Linden Grove

Project Overview

• 153 senior affordable rental apartments in a 13-story building located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn
• Part of New York City Housing Preservation & Development’s Seniors First, a three-pronged strategy including Aging in Place, an initiative to make more homes accessible to seniors and people with disabilities; developing new senior housing on NYCHA and other land; and preserving more of the senior housing originally developed through federal housing plans
• Mix of studios and one-bedroom apartments for rent to the formerly homeless and individuals with incomes at 30% – 40% of the area median income (AMI)
• Gilbane Development’s first use of a modular solution, offering fast delivery of 206 modules manufactured in a controlled environment
• JASA, one of New York’s largest and most trusted agencies serving older adults, provides property management and supportive services
• Building features and amenities include a rooftop indoor fitness center, an outdoor fitness area, a laundry room, a private outdoor recreation area, video intercom, Smart Wi-Fi thermostats, solar panels, rooftop community gardens, and a rooftop sitting area
• Designed to meet Passive House (PHIUS), US Green Building Council (LEED® Platinum), the National Association of Home Builders’ National Green Building Standard (Emerald), the US Department of Energy (Zero Energy Ready Home), the US Environmental Protection Agency (ENERGY STAR), the Center for Active Design (Active Design Verified), and Fitwel
• First project to achieve Emerald-level NGBS Green certification while also earning both the NGBS Green +WELLNESS and +UNIVERSAL DESIGN badges, an unprecedented trifecta that reflects its holistic approach to sustainability, health, and accessibility
• Enhanced building performance achieved by employing several energy-efficient elements such as a high-efficiency 90-98% VRF heating and cooling system, airtight drywall approach construction methodology, and Passive House certified windows
• Winner in New York State’s inaugural Buildings of Excellence Competition for the early design phase of a low-carbon emitting multifamily building

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