Affordable Housing and Shelter on Faith Land Database
Project Size: 50+ Units
Completed: 2021
Cost: $45000000
Location: Brooklyn , NY

Affordable Housing and Shelter on Faith Land Database

Bishop Philius and Helene Nicolas (BPHN ) Senior Residences

7-story, 89-unit building reserved for seniors earning 50% or less than the AMI. Building Amenities include a community room and common area space for residents, laundry facilities, on-site social services, and on-site management. In addition, a 10,000-sf community service facility is located on the first floor managed by the congregation. This space is for a medical office suite and supportive senior services.

Project & Congregation Details

Congregation Information

House of Worship: Evangelical Crusade Christian Church
Denomination: Non-denominational
Leadership: Rev. Samuel Nicolas, son of Bishop Philius Nicolas and the Senior Pastor of the Evangelical Crusade Christian Church

Location Information

State: NY
City: Brooklyn
Geography: Urban
Neighborhood: East Flatbush 

Project Information

Approval: 2019
Completed: 2021
Cost: $45000000
Developer: BEL Community Housing LLC, which is a partnership between Brisa Builders Development LLC; Evergreen City LLC, an M/WBE Affordable housing development group; and Lemle & Wolff Dev. Co.
Architect: Heritage Architecture and Rodney Leon Architects
Land: Sold
Housing Type: Supportive

Funding

Local

Discretionary capital allocation from former Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams; Council Member Jumaane D. Williams; NYC Housing Preservation and Development Senior Affordable Rental Apartment (SARA) program

Other

Bank of America’s debt and equity financing programs;