232 East 54th Street. All images courtesy of NYC Housing Connect

Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for 232 East 54th Street in Midtown East, Manhattan

The affordable housing lottery has launched for The Gilroy, a 40-story tower at 232 East 54th Street in Midtown East, Manhattan. Designed by Ismael Leyva, the Art Deco-inspired high-rise yields 130 units. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 40 units for residents at 70 to 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $45,566 to $167,570.

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Plank Road’s Façade Nears Completion at 662 Pacific Street in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

Exterior work is nearing completion on Plank Road, a 27-story residential building at 662 Pacific Street in Prospect HeightsBrooklyn. Formerly addressed as 37 Sixth Avenue495 Dean Street, and 664 Pacific Street, the 209,451-square-foot structure is designed by Marvel Architects and developed by The Brodsky Organization and will bring 312 rental units to the Pacific Park complex. The rectangular parcel is located between Dean and Pacific Streets.

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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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