Occupancy has begun for The Plains, a 9-story affordable and supportive housing project located at 4519 White Plains Road in the Wakefield secton of The Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.

 

Designed by OCV Architects and developed in collaboration with The Doe Fund and Robert Sanborn Development, the 82,465-square-foot structure yields 98 apartments, with 20 units reserved for adults age 62 and older.

 

“We are proud to partner with leaders in New York State government and the private sector to open The Plains, building on The Doe Fund’s nearly 40-year track record of leading proven solutions to homelessness and addressing New York City’s housing affordability crisis head on,” said Jennifer Mitchell, president and CEO of The Doe Fund.

 

The $51.6 million project is located between East 239th and 240th Streets. HPD officials said units are allocated for low and moderate-income individuals and families with income eligibility thresholds of up to 80 percent of New York City area median income (AMI), with priority given to local residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Doe Fund will provide housing and clinical case management services to supportive tenants, including mental healthcare, therapeutic groups, and referrals to medical care.

The Plains also features offices for program staff, a multi-purpose room, a live-in superintendent, on-site laundry units, a fitness center, and outdoor private recreation space. The developers are aiming to achieve LEED Gold certification. According to usgbc.org, “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” or LEED is the world’s most widely used green building rating system.

 

“LEED certification provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings, which offer environmental, social and governance benefits,” an extract from the site reads.

 

“With the opening of the Plains, nearly 100 New Yorkers with histories of homelessness will be able to live with the dignity they deserve, thanks to the building’s innovative features and The Doe Fund’s talented staff,” Mitchell added. “I am thrilled to welcome The Plains as the newest addition to our network of residences serving over 1,200 individuals and families in need.”