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Posted: May 27, 2025
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Columbia Street Commons
Brooklyn, NY Columbia Street Commons, which will bring 371 units of much-needed 100% affordable and supportive housing to Red Hook, is one of the largest deals closed with NYC HPD in 2024. The project is the first of a three-phase, 661-unit development, which will be the first large-scale residential development in Red Hook.
The project is developed by Express Builders and nonprofit service provider Jericho Project, along with development consultant Rockabill Consulting. Jericho Project will provide on-site services to meet the needs of the full continuum of residents: low-income families, seniors, and formerly homeless individuals and families. This type of high-impact development represents both the critical need for more housing and the city’s commitment to investing in high quality housing for all New Yorkers.
“This project is the real deal,” said Katie Devine of Rockabill Consulting.“100% of the units will be affordable for households earning 80% of AMI or less, with the vast majority serving families at extremely low income levels. This is the kind of accessible, affordable housing that NYC needs.”
Project Info
Project Title: Columbia Street Commons
Project Location: 498 Columbia Street, Red Hook
Property Type: Multi-Housing, Affordable
Project Type: New
Number S/F: 310,390 s/f
Year Started: 2024
Est. Completion Date: 2026
Project Team
Architects: Aufgang Architects
Developer: Express Builders; Jericho Project
Structural Engineer: Thornton Tomasetti
MEP Engineer: A&D Engineering
Environmental Engineer: AKRF
Financing: NYC HPD; NYC HDC; Richman Housing Resources; TD Bank, Citibank
General Contractor: Express Builders
Legal Counsel: Hirshen Singer & Epstein
Development Consultant: Rockabill Consulting
Expediting: Yona Love Associates
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