In an unprecedented move, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), along with key partners like the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), Slate Property Group, and RiseBoro Community Partnership, is rewriting the rules of urban development. They’re turning an empty hotel, the JFK Hilton, into a symbol of hope—a 318-unit affordable housing complex. In a city where the cost of living has soared, finding affordable housing has become an arduous quest for many New Yorkers.
The JFK Hilton Hotel’s transformation into an affordable housing complex represents a glimmer of hope on the city’s skyline. Amidst the challenges of skyrocketing rents and limited housing options, this project stands as a beacon of possibility. It’s a testament to the resilience and creativity of a city that never sleeps, as it endeavors to address the…
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