Constructed with funding from New York City Housing Preservation Development, NYS Homes and Community Renewal and with grants from NYSERDA, the building represents the culmination of many years of effort from IMPACCT Brooklyn and their project partners. The support of local elected officials and community groups was essential to making the project a reality. The exterior envelope of the building was developed in brown and tan brick, detailed to echo the color and human-scaled texture of area brownstones and exude stability and permanence for its residents. Designed with energy efficiency and resident comfort at the forefront, the building systems include an energy recovery system to minimize ongoing utility costs while providing a comfortable interior environment. Large energy efficient windows bring daylight into the apartments and provide tranquil and pleasant interior spaces.

The laundry room and community room for the residents both open directly to the exterior, offering a connection to nature and the environment. The main building stairs opening off the lobby are made visible with fire-rated glass to encourage residents to use them in place of the building elevators, fostering health and wellness. Additional common areas include a lobby lounge area and computer room to provide ample opportunities for residents to interact and take advantage of IMPACCT Brooklyn’s robust community support activities. As part of this nearly fully electric building, a rooftop solar array provides on-site energy generation, reducing the on-going operational expenses of the building.