YIMBY visited Bushwick, Brooklyn to check in on three new residential projects set to deliver more than 100 new apartments to the neighborhood. The developments are replacing old commercial and industrial structures in the vicinity of the Flushing Avenue subway station, served by the J and M trains.
The New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust has executed a contract with Technico Construction Services to plan the modernization of Hylan Houses, a 19-story public housing building in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The contract, which follows the Trust Board’s approval on June 10, marks the first use of the progressive design-build project delivery method at a NYCHA property and encompasses renovations to 209 apartments across the single tower. Hylan Houses is the fourth NYCHA development to vote for the Trust, with residents approving the conversion in April 2025.
Below-grade work is progressing at 265 Weirfield Street, the site of a five-story residential building in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Developed by Weirfield Residence LLC, the property is situated on two adjacent lots, 263 and 265 Weirfield Street, for a total width of approximately 40 feet.
A $75,000 grant was recently issued for renovations to a group home for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities located at 999 Bushwick Avenue in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Funding was facilitated by State Senator Julia Salazar to Services for the UnderServed, the organization that operates the group home. Renovation work will include the installation of a new ADA-compliant ramp, a widened side entrance, and a renovated bathroom.
Permits have been filed for the full demolition of a one-story building at 201-207 Moore Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The property is located on Block 3100, Lot 22. James Patterson is listed as the applicant on the permits. Viviana Henao of Expedite Dem Inc is listed as the filing representative for all three demolition projects.
