Williamsburg Houses is a 1,620-unit public housing complex in Brooklyn spanning four city megablocks and consisting of 20 residential buildings and one community center. Originally completed in 1938 (then called Ten Eyck Houses), the NYC-landmarked property was in desperate need of extensive repairs. A comprehensive $490M preservation and historic rehabilitation project, led by RDC Development, a joint venture between Wavecrest Management and MDG Design + Construction, was completed in October 2024.

Rehabilitation work included comprehensive upgrades to all apartments including repairs to kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces; the complete abatement of Lead-Based Paint in all units and residential common areas to HPD’s Lead-Free Standard, one of the City’s first developments to achieve this status; modernizing building facades, elevators, and heating systems; robust safety and security systems, including extensive camera systems and new building entrances with key fobs and intercom systems. Additionally, RDC enhanced building infrastructure with new roofing systems, complete plumbing replacement, improved energy efficiency, and free Wi-Fi access.  Renovations to the grounds included repairs to basketball courts, new playgrounds and exercise stations, new water features, and enhanced lighting and walkways.

On this tour with representatives from the renovation team, learn about the revitalization of Brooklyn’s oldest public housing development and see a newly renovated apartment and outdoor spaces.

The meeting room and apartment on the tour are not wheelchair accessible.