NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) announces the selection of M/WBE development teams Urban Ecospaces and D Handy, to create high-quality, elevated, flood-resistant, affordable homeownership opportunities across 19 sites that lie within the FEMA 1 percent annual chance floodplain. The sites were originally occupied by Hurricane Sandy-damaged homes and many were purchased through the Build It Back Acquisition and Buyout Program. The one- to two-family homes will create housing for 37 low-income and moderate-income households while supporting neighborhood stabilization and resilience efforts in storm affected areas across Staten Island, Queens, and Brooklyn.

“As a coastal city, we must adapt and take precautions to strengthen our shorefront communities and protect our residents. These new reinforced homes will help rebuild and reinvigorate communities across the city that continue to be vulnerable to the effects of climate change, ensuring that they remain sustainable for years to come,” said HPD Commissioner Louise Carroll. “I would like to congratulate Urban Ecospaces and D Handy on their thoughtful and innovative proposals. We look forward to bringing these resilient homes to life.”

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