RDC Development, a joint venture between Wavecrest Management and MDG Design + Construction The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC).NYCHA And East New York Restoration Local Development Corporation Celebrate Opening of Fitness Hub Geared towards Senior Residents of Pink Houses Under PACT, Williamsburg Houses marks RDC’s third Rental Assistance Demonstration site, totaling 4,098 units. With over 30 years of experience in creating and preserving affordable housing, RDC prides itself in its demonstrated ability to raise the quality of housing and life for its residents. RDC Development is a professional partnership between Wavecrest Management and MDG Design + Construction and the nation’s premier tenant-in-place rehabilitator and was formed specifically to address the challenge of repairing public housing for the long term. The site achieved Section 3 Compliance with the placement of 38 section 3 individuals in jobs at the site, and offers economic opportunities for development to low-income residents in the form of on-site job placement, and numerous MWBEs have been awarded contracts to further expand economic growth and stability in the community. Williamsburg residents, to be hired and trained by RDC, will help manage the program, alongside a third-party provider. RDC is actively finalizing a Scholarship Fund specifically for residents in support of post-secondary education. In partnership with Saint Nicks Alliance and Grand Street Settlement, two nonprofits with deep community ties, social services will be provided to all residents, including senior services, skills training and job placement, educational opportunities, etc. The historic rehabilitation of Williamsburg Houses, utilizing Federal and State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits, will preserve New York City’s 2nd ever public housing development. Williamsburg Houses will be Lead Free and future apartment improvements were chosen by the resident association. This restoration project will improve resident quality of life.Īfter decades of disinvestment, over 3,000+ residents will now have the safe and healthy homes. In partnership with the Residents Association, a new social services program was developed and tailored to the community. We preserved the Historic Aspects of the site and enhanced building infrastructure with new roofing systems, safety and security systems, lighting, improved energy efficiency, free Wi-Fi access and robust security systems.Īfter NYCHA’s Federal Monitor detailed the Lead issues at the site, Williamsburg Houses will be designated as Lead-Free Apartments through the abatement of Lead Based Paint. In 36-months, we installed new kitchens and bathrooms with appliances and fixtures and new piping systems, windows, floors, and heating systems. After decades of disinvestment NYCHA and RDC utilized Historic Tax Credits and closed on $490M in financing to preserve and rehabilitate the site through the PACT program. Completed in 1938 the property is an official New York City Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places as one of the earliest housing developments in the United States. Williamsburg Houses is a 1,620-unit, 20-building New York City Public Housing complex in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Project Location: 87 Ten Eyck Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11206 If you have any questions about any of the specific projects, please contact the project’s submitting organization or project team NYHC does NOT own, operate or manage any of the properties listed in this gallery. Curated by NYHC Rising Leaders Network, this virtual gallery features innovative projects making a difference in neighborhoods across New York state.
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