Articles by Vanessa Londono

800 Sylvan Avenue. Rendering courtesy of Senlac Partners

Englewood Cliffs Moves Forward on Eminent Domain Process at 800 Sylvan Avenue for Affordable Housing

The Borough of Englewood Cliffs in New Jersey is moving one step closer to obtaining 800 Sylvan Avenue through eminent domain. Developer Senlac Partners has plans to construct a three-building development totaling 365,000 square feet, yielding 450 residences with 90 units of affordable housing. However local government wants to build more affordable housing and public green space on the 28.75-acre site.

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445 Vanderbilt Avenue in Clinton Hill. All images courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for 445 Vanderbilt Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 445 Vanderbilt Avenue, a five-story residential building in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Designed by Marvel Architects and developed by Loketch Group, the 44,875-square-foot structure yields 43 units. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 13 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $83,349 to $167,570.

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Rendering of residential buildings on the New Jersey Performing Arts Center campus. Courtesy of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Unveils Plans to Build Residential Developments on its Newark Campus

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark has big plans to diversify its campus with residential developments and a dining venue, as well as the construction of an arts and education center. The proposed buildings are part of the performing center’s goal to become a city lifestyle destination and further the cultural hub’s impact on the downtown neighborhood. L + M Development Partners has teamed up with NJPAC and Larchmont for the 7.3-acre campus expansion. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is responsible for the design of the buildings and streetscapes. NJPAC purchased the property from the state of New Jersey in December 2018.

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Housing Lottery Launches for 127 Units at Two Blue Slip in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

The affordable housing lottery has launched for Two Blue Slip, aka 41 Blue Slip, a 40-story residential building in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Designed by Handel Architects and developed by Park Tower Group and Brookfield Property Partners, the Greenpoint Landing waterfront structure yields 421 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 127 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $81,258 to $192,400.

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