The New York City Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD), Housing Development Corporation (HDC), and NYCHA announced plans on May 9 to construct Sol on the Park, a 195-unit affordable housing property in the Morrisania section of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

 

Located at the corner of St. Paul’s Place and Park Avenue, the project sits within the Morris II public housing development.

The Sol on the Park development team includes NRP Group, Selfhelp Realty Group, and Foxy Management, which, according to YIMBY, were selected as part of the “Seniors First,” initiative, a larger Request for Proposal to redevelop a collection of sites identified in Morrisania by HPD and NYCHA, along with other sites in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

 

According to YIMBY, Sol on the Park is also designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification for sustainable design, an ENERGY STAR certification for emitting fewer greenhouse gases, and the highest rating from Fitwel, which sets global standards for the building design and development practices in support of healthier and equitable access to a higher quality of life.

 

This first wave of the housing project will create 195 affordable units for senior households earning up to 50 percent of the area median income, or approximately $41,800 annually for a single occupant.

 

All households will receive project-based, Section 8 vouchers, with a portion of homes set aside for both NYCHA residents and seniors experiencing homelessness.

 

Designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning, the 15-story building features a stepped design that cascades along the boundaries of the wedge-shaped lot. The building will also feature a mix of open-air and partially enclosed balconies, a roof deck with light landscaping, and communal lounge area.

 

Additional components include a new community health center, a nutrition education facility, and vocational training available to residents and surrounding communities. Social services for senior residents will be provided by Selfhelp’s Active Services for Aging Model with a reported focus on those struggling with chronic health issues, aging, and access to health programming.