Low-income housing complex unveiled in Ocean Hill
A new 64-unit low-income housing apartment building was officially unveiled Monday morning in the Ocean Hill neighborhood, much to the delight of local community leaders and the Catholic Charities Brooklyn Queens organization.
The Monsignor Anthony J. Barretta Apartments are located at 2354-2358 and 2372-2374 Atlantic Avenue, and 2353-2365 Pacific Street, and comprise eight separate four-story buildings, build on the site of the ed former school, rectory, and convent of Our Lady of Loreto Church.
“After much anticipation by families in need of low-income-housing in Ocean Hill Brooklyn, we are pleased to celebrate the grand opening of these much-needed affordable housing apartments for families,” said Monsignor Alfred LoPinto, Vicar for Human Services, Diocese of Brooklyn. “The need for affordable housing in New York City is overwhelming and with this newly constructed development, Catholic Charities upholds our commitment to providing low-income families with the highest quality housing and services in their own neighborhood.”