Affordable and Beautiful Housing
The Children’s Village housing initiatives are powerful proofs of concept that implement a model prioritizing location and aims to deliver integrated, beautiful, and affordable homes in desirable neighborhoods—as opposed to concentration affordable housing in historically segregated communities. We focus on locations that have easy access to public transportation and amenities we would want for ourselves. We embed our housing in diverse communities and do so by not only having top quality construction, but also by incorporating the concept of live, work, learn and play to the affordable housing space.
A Home for Harlem Dowling
Completed in June 2016, is a striking 10-story residence offering 60 affordable housing units in desirable neighborhoods across 76,400 square feet and includes 12 studios for young adults who have aged out of foster care or another youth serving system. The building also embodies a promise made by NYC to rebuild the home of the Colored Orphan Asylum (now known as Harlem Dowling), originally located in what is now mid-town Manhattan and burned during the 1863 riots. In addition to the apartments A Home for Harlem Dowling houses offices Harlem Dowling as well as some of CV’s NYC based programs.
The Eliza
Completed in June 2024, The Eliza is CV’s latest building development and brings 174 deeply affordable housing units to a desirable neighborhood in the Inwood community, alongside a 20,000 square-foot NY Public Library branch, a Universal Pre-K facility, and the Activities, Culture, and Training (ACTS) Center, which offers a teaching kitchen, STEM/Robotics learning center, sensory room and other job training and cultural programs. The Eliza serves as an example of what can be accomplished when the city, private philanthropists, and community partners work together to address the pressing need for affordable housing and vital community resources for all residents.
***2024 Winner of the NYHC Community Impact Competition Gallery***
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Peekskill 41 N. Division St
A historic property acquired by CV is set to be transformed into a mixed-use, mixed-income development. The plans include 22 affordable apartments that encompass studios and one-bedroom units and 10,000 square feet of commercial space and a rooftop garden. Ten of the apartments will be reserved for young adults aging out of foster care or who are justice impacted. The services for those young people will be provided by our strategic partners Bravehearts. CV’s vision for the property is to expand our proof of concept from builds like Harlem and The Eliza so show what can be done on a smaller scale in neighborhoods outside of NYC. Located within the Peekskill Downtown Local Historic District, the site is near essential amenities, such as grocery stores, schools, cafes, and restaurants. Additionally, within 0.1 mile of the site, residents will find convenient access to six different bus routes, the Peekskill Metro North station, and other public transit stops.
Timpson Place
In partnership with Urban Pathways, this building in the Bronx will span approximately eight stories with 82,000 square feet, offering 123 studio and one-bedroom apartments, including units for individuals who will receive supportive services. The location offers convenient access to public transportation at the nearby 6 train and several city bus routes. Residents will also enjoy St. Mary’s Park, a spacious park with a recreation center, just three blocks away. The project is in the finance development stage and hopes to break ground in 2026.
