Categories: New York City, Member News, Openings
10.09.2025
On October 8th, project partners and elected officials gathered to celebrate the opening of Bedford Green House II. This new building has 116 affordable apartments, including 70 units of supportive housing, for formerly homeless individuals and families affected by mental health concerns and substance use concerns, in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx. On-site services are provided by Project Renewal and funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative administered through the NYS Office of Mental Health.
President and CEO of Project Renewal Eric Rosenbaum said, “With the opening of Bedford Green House II, we are proud to meet our city’s urgent need for affordable housing while creating a vibrant community where residents can access comprehensive medical care, occupational therapy, and the healing power of green space. A stable and affordable home is the foundation for health, dignity, and opportunity. We are proud to work with our public and private partners to ensure all New Yorkers have access to this basic need.”
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson remarked, “Bedford Green House II represents a critical opportunity for us to increase our housing stock by expanding affordable, safe, and stable housing options for our Bronx families and older adults. As our city is still experiencing a housing crisis, I am proud to have provided support for this transformative project in Fordham Heights to ensure its completion.”
NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Acting Commissioner Ahmed Tigani said, “This project reflects what it truly means to meet people where they are, bringing together permanent housing, access to on-site health care, therapy, and restorative spaces for those residents that can benefit from that support and use it to foster connection and growth.”
New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera remarked, “New Yorkers are facing extreme financial distress due to the rising cost of housing. The Bedford Green House Phase II will provide low-income and formerly homeless families in The Bronx, including those affected by mental illness and substance use disorders, with affordable homes and the supportive services they need to achieve long-term stability.”
NYC Council Member and Chair of the Committee on Housing and Buildings Pierina Ana Sanchez remarked, “The Bronx deserves quality homes that will deliver the support our neighbors’ need to live with dignity. The ribbon-cutting of Bedford Green House II marks the culmination of a $72 million investment that will bring 116 new homes to low-income families, including older adults, formerly homeless individuals, and families impacted by mental illness.”
Building amenities include occupational therapy for all ages, the Molly B. Kronick Library and Learning Center, a landscaped outdoor space, and community and recreational spaces. A street-facing medical clinic open to the public will open in summer 2026. The building exceeds LEED Gold standards for energy efficiency and environmentally friendly design.
Funding for this project comes from NYS Homes and Community Renewal, NYS Housing Finance Agency, NYC Housing Preservation and Development, and NY State’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Homeless Housing and Assistance Program. TD Bank and Richman Capital tax credits, a pre-development loan from the Corporation for Supportive Housing, as well as funding from the New York City Council, Office of the Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel, Architects, DPC.
The general contractor is Bruno Frustaci Contracting Inc. and the architect is Edelman Sultan Knox Wood (ESKW) Architects.