Construction Start

December 2006

Occupancy Date

September 2008 (anticipated)

Number of Units

33 Apartments
Studios, 1, 2 and 3 Bedrooms

Building Size

38,435 Square Feet
6 floors

Development Cost

$8.6 Million

Capital Financing

DHCR Low Income Housing Credits

NYS Housing Trust Fund

Richman Housing Resources LLC

JPMorgan Chase

Nonprofit Partner

Friendly Baptist Church

Social Service Provider

The Center for Family Support, Inc.

Architect

SLCE Architects

Contractor

Artec Construction & Development Corporation

Located in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx, Friendly Towers will transform the underused parking lot of the Friendly Baptist Church into an innovative affordable housing initiative. In addition to serving low-income working families, the building will include a pilot project for adults with developmental disabilities who have custody of their children. The Center for Family Support, Inc. will provide on-site services to promote independence for this growing and underserved special needs population. Friendly Towers will also feature a children's play area, landscaped outdoor seating area, and a community room with kitchen for parties, meetings and special events.

Rendering Rear Garden/Play Area First Floor Plan Typical Two Bedroom Unit Site Before Construction

Rendering

Rear Garden/Play Area

First Floor Plan

Typical Two Bedroom Unit

Site Before Construction