BROWNSVILLE — GOV. KATHY HOCHUL on Thursday announced the start of construction on Lebechi East, an 11-story, 95-unit housing development in Brownsville that will provide affordable, supportive apartments and an on-site community health facility to address chronic disparities in the surrounding community. The $61 million development will replace a vacant police precinct at 1546 East New York Ave., Hochul said in a release.
Lebechi East will provide homes to households earning up to 60% of the Area Median Income. The development will include a mix of studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments, 57 of which will be supportive apartments for eligible individuals, including those experiencing homelessness. The development will offer 11 units to accommodate residents with mobility impairments and five apartments for residents with sensory disabilities.
At least eight units will be set aside for existing NYCHA residents at Howard Houses.
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