Manhattan Borough President Supports Restoration of Historic Lower East Side Church with Affordable Housing
A project to restore the historic St. Augustine’s Chapel on the Lower East Side and construct a 21-story mixed-use development with 130 affordable apartments is advancing. Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal has recommended approval of the proposal, which involves renovating the 1820s-era church and replacing a vacant two-story classroom annex. The development will include income-restricted apartments for families earning 50, 80, and 110 percent of the area median income, with some units reserved for formerly homeless individuals. The project, led by Fulcrum Properties, will also feature ground-floor retail and community facility space. The Landmarks Preservation Commission has approved the demolition plan and new tower, and the project is now headed to the City Planning Commission for review. 
