Summit On Hudson, 113-Unit Affordable Housing Building Is Completed

YONKERS, NY — Officials in Westchester are heralding the completion of an environmentally friendly, affordable housing complex as a unique chance to help "revitalize our communities."

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of Summit on Hudson in the city of Yonkers, a new, all-electric development with 113 affordable apartments, including 45 with supportive services reserved for people experiencing homelessness.

The new six-story building is located close to the Yonkers Metro-North Railroad station.

"The completion of Summit on Hudson replaces an outdated, unused building with 113 critically-needed apartments in this thriving city," Hochul said. "My administration continues to invest in the types of developments that bring affordable, modern homes to our communities, especially those that can provide on-site support to New Yorkers who have struggled with homelessness."

Summit on Hudson affordable apartments are available to households with up to 60 percent of Area Median Income. 45 apartments are set aside for individuals experiencing homelessness who will also have access to on-site support services funded through the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative and administered by the NYS Office of Mental Health.

The all-electric development is designed to comply with Energy Star Multifamily New Construction Program standards. Summit on Hudson received a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Buildings of Excellence award in 2021, which recognizes and rewards the design, construction, and operation of resilient, climate-friendly, multifamily buildings.

The development will also have an on-site solar array, electric vehicle charging stations. and a highly insulated envelope. Residents will have access to several amenities, including a courtyard, a children’s recreation room, and a sixth-floor veranda with views of the Hudson River and the Palisades.

Over the last five years, NYS Homes and Community Renewal has created or preserved over 4,500 affordable homes across Westchester County. Summit on Hudson is part of Hochul’s $25 billion comprehensive Housing Plan that will create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes across the state, including 10,000 with support services for vulnerable populations, plus the electrification of an additional 50,000 homes.

State financing includes $26.4 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits and $3.3 million in subsidies from NYS Homes and Community Renewal. NYSERDA awarded the project $1 million through the Buildings of Excellence Competition and is also providing $465,700 through the New Construction — Housing Program, and $165,288 through the NY Sun Program. Yonkers is providing $600,000 in HOME funding. The developer and supportive service provider is Westhab.

"The grand opening of this beautiful new housing development is yet another example of how the City of Yonkers and partners like Westhab and New York State are working together to revitalize our communities with affordable, quality-built housing," Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said. "We look forward to welcoming new residents, families and providing them opportunities to prosper and take root in their future here."