The Eliza

The Eliza, named for Eliza Hamilton, whose many achievements included the creation of the first library in northern Manhattan, is a multifaceted project, encompassing the reconstruction of the Inwood Branch of the New York City Public Library, the development of a new Universal Pre-kindergarten in partnership with the New York City Department of Education, approximately 8,000 square feet of community space for an array of community programs and 174 units of housing for low- and very low- income households. The project is being developed by a partnership composed of the Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) and Children’s Village, Ranger Properties, Housing Workshop, and Alembic Community Development. The project was financed under HPD’s ELLA Program using 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and tax-exempt bonds issued by The New York City Housing Development Corporation with additional funds provided by The Robin Hood Foundation and Reso A capital dollars.

Developers: Community League of the Heights/Children’s Village/Ranger Properties/Housing Workshop/Alembic Community Development
Architect: Andrew Berman Architects
Number of Units: 174
Financing: HDC/HPD/The Robin Hood Foundation/New York City Council and Borough President Discretionary Funding (Reso A)

Press
“Inwood is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Here are some of the major projects,” New York Daily News
“174-unit affordable housing development breaks ground at Inwood Library site,” Urbanize New York
“City Agencies Update Plans for the Eliza, an Affordable Housing Property and Public Library at 4790 Broadway in Inwood, Manhattan,” New York YIMBY
“Inwood affordable housing project moves forward after rezoning fight,” The Real Deal
“Here’s a first look at new development projects in Manhattan’s Inwood neighborhood,” New York Daily News