Our largest project, New Settlement Apartments in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx, began 19 years ago with the acquisition and renovation of 15 abandoned buildings and the construction of a new building to create 995 affordable homes for 3,400 people, 30% of whom were formerly homeless.  The combination of scale and favorable financing transformed one of the most devastated areas of New York City into a vibrant mixed-income neighborhood. Today, New Settlement is a thriving community with programs like the College Access Center and the Parents Action Committee, which provide important resources to the neighborhood's youth and families.

Settlement Housing Fund and New Settlement are now partnering with the School Construction Authority to build a new pre-K - 12th grade public school with a community center and swimming facility, art and dance studios, an amphitheater and a green roof terrace.  The Campus will offer a unique model, as the school and center facilities will be shared by the students and members of the community. This state-of-the-art Community Campus will also transform Jerome Avenue, one block from our residential buildings, and the main commercial corridor in the neighborhood.  The Bronx remains the poorest county in America, and the new school, pool and center will provide the kind of education, recreation and arts programs seldom available in low income communities.  The Campus will address both the need to alleviate overcrowded schools and the need for space to accommodate expansion and enhancement of award-winning community programs run by New Settlement.  

More Information

• www.dattner.com
• www.edelmansultan.com
• New Settlement Community Campus Brochure
• Groundbreakings
• Press Coverage