While many people were away from their computers enjoying the last week of summer (judging from the web traffic statistics!), the Fifth Avenue Committee received approval from the Department of Buildings to start building its 35,000-square-foot affordable supportive housing project on the corner of 5th Avenue and 16th Street in the South Slope. While there was a great deal of public outcry when the project was announced last year because of concern over the types of residents that could end up in the building, all systems are now go. The fact that the 49-unit building is aiming for a LEED Gold certification should help its image problem.
City Planning Approves FAC Project at 575 5th Ave [Brownstoner] GMAP DOB
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