Source: The New York Times

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has announced details for a new affordable senior housing building to rise within the Ingersoll Houses in Fort Greene.  Real estate development firm BFC Partners has been selected to build a 16-story building at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and St. Edwards Street.  The residential building will offer 145 apartments to low-income seniors.

According to NYCHA, residents of the new building must be at least 62 years of age and earn 60% or less of the area median income.  The new development, titled Ingersoll Senior, will also house a senior center which will provide cultural, health and social services for community residents.

The site of new affordable senior housing at Ingersoll Houses. Image Source: The New York Times.

The building’s footprint will sit within an area that is currently an open grassy area, abutting St. Edwards church.

The development at Ingersoll Houses is one of three buildings being developed on NYCHA property, which will provide 489 new units of new affordable housing.

More details about these developments can be found in The New York Times.