MLK Plaza
Project Highlights
MLK Plaza is a 12-story affordable housing building located at 869 E. 147th St in the Bronx and is one of the first buildings completed under the city’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) program. It provides 167-units of affordable housing available to individuals, 33 of which are reserved for formerly homeless households.
The building was designed with LEED Platinum standards, received ENERGY STAR Certification, and includes a 722 square foot community room and a green roof.
“MLK Plaza is an amenity-rich, technologically advanced, energy efficient, active lifestyle building that is 100% affordable. Radson Development is proud to bring this state of the art building to Mott Haven, and we are grateful to all our partners that helped make this dream a reality.”
– Dan Rad, Principal of Radson Development
Market Type
Multifamily Affordable
Location
Bronx, NY
Developer
Radson Development
Architect
Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC
12
Building stories
167
Affordable units
LEED Platinum, ENERGY STAR®
Certifications
Work Completed
- LEED Platinum Certification
- ENERGY STAR® Certification
- Enhanced Commissioning
- NYSERDA NCP
“MLK Plaza is a shining example of beautiful, sustainable affordable housing. Radson Development and MAP created a highly efficient building with aesthetics that rival luxury properties. Bright Power is proud to have provided energy efficiency and sustainability services throughout the project.”
– Andrea Mancino, Executive Vice President of New York, Bright Power
Awards
- AIA, Multifamily Housing Award 2020
- World Architecture News (WAN) Awards 2020 Finalist
“This project demonstrates how low-income residents can also have access to a beautiful, modern, and stylish building that operates efficiently and sustainably.”