State and city officials celebrated the opening of The Rise, a 71-unit affordable and supportive housing development in Brownsville on Thursday.
The $50 million project includes 47 supportive apartments that are reserved for formerly incarcerated individuals and their families.
On-site supportive services including trauma-informed case management, mental health and substance use services, employment and educational services, life skills, and wellness support groups.
The seven-story building, at 1830 Strauss St., is located on “Site J” of New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Vital Brooklyn Initiative, the state’s community development program that address social, economic and health disparities in central Brooklyn.
“Individuals and families in Brownsville deserve access to housing they can afford and the services that provide the support they need to thrive,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “The Rise builds on our commitment to central Brooklyn and will provide affordable housing opportunities, social services, and the types of amenities that can strengthen the entire community.”
Apartments at The Rise are available for households earning up to 60% of the Area Median Income. Designed to appeal to families of different sizes, the development features studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.
Programming will be available to building residents and the Brownsville neighborhood in the community hub and will include workshops focused on critical thinking, conflict resolution, health and women’s empowerment. Using the building’s rooftop farm, residents and members of the surrounding community can also participate in programming such as fresh food cultivation and workforce development in farming.
"“Providing affordable, supportive, and community-oriented housing, The Rise offers an environment in which members of the Brownsville community can truly thrive," said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. "This kind of development should be the standard across New York City."
