The Doe Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combatting homelessness, has broken ground at 3118 Webster Avenue, the site of an 11-story affordable and supportive housing project in the Norwood neighborhood of The Bronx. Designed by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects and developed in collaboration with Urban Builders Collaborative, the 98,400-square-foot structure will yield 109 apartments in studio to three-bedroom layouts, with 70 affordable units for residents earning 40 to 80 percent of the area median income and 39 supportive units for individuals and families who have experienced chronic homelessness. The property will also feature 1,500 square feet of ground-level retail space. The project is located between East 204th and 205th Streets.
The rendering depicts the main northwestern elevation clad in a mix of gray and earth-toned masonry framing a grid of recessed rectangular windows. The southwestern side profile is shown left blank. There is a setback above the ninth story, and the building culminates in a flat parapet.
Amenities will include an interior courtyard with outdoor recreation space, a gym, a laundry room, 24/7 front desk security, and a live-in superintendent. The Doe Fund will offer residents on-site supportive services, including case management and substance abuse counseling, along with services for education and employment.
3118 Webster Avenue, via Google Maps
“The Doe Fund has been leading with proven solutions to combat homelessness for more than 30 years,” said Jennifer Mitchell, president and CEO of The Doe Fund. “3118 Webster Avenue will bring a critical solution to the North Bronx: high-quality, affordable homes with services that ensure our neighbors at risk of homelessness can live with dignity. In doing so, 3118 Webster Avenue will join 12 other Doe Fund residences open or in development that serve nearly 1,400 individuals and families.”
3118 Webster Avenue was financed through a variety of sources, including the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development‘s Extremely Low and Low-Income Affordability Program, tax credit equity, discretionary funding from the New York City Council, and financing from financial institutions.
The property is located steps from stops for the Bx41 and Bx41+ bus lines, and is a short walk from the Norwood-205th Street subway station, which services the D Train.
3118 Webster Avenue is slated to open in late 2025.
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What about groups at risk of becoming homeless? And there will always be high quality homes, right? Thanks.
Great project!