Located in Long Island City, Queens, this new, 127,000 SF, 6-story purpose-built, family shelter brings 150 studio, 1-br, and 2-br units to formerly homeless families. Codeveloped by Urban Builders Collaborative (UBC), Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC), and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS), the project aims to offer a secure and supportive environment with onsite counseling, medical, and childcare services. The building’s design carefully balances communal amenities with private residential spaces.

The main entrance on 11th Street features large storefront windows and a glazed entrance vestibule, creating an inviting, transparent connection to the streetscape. These elements offer clear views of sidewalk activity from the security desk. Past the lobby, a visitor’s lounge adjoins the security desk, providing a dedicated place for visitors and residents to meet. The ground floor houses a family intake office, daycare, multipurpose classroom, and a landscaped, three-tiered courtyard with a sloping path bridging a 7' grade change. The classroom opens to a lower yard with play structures, while the intake office connects to the upper yard with seating. Courtyard access is also available from the elevator lobby.

Residential floors (2-6) follow a consistent layout, with each level featuring a meeting room, staff post, laundry room, and trash room to support daily living needs. The building’s three elevators are a significant asset, accommodating families with strollers and young children. The cellar level includes a dedicated social services suite, 19 parking spaces, and building services.

The exterior showcases a dark grey brick base, with vertical brick elements breaking down the façade. As the brick wraps around the corners, it transitions into a cream-colored EIFS, arranged in an oversized honeycomb pattern, adding depth and texture to the façade. The project follows 2020 Enterprise Green Community Standards.