New York Construction Report staff writer
Construction is completed on Highgarden Tower, a 219-unit affordable apartment building in the city of New Rochelle. The $135 million development was built in a walkable downtown neighborhood and directly adjacent to the New Rochelle train station and Bee-Line bus.
In the last five years, New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has created or preserved more than 4,700 affordable homes in Westchester County.
All the units at Highgarden Tower are available to households earning up to 80 percent of the Area Median Income. There are 77 apartments reserved for households with individuals who need on-site support services.
The building is steps away from the New Rochelle train station with access to Metro-North, Amtrak, and the Bee-Line bus system. In addition to its proximity to public transportation, the 19-story building is located in New Rochelle’s downtown area and is walkable to healthcare facilities, a supermarket, library and park.
The development includes 8,000 square feet of community incubator space contributed by the City of New Rochelle whose mission is to expand and develop small businesses. The space will provide a platform for the community to explore opportunities for personal and professional development.
Highgarden Tower’s energy efficiency features include water-conserving plumbing, Energy Star appliances, and high-efficiency lighting. The building features parking, two community lounges, laundry facilities, a gym and a storage room. Family-friendly amenities include a children’s playroom and an adjacent greenspace.
Highgarden Tower was developed by Georgica Green Ventures, LLC in collaboration with RXR, the master developer of Downtown New Rochelle. Housing non-profit New Destiny Housing will provide on-site support services.
