the top is the el and not part of the design. LOL
Yes, the EL will keep the building in shadow.
It is not shadows you have to worry about with a busy elevated track.
Hi I’m interested this project please can I get the application for me and my family wife and kids
Great looking building
Can I get an application?
I’m interested in a one-bedroom apartment can I please get an application
l need a application
I would like a 1 bedroom
I would like to have an application please I got a Section 8 voucher for one person with $1,900 hear from you soon.
I would like an application
Please send me an application for available section 8 2 bedroom apartments.