Hanson Place Community Plaza

Site Improvements

The new building offered affordable options for a range of extremely low- to moderate-income households—with 16 units set aside for formally homeless individuals through New York City Housing Preservation and Department (HPD)—and boasted 22,000 square feet of community space to provide services for the community and empower residents of Fort Greene. The community space included 8,000 square feet to accommodate critically needed healthcare services, offering comprehensive care to the underserved community; a 250-person multi-purpose room; a lecture hall; a conference room available for community use by appointment; and the the Hanson Place afterschool music program space, owned and run by Hanson Place SDA, featuring a 3,500-capacity venue with state-of-the-art audio and video capabilities and a commercial kitchen for community events.

The project also incorporated green and sustainable design features, welcoming amenity spaces, multiple terraces, and beautiful views from the upper levels.

A unique financing structure—including Resolution Capital Funds and Reso A funds from Mayor and former Borough President Eric Adams and former Council Member Laurie Cumbo, as well as New York City Housing Preservation and Department and Housing Development Corporation (HDC)’s Mixed Income Mix & Match Program—allowed Hanson Place Church Support Corporation to obtain full ownership of their community facility space free and clear of any mortgages.

Project Highlights

The multi-purpose room has served as a community hub, hosting programs like the Hanson Place Support Corporation’s Adventurers Youth Mentoring Program—focused on strengthening parent-child bonds through collaborative activities—and expanding the music education and enrichment programs to reach 75 additional children for piano, strings, and saxophone lessons. The space is also available to local nonprofits, allowing them to continue vital work, including substance abuse counseling and social service referrals for over 200 women each week.

The project participated in the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)’s M/WBE Build Up Program, which champions the participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises in the construction process. Overall, Hanson Place was awarded $7.7 million in contracts, which was 230% above the goal amount for the project.

Project Partners

Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Hanson Place (Hanson Place SDA)

Hanson Place Church Support Corporation

Concord Management of New York

New York City Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)

New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC)

Citi Community Capital

The Richman Group

OCV Architects

Lettire Construction