Eastchester Gardens
Resident-centered RAD/PACT project renovating one of oldest public housing developments in New York City.
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Project Name
Eastchester Gardens
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Location
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Units
877
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Buildings
10 residential, 1 senior center/community center
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Project Role
MDG is Developer and General Contractor
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Project Status
In Progress
Project Highlights
Model unit kitchen at Eastchester Gardens.
Updated lobby at Eastchester Gardens.
Eastchester Fall Festival, October 2026.
Rendering of building exterior at Eastchester Gardens.
Eastchester Gardens Spring Thing 2025 event.
Model unit interior at Eastchester Gardens.
Eastchester Fall Festival, October 2026.
Model unit ADA accessible bathroom at Eastchester Gardens.
Eastchester Gardens Spring Thing 2025 event.
Eastchester Fall Festival, October 2026.
Eastchester Gardens Thanksgiving feast.
Design center lounge space at Eastchester Gardens.
Eastchester Fall Festival, October 2026.
Design center conference space at Eastchester Gardens.
Eastchester Gardens Spring Thing 2025 event.
Design Center kitchen at Eastchester Gardens.
Rendering of public green space at Eastchester Gardens.
Eastchester Gardens Spring Thing 2025 event.
Site Improvements
Rehabilitation work consists of upgrading all apartments and common areas, modernizing building facades, elevators, and heating systems, and abating environmental hazards. The development team is also preserving the historic aspects of the site and enhancing building infrastructure with new roofing systems, enhanced lighting, improved energy efficiency, free Wi-Fi access, and robust safety and security systems. Additionally, site measures include the addition of outdoor space, playgrounds, basketball courts, and beautiful landscaping.
Project Highlights
Eastchester is in construction as part of the Permanent Affordable Commitment Together (PACT) program, NYCHA's implementation of HUD's Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. The project combined close cooperation with resident leadership to achieve an incredible outcome at the first completed building. The physical improvements are paired with substantial social services to meet residents' needs provided by BronxWorks. The PACT partner team will offer training and employment opportunities for residents during construction and is proud to have created the Little Lamb Agreement, the first direct legal commitment between resident leadership and the development team.
Project Partners
RDC Development, a joint partnership between MDG and Wavecrest Management
Infinite Horizons
New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Aufgang Architects
New York State Historic Preservation Office
U.S. National Park Service (NPS)
J.P. Morgan Chase
Merchants Capital
BronxWorks
