Renovations are now complete at Kingsley House, a 12-story Mitchell-Lama property at 41 Barker Avenue in White Plains, New York. Located in Westchester County, the project represents more than $36 million of public-private investment led by DG Design + Construction and partner Smith & Henzy Affordable Group, the property’s current owners.
Kingsley House was constructed in 1968 under the New York State Mitchell-Lama Program, which provides housing to low- and moderate-income residents across the state. Today, the building contains 163 apartments with 33 studios, 115 one-bedrooms, 15 two-bedrooms, and one superintendent unit. There is also one commercial space that is currently vacant.
The scope of renovation included new cabinetry, sinks, flooring, and bathrooms inside each apartment. Improvements to common areas included new finishes in the library and community room, installation of security cameras, elevator modernization, balcony and façade repairs, a new roof, and a wheelchair-accessible entryway.
“Our investment in Kingsley House ensures that seniors on a fixed income can remain comfortably housed in White Plains,” said governor Kathy Hochul. “As rising costs and inflation continue to drive a nationwide affordability crisis, my administration is committed to preserving affordable housing in communities like Westchester County to ensure that all New Yorkers have a safe, stable place to call home.”
To enhance energy efficiency, the owners installed new windows and balcony doors, Energy Star-rated appliances, LED lighting, and high efficiency heating systems, including a new energy management system.
State financing for the project included $13.9 million in permanent tax-exempt bonds, Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits that generated $10.5 million in equity, and $2.4 million in subsidy from New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR). The agency is also providing 53 Section 8 Project Based Vouchers.
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We need a new Mitchell-Lama program.
Was going to type this. Notice how large the complexes are too. This one would be considered smaller.
Concrete balconies from the 1960s can prove problematic. I have seen a number of them replaced locally. This is necessarily costly and I am glad my co-op building does not have these.
They may be costly but they are a great amenity.