The second phase of the Kingsland Commons redevelopment has broken ground in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The project, which is located on the former Greenpoint Hospital campus, will deliver 311 permanently affordable homes for extremely low-income and very low-income residents, including formerly homeless individuals and families. The four-phase development is being led by the Hudson Companies and St. Nicks Alliance, which are working in partnership with various city agencies and financial institutions.
This phase of the project involves the construction of an 18-story building that will offer units ranging from studios to three-bedroom configurations. Amenities will include an outdoor courtyard and playground, a rooftop terrace, a fitness center, bike storage, and a children’s playroom. Construction is expected to complete in 2027.
Photograph from groundbreaking ceremony. Credit: Julienne Schaer
The first phase of the project broke ground in November 2021 and consists of the adaptive reuse of the former hospital’s nurses’ residence into a 200-bed men’s shelter and is named after Barbara Kleiman. The shelter will be operated by Project Renewal, a non-profit provider for the homeless.
Upon its full completion, Kingsland Commons will comprise approximately 557 affordable homes for seniors and families, a health clinic, a senior center, a workforce development center, a cafe, and public open space.
Rendering of the Barbara Kleiman Men’s Shelter, via ESKW Architects
“Kingsland Commons is giving new life and purpose to an underused space in northern Brooklyn, while creating new housing opportunities for the hundreds of New Yorkers that will be calling this place home,” said HPD commissioner Adolfo Carrión, Jr. “Today’s milestone is the result of an effective public-private partnership and testament to our hands-on approach to build more affordable housing in every neighborhood.”
Phase two of the development is located within walking distance of the Graham Avenue subway station, served by the L train.
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A wonderful project and we need so many more.
Yes!
The men’s shelter recalls buildings of an earlier era with its roof overhang. It is certainly an improvement over the brick boxes since the 1950s.
That’s an old pre-existing structure, not new.
I’m sure the current neighbors to this project are thrilled.
They will if they follow Christian principles.
It is presented in a slightly hospital style, which is considered to have been improved: Thanks.
These developers should be ashamed of themselves for not doing nothing for homeless Veterans and building for the super rich ,only .
Huh??? You make no sense at all!!
How are “permanently affordable homes for extremely low-income and very low-income residents, including formerly homeless individuals and families” considered to be for the super rich??
This Looks like a 1960s project building.