Christian Spencer

Sunnyside is in desperate need of affordable housing, according to local community members.

On Monday, July 7, one of New York City’s most established Black-led nonprofits broke ground on a new development to help meet that need.

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities is leading the construction of a $51.5 million affordable housing project aimed at addressing displacement and structural inequality.

This latest effort reflects Elmcor’s commitment to pairing housing with dignity, particularly for Black and Brown New Yorkers disproportionately impacted by housing insecurity.

The six-story building will include 55 permanently affordable apartments—studios through three-bedrooms—and feature a community space and embedded services such as job readiness, mental health support, an

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