Phase Two Of Starhill Affordable Housing Complex Breaks Ground At 1600 Grand Avenue In Morris Heights, The Bronx

 

Services for the UnderServed and Bronx Pro Group recently celebrated the groundbreaking for phase two of Starhill, an affordable housing project at 1600 Grand Avenue in Morris Heights, The Bronx. The project will add 244 affordable apartments to the property, with 74 of which designated as supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals and families. On-site supportive care services will be provided by Services for the UnderServed. The project was designed by Marvel Architects. 

Rendering of Starhill at 1600 Grand Avenue. Designed by Marvel Architects

The project’s site originally housed the House of Calvary, a property built in 1915 that was later renamed Calvary Hospital, and eventually became a residential substance use treatment facility in 1979. Services for the UnderServed took over the property in 2014, and the building was demolished to make way for the redevelopment. Phase I of the project, which is set to begin leasing in early 2025, will bring 326 affordable apartments, with 200 homes reserved for homeless single adults with substance use challenges. Phase two will complete the Starhill campus, bringing the total number of new affordable units to 570.

In addition to the residential units, this phase of development will add approximately 10,000 square feet of community facility space and 11,500 square feet of publicly accessible open space to the complex.

Funding for the project comes from multiple sources, including the NYC 15/15 program, the New York City Housing Development Corporation, and the Department of Social Services. Chase Community Development Banking and Enterprise Community Partners also provided support for the project.

“The Starhill Phase II project is not just about laying foundations—it’s about uplifting lives and empowering the Morris Heights community, turning hope into homes and transforming lives,” said New York state senator Robert Jackson. “This initiative provides critical housing and fosters a stronger, more vibrant neighborhood, ensuring everyone has the support they need to thrive. Today, we celebrate progress in unity, ensuring every individual can find a home and a new beginning in our community.”