New York & Tri-State + Senior Housing | April 14, 2021

Olshan, O’Connor Capital Break Ground on Parkchester Seniors Housing

A partnership led by Olshan Properties and O’Connor Capital Partners, in conjunction with New York City’s Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), has begun construction on a new 221-unit senior affordable housing development. It’s located at 1701 Purdy St. in the Parkchester section of the Bronx.

The development, to be called Parkchester Gardens, is expected to be completed by mid-year 2023.

Financing for the construction of Parkchester Gardens was sourced through a combination of public and private entities. HDC provided $81 million of bond financing. In addition, Wells Fargo provided mortgage financing via a combination of low-income housing tax equity and a letter of credit.

Sixty-seven of the 220 residential units will be set-aside for formerly displaced seniors. Selfhelp Community Services will provide onsite services and programming for building residents, funded by a contract from the New York City Human Resources Administration.

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