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    Mayor, HPD, Project Renewal Open New Affordable Housing with Aquaponics Farming in Bedford Park

    Mayor  •  Affordable Housing  •  Bedford Park, Bronx

    Mayor Adams visits the aquaphonic roof of Bedford Green House. Image Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.

    The building’s living green facade helps reduce air pollution and conserve energy. On July 14, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams, joined by the Department of Housing Preservation, the Housing Development Corporation, and non-profit Project Renewal, celebrated the opening of the first phase of Bedford Green House. Bedford Green House is located at 2865 Creston Avenue in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx. (more…)

    Date: 07/19/2022
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    City Planning Hears Application for Affordable Housing for Seniors and New Venue for Church in Soundview

    City Planning Commission  •  Senior Housing  •  Soundview, Bronx

    Rendering of 1810 Randall Avenue. Image Credit: CPC.

    The new building will enable the church to provide more services to the local community. On June 8, 2022, the City Planning Commission held a public hearing for an application for a mixed use residential and community facility building at 1810 Randall Avenue in the Soundview section of the Bronx. The building, Casa de la Fe, will also hold a church. The applicants are the church, the Second Pentecostal Church of God La Hermosa, and Vertical Community Development Group LLC. The proposed zoning site consists of three tax lots on the northern portion of the block with Randall Avenue to the north, Beach Avenue to the west, Taylor Avenue to the east, and the southern border 100 feet into the block. The proposed zoning site consists of unused one-story commercial buildings, the existing church, and a parking lot.  (more…)

    Date: 06/21/2022
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    HPD Celebrates Grand Opening of 100 Percent Affordable Housing Development in Cypress Hills

    Department of Housing Preservation & Development  •  Affordable Housing  •  Cypress Hills, Brooklyn

    50 Penn is a new 100 percent affordable development in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. Image Credit: HPD.

    The mixed-use, nine-story “50 Penn” building in Brooklyn will provide both housing and additional supports. On June 9, 2022, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), the NYC Housing Development Corporation (HDC), developer PennRose, and the Riseboro Community Partnership celebrated the grand opening of the “50 Penn” housing development in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. The 218-unit building addresses key priorities in the East New York Neighborhood Plan, such as affordable housing and access to fresh food. While the building was financed through HPD and HDC, Pennrose was the project’s lead developer and RiseBoro will provide on-site property management. (more…)

    Date: 06/20/2022
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    Mayor Announces Proposed Zoning Changes to Affordable Housing, Small Business Restrictions and Sustainability

    Mayor  •  Zoning Text Amendments  •  Citywide

    Mayor Adams announces the new proposed zoning text amendments. Image Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

    The zoning text amendments are in development and will be drafted with input from stakeholders before undergoing public review later this year. On June 1, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan for a series of new zoning text amendments and programs aimed at removing obstacles for the recovery of small businesses, increased affordable housing, and the expansion of green technology to promote sustainability. The three zoning text amendments – the Zoning for Economic Opportunity, Zoning for Housing Opportunity, and Zoning for Zero Carbon aim to reduce bureaucracy within the City’s zoning text to make room for the City’s continued growth and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)

    Tags : City of Yes Zoning Text Amendments, Zoning for Economic Opportunity, Zoning for Housing Opportunity, Zoning for Zero Carbon
    Date: 06/03/2022
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    Governor Announces Beginning of Construction of New Affordable Housing Development in Wakefield

    Governor  •  Affordable Housing  •  Wakefield, Bronx

    Rendering for 4519 White Plains Road. Image Credit: Office of Governor Kathy Hochul.

    The new building will be across the street from another affordable housing development recently approved by the City Planning Commission. On May 25, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the beginning of construction for a new affordable and supportive housing development in the Wakefield section of the Bronx. The Plains will be located at 4519 White Plains Road between East 239th and East 240th Street. The development team consists of the Doe Fund and Robert Sanborn Development. (more…)

    Date: 05/26/2022
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