The Bronx, NY
La Central
A neighborhood within a neighborhood, La Central is a five-building, multi-phase 1.2 million square foot development slated to transform a large expanse of vacant land into much-needed quality affordable housing. When complete, the project will bring 992 homes, 80,000 square feet of community facility space, 45,000 square feet of retail, a public skatepark, a roof-mounted telescope and astronomy lab operated by the Bronx High School of Science and a diversity of new outdoor spaces to the South Bronx.
Role: Co-Developer, Property Manager, Marketing Agent
Project Type: Affordable, Mandatory Inclusionary, Mixed-Use, Community Facility, New Construction
Partners: Hudson Companies, BRP Development, Breaking Ground, Comunilife
Nonprofit(s): YMCA of Greater New York, BronxNet
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The first phase of the project—La Central A and B— opened for occupancy in 2021 and consisted of the construction of two affordable, mixed-use buildings containing 496 homes along with a state-of-the-art YMCA, a production studio and classroom space for BronxNet and 16,000 square feet of retail space. Designed specifically to relate to and enliven the character of the surrounding neighborhood, La Central seeks to foster a sense of belonging and connection while providing homes for those in need.
La Central participates in the NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program and LEED for Homes and features a solar photovoltaic array, on-site cogeneration power, high-efficiency variable refrigerant cooling and heating systems and gray- and black-water recycling to reduce carbon footprints as well as operating costs.
