Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a statewide housing investment of more than $125 million, with Brooklyn receiving a significant share to expand permanent supportive housing for residents who have experienced homelessness, domestic violence, aging needs or mental health challenges.
The funding is part of the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP), a key piece of the governor’s $25 billion housing plan designed to create and preserve affordable homes across New York. Brooklyn’s projects will bring new, all-electric affordable housing developments with on-site support services aimed at long-term stability.
Brooklyn projects receiving funding include:
Atlantic Avenue West — New Destiny Housing Corporation
A $12 million award will support 97 permanent supportive units with 278 beds in Cypress Hills. The 14-story building will serve formerly homeless individuals and families, including survivors of domestic violence. The development will include program offices, fitness areas, laundry facilities, a children’s playroom, library, security desk and other building amenities.
Kingsborough Seniors — CAMBA Housing Ventures
CAMBA received $12.5 million for 73 supportive units and 101 beds in Brooklyn, focused on residents over age 55 who have experienced homelessness. The project totals 171 units across a 15-story new building that will offer a computer center, fitness space, rooftop garden, outdoor terraces, walking loop, public art installations and a dedicated grandparents’ room for family visits.
Osborn Street Apartments — WellLife Network
WellLife Network was awarded $15 million to build 88 supportive units in Brownsville. The new nine-story building will create 146 affordable units and 249 beds for individuals and families facing chronic homelessness or mental illness. Plans include recreation and exercise rooms, children’s play space, laundry areas and on-site program offices to ensure access to support services.
A Brooklyn-Centered Response to Housing Needs
All three Brooklyn projects will use all-electric building systems and provide on-site services geared toward long-term recovery, stability and independence. The developments aim to help vulnerable residents remain housed, connected to care and integrated within their communities.
Governor Hochul’s administration is still accepting applications for additional HHAP funds dedicated to preserving existing supportive housing and emergency shelter repairs.
