Manhattan Proposes 130-Unit Affordable Housing Project on Historic Site
A new affordable housing project is being proposed in Manhattan's Lower East Side, aiming to address the city's housing crisis. The project involves restoring St. Augustine’s Chapel and replacing its two-story annex with a 21-story building that will house 130 affordable apartments. These units will be income-restricted for families earning 50%, 80%, and 110% of the area median income, with 15% of the units reserved for formerly homeless individuals. The development will also include retail space on the first floor and community facilities for St. Augustine’s Church. Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal supports the proposal, highlighting the importance of utilizing historic sites for new housing developments. 
