The 12-story building includes 44 one-bedroom units and 57 two-bedroom units, as well as a computer training center, two flexible community rooms for group activities, and an office suite dedicated to social services programming.

The “L” shaped building creates a transition between the street and the Van Dyke campus to distinguish the building from surrounding Van Dyke “bar” buildings. Leading into the campus, a dramatic curved corner provides the building with a strong visual identity. The project recreates the street frontage, providing a gateway to the Van Dyke campus, while incorporating sustainable elements to conserve energy, reduce environmental impacts, and promote the health of residents.

The Van Dyke project has created 101 units of permanent affordable housing, helped 30 homeless families transition successfully to independent living, created job opportunities for over 125 NYCHA residents, and contributed to the NYCHA Van Dyke Houses capital improvement needs. The success of this project is an integral part of a comprehensive reinvestment strategy for the neighborhood of Brownsville and provides community resources that address key issues in housing, sustainability, physical and mental health, and employment.