Independence Towers
NYCHA Property in New York, United States
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Independence Towers is a NYCHA housing project that consists of six 21-story buildings. It is located between Clymer to Wilson Streets and also between Wythe Place and Bedford Avenue in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn.[2] Tenants began moving into the housing project in January 1965 and the complex was completed in October of that same year.[1][3]
Independence Towers
Independence Houses | |
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 Interactive map of Independence Towers | |
| Country | United States |
| State |  New York |
| City | New York City |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.63 acres (2.28 ha) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,690 |
| Zip Code | 11249 |
History
Originally planned to be called the Bedford-Wilson project,[4] the complex was named Independence Houses because four of the streets abutting the site were named after signers of the Declaration of Independence: George Clymer, George Taylor, James Wilson and George Wythe.[5] Plans for the housing project were initially opposed by religious groups in the surrounding area.[6][7][8]
The complex was designed by the architectural firm of Holden, Egan, Wilson & Corser and built by the Wilaka Construction Company.[9]
21st Century
In February 2020, the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) conversion had started on this project.[2] Announced in 2017, it was to protect the authority's unfunded apartments for 8 different development including this one and that cost NYCHA at least $23M per year and these developments required greater than $1,000,000 in repairing.[10] It also had its boilers and heating equipment replaced and more high-efficiency boilers, new radiators, and temperature controls. The roofs, windows, elevators, doors, and flooring were also renewed.[11]
See also
- New York City Housing Authority
- Taylor–Wythe Houses – another NYCHA housing complex adjacent to the site