CYPRESS HILLS — The site of a former junkyard in Cypress Hills near East New York has been converted into a LEED Gold building with 123 affordable apartments and supportive services, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday, celebrating the project’s completion.
Part of the governor’s $25 billion five-year housing plan, “This development transforms a once-dilapidated site into a vibrant, energy-efficient community, provides easy access to public transit, and offers critical supportive services to those who need it most,” according to a release. Hochul noted that her program is on track to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes statewide.
Shepherd-Glenmore, the new $61 million development, was developed by Housing Plus and Spatial Equity and is located by the Shepherd Avenue C train station.
Rendering of a typical bedroom at the new Shepherd-Glenmore affordable development. Rendering courtesy of NYC Housing Connect
Apartments at Shepherd-Glenmore are affordable to households earning up to 60% of the Area Median Income, ranging from $22,458 to $105,000, according toNYC Housing Connect.
Supportive services and rental subsidies for 74 of the apartments are provided by Housing Plus and are funded by the state. Services include case management, crisis intervention, mental health and wellness services, employment and education services, recreation and socialization services and referral services.
Additionally, eight apartments will be set aside for independent seniors through the New York City Affordable Independent Residence for Seniors Program. Seniors will receive rental assistance through vouchers.
Exterior of new Shepherd-Glenmore affordable development in East New York. Rendering courtesy of NYC Housing Connect
Amenities include 5,000 square feet of outdoor recreation space, a community garden, 24-hour security, and fitness and wellness rooms. The development features a rooftop solar array to generate on-site electricity.
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and state Sen. Julia Salazar applauded the development. “The new building has more than 120 affordable apartments, 74 of which will have supportive services for formerly homeless and those at-risk of homelessness,” Salazar said. “I look forward to the day New Yorkers can begin moving in.”
Shepherd-Glenmore was made possible with help from New York City’s rezoning of East New York, requiring that 31 units remain permanently affordable.
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