Occupancy has begun for The Plains, a nine-story affordable and supportive housing project at 4519 White Plains Road in Wakefield, The Bronx. Designed by OCV Architects and developed in collaboration between The Doe Fund and Robert Sanborn Development, the 82,465-square-foot structure yields 98 apartments, with 20 units reserved for adults age 62 and older. The $51.6 million project is located between East 239th and 240th Streets.
Units are allocated for low- and moderate-income individuals and families with income eligibility thresholds of up to 80 percent of New York City area median income, with priority given to local residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Doe Fund will provide housing and clinical case management services to supportive tenants, including mental healthcare, therapeutic groups, and referrals to medical care.
Photograph of 4519 White Plains Road. Designed by OCV Architects
The Plains also features offices for program staff, a multi-purpose room, a live-in superintendent, on-site laundry units, a fitness center, and outdoor private recreation space. The developers are aiming to achieve LEED Gold certification.
“We are proud to partner with leaders in New York State government and the private sector to open The Plains, building on The Doe Fund’s nearly 40-year track record of leading proven solutions to homelessness and addressing New York City’s housing affordability crisis head on,” said Jennifer Mitchell, president and CEO of The Doe Fund. “With the opening of the Plains, nearly 100 New Yorkers with histories of homelessness will be able to live with the dignity they deserve, thanks to the building’s innovative features and The Doe Fund’s talented staff. I am thrilled to welcome The Plains as the newest addition to our network of residences serving over 1,200 individuals and families in need.”
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Another building that looks like it has a skin disease.
I hope there’s a bit more signage or something, the ground floor looks kind of dead.
It is a new beginning for people in need of housing. Not for just a handful of people but having a significant impact on housing them. Finally something is coming together for the needy.