Over 70 Units of Affordable Housing Coming to Bed-Stuy

December 17, 2025- Housing will complement existing neighborhood garden

Housing will complement existing neighborhood garden

Designated developer has deep Brooklyn roots

New York, New York - Today, utilizing New York's innovative Supportive Housing RFQ, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development is proud to designate IMPACCT Brooklyn to develop at least 70 units of affordable housing, approximately 60% of which will be supportive housing units, on an underutilized portion of a lot managed by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection at 913 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy neighborhood. Once completed, the development will also include non-residential space that could be used for additional community amenities and will complement the existing approximately 20,000 square-foot Myrtle Avenue community garden and DEP infrastructure on the same city-owned lot.

"The housing crisis demands immediate action, and we are delivering," said Acting Commissioner of HPD Ahmed Tigani. "Today's announcement brings more than 70 units of affordable and supportive housing to an underutilized piece of city-owned land in Bed-Stuy and reflects our commitment to turning urgency into results for New Yorkers who need housing now. Once complete, this project will give dozens of New Yorkers a real second chance and the stability and support necessary to live with dignity. This project also shows what is possible when we refuse to accept false choices. By integrating new affordable housing, preserving the approximately 20,000 square feet of community garden space, and safeguarding critical DEP infrastructure on the same site, we are advancing housing, green space, and essential city services all at the same time. At HPD, we are not just building housing. We are building resilient communities, and we will continue to act boldly to deliver the affordable homes New Yorkers urgently need."

"Supportive housing is the evidence-based solution to chronic homelessness in New York City," said Council Member Lincoln Restler. "This development will bring more than 70 affordable and supportive housing units to Bed-Stuy while preserving a cherished community garden - Myrtle Village Green. I am enormously grateful to the Department of Environmental Protection for allowing this project to proceed and to HPD for prioritizing this development and selecting the ideal community-based nonprofit developer - IMPACCT Brooklyn."

"The awarding of 913 Kent Avenue to IMPACCT Brooklyn is a significant win for our community and a major step forward in addressing the critical need for affordable housing. The Myrtle Green Apartments project will transform an underutilized city-owned property into approximately 70 much-needed units, including approximately 45 for supportive housing, which is vital for our most vulnerable residents. This development, with its mix of incomes and ground-floor community space, is a testament to our commitment to building truly inclusive, mixed-use neighborhoods that enhance the quality of life for all Brooklynites," stated Jamal C. Robinson, IMPACCT Brooklyn's Executive Director.

Re-released in 2023, the Supportive Housing RFQ sought information from supportive housing developers with organizational capacity and experience owning and operating high-quality supportive housing in order to create a list of organizations that could be called upon to develop supportive housing on city-owned sites identified as ideal sites for supportive housing. This innovative approach is meant to accelerate the development process by shortening the typical process for development on city-owned land. This site is the second to be designated under the revamped Supportive Housing RFQ program.

HPD has financed thousands of units of supportive housing for the most vulnerable New Yorkers, including 1,962 units in FY 2025 alone. Apartments are rent stabilized and buildings are owned and operated by experienced community organizations that maintain a high standard of property management. Supportive housing improves health outcomes and saves public dollars. Investment in housing that is accompanied by supportive services can improve outcomes for people with mental health and substance abuse issues, while yielding significant taxpayer savings by reducing demand for high-cost shelters, hospitals, and other emergency resources.

As part of the selection process, HPD considered IMPACCT Brooklyn's deep roots in the Bed-Stuy and broader Brooklyn community, as well as the fact that IMPACCT is the current operator of the beloved community garden. Founded in 1964, IMPACCT is committed to northern and central Brooklyn, and they have been expanding their footprint in the borough to serve an increasing number of New Yorkers.

Next Steps and Community Engagement:

HPD is working with IMPACCT to create a final plan for the site, develop and submit a final financing plan, and lay out a plan for the site's supportive population for HPD to review.

Subsequently, the development team, HPD, and DEP will begin working to advance the site through the land use approvals process where community members will have an opportunity to offer feedback and help the team refine their plan.

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