Home / Landmarks 347 WEST END AVENUE ARCHITECT . Lamb & Rich PROJECT SIZE . PROJECT COST . SCOPE . Morozov provided MEP engineering design and approval services for all mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. Go Go This Eclectic Renaissance/Revival building was designed with a limestone façade and gabled tile roof by famed architects Lamb & Rich as part of an original row of 14 houses in 1891. The home’s first owner was Charles F. Rand who made his fortune in the mining industry in Cuba and Spain. In the 1950’s, the property was converted to nine apartments, and now the new owners are converting back to a single family residence. The scope of the conversion included an additional set back fifth floor, with an elevator overrun, roof bulkhead, and copper and glass skylight atop it. The current three-story-tall projecting rear yard addition will be demolished and replaced with a four-story-tall rear yard addition. A Juliette balcony, clad in copper, will jut out just into the canopy of a 130- to 140-year-old cherry tree. This is Altera Engineering's third project along the historic West End Avenue, 915 West End Avenue and 309 West 86th Street. The Altera Engineering team worked closely with the architect to thoughtfully integrate new infrastructure into the existing historic shell.

A new 481-unit affordable multifamily complex in Brooklyn. A 2-phase, 2 site development of 4 residential towers on top of a church and retail. The residential component is affordable housing consisting of a 7-story, 9-story and two 11-story towers with a combined area of 475,000 gross square feet. In addition to the residential buildings, the project includes a 34,000 square foot new home to The Church of God of East Flatbush, and 31,000 square feet of core and shell retail spaces. Buildings’ mechanical systems include high efficiency condensing boilers designed to operate with low temperature water. Variable speed pumps, high output baseboard radiators, 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 and wellbeing and resiliency. The buildings are at least 15% more energy efficient than the current energy code. Home / Multifamily EBENEZER PLAZA, BROOKLYN, NY ARCHITECT . Perkins Eastman PROJECT SIZE . 540,000 GSF PROJECT COST . $ 170,000,000 SCOPE . Full MEP design, and construction administration services, energy modeling and sustainability consulting services, commissioning. HVAC, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical power, fire alarm design and construction administration, sustainability, façade optimization, energy modeling Go Go A new 481-unit affordable multifamily complex in Brooklyn. A 2-phase, 2 site development of 4 residential towers on top of a church and retail. The residential component is affordable housing consisting of a 7-story, 9-story and two 11-story towers with a combined area of 475,000 gross square feet. In addition to the residential buildings, the project includes a 34,000 square foot new home to The Church of God of East Flatbush, and 31,000 square feet of core and shell retail spaces. Buildings’ mechanical systems include high efficiency condensing boilers designed to operate with low temperature water. Variable speed pumps, high output baseboard radiators, 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 and wellbeing and resiliency. The buildings are at least 15% more energy efficient than the current energy code.

554 Prospect Place is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, near the border with Prospect Heights. The building was originally Temple Isaac, a synagogue constructed in 1922, designed by architect Martyn N. Weinstein in a Moorish-inspired style with Art Deco elements. It featured soaring arches, geometric stained glass, and diamond-patterned brickwork. In 1972, it was sold and became the Faith Chapel Baptist Church, serving as a church until its closure in 2016. Redevelopment: After 2016, the property was acquired for conversion into a residential building. Permits filed in 2018 outline plans for a seven-story high-end residential structure. The project preserves the existing exterior walls, including the distinctive diamond brick pattern, while gutting the interior and adding new floors inside and above the original structure. Building Specifications: The redeveloped building stands 70 feet tall and spans 34,340 square feet, with 22,720 square feet dedicated to residential use. It includes 22 apartments averaging 1,030 square feet each, suggesting condominiums. Key features include: -A new sub-cellar for storage, services, and amenities. -A third-floor outdoor garden/terrace (at the original roof level). -Upper floors that cantilever outward, creating a modern “floating” effect above the historical base. -12 parking spaces on-site. -Private terraces for each unit. Structural Design: The redevelopment considered two structural systems: cast-in-place concrete or composite concrete on metal deck floors with a steel frame. The project was modeled and coordinated using Revit software. Developer and Engineers: Stephan Tchorbajian of Hye Rise Consulting is behind the development, with Madsen Consulting Engineering handling the structural design. Location: Situated between Classon and Franklin Avenues, it’s one block from the Park Place subway station (S train) and six blocks from the Brooklyn Museum. The area blends historical charm with modern growth, near cultural hubs like Prospect Park and the vibrant Vanderbilt Avenue scene. Home / Multifamily 554 PROSPECT PLACE ARCHITECT . PROJECT SIZE . 22,720 SF PROJECT COST . SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. Go Go 554 Prospect Place is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, near the border with Prospect Heights. The building was originally Temple Isaac, a synagogue constructed in 1922, designed by architect Martyn N. Weinstein in a Moorish-inspired style with Art Deco elements. It featured soaring arches, geometric stained glass, and diamond-patterned brickwork. In 1972, it was sold and became the Faith Chapel Baptist Church, serving as a church until its closure in 2016. Redevelopment: After 2016, the property was acquired for conversion into a residential building. Permits filed in 2018 outline plans for a seven-story high-end residential structure. The project preserves the existing exterior walls, including the distinctive diamond brick pattern, while gutting the interior and adding new floors inside and above the original structure. Building Specifications: The redeveloped building stands 70 feet tall and spans 34,340 square feet, with 22,720 square feet dedicated to residential use. It includes 22 apartments averaging 1,030 square feet each, suggesting condominiums. Key features include: -A new sub-cellar for storage, services, and amenities. -A third-floor outdoor garden/terrace (at the original roof level). -Upper floors that cantilever outward, creating a modern “floating” effect above the historical base. -12 parking spaces on-site. -Private terraces for each unit. Structural Design: The redevelopment considered two structural systems: cast-in-place concrete or composite concrete on metal deck floors with a steel frame. The project was modeled and coordinated using Revit software. Developer and Engineers: Stephan Tchorbajian of Hye Rise Consulting is behind the development, with Madsen Consulting Engineering handling the structural design. Location: Situated between Classon and Franklin Avenues, it’s one block from the Park Place subway station (S train) and six blocks from the Brooklyn Museum. The area blends historical charm with modern growth, near cultural hubs like Prospect Park and the vibrant Vanderbilt Avenue scene.

The building is in the preconstruction phase, with permits filed in December 2018 for a six-story residential structure. Size and Units: The development will feature 5 residential units across six stories, with a total residential space of approximately 8,173 square feet. Each unit averages about 1,635 square feet, suggesting spacious condominiums. Building Specifications: The structure will stand 68 feet tall and have a total area of 10,790 square feet, including non-residential space. It will be built with a steel-base foundation. Developer and Architect: The project is owned by Dharshyni Peries of LLS Number 1 LLC, with Kimberly Brown of Strata Architects PLLC listed as the architect. Location Benefits: The site is directly across from the Clinton Community Garden and near Hell’s Kitchen Park. It’s also close to the 50th Street subway station, providing access to the C and E trains. Historically, the address was associated with a four-story building constructed in 1910, containing 4 units, as noted in older property valuation data. However, the current project indicates that this older structure has likely been replaced or significantly redeveloped into the new six-story condo building. Home / Multifamily 435 WEST 48TH STREET ARCHITECT . Strata Architects PLLC PROJECT SIZE . PROJECT COST . SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. Go Go The building is in the preconstruction phase, with permits filed in December 2018 for a six-story residential structure. Size and Units: The development will feature 5 residential units across six stories, with a total residential space of approximately 8,173 square feet. Each unit averages about 1,635 square feet, suggesting spacious condominiums. Building Specifications: The structure will stand 68 feet tall and have a total area of 10,790 square feet, including non-residential space. It will be built with a steel-base foundation. Developer and Architect: The project is owned by Dharshyni Peries of LLS Number 1 LLC, with Kimberly Brown of Strata Architects PLLC listed as the architect. Location Benefits: The site is directly across from the Clinton Community Garden and near Hell’s Kitchen Park. It’s also close to the 50th Street subway station, providing access to the C and E trains. Historically, the address was associated with a four-story building constructed in 1910, containing 4 units, as noted in older property valuation data. However, the current project indicates that this older structure has likely been replaced or significantly redeveloped into the new six-story condo building.

A 6-story, 63-unit supportive housing project in Nodine Hill neighborhood of Yonkers developed by Westhab Inc. Yonkers-based Westhab is a community development, social and housing services organization that builds and manages high-quality affordable and supportive housing in Westchester County and New York City. To date Westhab has developed over 900 units of housing with an investment of over $134 million Dayspring Commons will consist of four one-bedrooms, 45 two-bedrooms and three three-bedrooms. Formerly homeless people are expected to occupy 30 of the units; 10 of those apartments will target young adults with children and 20 of those units will target families with a mentally disabled head of household. Another 21 units will be affordable housing for families that earn less than 50 percent of the area median income for Westchester County. The proposed complex would sit next to the former Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church at 203 Elm St. The church is currently being renovated by Westhab and it is now called the Dayspring Community Center. Buildings’ mechanical systems include high efficiency condensing boilers designed to operate with low temperature water. Variable speed pumps, high output baseboard radiators, energy recovery ventilators and variable refrigerant flow systems for common areas. The building was provided with a gas-fired emergency generator. The project is designed to meet the latest Enterprise Green Communities requirements for energy and water conservation, resident health and well-being and resiliency. The buildings are at least 15% more energy efficient than the current energy code. Home / Multifamily DAYSPRING COMMONS, 227 ELM, YONKERS ARCHITECT . Aufgang Architects PROJECT SIZE . 65,000 SF PROJECT COST . $ 45,000,000 SCOPE . HVAC, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical power, fire alarm design and construction administration Go Go A 6-story, 63-unit supportive housing project in Nodine Hill neighborhood of Yonkers developed by Westhab Inc. Yonkers-based Westhab is a community development, social and housing services organization that builds and manages high-quality affordable and supportive housing in Westchester County and New York City. To date Westhab has developed over 900 units of housing with an investment of over $134 million Dayspring Commons will consist of four one-bedrooms, 45 two-bedrooms and three three-bedrooms. Formerly homeless people are expected to occupy 30 of the units; 10 of those apartments will target young adults with children and 20 of those units will target families with a mentally disabled head of household. Another 21 units will be affordable housing for families that earn less than 50 percent of the area median income for Westchester County. The proposed complex would sit next to the former Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church at 203 Elm St. The church is currently being renovated by Westhab and it is now called the Dayspring Community Center. Buildings’ mechanical systems include high efficiency condensing boilers designed to operate with low temperature water. Variable speed pumps, high output baseboard radiators, energy recovery ventilators and variable refrigerant flow systems for common areas. The building was provided with a gas-fired emergency generator. The project is designed to meet the latest Enterprise Green Communities requirements for energy and water conservation, resident health and well-being and resiliency. The buildings are at least 15% more energy efficient than the current energy code.

733 Ocean Parkway is a modern condominium development named "Arbor" located in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, a residential area just south of Prospect Park. Below are the key details: Development Overview: Arbor is a relatively new condo project completed around 2015-2016, marketed as an elegant residential building with upscale amenities. It’s designed to blend contemporary living with the tree-lined charm of Ocean Parkway, a historic boulevard designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the 1870s. Building Specifications: Height and Units: An eight-story building with 23 residential units. Early permits from 2019 proposed a nine-story structure with 30 units, but the final construction settled at eight stories and 23 units. Size: Total area of 22,723 square feet, all dedicated to residential use, built on a 6,075-square-foot lot (51.58 feet wide by 111.35 feet deep). Unit Features: Units range from studios to three-bedroom apartments, averaging around 937-1,300 square feet. They include floor-to-ceiling European windows, L-shaped kitchens, soaking bathtubs with armrests, frameless glass showers, and private balconies in some cases. Amenities: Arbor Lounge: A modern co-working lounge with custom design, connecting to the outdoor greenery of Ocean Parkway. Arbor Fitness: A fully equipped gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, ellipticals, free weights, and yoga mats. Rooftop: A fully amenitized space with lounge and picnic areas, BBQ grill, kitchenette, and panoramic views of Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines. Private cabanas are available for purchase. Parking: Optional parking spaces can be bought separately (no on-site garage is standard). Tax Abatement: Offers a 421-A tax abatement, extending through 2034, reducing property taxes for owners. Developer and Management: Developed by 733 Development LLC (linked to Oleg Krasnitsky), with marketing by The Danielov Team at Corcoran. Management details are not fully specified but are overseen by a professional team. Location Benefits: Neighborhood: Kensington is a diverse, residential area with Victorian-style homes and prewar buildings, near Flatbush and Ditmas Park. It’s known for its quiet, old-school feel despite its global population. Transit: Close to the F and G trains at the 18th Avenue or Church Avenue stations, and the Q and B trains are a short distance away in Ditmas Park. Proximity: Near schools like P.S. 134, J.H.S. 62 Ditmas, and Midwood High School, plus local spots like DiFara Pizza and ShopRite on Avenue I. Current Status: As of recent listings (e.g., 2024 data), units like 2C (2-bed, 2-bath, 937 sq ft) were listed for $860,000, and 8C (3-bed, 2-bath) for $1,300,000. The building is pet-friendly, investor-friendly, and allows subletting. It’s also approved for a first-time homebuyers’ program with favorable loan rates (e.g., 5.625% fixed for 30 years, subject to change). By March 2025, it’s fully constructed, with only a few units remaining unsold as of late 2024 reports. Historical Note: The site was previously a smaller structure sold for $6 million in 2018, replaced by this condo to meet Kensington’s growing demand for modern housing. The building’s design reflects a balance of luxury and practicality, leveraging its prime spot along Ocean Parkway. Home / Multifamily 733 OCEAN PARKWAY ARCHITECT . PROJECT SIZE . PROJECT COST . SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. Go Go 733 Ocean Parkway is a modern condominium development named "Arbor" located in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, a residential area just south of Prospect Park. Below are the key details: Development Overview: Arbor is a relatively new condo project completed around 2015-2016, marketed as an elegant residential building with upscale amenities. It’s designed to blend contemporary living with the tree-lined charm of Ocean Parkway, a historic boulevard designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the 1870s. Building Specifications: Height and Units: An eight-story building with 23 residential units. Early permits from 2019 proposed a nine-story structure with 30 units, but the final construction settled at eight stories and 23 units. Size: Total area of 22,723 square feet, all dedicated to residential use, built on a 6,075-square-foot lot (51.58 feet wide by 111.35 feet deep). Unit Features: Units range from studios to three-bedroom apartments, averaging around 937-1,300 square feet. They include floor-to-ceiling European windows, L-shaped kitchens, soaking bathtubs with armrests, frameless glass showers, and private balconies in some cases. Amenities: Arbor Lounge: A modern co-working lounge with custom design, connecting to the outdoor greenery of Ocean Parkway. Arbor Fitness: A fully equipped gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, ellipticals, free weights, and yoga mats. Rooftop: A fully amenitized space with lounge and picnic areas, BBQ grill, kitchenette, and panoramic views of Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines. Private cabanas are available for purchase. Parking: Optional parking spaces can be bought separately (no on-site garage is standard). Tax Abatement: Offers a 421-A tax abatement, extending through 2034, reducing property taxes for owners. Developer and Management: Developed by 733 Development LLC (linked to Oleg Krasnitsky), with marketing by The Danielov Team at Corcoran. Management details are not fully specified but are overseen by a professional team. Location Benefits: Neighborhood: Kensington is a diverse, residential area with Victorian-style homes and prewar buildings, near Flatbush and Ditmas Park. It’s known for its quiet, old-school feel despite its global population. Transit: Close to the F and G trains at the 18th Avenue or Church Avenue stations, and the Q and B trains are a short distance away in Ditmas Park. Proximity: Near schools like P.S. 134, J.H.S. 62 Ditmas, and Midwood High School, plus local spots like DiFara Pizza and ShopRite on Avenue I. Current Status: As of recent listings (e.g., 2024 data), units like 2C (2-bed, 2-bath, 937 sq ft) were listed for $860,000, and 8C (3-bed, 2-bath) for $1,300,000. The building is pet-friendly, investor-friendly, and allows subletting. It’s also approved for a first-time homebuyers’ program with favorable loan rates (e.g., 5.625% fixed for 30 years, subject to change). By March 2025, it’s fully constructed, with only a few units remaining unsold as of late 2024 reports. Historical Note: The site was previously a smaller structure sold for $6 million in 2018, replaced by this condo to meet Kensington’s growing demand for modern housing. The building’s design reflects a balance of luxury and practicality, leveraging its prime spot along Ocean Parkway.

326 Rockaway Avenue was one of several sites developed as part of the Brownsville Plan, an initiative aimed at creating over 2,500 new affordable homes representing more than $1 billion in housing investment for the neighborhood. New developments on city owned land support broader goals of improving health, safety, economic development, and the arts. This includes a new cultural center, a center for innovation and entrepreneurship, and new neighborhood retail and community spaces, all integrated with affordable housing. Beyond housing, the Brownsville Plan coordinates over $150 million in City investments, including renovations of local parks, enhancements to open spaces in NYCHA developments, a new community center for teens at Brownsville Houses, and a Neighborhood Health Action Center. The initiative seeks to revitalize city owned vacant sites, increase neighborhood services and amenities, and stimulate economic growth in an underdeveloped part of Brooklyn. As part of this effort, the 326 Rockaway Avenue development created 215 permanently affordable apartments for low income New Yorkers. Of these, 130 units are designated for formerly unhoused young adults and their families, who will have access to onsite supportive housing services provided by RiseBoro’s expert staff. These services include personalized case management, life skills development, counseling, crisis intervention, employment and education referrals, and opportunities for community engagement and leadership. Additionally, RiseBoro staff will offer mentoring and empowerment programs in collaboration with the nonprofit’s education initiative. Considered one of the most sustainable affordable housing projects in New York City, the mixed use development was designed to meet Passive House standards and achieve PHIUS certification. The all electric Passive House project will incorporate rooftop solar PV equipment and will use zero fossil fuels for heating and other operations. The 181,324 square foot building will feature 3,800 square feet of community space, 1,600 square feet of ground floor retail, and a mix of studio, one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Common area amenities include a fitness center, a community room, a yoga studio, a children’s playroom, laundry facilities, outdoor recreational areas, a roof deck, and bike storage. Financing for the $146 million project includes Low Income Housing Tax Credits, tax exempt bonds, an acquisition loan from the Corporation for Supportive Housing, and support from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the New York City Housing Development Corporation, and the Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group. Client- Slate Property Group, Rise Boro Community Partnership Home / Multifamily 326 ROCKAWAY AVENUE ARCHITECT . Aufgang PROJECT SIZE . 181,000 GSF, 14 stories, 215 residential units PROJECT . $146 million SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of Mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. Altera engineers were tasked with designing a system that meets the following goals:  Achieves Passive House level annual energy consumption  Carbon neutral ready  Improved indoor air quality The result is an all electric Passive House, designed for self-heating, with an annual energy use of no more than 45 kBTU per square foot less than half that of a typical multifamily building in New York City. Heating, cooling, and domestic hot water are provided by an air-source variable refrigerant heat recovery system. Additionally, all residential units receive filtered and tempered outside air through energy recovery ventilators. Go Go 326 Rockaway Avenue was one of several sites developed as part of the Brownsville Plan, an initiative aimed at creating over 2,500 new affordable homes representing more than $1 billion in housing investment for the neighborhood. New developments on city owned land support broader goals of improving health, safety, economic development, and the arts. This includes a new cultural center, a center for innovation and entrepreneurship, and new neighborhood retail and community spaces, all integrated with affordable housing. Beyond housing, the Brownsville Plan coordinates over $150 million in City investments, including renovations of local parks, enhancements to open spaces in NYCHA developments, a new community center for teens at Brownsville Houses, and a Neighborhood Health Action Center. The initiative seeks to revitalize city owned vacant sites, increase neighborhood services and amenities, and stimulate economic growth in an underdeveloped part of Brooklyn. As part of this effort, the 326 Rockaway Avenue development created 215 permanently affordable apartments for low income New Yorkers. Of these, 130 units are designated for formerly unhoused young adults and their families, who will have access to onsite supportive housing services provided by RiseBoro’s expert staff. These services include personalized case management, life skills development, counseling, crisis intervention, employment and education referrals, and opportunities for community engagement and leadership. Additionally, RiseBoro staff will offer mentoring and empowerment programs in collaboration with the nonprofit’s education initiative. Considered one of the most sustainable affordable housing projects in New York City, the mixed use development was designed to meet Passive House standards and achieve PHIUS certification. The all electric Passive House project will incorporate rooftop solar PV equipment and will use zero fossil fuels for heating and other operations. The 181,324 square foot building will feature 3,800 square feet of community space, 1,600 square feet of ground floor retail, and a mix of studio, one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Common area amenities include a fitness center, a community room, a yoga studio, a children’s playroom, laundry facilities, outdoor recreational areas, a roof deck, and bike storage. Financing for the $146 million project includes Low Income Housing Tax Credits, tax exempt bonds, an acquisition loan from the Corporation for Supportive Housing, and support from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the New York City Housing Development Corporation, and the Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group. Client- Slate Property Group, Rise Boro Community Partnership

A new all-affordable apartment complex was recently approved for 30 Water Street in Ossining, Westchester County, on the former site of the Village Department of Public Works property. Developer WBP Development LLC received final approval for financial assistance from the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency on August 29. The $94 million project was designed to transform the former industrial site into a fully affordable housing development. The development will consist of two new buildings with 109 rental apartments in total, serving households with incomes and rents ranging from 30 to 80 percent are a median income. The residences include 40 one-bedroom units, 60 two-bedroom units, and nine three-bedroom units. The project will also feature municipal parking, 3,745 square feet of retail space, and 3,968 square feet of community meeting space. A linear park along the Sing Sing Kill greenway, currently in need of environmental remediation, will also be included. Residents of the property will have access to 2,300 square feet of amenity space, including a roof deck, community areas, a fitness center, and common laundry service. “We applaud the developer of this innovative project that will transform a former industrial site into an attractively designed, fully affordable housing development,” said Westchester County executive George Latimer. “This is the kind of housing that is critically important for Westchester’s economic vitality.” Home / Multifamily 30 WATER STREET, OSSINING ARCHITECT . PROJECT SIZE . PROJECT COST . SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. Go Go A new all-affordable apartment complex was recently approved for 30 Water Street in Ossining, Westchester County, on the former site of the Village Department of Public Works property. Developer WBP Development LLC received final approval for financial assistance from the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency on August 29. The $94 million project was designed to transform the former industrial site into a fully affordable housing development. The development will consist of two new buildings with 109 rental apartments in total, serving households with incomes and rents ranging from 30 to 80 percent are a median income. The residences include 40 one-bedroom units, 60 two-bedroom units, and nine three-bedroom units. The project will also feature municipal parking, 3,745 square feet of retail space, and 3,968 square feet of community meeting space. A linear park along the Sing Sing Kill greenway, currently in need of environmental remediation, will also be included. Residents of the property will have access to 2,300 square feet of amenity space, including a roof deck, community areas, a fitness center, and common laundry service. “We applaud the developer of this innovative project that will transform a former industrial site into an attractively designed, fully affordable housing development,” said Westchester County executive George Latimer. “This is the kind of housing that is critically important for Westchester’s economic vitality.”

Van Cortlandt Green is a newly constructed 62,000-square foot affordable 86-studio rental building for seniors. The building is LEED Silver rated with 15% better energy and fuel consumption than regulated by the energy code. The building is operated by SelfHelp Community Services: one of the largest and most respected not-for-profit human service agencies in the New York metropolitan area providing a broad set of services to more than 20,000 elderly, frail, and vulnerable New Yorkers each year. Altera Engineering were retained to carry out design and construction services for adult day care facility in the ground and second floor. Home / Multifamily VAN CORTLANDT GREEN ADULT CARE FACILITY ARCHITECT . Dattner Architects (base building) | Fulcrum Proper PROJECT SIZE . 4,000 SF PROJECT COST . SCOPE . HVAC, sprinkler, plumbing and electrical power, fire alarm design Go Go Van Cortlandt Green is a newly constructed 62,000-square foot affordable 86-studio rental building for seniors. The building is LEED Silver rated with 15% better energy and fuel consumption than regulated by the energy code. The building is operated by SelfHelp Community Services: one of the largest and most respected not-for-profit human service agencies in the New York metropolitan area providing a broad set of services to more than 20,000 elderly, frail, and vulnerable New Yorkers each year. Altera Engineering were retained to carry out design and construction services for adult day care facility in the ground and second floor.

Located at 2377 Pacific Street (aka 126 Sackman Street), the Catholic Charities Pope Francis Apartments at Loreto feature an 8 story, 83,683 square foot building and provide 135 affordable apartments and case management for low income and formerly homeless seniors, enabling them to live safely, comfortably, and independently for as long as possible. The new construction includes 24 hour security, lounge, tenant activity rooms, laundry facilities and rooftop solar panels to reduce the cost of electricity and reduce the building’s carbon footprint. Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services, Inc., the social services provider of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, provides case management services within the building for the senior supportive residents. Developed in partnership with Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development Corporation (CCPOP), the affordable housing arm of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, and New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), funding for the Pope Francis Apartments at Loreto includes $3.4 million in permanent tax exempt bonds, federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits that will generate $19 million in equity and an additional $24.6 million subsidy from HCR. The New York State Department of Health provided $2 million annually for tenant rental assistance and supportive services through the Governor’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI. This new facility was the second phase of redevelopment of the former Our Lady of Loreto Church and integrates 40 percent of the units to affordable independent residences for seniors (AIRS) with 60 percent of the units designated as senior supportive housing. The 54 AIRS units will target seniors 62 years of age and older and be affordable to individuals earning up to 50 percent Area Median Income (AMI). The remaining 81 units will be supportive housing units targeting individuals who are formerly homeless, over the age of 55, and are frail elderly. Rents for these supportive units are supported with a rental subsidy through the ESSHI program. Home / Multifamily THE POPE FRANCIS APARTMENTS AT LORETO ARCHITECT . RKTB PROJECT SIZE .8 stories, 136 residential units PROJECT COST . $48 million SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of Mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. Due to the low budget for the MEP systems, Altera engineers were challenged with finding efficient solutions using older technologies. The client opted to save money on the cooling system by selecting packaged through wall air conditioning units (PTACs). As a result, the only opportunity to improve efficiency lay in the building’s heating system. High efficiency condensing boilers were specified. To achieve operational efficiencies, the team implemented thoughtful zoning of the hydronic distribution based on façade exposures, allowing water temperatures and hot water supply to adjust in real time according to demand. All apartments were equipped with smart thermostats wired into an addressable network, enabling the operator to monitor, control, override, and track energy use at a granular level. Go Go Located at 2377 Pacific Street (aka 126 Sackman Street), the Catholic Charities Pope Francis Apartments at Loreto feature an 8 story, 83,683 square foot building and provide 135 affordable apartments and case management for low income and formerly homeless seniors, enabling them to live safely, comfortably, and independently for as long as possible. The new construction includes 24 hour security, lounge, tenant activity rooms, laundry facilities and rooftop solar panels to reduce the cost of electricity and reduce the building’s carbon footprint. Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services, Inc., the social services provider of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, provides case management services within the building for the senior supportive residents. Developed in partnership with Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development Corporation (CCPOP), the affordable housing arm of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, and New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), funding for the Pope Francis Apartments at Loreto includes $3.4 million in permanent tax exempt bonds, federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits that will generate $19 million in equity and an additional $24.6 million subsidy from HCR. The New York State Department of Health provided $2 million annually for tenant rental assistance and supportive services through the Governor’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI. This new facility was the second phase of redevelopment of the former Our Lady of Loreto Church and integrates 40 percent of the units to affordable independent residences for seniors (AIRS) with 60 percent of the units designated as senior supportive housing. The 54 AIRS units will target seniors 62 years of age and older and be affordable to individuals earning up to 50 percent Area Median Income (AMI). The remaining 81 units will be supportive housing units targeting individuals who are formerly homeless, over the age of 55, and are frail elderly. Rents for these supportive units are supported with a rental subsidy through the ESSHI program.

915 West End Avenue is a 120,000 SF 15-story multifamily building commissioned by a prolific upper west side builder Joseph Paterno (whose initials were inscribed above the entrance), designed by Rosario Candela and completed in 1922 at a cost of approximately $625,000. The building was designed in Renaissance Revival style, and is laid out as two wings around a central core with outer court. Boiler room, laundry facility, oil tank, and incoming services are located in the basement. Lobby and 94 apartments are located on floors 1 through 15. In 2015 the building was included into Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II, and is subject to certain Landmarks restrictions. Following the $ 85.5 million acquisition by a group of investors, Altera Engineering was retained to evaluate the existing heating, plumbing, gas and power distribution systems. Our engineers worked closely with the owner’s architects and marketing team to identify and carry out short payback upgrades to support the investors’ conversion and repositioning program to the ‘best-in-class’ multifamily rental. 915 West End Avenue is one of several Altera Engineering projects along the historic West End Avenue 347 West End and 309 West 86th Street. Home / Multifamily 915 WEST END AVENUE ARCHITECT . PROJECT SIZE . PROJECT COST . SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. Go Go 915 West End Avenue is a 120,000 SF 15-story multifamily building commissioned by a prolific upper west side builder Joseph Paterno (whose initials were inscribed above the entrance), designed by Rosario Candela and completed in 1922 at a cost of approximately $625,000. The building was designed in Renaissance Revival style, and is laid out as two wings around a central core with outer court. Boiler room, laundry facility, oil tank, and incoming services are located in the basement. Lobby and 94 apartments are located on floors 1 through 15. In 2015 the building was included into Riverside-West End Historic District Extension II, and is subject to certain Landmarks restrictions. Following the $ 85.5 million acquisition by a group of investors, Altera Engineering was retained to evaluate the existing heating, plumbing, gas and power distribution systems. Our engineers worked closely with the owner’s architects and marketing team to identify and carry out short payback upgrades to support the investors’ conversion and repositioning program to the ‘best-in-class’ multifamily rental. 915 West End Avenue is one of several Altera Engineering projects along the historic West End Avenue 347 West End and 309 West 86th Street.

This new nine story residential building, located on a vacant city lot designated as an Urban Development Action Area, offers 59 affordable residential units with rents set at 30, 40, and 50 percent of the area median income. IMPACCT Brooklyn serves as the social service provider for the building’s supportive housing tenants. Rising to a height of 97 feet, the building contains approximately 42,200 square feet of floor area and includes one superintendent’s unit, social services, administrative offices, and programmatic space to support the needs of its residents. IMPACCT Brooklyn, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and developing affordable housing with a focus on economic mobility and racial equity, plays a key role in ensuring the success of this project. Providing much needed affordable and supportive housing in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood, the building features amenities such as a green roof, indoor bicycle parking, a community room, a laundry room, and recreational outdoor spaces, including a rear yard and a rooftop area. Home / Multifamily 776 MYRTLE, BROOKLYN ARCHITECT . Urban Architecture Initiatives PROJECT SIZE . 42,000 SF, 9 stories, 59 residential units PROJECT COST . $18 million SCOPE . Design, approvals and construction administration of Mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm systems. A highly efficient building envelope. Heating and cooling with a 3 pipe heat recovery variable refrigerant volume heat pump and a passive house style ventilation via a rooftop ERV Gas fired high efficiency boilers used for domestic water heating system. Go Go This new nine story residential building, located on a vacant city lot designated as an Urban Development Action Area, offers 59 affordable residential units with rents set at 30, 40, and 50 percent of the area median income. IMPACCT Brooklyn serves as the social service provider for the building’s supportive housing tenants. Rising to a height of 97 feet, the building contains approximately 42,200 square feet of floor area and includes one superintendent’s unit, social services, administrative offices, and programmatic space to support the needs of its residents. IMPACCT Brooklyn, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and developing affordable housing with a focus on economic mobility and racial equity, plays a key role in ensuring the success of this project. Providing much needed affordable and supportive housing in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood, the building features amenities such as a green roof, indoor bicycle parking, a community room, a laundry room, and recreational outdoor spaces, including a rear yard and a rooftop area.