
Transaction History
This former gas station site was acquired with the intention to remediate the site and develop a newly constructed moderate and low income residential rental building. The site received a Track 1 designation from the DEC which is the cleanest standard for residential occupancy. The construction incorporated energy conservation measures designed in conjunction with the NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program and will deliver a 25% energy savings.
Strategy
Urban Re-use; This former Brownfield site and BP gas station, was remediated and developed into green affordable housing for middle income and low income residents. Develop and Hold.
Performance & Execution
This ground up development in the Bronx, NY with 64 affordable housing apartments plus 12,000 s.f. of ground floor retail was a former brown- field site with environmental contamination.
The site was remediated as part of the development process, removing 32,000 tons of contaminated soil.
The remediation was conducted within the NYS Brownfield Cleanup Program administered by the DEC. The project received a 2012 Big Apple Award from the NYC Brownfield Partnership.
The site was remediated as part of the development process, removing 32,000 tons of contaminated soil.
The remediation was conducted within the NYS Brownfield Cleanup Program administered by the DEC. The project received a 2012 Big Apple Award from the NYC Brownfield Partnership.