SLCE Architects to Build Affordable Housing on NYPD Parking Lot in East Village
SLCE Architects is set to develop The Aurea, a project that will transform an NYPD parking lot in the East Village into 131 affordable housing units. This initiative marks the first city land award under Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration. Notably, 30% of the residences will be allocated for formerly homeless individuals. The design incorporates green roofs and all-electric systems, adhering to Passive House standards. On-site support services will be provided by Housing Works. The project has the backing of Deputy Mayor Leila Bozorg and HPD Commissioner Dina Levy, although no construction timeline has been disclosed.
Key facts
- The Aurea is the first city land award under Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration.
- The project will build 131 affordable homes on an NYPD parking lot in the East Village.
- Thirty percent of units are designated for formerly homeless New Yorkers.
- SLCE Architects is the design firm; development partners include Spatial Equity Company, Cooper Square Committee, and This Land Is Ours Community Land Trust.
- Housing Works will provide on-site support services on the ground floor.
- The building will feature green roofs and all-electric systems to meet Passive House standards.
- The project is backed by deputy mayor Leila Bozorg and HPD commissioner Dina Levy.
- No construction timeline has been announced.
Entities
Artists
- Thomas Furman
Institutions
- SLCE Architects
- Spatial Equity Company
- Cooper Square Committee
- This Land Is Ours Community Land Trust
- New York Police Department
- Housing Works
- Mayor's Office
- Housing Preservation and Development
- Fogarty Finger
- Andrew Berman Architect
- Bernheimer Architecture
- LEVENBETTS
Locations
- New York City
- East Village
- Lower East Side
- Inwood
- Grand Concourse