50 Penn — Dattner Architects

50 Penn 1744.0A LesterAli 2B East Facade Hero

50 Penn 1744.0A LesterAli 2B East Facade Hero

50 Penn

50 Penn is a mixed-use beacon for the residents of Cypress Hills and surrounding neighborhoods, providing access to high-quality, sustainable affordable and moderate-income housing and healthy food choices. Located within a recently rezoned area of East New York, the new building anchors a prominent corner along Pennsylvania Avenue. 50 Penn includes 218 apartments and is designed for family occupancy. 42 of the new apartments are dedicated to formerly homeless and elderly households and nearly 50% of all units are permanently affordable.

50 Penn is a mixed-use beacon for the residents of Cypress Hills and surrounding neighborhoods, providing access to high-quality, sustainable affordable and moderate-income housing and healthy food choices. Located within a recently rezoned area of East New York, the new building anchors a prominent corner along Pennsylvania Avenue. 50 Penn includes 218 apartments and is designed for family occupancy. 42 of the new apartments are dedicated to formerly homeless and elderly households and nearly 50% of all units are permanently affordable.

50 Penn 1744.0A LesterAli 3 Drone East Facade Elevation

A transit-oriented, mixed-use development, this nine-story multifamily building sits adjacent to the elevated J/Z Subway (to the north of the site) and the below-grade A/C Subway. A former industrial site, it was remediated through the Brownfield Cleanup Program. The sustainable project includes green roofs, rooftop photovoltaic panels, and a highly-insulated exterior wall system for energy efficiency. Landscaped outdoor spaces support the health and well-being of the residents. Three commercial spaces activate the ground floor, including a health-food grocery store developed through the FRESH program which promotes nutritious, affordable, and fresh food in underserved neighborhoods.

A transit-oriented, mixed-use development, this nine-story multifamily building sits adjacent to the elevated J/Z Subway (to the north of the site) and the below-grade A/C Subway. A former industrial site, it was remediated through the Brownfield Cleanup Program. The sustainable project includes green roofs, rooftop photovoltaic panels, and a highly-insulated exterior wall system for energy efficiency. Landscaped outdoor spaces support the health and well-being of the residents. Three commercial spaces activate the ground floor, including a health-food grocery store developed through the FRESH program which promotes nutritious, affordable, and fresh food in underserved neighborhoods.

50 Penn 1744.0A LesterAli 5 Grocery Entrance

50 Penn 1744.0A LesterAli 12 Drone Facade Detail

50 Penn 1744.0A LesterAli 15 Facade Detail

"The lasting relationship between Pennrose and Dattner is rooted in our organizations’ common missions of producing affordable homes with class-leading design for New Yorkers. Our work together at 50 Penn exemplifies how structural synergies between thoughtful architects and developers can result in superior placemaking of a building that is poised to be enjoyed in the Cypress Hills community for generations to come.”
— Pennrose Regional Vice President Dylan Salmons

50 Penn 1744.0A LesterAli 9 2nd Floor Terrace

50 Penn 1744.0A LesterAli 11 Lobby

50 Penn 1744.0A LesterAli 8 Residential Common Room

"Through projects like [50 Penn], we are providing greater security and peace of mind to our lowest income households, as well as providing our most vulnerable formerly-homeless and senior residents with the supportive services they need and deserve."
— NYC Housing Development Corporation President Eric Enderlin

Landscaped Amenities

50 Penn 1744.0A LesterAli 10B 2nd Floor Terrace

2nd Floor: 2,200 sf of extensive green roof + 4,700 sf of accessible terrace for residents.

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2nd Floor: 2,200 sf of extensive green roof + 4,700 sf of accessible terrace for residents.

2nd Floor: 2,200 sf of extensive green roof + 4,700 sf of accessible terrace for residents.

2nd Floor: 2,200 sf of extensive green roof + 4,700 sf of accessible terrace for residents.

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50 Penn 1744.0A LesterAli 17 Drone Rear Yard Aerial

8th Floor: 4,800 sf of extensive green roof. 50 Penn also includes over 5,000 sf of PV panels, generating 3,600 kWh of energy every month.

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8th Floor: 4,800 sf of extensive green roof. 50 Penn also includes over 5,000 sf of PV panels, generating 3,600 kWh of energy every month.

8th Floor: 4,800 sf of extensive green roof. 50 Penn also includes over 5,000 sf of PV panels, generating 3,600 kWh of energy every month.

8th Floor: 4,800 sf of extensive green roof. 50 Penn also includes over 5,000 sf of PV panels, generating 3,600 kWh of energy every month.

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50 Penn 1744.0A LesterAli 14 Drone Site Plan Aerial

In addition to the 2nd floor roof amenity space and 8th floor green roof, ground floor exterior space and green entry canopy space above the fresh grocery store bring a total of over 14,000 sf of landscape space to 50 Penn.

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In addition to the 2nd floor roof amenity space and 8th floor green roof, ground floor exterior space and green entry canopy space above the fresh grocery store bring a total of over 14,000 sf of landscape space to 50 Penn.

In addition to the 2nd floor roof amenity space and 8th floor green roof, ground floor exterior space and green entry canopy space above the fresh grocery store bring a total of over 14,000 sf of landscape space to 50 Penn.

In addition to the 2nd floor roof amenity space and 8th floor green roof, ground floor exterior space and green entry canopy space above the fresh grocery store bring a total of over 14,000 sf of landscape space to 50 Penn.

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Location

Brooklyn, NY

Area

211,000 sf

Completion

2021

Clients

Pennrose Properties
RiseBoro Community Partnership

Recognition

AHF—Reader's Choice Mixed-Use Award
QBBA—Building Award

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Location

Brooklyn, NY

Area

211,000 sf

Completion

2021

Clients

Pennrose Properties
RiseBoro Community Partnership

Recognition

AHF—Reader's Choice Mixed-Use Award
QBBA—Building Award

50 Penn 1744.0A LesterAli 6 Drone Overall Aerial

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