Construction has broken ground on River Avenue Apartments II, an affordable housing project at 1185 River Avenue in West Concourse, The Bronx. Developed by Community Access and Blue Sky Bronx, the $225 million project will deliver 292 apartments for households earning up to 80 percent of area median income (AMI). The project follows the completion of the nearby 245-unit River Avenue Apartments I in March 2024. The property is located between East 167th and McClellan Streets.
Apartments will be offered in configurations ranging from studios to three-bedrooms. Of the total, 173 apartments will be set aside as supportive housing for veterans with disabilities, formerly homeless residents, and people living with mental illness. Community Access will provide on-site services including counseling, group activities, harm-reduction support, medication management assistance, and referrals for health care, mental health care, and employment services. The project will also include 15 units for residents with mobility impairments and six for residents with sensory disabilities.
The all-electric development is designed to meet Energy Star Multifamily New Construction ERI Path standards and will incorporate air-water heat pumps, LED lighting, and low-flow fixtures. Planned amenities include rooftop green space and an urban farm, a children’s play area, outdoor exercise equipment, a meditation walking path, and cellar-level commercial space intended for a grocery store.
State financing includes low-income housing tax credits expected to generate about $90 million in equity, $60 million in subsidy from New York State Homes and Community Renewal, and $9.8 million from the state’s Homeless Housing and Assistance Program.
The site is positioned along the River Avenue corridor near Yankee Stadium. The closest subways from the property are the 4, B, and D trains at two 167th Street stations.
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