Yonkers Completes 76 New Affordable Housing Units
The 10-story building offers new housing options for households earning up to 80 percent of the median income.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Commercial
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The St. Clair, a new 10-story, $60 million housing development in Yonkers, has reached completion. This project brings 76 affordable units to residents earning up to 80 percent of the area's median income.
Why it matters
The project transforms a former industrial site into residential housing, addressing local affordability needs by reserving units for specific income brackets and providing accessible apartments for residents with disabilities.
The $60 million project creates 76 affordable units, with eligibility capped at households earning up to 80 percent of the area's median income.
The players
The St. Clair
A new 10-story apartment development in Yonkers offering 76 units of affordable housing.
Westchester County
The local government authority that provided $1.9 million in financial support for the residential project.
City of Yonkers
The municipal government that contributed $1.1 million toward the construction of new affordable housing.
The details
The development replaced a former hotel and dry-cleaning business demolished in 2017 at 36-38 Main St. Funding for the 10-story building included $25 million in tax credit equity, $10 million in state subsidies, and $418,000 in clean-energy funds. Additionally, Westchester County and the City of Yonkers provided $1.9 million and $1.1 million respectively to help finalize construction.
Timeline
A hotel and dry-cleaning business on the site were demolished in 2017.
The St. Clair development was first announced in 2023.
Construction was officially completed on October 28, 2026.
Money Landscape
The development aligns with the New York Brownfield Cleanup Program, which facilitates the reuse of idle commercial land. This initiative represents a broader effort to revitalize urban sites by converting them into long-term affordable housing stock.
Households earning up to 80 percent of the area's median income may qualify for residency in one of the 76 new apartments. Those interested in the application process or income requirements should consult a qualified housing professional or the property's management.
The takeaway
The St. Clair project highlights the role of combined public and private funding in creating density-focused affordable housing. Readers looking to monitor local affordability trends should track city-level housing announcements for potential eligibility and future openings.
Further reading
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