MULTIFAMILY
SYDNEY HOUSE
A new 60-unit affordable multifamily building in the Bronx.
A first construction project of this size for Habitat for Humanity. The $18 million development, located at 839-843 Tilden St., is in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx. The seven-story building has one-, two- and three-bedroom co-op apartments. The building includes a parking garage and communal areas.
The project is financed by the New York city Acquisition Fund, New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (ACH), HPD New Infill Homeownership Program (NIHOP) and New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation Buildings’ mechanical systems include high efficiency condensing boilers designed to operate with low temperature water. Packages Terminal Air Conditioning units with smart controls. Variable speed pumps, energy recovery ventilators and variable refrigerant flow systems.
The project is designed to meet the latest Enterprise Green Communities requirements for energy and water conservation, resident health, wellbeing and resiliency. The buildings are at least 15% more energy efficient than the current energy code.
SCOPE full MEP design, and construction administration services. HVAC, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical power, fire alarm design and construction administration
PROJECT NAME
Sydney House
ARCHITECT
Union Street Studio
PROJECT LOCATION
839-843 Tilden Street, Bronx
PROJECT SIZE
70,000 GSF
PROJECT COST
$ 18,000,000