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New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)

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New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)

Since 1986, Design 2147 has worked with architects and contractors to deliver safe, solid, and impactful projects for the New York City Housing Authority. We have both the technical skills and the relationships to ensure success.

SELECTED PROJECTS

NYCHA Bronx Plaza Ancillary Buildings

  • Boston Road Plaza, Boston Secor, and Middletown Plaza, Bronx
  • 3475 Bivona Street, Boston Secor Building #1
  • 3545 Bivona Street Boston Secor Building #2
  • 3550 Bivona Street Boston Secor Building #3
  • 2175 Reeds Mill Lane, Boston Secor Building #4
  • 3031 Middletown Road, Middletown Plaza Building #5
  • 2430 Boston Road, Boston Road Plaza Building #6
  • 2424 Boston Road, Boston Road Plaza Building #7 - Senior Center
  • 2185 Reeds Mill Lane, Boston Road Plaza Building #8 – Shed
  • Owner: New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
  • Architect: SLM Architecture, P.C.
  • Contractor: Notias Construction Inc
  • Completed
  • Square Feet: 12,000-15,000
  • Design 2147 worked in coordination with Notias Construction and NYCHA to expedite New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) permits for multiple ancillary buildings across the Boston Road Plaza, Boston Secor, and Middletown Plaza developments in the Bronx. The scope included permit strategy, agency coordination, and accelerated approvals to support timely construction and minimize project delays across several sites.

Williamsburg Housing Preservation

  • HPD-Regulated Affordable Housing Portfolio, Brooklyn
  • 73-75 Wilson Street
  • 188–190 Marcy Avenue
  • 195 Division Avenue
  • 253-255 Havemeyer Street
  • 321-333 Roebling Street
  • 84-96 South 10 Street
  • 221-227 Division Avenue
  • 130 Clymer Street
  • Owner: Williamsburg Housing Preservation, Rep SBVRE
  • Engineer: Loring Consulting Engineers, Inc.
  • Contractor: Paths Construction / Renewal LLC
  • Completed
  • Square Feet: Approx. 25,000–30,000 combined
  • Design 2147 provided expediting and application closeout services for a multi-building affordable housing portfolio in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Working closely with the ownership team, owner’s representative, and contractor, Design 2147 assisted in resolving outstanding DOB filings, coordinating agency sign-offs, and securing f inal application closeouts to bring multiple properties into full regulatory compliance.

Hammel Houses (Queens)

  • 84-16 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Queens
  • Owner: Hammel Houses
  • Contractor: Arc Mechanical & Electrical
  • Completed
  • Square Feet: Approx. 4,000–6,000
  • Design 2147 provided violations remediation services for Hammel Houses, a NYCHA public housing development in Queens. The scope included reviewing and addressing outstanding DOB and related agency violations, preparing corrective documentation, and coordinating with relevant agencies to achieve compliance. Working within an occupied public housing environment, Design 2147 supported NYCHA’s compliance objectives by facilitating resolution of violations tied to building safety, maintenance, and regulatory requirements.

Haber Houses, Building 2

  • 2410 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn
  • Owner: New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
  • Architect: Purcell Architects, P.C.
  • Contractor: AWL Industries
  • Completed
  • Square Feet: 20,000–25,000 SF
  • Design 2147 obtained the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for this affordable housing development.

Douglass I

  • Manhattan:
  • 868 Amsterdam Avenue
  • 74 West 103 Street
  • 860 Columbus Avenue
  • 870 Columbus Avenue
  • 850 Columbus Avenue
  • 60 West 104 Street
  • 845 Columbus Avenue
  • 55 West 100 Street
  • Owner: NYCHA
  • Architect: RKT & B Architects
  • Contractor:
  • Completed
  • Square Feet: 150,000–200,000
  • Design 2147 provided DOB sign-off services for multiple buildings within the Douglass I NYCHA campus in Manhattan. The scope focused on coordinating final inspections, resolving outstanding filing items, and facilitating administrative closeout of applications. Working alongside the project architect and NYCHA stakeholders, Design 2147 navigated agency procedures to secure final signoffs while maintaining compliance within an occupied public housing environment.

Frederick Douglass Houses – Roof Renovations

  • Manhattan:
  • 251 West 103 Street
  • 249 West 103 Street
  • 247 West 103 Street
  • 245 West 103 Street
  • 243 West 103 Street
  • 241 West 103 Street
  • 239 West 103 Street
  • 244 West 104 Street
  • 820 Columbus Ave
  • 826 Columbus Ave.
  • 840 Columbus Ave
  • 830 Columbus Ave
  • 140 W 104 Street
  • 865 Amsterdam Avenue
  • 875 Amsterdam Avenue
  • Owner: NYCHA
  • Architect: RKT & B Architects
  • Completed
  • Square Feet: Approx. 250,000–350,000 SF
  • Design 2147 provided DOB signoff services in connection with roof renovation work across multiple buildings within the Frederick Douglass Houses NYCHA campus in Manhattan. The scope included facilitating administrative closeout of applications associated with capital roof replacement projects. Working within an occupied public housing development, we navigated agency procedures to support completion of critical building envelope upgrades and ensured proper closeout documentation for NYCHA capital improvements.

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