Stonewall House Senior Residences
A vibrant and engaged senior community and a place to age with acceptance for NYC's LGBT population.
Completed in 2019, Stonewall House is a 17-story, mixed-use building, with a total area of 124,000 SF, houses 145 apartments and a 6,800 SF SAGE community facility space. Developed on a long-term ground-leased NYCHA site as part of the Next Generation program, the project's design is both functional and symbolic, integrating stepped massing, façade articulation, and large bricks for cladding. Addressing the challenges of affordable housing and inclusivity, it provides a safe and welcoming environment for aging seniors, particularly for the LGBT community. The project also emphasizes environmental responsibility, with thoughtful material selection and waste management, while fostering a sense of community and connecting the site back to the city.
A vibrant and engaged senior community and a place to age with acceptance for NYC's LGBT population.
Completed in 2019, Stonewall House is a 17-story, mixed-use building, with a total area of 124,000 SF, houses 145 apartments and a 6,800 SF SAGE community facility space. Developed on a long-term ground-leased NYCHA site as part of the Next Generation program, the project's design is both functional and symbolic, integrating stepped massing, façade articulation, and large bricks for cladding.
Addressing the challenges of affordable housing and inclusivity, it provides a safe and welcoming environment for aging seniors, particularly for the LGBT community. The project also emphasizes environmental responsibility, with thoughtful material selection and waste management, while fostering a sense of community and connecting the site back to the city.
Shifts in window alignment reinforce the reading of the stepping setbacks to give scale to the building’s height in three blocks. The corner windows of the upper block address the monument across the park. The corner windows of the lower block look back up Myrtle Avenue and St Edwards Street.
"Senior housing should be integrated into the community, so it’s commendable to see that the team treated this project as an apartment building. The team also made big moves that did not cost much but provided great outdoor spaces, especially in the upper levels, a rarity for New York City"
Jury Comment, AIA's Design for Aging Review Award
Brick, an integral design feature, manifests in the building's massing which neighbors the St. Edwards and St. Michael’s church rectory to the north and gradually steps down from the corner of Myrtle and St. Edwards via three setbacks to accommodate common outdoor roof terraces.
The building steps down from 17 stories at the corner to 6 adjacent to its low scale neighbors.
The facility creates an ideal environment for aging-in-place with a proximity to amenities that promote a healthier lifestyle and encourage intergenerational social interaction.
The prominence of the corner was heightened by its position on the axis down Monument Walk from Stanford White’s Prison Ship Monument on line with the Freedom Tower.
Each of the 145 units features careful attention and thoughtful design decisions with senior living in mind. Flooring, lighting, and accessibility are premium, as well as easy-to-use communication systems in case of emergency.
Bedroom and living room contain a neutral finish palette that can be easily adapted to each resident’s unique decor.
The units are conducive to safe and active aging with compact and highly functioning kitchenettes with full size kitchen appliances, and built in storage.
Social isolation weighs heavily on senior populations everywhere, especially within the LGBTQ community. To combat this, Stonewall House smartly recombines required laundry facilities with social relaxation areas in order to break down senior isolation barriers.
The influence of Stonewall House on the community has been substantial. For many residents, it has provided a haven from homelessness, an affordable living option, and a community of acceptance, particularly for the LGBT population.
A vibrant and engaged senior community and a place to age with acceptance for NYC's LGBT population.
Completed in 2019, Stonewall House is a 17-story, mixed-use building, with a total area of 124,000 SF, houses 145 apartments and a 6,800 SF SAGE community facility space. Developed on a long-term ground-leased NYCHA site as part of the Next Generation program, the project's design is both functional and symbolic, integrating stepped massing, façade articulation, and large bricks for cladding. Addressing the challenges of affordable housing and inclusivity, it provides a safe and welcoming environment for aging seniors, particularly for the LGBT community. The project also emphasizes environmental responsibility, with thoughtful material selection and waste management, while fostering a sense of community and connecting the site back to the city.
Occupying a prominent corner on Myrtle Avenue and St. Edwards Street in Fort Greene, Stonewall House is the largest LGBTQ-welcoming senior housing development in the country.
Shifts in window alignment reinforce the reading of the stepping setbacks to give scale to the building’s height in three blocks. The corner windows of the upper block address the monument across the park. The corner windows of the lower block look back up Myrtle Avenue and St Edwards Street.
"Senior housing should be integrated into the community, so it’s commendable to see that the team treated this project as an apartment building. The team also made big moves that did not cost much but provided great outdoor spaces, especially in the upper levels, a rarity for New York City"
Jury Comment, AIA's Design for Aging Review Award
Brick, an integral design feature, manifests in the building's massing which neighbors the St. Edwards and St. Michael’s church rectory to the north and gradually steps down from the corner of Myrtle and St. Edwards via three setbacks to accommodate common outdoor roof terraces.
The building steps down from 17 stories at the corner to 6 adjacent to its low scale neighbors.
The facility creates an ideal environment for aging-in-place with a proximity to amenities that promote a healthier lifestyle and encourage intergenerational social interaction.
"Senior housing should be integrated into the community, so it’s commendable to see that the team treated this project as an apartment building. The team also made big moves that did not cost much but provided great outdoor spaces, especially in the upper levels, a rarity for New York City"
Jury Comment, AIA's Design for Aging Review Award
Each of the 145 units features careful attention and thoughtful design decisions with senior living in mind. Flooring, lighting, and accessibility are premium, as well as easy-to-use communication systems in case of emergency..
Bedroom and living room contain a neutral finish palette that can be easily adapted to each resident’s unique decor.
The units are conducive to safe and active aging with compact and highly functioning kitchenettes with full size kitchen appliances, and built in storage.
Social isolation weighs heavily on senior populations everywhere, especially within the LGBTQ community. To combat this, Stonewall House smartly recombines required laundry facilities with social relaxation areas in order to break down senior isolation barriers.
The influence of Stonewall House on the community has been substantial. For many residents, it has provided a haven from homelessness, an affordable living option, and a community of acceptance, particularly for the LGBT population.
Stonewall House Senior Residences
A vibrant and engaged senior community and a place to age with acceptance for NYC's LGBT population.
Completed in 2019, Stonewall House is a 17-story, mixed-use building, with a total area of 124,000 SF, houses 145 apartments and a 6,800 SF SAGE community facility space. Developed on a long-term ground-leased NYCHA site as part of the Next Generation program, the project's design is both functional and symbolic, integrating stepped massing, façade articulation, and large bricks for cladding. Addressing the challenges of affordable housing and inclusivity, it provides a safe and welcoming environment for aging seniors, particularly for the LGBT community. The project also emphasizes environmental responsibility, with thoughtful material selection and waste management, while fostering a sense of community and connecting the site back to the city.
A vibrant and engaged senior community and a place to age with acceptance for NYC's LGBT population.
Completed in 2019, Stonewall House is a 17-story, mixed-use building, with a total area of 124,000 SF, houses 145 apartments and a 6,800 SF SAGE community facility space. Developed on a long-term ground-leased NYCHA site as part of the Next Generation program, the project's design is both functional and symbolic, integrating stepped massing, façade articulation, and large bricks for cladding.
Addressing the challenges of affordable housing and inclusivity, it provides a safe and welcoming environment for aging seniors, particularly for the LGBT community. The project also emphasizes environmental responsibility, with thoughtful material selection and waste management, while fostering a sense of community and connecting the site back to the city.
Shifts in window alignment reinforce the reading of the stepping setbacks to give scale to the building’s height in three blocks. The corner windows of the upper block address the monument across the park. The corner windows of the lower block look back up Myrtle Avenue and St Edwards Street.
"Senior housing should be integrated into the community, so it’s commendable to see that the team treated this project as an apartment building. The team also made big moves that did not cost much but provided great outdoor spaces, especially in the upper levels, a rarity for New York City"
Jury Comment, AIA's Design for Aging Review Award
Brick, an integral design feature, manifests in the building's massing which neighbors the St. Edwards and St. Michael’s church rectory to the north and gradually steps down from the corner of Myrtle and St. Edwards via three setbacks to accommodate common outdoor roof terraces.
The building steps down from 17 stories at the corner to 6 adjacent to its low scale neighbors.
The facility creates an ideal environment for aging-in-place with a proximity to amenities that promote a healthier lifestyle and encourage intergenerational social interaction.
The prominence of the corner was heightened by its position on the axis down Monument Walk from Stanford White’s Prison Ship Monument on line with the Freedom Tower.
Each of the 145 units features careful attention and thoughtful design decisions with senior living in mind. Flooring, lighting, and accessibility are premium, as well as easy-to-use communication systems in case of emergency.
Bedroom and living room contain a neutral finish palette that can be easily adapted to each resident’s unique decor.
The units are conducive to safe and active aging with compact and highly functioning kitchenettes with full size kitchen appliances, and built in storage.
Social isolation weighs heavily on senior populations everywhere, especially within the LGBTQ community. To combat this, Stonewall House smartly recombines required laundry facilities with social relaxation areas in order to break down senior isolation barriers.
The influence of Stonewall House on the community has been substantial. For many residents, it has provided a haven from homelessness, an affordable living option, and a community of acceptance, particularly for the LGBT population.
A vibrant and engaged senior community and a place to age with acceptance for NYC's LGBT population.
Completed in 2019, Stonewall House is a 17-story, mixed-use building, with a total area of 124,000 SF, houses 145 apartments and a 6,800 SF SAGE community facility space. Developed on a long-term ground-leased NYCHA site as part of the Next Generation program, the project's design is both functional and symbolic, integrating stepped massing, façade articulation, and large bricks for cladding. Addressing the challenges of affordable housing and inclusivity, it provides a safe and welcoming environment for aging seniors, particularly for the LGBT community. The project also emphasizes environmental responsibility, with thoughtful material selection and waste management, while fostering a sense of community and connecting the site back to the city.
Occupying a prominent corner on Myrtle Avenue and St. Edwards Street in Fort Greene, Stonewall House is the largest LGBTQ-welcoming senior housing development in the country.
Shifts in window alignment reinforce the reading of the stepping setbacks to give scale to the building’s height in three blocks. The corner windows of the upper block address the monument across the park. The corner windows of the lower block look back up Myrtle Avenue and St Edwards Street.
"Senior housing should be integrated into the community, so it’s commendable to see that the team treated this project as an apartment building. The team also made big moves that did not cost much but provided great outdoor spaces, especially in the upper levels, a rarity for New York City"
Jury Comment, AIA's Design for Aging Review Award
Brick, an integral design feature, manifests in the building's massing which neighbors the St. Edwards and St. Michael’s church rectory to the north and gradually steps down from the corner of Myrtle and St. Edwards via three setbacks to accommodate common outdoor roof terraces.
The building steps down from 17 stories at the corner to 6 adjacent to its low scale neighbors.
The facility creates an ideal environment for aging-in-place with a proximity to amenities that promote a healthier lifestyle and encourage intergenerational social interaction.
"Senior housing should be integrated into the community, so it’s commendable to see that the team treated this project as an apartment building. The team also made big moves that did not cost much but provided great outdoor spaces, especially in the upper levels, a rarity for New York City"
Jury Comment, AIA's Design for Aging Review Award
Each of the 145 units features careful attention and thoughtful design decisions with senior living in mind. Flooring, lighting, and accessibility are premium, as well as easy-to-use communication systems in case of emergency..
Bedroom and living room contain a neutral finish palette that can be easily adapted to each resident’s unique decor.
The units are conducive to safe and active aging with compact and highly functioning kitchenettes with full size kitchen appliances, and built in storage.
Social isolation weighs heavily on senior populations everywhere, especially within the LGBTQ community. To combat this, Stonewall House smartly recombines required laundry facilities with social relaxation areas in order to break down senior isolation barriers.
The influence of Stonewall House on the community has been substantial. For many residents, it has provided a haven from homelessness, an affordable living option, and a community of acceptance, particularly for the LGBT population.
Stonewall House Senior Residences
A vibrant and engaged senior community and a place to age with acceptance for NYC's LGBT population.
Completed in 2019, Stonewall House is a 17-story, mixed-use building, with a total area of 124,000 SF, houses 145 apartments and a 6,800 SF SAGE community facility space. Developed on a long-term ground-leased NYCHA site as part of the Next Generation program, the project's design is both functional and symbolic, integrating stepped massing, façade articulation, and large bricks for cladding. Addressing the challenges of affordable housing and inclusivity, it provides a safe and welcoming environment for aging seniors, particularly for the LGBT community. The project also emphasizes environmental responsibility, with thoughtful material selection and waste management, while fostering a sense of community and connecting the site back to the city.
A vibrant and engaged senior community and a place to age with acceptance for NYC's LGBT population.
Completed in 2019, Stonewall House is a 17-story, mixed-use building, with a total area of 124,000 SF, houses 145 apartments and a 6,800 SF SAGE community facility space. Developed on a long-term ground-leased NYCHA site as part of the Next Generation program, the project's design is both functional and symbolic, integrating stepped massing, façade articulation, and large bricks for cladding.
Addressing the challenges of affordable housing and inclusivity, it provides a safe and welcoming environment for aging seniors, particularly for the LGBT community. The project also emphasizes environmental responsibility, with thoughtful material selection and waste management, while fostering a sense of community and connecting the site back to the city.
Shifts in window alignment reinforce the reading of the stepping setbacks to give scale to the building’s height in three blocks. The corner windows of the upper block address the monument across the park. The corner windows of the lower block look back up Myrtle Avenue and St Edwards Street.
"Senior housing should be integrated into the community, so it’s commendable to see that the team treated this project as an apartment building. The team also made big moves that did not cost much but provided great outdoor spaces, especially in the upper levels, a rarity for New York City"
Jury Comment, AIA's Design for Aging Review Award
Brick, an integral design feature, manifests in the building's massing which neighbors the St. Edwards and St. Michael’s church rectory to the north and gradually steps down from the corner of Myrtle and St. Edwards via three setbacks to accommodate common outdoor roof terraces.
The building steps down from 17 stories at the corner to 6 adjacent to its low scale neighbors.
The facility creates an ideal environment for aging-in-place with a proximity to amenities that promote a healthier lifestyle and encourage intergenerational social interaction.
The prominence of the corner was heightened by its position on the axis down Monument Walk from Stanford White’s Prison Ship Monument on line with the Freedom Tower.
Each of the 145 units features careful attention and thoughtful design decisions with senior living in mind. Flooring, lighting, and accessibility are premium, as well as easy-to-use communication systems in case of emergency.
Bedroom and living room contain a neutral finish palette that can be easily adapted to each resident’s unique decor.
The units are conducive to safe and active aging with compact and highly functioning kitchenettes with full size kitchen appliances, and built in storage.
Social isolation weighs heavily on senior populations everywhere, especially within the LGBTQ community. To combat this, Stonewall House smartly recombines required laundry facilities with social relaxation areas in order to break down senior isolation barriers.
The influence of Stonewall House on the community has been substantial. For many residents, it has provided a haven from homelessness, an affordable living option, and a community of acceptance, particularly for the LGBT population.
A vibrant and engaged senior community and a place to age with acceptance for NYC's LGBT population.
Completed in 2019, Stonewall House is a 17-story, mixed-use building, with a total area of 124,000 SF, houses 145 apartments and a 6,800 SF SAGE community facility space. Developed on a long-term ground-leased NYCHA site as part of the Next Generation program, the project's design is both functional and symbolic, integrating stepped massing, façade articulation, and large bricks for cladding. Addressing the challenges of affordable housing and inclusivity, it provides a safe and welcoming environment for aging seniors, particularly for the LGBT community. The project also emphasizes environmental responsibility, with thoughtful material selection and waste management, while fostering a sense of community and connecting the site back to the city.
Occupying a prominent corner on Myrtle Avenue and St. Edwards Street in Fort Greene, Stonewall House is the largest LGBTQ-welcoming senior housing development in the country.
Shifts in window alignment reinforce the reading of the stepping setbacks to give scale to the building’s height in three blocks. The corner windows of the upper block address the monument across the park. The corner windows of the lower block look back up Myrtle Avenue and St Edwards Street.
"Senior housing should be integrated into the community, so it’s commendable to see that the team treated this project as an apartment building. The team also made big moves that did not cost much but provided great outdoor spaces, especially in the upper levels, a rarity for New York City"
Jury Comment, AIA's Design for Aging Review Award
Brick, an integral design feature, manifests in the building's massing which neighbors the St. Edwards and St. Michael’s church rectory to the north and gradually steps down from the corner of Myrtle and St. Edwards via three setbacks to accommodate common outdoor roof terraces.
The building steps down from 17 stories at the corner to 6 adjacent to its low scale neighbors.
The facility creates an ideal environment for aging-in-place with a proximity to amenities that promote a healthier lifestyle and encourage intergenerational social interaction.
"Senior housing should be integrated into the community, so it’s commendable to see that the team treated this project as an apartment building. The team also made big moves that did not cost much but provided great outdoor spaces, especially in the upper levels, a rarity for New York City"
Jury Comment, AIA's Design for Aging Review Award
Each of the 145 units features careful attention and thoughtful design decisions with senior living in mind. Flooring, lighting, and accessibility are premium, as well as easy-to-use communication systems in case of emergency..
Bedroom and living room contain a neutral finish palette that can be easily adapted to each resident’s unique decor.
The units are conducive to safe and active aging with compact and highly functioning kitchenettes with full size kitchen appliances, and built in storage.
Social isolation weighs heavily on senior populations everywhere, especially within the LGBTQ community. To combat this, Stonewall House smartly recombines required laundry facilities with social relaxation areas in order to break down senior isolation barriers.