Manhattan Borough President Supports Restoration of Historic Church and Affordable Housing Project
A significant development project on the Lower East Side of Manhattan is advancing, following the recommendation of Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal. The project involves the restoration of the historic St. Augustine’s Chapel, an 1820s-era church, and the construction of a 21-story mixed-use building that will include 130 affordable apartments. The development, located at 290 Henry Street, aims to provide income-restricted housing for families earning 50, 80, and 110 percent of the area median income, as well as units for formerly homeless individuals. The project, developed by Fulcrum Properties with architectural input from Think! Architecture and Design, RKTB, and Li-Saltzman Architects, will also feature retail and community spaces. The Landmarks Preservation Commission has approved the demolition of an existing annex and the construction of the new tower, given the site's landmark status. 
