River Commons is a $255 million South Bronx development that will deliver 328 affordable and supportive homes alongside expanded health care services, new community spaces, and public green areas on the NYC Health + Hospitals/Morrisania campus. The project integrates housing and medical care in one site and is expected to be completed in 2027.
River Commons Brings Affordable Housing and Health Care Expansion to the South Bronx
A major redevelopment project in the South Bronx is moving forward as River Commons begins construction, bringing 328 affordable and supportive homes alongside expanded health care services, community space, and public green areas on the campus of NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania.
The $255 million development is part of a growing effort to integrate housing and health care services in one location, aiming to support both stability and long-term wellness for Bronx residents.
City officials say the project represents a model for combining affordable housing with on-site medical care and community services in neighborhoods with high need.
River Commons Expands Housing and Health Care Access in the Bronx
River Commons will transform an underused parking lot on the Morrisania campus into a 17-story mixed-use building designed to serve both residents and the surrounding community.
The development includes:
- 328 total affordable and supportive housing units
- 98 supportive apartments for formerly homeless NYC Health + Hospitals patients
- Units reserved for households earning 30% to 70% of area median income
- A new 43,000-square-foot NYC Health + Hospitals clinic
- A 15,000-square-foot parking facility
- Community and social service space operated by local nonprofit organizations
City officials said in a press release that NYC Newswire, the project is designed to integrate housing, health care, and support services in one coordinated environment to improve long-term outcomes for residents.
Officials say supportive housing residents will have access to on-site case management and health-related services through NYC Health + Hospitals’ Housing for Health initiative.
Integrated Health Care Model at the Center of Development
Health care providers say the River Commons model reflects a broader shift toward addressing housing as a key factor in long-term health outcomes.
NYC Health + Hospitals officials say the initiative builds on their Housing for Health program, which has already supported thousands of patients experiencing homelessness by connecting them to stable housing.
The new facility will expand primary care access for the surrounding Morrisania community while placing supportive housing directly alongside medical services.
Providers involved in the project say this integration is designed to reduce barriers to care, particularly for patients managing chronic health conditions or transitioning out of homelessness.
Community Services and Public Space Included in Design
Beyond housing and health care, River Commons will also include new community-focused amenities intended to serve Bronx residents.
The development will feature:
- A fitness center and community rooms for residents
- A childcare and play area
- A coworking space for local use
- A 15th-floor residential terrace
- Approximately 6,000 square feet of community space for local organizations
- A 7,000-square-foot public green space and plaza
Organizations such as BronxWorks and African Communities Together will provide on-site services including workforce support, wellness programming, and social services.
Officials say the design reflects an effort to build not just housing, but a broader community infrastructure around health and stability.
What Happens Next
Construction is underway, with completion expected in 2027.
Once finished, River Commons will operate as a combined residential and health care campus, providing both housing and expanded medical services in one integrated location.
City agencies and development partners say they will continue coordinating on future Housing for Health projects across New York City as part of broader efforts to expand supportive housing options.
What You Need To Know
What is River Commons Development?
River Commons is a $255 million Bronx project combining affordable housing, supportive housing, and expanded health care services on the Morrisania campus.
How many homes will be built?
The development will include 328 affordable and supportive housing units.
Who will benefit from the project?
Low-income residents, formerly homeless NYC Health + Hospitals patients, and Bronx community members accessing expanded health services and support programs.
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