Aufgang Architects designs two 100% affordable multifamily projects totaling 446 units

Bronx, NY Aufgang Architects has released details on two new, award winning, 100% affordable multifamily design projects.

An 18-story 266-unit building at 860 Village Concourse East, featuring a community health services facility, is being developed by Gilbane. 

At 1810 Randall Ave., an eight story 180-unit building is being developed by Vertical Community Development as senior affordable housing.

On the site of a former parking lot, 860 Village Concourse East will consist of two towers totaling 201,031 s/f. The unit mix includes 148 studios, 60 one-bedroom, 47 two-bedroom and 11 three-bedroom apartments. Amenities for residents include a bike room, a fitness room, laundry and package rooms, a “learning kitchen” for residents, a recreation room and lounge, an outdoor courtyard and a social services suite with offices and a conference room.

The project will feature a 7,818 s/f Health Hub operated by the Institute for Community Living, offering a range of health programs and resources including group and individual therapy.

The Aufgang design has won the NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence award.

“With nearby mass transit, this new affordable community is well-situated to reduce car reliance, promote sustainable commuting, and conveniently connect residents with the broader city,” said Ariel Aufgang, principal of Aufgang Architects.

At 1810 Randall Ave. a new senior affordable community developed by Vertical Community Development has an apartment mix of 157 studios, 22 one-bedroom and 1 two-bedroom unit.

The design includes church facilities on the ground floor for a congregation that had previously been located at the site.

Residential amenities include a gym, storage rooms, a bike room, a social support services center, 1,285 s/f of outdoor recreation space and indoor recreation centers.

The Aufgang design, built to passive house standards, won NYC Housing Preservation and Development’s first Future Housing Initiative award.

“The growing demand for affordable, comfortable and safe senior housing in the Bronx requires an energetic response from the development community, featuring amenities that are important to seniors,” said Steve Vlaovich, AIA, associate principal at Aufgang.

In the past decade alone, Aufgang has designed over 13 million s/f of built space, comprising more than 13,000 residential units across more than 100 multifamily development projects, both market rate and affordable. These projects had total capitalization of approximately $3 billion. 

Aufgang is known for its thoughtful, creative approach that also recognizes the importance of environmental sustainability in all aspects of design and engineering. Technology, including innovative proprietary artificial intelligence applications, enhances the firm’s ability to design comfortable, safe and sustainable multifamily buildings that meet its clients’ objectives.

Aufgang is a certified Minority Business Enterprise.