Work begins on the Starhill Phase I Project in Morris Heights, in the Bronx
Photo: NY Governor’s Office / NY Governor Office
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Have a affordable housing in the Big Apple has become a challenge for thousands of low- and middle-income families, and as part of the City and State plan to create more units for the homeless and not so expensive rentalsthe neighborhood Morris Heights in the Bronxwill have 326 new apartments.
This was announced this week by the governor of New York, Kathy Hochl and the mayor, Eric Adamsafter revealing that with an investment of $189 millionthe works began to raise the project Starhill Phase Iwhich will also offer 200 housing units with support services for homeless people.
“This project will provide safe and stable housing for more than 300 Bronx residents and offer essential resources and amenities to support the Morris Heights neighborhood for the long term,” said the statement. Governor of New York. “As the national affordability crisis drives rent and other costs higher still, my administration is tackling the crisis head-on with a $25 billion plan to provide high-quality affordable and supportive housing that will help stabilize and improve the lives of New Yorkers.
Mayor Adams assured that the new housing project in Morris Heights it is a sign of commitment to create safe, stable and affordable housing.
“Our administration has a plan to drive the creation of supportive homes for New Yorkers who need them most, and we’re moving full speed ahead. We are working closely with Governor Hochul to ‘get things done’ for New Yorkers, and make our city stronger and fairer,” said the local president.
The Governorate mentioned that the Morris Heights housing project adds to the investment of the comprehensive housing plan of $25 billion over the next five years, which will increase housing units, creating or preserving 100,000 affordable apartments in New York, of which 10,000 will have supportive services for vulnerable populations.
In the announcement, it was revealed that Starhill Phase I will be a 14-story multi-family building and a connected one-story services building, which will also have access to local, medical, educational and public services, with the advantage of also having facilities for 10 bus lines and the passage of the 4, B and D trains. will have a backyard and recreation area, a gym, laundry, a children’s playroom, a computer room and free internet access.
Financing includes $20.6 million in permanent tax-exempt bonds, low-income federal tax credits that will generate $80.5 million in equity and $31.5 million in New York State Homes and Community Renewal grants. The City for its part will provide $31,5 millionm through the Supportive Housing Loan Program and the City Council will give $1 million.
New York City Housing Director, Jessica Katz, called the new project an important step in helping those experiencing homelessness, mental health and substance use problems rebuild their lives.
“Starhill will soon welcome hundreds of New Yorkers home, creating a new community in Morris Heights. And as part of our citywide housing strategy, ‘Housing Our Neighbors,’ we’re committed to creating high-quality, affordable housing. I am proud to celebrate with BronxPro and Services for the Underserved this new and exciting project”, said the official.
HPD Commissioner, Adolph Carrion Jr. He assured that Starhill is an example of what is being achieved for the most vulnerable New Yorkers with safe housing, support and services.
“Once finished, Starhill will be our largest new construction supportive housing project to datewhich will provide 326 affordable homes, 200 of which is supportive housing reserved for the homeless,” he said. Carrion. “It’s no small feat, and we celebrate this important milestone on the road to moving as many New Yorkers into housing as quickly as possible.”
congressman Ritchie Torresoriginally from the county of The Bronx, highlighted that after the pandemic of covid, that left new families out of their homes, we need to continue building more affordable housing projects than fight homelessness.
“As we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is abundantly clear that we need more than a temporary solution to the housing crisis in new york city“, Said the politician of Latin origin. “I am encouraged by the steps taken by the Governor and Mayor to develop housing that will support homeless families and low income in my district“, he warned Torres.
The Bronx’s Starhill Phase I project in numbers
- $189 million is the total cost of the investment
- 326 new homes are expected to be built in Morris Heights
- 200 of those homes will be supportive for homeless adults
- 14 floors will have the new housing complex
- 30 and 80 percent of the area median income will be the requirement to apply for the other units
- $20.6 million will come from permanent tax-exempt bonds
- $80.5 million in principal will come from federal low-income tax credits
- $31.5 million comes from New York State Homes and Community Renewal grants
- $31.5 millionm will be allocated by the City
- $1 million will be given by the City Council.
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