On March 26, 2025, the New York City Council adopted an amendment to the previously approved disposition and project summary for the Brook 156 affordable housing site. Located at 740 Brook Avenue in the Bronx, the site includes portions of Lots 1301 and 1302 on Block 2360. The amendment, submitted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), modifies aspects of the original development plan under the authority of Section 576-a(2) of the Private Housing Finance Law. The approval facilitates the refinement of HPD’s affordable housing strategy for the site, allowing necessary adjustments in the financing, construction, or layout of the project while maintaining its overall affordable housing purpose. This action impacts Community District 1 and aligns with broader goals to support the city’s affordable housing initiatives.
This amendment allows critical updates to be made to an already approved affordable housing project, ensuring that development can proceed smoothly while adapting to practical constraints or opportunities. It represents HPD’s commitment to delivering long-term affordable housing in the Bronx.