Rich Froehlich: A Remembrance
Blog Post | Published October 2021 by Carol CordenNew Destiny E.D., 1997-2020 Rich Froehlich’s sudden death on September 24th, 2021 left New York City’s affordable housing world shocked and saddened. Rich was a major actor on the New York and national housing scenes and he was in the prime of his career. He was also […]
Raven Hall – new construction photos
Blog Post | Published May 2021 Going up in Brooklyn – Raven Hall, our joint venture with Georgica Green Ventures, a 216-unit building that will have 77 of the units reserved for households coming directly from New York City domestic violence shelters. The building, designed by Stephen B. Jacobs Group, will have two tenant lounges […]
NYC’s Next Mayor Must Seek ‘Transformative’ Solutions to Address Family Homelessness Crisis
Blog Post | Published May 2021 by Raysa Rodriguez, Michelle Mulcahy, Nicole Branca Published in City Limits, May 5, 2021 When most people think of homelessness in New York City, they likely think of a single adult, usually a man, on a sidewalk or subway. But the majority of New York City’s homeless population are […]
New – Our First Project in Queens
Blog Post | Published April 2021 Rising 21 stories, our first affordable rental project in Queens is nearing completion. With 139 residential units, the project, located in transportation rich Jamaica, will have 69 units reserved for families coming directly from NYC domestic violence shelters. Building amenities include multi-purpose residents’ lounge, children’s room, library/computer room, and […]
Advocacy News
Blog Post | Published March 2021 From its inception, New Destiny has advocated to ensure that domestic violence survivors and families have access to permanent housing resources, and data has always been an important element of this work. Through two recent grants, from the American Heart Association’s Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund and Trinity Church […]
New Board Members
Blog Post | Published December 2020 We are proud to announce the appointment of Mark Jacobson, the founder and Managing Director of LegalSearch, Inc., and Blanca Ramirez, Vice President of Acquisition and Origination at New York-based Hudson Housing Capital, to the New Destiny board of directors. Blanca Ramirez is Vice President of Acquisition and Origination […]
The Bryant – new construction photos
Blog Post | Published December 2020 In time for the cold weather, much of the construction on The Bryant has moved indoors. Masonry work is in progress, windows, metal panels and sheetrock are being installed, and electrical and plumbing work are ongoing. Slated to be finished summer 2021, The Bryant will have 62 units with […]
Our award-winning building, The Jennings
Blog Post | Published October 2020 New Destiny is committed to developing affordable housing that is well designed, provides a healthy environment, and incorporates sustainable, green materials. We are thrilled that our most recently completed building, The Jennings, a 42‑unit service-enriched affordable building in the Bronx, has received two awards for its unique design by […]
The Bryant Summer 2020 Update
Blog Post | Published September 2020 Our new Executive Director, Nicole Branca, center, and our housing development team – Joan Beck, Director, Housing Development (3rd from right), and Richard Conley, Senior Director, Real Estate (far left) – joined architect Magnusson Architecture and Planning and general contractor G.P. Group at The Bryant, our 62-unit service-enriched affordable […]
Introducing our new Executive Director
Blog Post | Published July 2020 We are excited to share that Nicole Branca, Associate Commissioner, Community Services, at the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS), has been selected as New Destiny’s next Executive Director. She will begin her tenure on August 10, when Carol Corden, our Executive Director will be stepping down after 23 […]