News

07.21.2020

“Governor Cuomo Unveils Plans for New Affordable Housing Development in Flatbush as Part of $1.4 Billion Vital Brooklyn Initiative”

Congratulations to our client CAMBA Housing Ventures, who will be developing Clarkson Estates in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. Clarkson Estates will include 291 affordable apartments, half of which will be set aside for youth aging out of foster care, formerly incarcerated individuals, and formerly homeless young adults.

07.14.2020

3365 Third Avenue Wins USGBC LEED Homes Award

Congratulations to 3365 Third Avenue in the Bronx and developer Bronx Pro Group for winning the 2020 U.S. Green Building Council’s Outstanding Affordable Project award. “This LEED Platinum project demonstrates that quality housing can be both affordable and sustainable and was designed to encourage community building,” the USGBC wrote. You can read the full award description on the USGBC’s website.

07.09.2020

“Doe Fund breaks ground on housing for homeless in the Bronx”

980 Westchester in the Bronx will feature 151 affordable and supportive housing units. The development is funded through private and public funding sources, including the Housing Development Corporation’s Extremely Low & Low Income Affordability (ELLA) program, federally tax-exempt bonds, and low-income housing tax credits.