B-246_271+South+St.

Block 246

Two Bridges Urban Renewal Area

[|Two Bridges Neighborhood Council]



**Description:** Multi-story, mid-century public housing project. Rectangular concrete structure with concrete balconies. **Year Built:** 1979 []
 * __Lands End II__**
 * Block and Lot:** Block – 246 Lot – 1
 * NB:** NB 29
 * Address / Location:** 271 South St.
 * Original Use:**
 * Current Use:** Mixed Residential and Commercial Buildings
 * Lot Size:** 52,205 sq ft (361.58’ x 152’)
 * Number of Buildings on Lot:** 1
 * Building Size / Gross Floor Area:** 262,875 sq ft (estimated)
 * Stories:** 16
 * Units:** 254 (252 Residential)
 * Estimated Cost:** $7,500,000.00
 * Façade Materials:** concrete
 * Owner / Address:** New York City Housing & Development
 * Architect / Address:** Harold Edelman of Edelman & Saltzman
 * Landmark?** No

~ //AIA Guide to NYC//, pg. 92
 * NYC's first Section 8 family project
 * Utilizes pre-cast concrete balconies