Flatbush, Brooklyn
97 Crooke

Innovative design for a transit-oriented and energy-efficient development

CHV acquired the site for 97 Crooke from a Caledonia Hospital bankruptcy sale in 2007 and it now offers fully-furnished studio apartments for low-income individuals earning under 60% AMI and for individuals exiting the New York City shelter system.

This project represents CHV’s commitment to design excellence with an innovative development built on a tight lot configuration in close proximity to the MTA open cut of the B/Q subway lines. CHV continues to work with the adjacent MTA owner to landscape and permanently maintain the adjacent parcel as passive green space for the community. In addition to being transit-oriented, 97 Crooke is energy-efficient and sustainable. CHV designed the project to be 20% more efficient as compared to NYSERDA baseline building standards, and it promotes healthy indoor air quality through non-toxic finishes and ventilation.

Total Units
53 units

Development Cost
$15.3 million

Building Size
32,472 SF

Developer
CAMBA Housing Ventures, Inc.

Architect
Dattner Architects

Contractor
Galaxy General Contracting, Corp.

Social Services Provider
CAMBA, Inc.

Pre-development Financing
Corporation for Supportive Housing

Capital Financing
NYC HPD SHLP, Federal TCAP Funds, FHLB/HSBC, LIHTC Equity, NYC Council Reso-A, NYSERDA

Operations Financing
Project Based Section 8, NYC DOHMH High Service Needs II

Syndicator
Enterprise Community Investment

Completion
2011

Property Management
Shinda Management Corp.

Onsite Social Services & Amenities

CAMBA provides case management and programming onsite , including:

Nutrition counseling
Yoga
Financial management
Computer training
Job assistance
Holiday and social gatherings
24/7 front desk security

Awards & Recognition

Enterprise Green Communities and ENERGY STAR certified
2012 Building Brooklyn Award, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce — Residential Supportive Housing Category
2012 Brick in Architecture Silver Award
2013 Society of American Registered Architects Design Award — Award of Merit
2013 Affordable Housing Finance Readers’ Choice Award — Finalist

In terms of design, they don’t look at themselves as coming in and plunking down a building. CHV is always thinking of how they fit into the neighborhood and community.”
WILLIAM STEIN FAIA,
DATTNER ARCHITECTS

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Flatbush, Brooklyn 97 Crooke

Innovative design for a transit-oriented and energy-efficient development

Onsite Social Services & Amenities

Awards & Recognition

Flatbush, Brooklyn
97 Crooke