Affordable housing

Excavation Underway at 241 West 28th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan

7:00 am on January 19, 2021 By Michael Young

Excavation has begun at 241 West 28th Street, the site of a 22-story, 479-unit residential project in Chelsea. Designed by COOKFOX for MAG Partners, Atalaya, Safanad, and Qualitas, the two-tower development is progressing due to $173 million in construction financing arranged by Maverick Commercial Properties. MAG Partners acquired the property, which is located between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, in December 2018 and established a 99-year ground lease with Edison Properties. Thirty percent of the residential units will be reserved for low- and middle-income households.

Housing Lottery Launches for 2741 and 2746 Fulton Street in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn

6:30 am on January 19, 2021 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery is open for Fulton Street Apartments, two four-story mixed-use buildings developed by Aron Schwartz in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. 2741 Fulton Street is designed by Diego Aguilera Architects. The ten-unit building will yield 11,233 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 $66,858 to $159,640. 2746 Fulton Street is designed by Studio Gallos. The nine-unit building will yield 9,409 square feet with one unit designated as affordable housing. Available on NYC Housing Connect is one two-bedroom units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income, ranging in eligible income from $82,286 to $159,640.

Housing Lottery Launches for 508 West 134th Street HDFC Co-Ops in Manhattan’s West Harlem

6:30 am on January 18, 2021 By Vanessa Londono

The affordable housing lottery is open for 508 West 134th Street, a five-story residential development in West Harlem, Manhattan. The 15-unit building will yield 13,765 square feet. Available on NYC Housing Connect are four units for sale for residents at 110 percent of the area median income, ranging in eligible income from $61,000 to $155,100.

Affordable Senior Housing Coming to 31-07 31st Street in Astoria, Queens

6:30 am on January 17, 2021 By Vanessa Londono

A new mixed-use development with 100 percent affordable senior housing will be built at 31-07 31st Street in Astoria, Queens. Development team HANAC and Mega Development were chosen by the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development to bring 135 affordable senior homes, a community center, and commercial space to the city-owned site. The proposal is part of HPD’s Seniors First initiative, with a goal to serve 30,000 senior households by 2026.

Rendering of the new Penn Station - Office of Governor Andrew M Cuomo

Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces 2021 Agenda to Improve New York State Infrastructure

8:00 am on January 16, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

Governor Andrew Cuomo this week unveiled a multi-billion dollar initiative to revitalize and rebuild infrastructure across New York State. Entitled “Reimagine | Rebuild | Renew,” the 2021 agenda is touted as the largest state infrastructure plan in the country and sets in motion the improvement of state roadways, public transportation, airports, and large swaths of Midtown, Manhattan.

261 E. 202nd Street, courtesy of Aufgang Architects

Affordable Housing Secures Financing At 261 East 202nd and 270 East 203rd Streets in Bedford Park, The Bronx

7:00 am on January 16, 2021 By Vanessa Londono

This week New York State Homes and Community Renewal, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and developer CAMBA Housing Ventures, an affiliate of CAMBA, Inc. announced the closing of construction financing to the tune of $164 million for an affordable and supportive housing development in Bedford Park, The Bronx. Located at 261 East 202nd Street and 270 East 203rd Street, the two 11-story buildings will be known as CHV 202nd and 203rd Street, and offer 323 residential units and supportive services to the formerly homelessness and seniors. Aufgang Architects is designing the project.

Friday Housing Lottery Round-Up: Closings Imminent For Two Buildings in Brooklyn and Queens

7:00 am on January 15, 2021 By Vanessa Londono

Today’s housing lottery round-up features two buildings with affordable units on Housing Connect with deadlines closing within the next seven days. Unfortunately, an update to the Housing Connect website this week has apparently left the system rather glitchy, as it now lists incorrect numbers of units remaining, and the photos and renderings have similarly become defunct, all in the midst of New York City’s worst housing crisis since the 1930s.

Bethany Terraces, courtesy of Paul A. Castrucci Architects

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

7:00 am on January 14, 2021 By Vanessa Londono

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.

Rendering of 121 West 125th Street - Beyer Blinder Belle

Trader Joe’s Reveals New Store at 121 West 125th Street in Harlem, Manhattan

7:30 am on January 13, 2021 By Sebastian Morris

Trader Joe’s will soon open a new grocery store in Harlem, the chain’s first location in Upper Manhattan. The store will occupy 28,000 square feet of ground-floor space of the forthcoming Urban League Empowerment Center at 121 West 125th Street.

648 Midwood Street Apartments in Wingate, Brooklyn

Housing Lottery Launches for 648 Midwood Street in Wingate, Brooklyn

7:00 am on January 13, 2021 By Vanessa Londono

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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