Independence Towers
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[1] |
| Zip Code | 11249 |
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]
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
References
- ^ a b "Development Data Book 2025" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. p. 218, c. 2. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ^ a b "Independence PACT" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority/PACT. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ^ "Tenants All Set To Move". New York Amsterdam News. 1965-01-23. p. 42. Retrieved 2025-12-11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Williamsburg Confidential". The Williamsburg News. 1960-02-19. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-12-11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Williamsburg Confidential". The Williamsburg News. 1960-02-12. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-12-11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "2 Groups Join Forces to War on CHA Plans". New York Daily News. 1958-03-07. p. K2. Retrieved 2025-12-11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Board Shelves Neptune Ave. Widening Plan". New York Daily News. 1958-03-14. p. K1. Retrieved 2025-12-11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Rice, William A. (1960-02-12). "City Submits Peace Plan in Project War". New York Daily News. p. K1. Retrieved 2025-12-11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Applications Ready For New Housing". The Williamsburg News. 1964-08-14. pp. 1, 6. Retrieved 2025-12-11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "PACT Unfunded Units Fact Sheet" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ "Mayor Adams, HUD, NYCHA Complete $434 Million Comprehensive Renovation Of Nine Public Housing Developments, Benefiting More Than 6,000 Brooklynites". www.nyc.gov (Press release). New York City Housing Authority. 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2025-12-11.