New York Construction Report staff writer
Construction is underway on 30 West, a $53 million affordable housing development that will bring 81 new apartments, including 20 supportive housing units, to the Village of Haverstraw in Rockland County.
The project, developed by Westhab, is being built on the site of an underused municipal parking lot and is designed to address the growing need for affordable housing in the region while providing support services for residents experiencing homelessness.
“The need for affordable housing is seen in every corner of the state, including villages like Haverstraw,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. “30 West shows what’s possible when we think holistically — creating homes that strengthen the surrounding community and provide project residents with the support they need to flourish. This project reflects our commitment to ensuring every New Yorker has access to the stability and opportunities that come with a safe, affordable home.”
The development will provide apartments affordable to households earning up to 60 percent of the Area Median Income. The building will include a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units.
Twenty apartments will be reserved for individuals struggling with homelessness. Residents of those units will have access to supportive services provided by Westhab, including case management, referrals to community resources, advocacy, life-skills development and emotional support.
Designed to reflect Haverstraw’s historic identity as the “Brickmaking Capital of the World” during the 19th century, the building’s façade will feature alternating black and reddish-orange brick with detailed masonry work intended to evoke the village’s architectural heritage.
Located near Haverstraw’s Main Street, the development is expected to complement ongoing downtown revitalization efforts while providing residents with easy access to shopping, restaurants, public services and community amenities, including a supermarket, pharmacy, library and houses of worship.
The all-electric building will meet Zero Energy Ready Homes standards and include ENERGY STAR-rated appliances, low-flow plumbing fixtures and rooftop solar panels. The project will also feature nine apartments designed for residents with mobility disabilities and four units for residents with sensory disabilities.
Amenities will include an indoor common area, recreation room, landscaped rooftop balcony, children’s playroom and a parking garage that will serve both tenants and the public.
Funding for the project comes from multiple public sources. New York State Homes and Community Renewal is supporting the development through its Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, expected to generate $21 million in equity, along with $2 million through the State Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program and $9.5 million from the Supportive Housing Opportunity Program.
Additional funding includes $2.5 million from Empire State Development’s Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund and $1 million secured by State Assemblymember Patrick Carroll through the Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability and Technology (CREST) Program.
Rockland County is contributing $2.29 million through its HOME program, $1.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding and $3 million through its Housing Action Loan Opportunity program. Operating support for the development’s supportive housing units will be provided through the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative, administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health.
