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Predevelopment Financing for Passive House Affordable Multifamily Housing in Coney Island

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NYCEEC Loan
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Affordable Housing Units
SHF Coney Island Deal

The Project

Building Type
Multifamily Housing

Building Size
1 Building
130,419 Square Feet
171 Affordable Units

Expected
Completion Date
April 2027

Location
Coney Island, NY

Project Type
Predevelopment
Electrification
Passive House
Geothermal

NYCEEC Loan Product
Green Predevelopment Loan

Term
4.5 Years

Closing Date
February 2024

NYCEEC provided a $3,500,000 Green Predevelopment Loan to Settlement Housing Fund (“SHF”) for the construction of a 100% affordable housing development in Coney Island, Brooklyn. SHF is a New York City-based nonprofit focused on affordable housing and sustainable community development for low- and moderate-income families.

The NYCEEC loan covers early-stage architectural, engineering, environmental, and sustainability and geothermal consulting services. The project’s infrastructure will be all-electric. SHF is committed to constructing the project in line with Passive House Standards and proposes utilizing renewable geothermal energy. 60% of the units are reserved for supportive housing for formerly homeless households, and 40% of the units are for low- and moderate-income households earning between 30% and 60% of Area Median Income. The project is dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community, with on-site case managers and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Additionally, all residents will have access to 24/7 security, addiction counseling, vocational training, and healthcare coordination.

Total Project Cost

$121,000,000

NYCEEC Loan

$3,500,000

Regulated Affordable Units

171

The Results

The $3,500,000 Green Predevelopment Loan will help ensure that SHF has access to capital for critical predevelopment work. Upon completion, the project will serve as a model for integrating high-performance building standards and vital social services, significantly benefiting disadvantaged communities.