Articles by Vanessa Londono


Bethany Terraces, courtesy of Paul A. Castrucci Architects

DOB Greenlights Bethany Terraces, Affordable Senior Housing in East Flatbush, Brooklyn

The Department of Buildings recently approved plans for Bethany Terraces, a four-story affordable senior housing development at 604 East 40th Street in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. Developed by RiseBoro Community Partnership, which will operate the facility, and designed by Paul A. Castrucci Architects, the 39,200-square-foot project will be built to Passive House Standards.

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648 Midwood Street Apartments in Wingate, Brooklyn

Housing Lottery Launches for 648 Midwood Street in Wingate, Brooklyn

The affordable housing lottery is open for 648 Midwood Street, a five-story residential development in Wingate, Brooklyn. Developed by Yedid Builders and designed by S Wieder Architect, the ten-unit building will yield 7,913 square feet with three units designated as affordable housing. Available on NYC Housing Connect is a one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income, ranging in eligible income from $76,835 to $159,640.

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484 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Permits Filed for Two-Tower Development at 484 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Permits have been filed for two mixed-use towers along Brooklyn’s Williamsburg waterfront at 484 Kent Avenue, addressed as 480 and 490 Kent Avenue. Located between South 10th Street and Division Street, the lot is steps from the South Williamsburg stop on the East River Ferry. The Marcy Avenue subway station is a 13-minute walk east of the property, serviced by the J, M, and Z trains. Naftali Group is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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