The Doe Fund, a homeless services nonprofit, has begun construction on a 109-unit affordable and supportive housing residence in Norwood that is set to open in late 2025.
The 10-story, 98,400-square-foot building will be located at 3118 Webster Ave., just one block away from Webster Green — another residence operated by The Doe Fund; the new location was chosen because of this close proximity.
Christopher Luggiero, vice president of communications, says that the Doe Fund hopes it will begin to “build its own community,” as well as integrate residents with the existing community in Norwood.
“Given our existing presence in Norwood and our good standing within the community there, it seemed like a natural fit for us to leverage our experience and expertise there,” Luggiero said.
The new residence at 3118 Webster Ave. will contain 70 affordable units for renters earning between 40-80% area median income. These units will be available through the lottery at NYC Housing Connect.
The building will also contain 39 supportive units for those who have experienced chronic homelessness and are referred by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. There will be on-site resources for them, provided by the Doe Fund, including case management, substance abuse counseling, physical and mental health support.
Additional amenities at 3118 Webster Ave. will include a gym, outdoor recreational space, laundry, a community room and front desk security.
In total, the residence will contain 41 studios, 27 one-bedroom units, 30 two-bedroom units, 10 three-bedroom units and a two-bedroom unit for a live-in superintendent.
“The Doe Fund has been leading with proven solutions to combat homelessness for more than 30 years,” said Jennifer Mitchell, president and CEO of the Doe Fund. “3118 Webster Ave. will bring a critical solution to the North Bronx: high-quality, affordable homes with services that ensure our neighbors at risk of homelessness can live with dignity.”
The $70.2 million project was funded by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s Extremely Low & Low-Income Affordability (ELLA) Program, tax credit equity from Redstone Equity Partners, construction financing from Bank of NY Mellon, permanent financing from Merchants Capital, acquisition capital from the Raza Fund and discretionary funding from the New York City Council.
The Doe Fund currently operates seven residences in the Bronx and 3118 Webster Ave. will be its third in development.
The 3118 Webster Avenue residence is being developed in partnership with Urban Builders Collaborative, LLC; Lettire Construction Corporation, the general contractor; and the architects Curtis + Ginsberg.
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