The south end of the new residential building incorporates a monumental entrance from Jerome Avenue to the existing church site, with Gothic arches visually connecting the double-height passageway to the historic buildings. This new building and site design replace a parking lot, creating new ways to view and access the historic buildings while providing much-needed housing and new services to the Fordham community.

This mixed-use building includes 102 residential units for individuals and families, including formerly homeless individuals. Half of the units are permanent supportive housing for homeless adults, with a preference for veterans.

St. James Terrace supportive services include a purpose-built facility for St. James Fordham Church with a fellowship hall, commercial kitchen with servery, and credit union office. Operated by the church, this facility serves parishioners and the broader Fordham community through weekly food pantry distribution and flexible meeting space that expands and modernizes church services for the underserved neighborhood.

St. James Church was originally completed around 1892 and was officially designated a New York City landmark in 1980. In 1982, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places.