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What We Do Affordable Hell's Kitchen


Since its founding in 1973, CHDC has directly developed 1,031 units of affordable housing and 55 commercial spaces in 79 buildings in the Clinton/Hell's Kitchen and Chelsea communities, with public and private investments totaling more than $200 million. Additionally, CHDC has assisted in the development of another 300 units of cooperative housing and 300 units of rental housing.

Affordable Housing

CHDC provides the community with affordable rental housing for a wide range of household incomes, including low-, moderate-, and middle-income families, seniors, and those in need of social services. Our work continues to adapt to a changing community.

CHDC has also developed affordable cooperative housing. In the late 1970s, these cooperative buildings were owner-abandoned and became City-owned. Previously, in run-down condition with poor services, today they are well-maintained homes of families and individuals of middle and moderate incomes. Most shareholders are long-term residents who are committed to their homes and who have been involved in their building's management and improvement since the late 1970s.

For supportive housing, CHDC contracts and partners with Hudson Guild to provide social services to our tenants at five CHDC supportive housing locations. Hudson Guild has 12 staff members dedicated to CHDC projects.

Featured Spaces & Buildings


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300 West 46th Street

Built in 1867 on the corner of 8th Avenue and West 46th Street, 300 West 46th Street is a 5-building complex and a gateway to Restaurant Row. Originally French flats on 8th Avenue and two brownstone townhouses on West 46th Street, these buildings were converted to rooming houses in the 1920s. With 81 extremely small rooms, 5 entrances, and shared bathrooms and a few kitchens, the buildings served as affordable accommodation for working people of modest means. Ground floor stores included a deli, a pizza parlor, and Jimmy Ray's, a well-known Broadway theater saloon. With the decline of Times Square in the 1970s, the buildings were sold to real estate speculators, who net leased them to a series of disreputable operators that sought to maximize income by renting to tenants involved in illegal activities. By the mid-1980s, the buildings had become the center of drug dealing, prostitution, and crime, while long-term tenants remained in place. The buildings were extremely run-down, very poorly maintained, and dangerous. With assistance from the local tenant advocacy organization, Housing Conservation Coordinators (HCC),building tenants and the City of New York brought multiple legal actions against the owner and lessee of the buildings. Eventually, those legal actions led to the State Supreme Court appointing a Temporary Receiver for Harassment to administer and restore the property. In 1986, HCC approached CHDC to be the managing agent for the Temporary Harassment Receiver in his efforts to help stabilize the building. CHDC began a three-year period of stabilization to make major repairs, improve living conditions, and remove criminal activity, which included 23 drug evictions coordinated with Manhattan South Narcotics, Midtown North Precinct, Manhattan Community Board 4, and the Restaurant Row Association. After the 1995 legal settlement of the Receivership, CHDC proposed to purchase the buildings from the owner. In 1996, utilizing public and private financing including HPD's Supportive Housing Program and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity, CHDC created 70 units of permanent supportive housing with on-site social services. Construction of the project was completed in December of 1999.

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Neighborhood Retail

The Clinton/Hell's Kitchen neighborhood has a rich local business history, with many long-term merchants being in place for decades. Our developments are built on the stability of these long-established businesses.

When developing its affordable housing, CHDC puts the same care into the design and quality of the building's retail spaces as its residential apartments. Commercial tenants serve a variety of local needs and services. In addition, CHDC's commercial community is also home to a large number of artists and theater companies.

Retail Spaces


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37th Street Food Market

480 Tenth Avenue

The 37th Street Deli Food Market has a great selection of on-the-go breakfast and lunch sandwiches, quick, friendly service and a range of grab and go items. There are also tables for eating in.

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A Slice of New York Pizza Cafe

727 Eighth Avenue

Eat-in or carry out a slice or a pie - Sicilian and regular pizza! All ingredients are fresh and the sauce and dough are made on-premises.

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Afficionado Coffee Roasters

750 Eleventh Avenue

Afficionado Coffee Roasters directly sources coffee from farms around the world and roasts it at their New Jersey facility. A full coffee and food menu can be found at their flagship coffee shop in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood.

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All'Antico Vinaio

729 8th Avenue

Since 1991, the Mazzanti family has been passionately running the three Florence locations of All'antico Vinaio and has been drawing crowds of both Italians and tourists alike due to the exceptional ingredients and freshly baked Tuscan schiacciata bread. Experience those very same ingredients and freshly baked bread at the first American outpost.

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Bakery - OPENING SOON!

545 Ninth Avenue

Coming soon - a neighborhood bakery with delicious treats!

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Blue Seafood Bar

856 Ninth Avenue

Blue Seafood Bar offers fine Mediterranean seafood & tapas, including an east & west coast oyster bar, craft beers, cocktails and boutique pan-Mediterranean wines in a beautifully intimate setting on 9th Avenue and W 56th St.

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Capizzi Pizzeria

547 Ninth Avenue

Capizzi brick-oven pizzeria and wine bar is family-run and inspired by memories of owner Joseph Calcagno's childhood in the Brooklyn pizza shops of his Italian-born parents and grandparents. Open seven days a week on 9th Ave. & 40th St.

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Coco and Toto

730 Eleventh Avenue

Coco and Toto specialize in dog walking and pet sitting, providing professional, loving care for pets and are certified members of The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS).

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Comme des Garcons

458 West 17th Street

Retail outpost of Tokyo-Paris-based fashion house Comme des Garcons.

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CVS

500 W 42nd Street

Full-service drug store with pharmacy on the Corner of W. 42nd St. & 10th Avenue

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Cybert Tire

543-5 W 52nd Street

Cybert Tire & Car Care has been taking care of vehicles and installing tires since 1916 and is NYC's oldest tire and repair shop. Cybert stocks the largest tire inventory in the area and offers a complete line of automotive repairs and services to help maintain the life of your vehicle.

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Dave's Collision Repairs

505 West 51st Street

Dave's Collision, a third-generation auto body repair and painting shop, established in Hell's Kitchen in 1929. W. 51st St between 10th & 11th Aves.

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Enoch's Bike Shop

480 Tenth Avenue

With decades of expertise, Enoch's specializes in quality repairs and personalized service at an affordable cost - whether you ride a vintage bike or a top-of-the-line racer. Repairs, Rentals & Sales. 10th Ave & W. 37th St.

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Epstein's Paint Center

562 West 52nd Street

Epstein's Paint Center, family-owned & operated for 115 years. Find paint, including environmentally-friendly, low VOC paint, flooring, wallpaper & window treatments. W52nd Street near 11th Ave.

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Friedman's

450 Tenth Avenue

Freidman's mantra "Eat Good Food" means farm-fresh local vegetables, antibiotic free meats and a fully gluten free menu in a warm, homey atmosphere. A family-owned business, this is one of many NYC outposts. Open all-day daily. 10th Ave. & W 35th St.

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International Grocery

543 Ninth Avenue

Family-owned for 35 years, International Market specializes in cheeses, oils, olives, homemade Mediterranean dips, spices, beans, nuts, flours, and an array of different grocery items from across the globe.

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La Boite

724 Eleventh Avenue

Here you can take spice blending classes, and find unique spice blends, biscuits and beautiful books. Chef Lior uses spices from around the world to create fresh, aromatic, and powerful flavors for you to use in savory dishes, creative desserts, and unique cocktails.

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Nakanami Carpentry

500 West 52nd Street

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NY-2 Food Market

769 Tenth Ave

Handy neighborhood deli with a good selection of sandwich fillings and breads. Quick, friendly service and a range of grab and go items.

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Propstar

500 West 52nd Street

PropStar is a leading product placement agency that understands how to harness the power of entertainment to build brands, providing clients with placement strategies for movies, TV, music videos and WebTV.

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Pure Paws

506 West 42nd Street

Pure Paws is a modern animal hospital offering dependable and leading veterinary services for dogs and cats, including wellness services, advanced diagnostics, and surgeries. W. 42nd St & 10th Ave.

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Ristorante Il Melograno

501 West 51st Street/753 Tenth Avenue

The best of Sicily - grandma's culinary traditions and hospitality - in Hell's Kitchen is at Il Melograno. This warm, light-filled corner trattoria serves dinner daily. W. 51st St. & 10th Ave.

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Sea Breeze Fish Market

541 Ninth Avenue

Family-owned Sea Breeze Fish Market has been in continuous operation on 9th Ave. & 40th St. for more than 100 years. It proudly provides fresh fish and seafood to the Westside community and is open Mon - Sat.

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Sonny's Grocery

769 Tenth Ave

Convenient family-owned neighborhood market. 10th Avenue between W. 51st & 52nd

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STONEKELLY

500 West 52nd Street

STONEKELLY is a family-owned, full service, event design studio. For over 25 years, their team of designers, artists, and craftspeople have created thousands of events: weddings, corporate events, product launches, awards dinners, and galas.

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Sushi Noz

458 West 17th Street

Experience authentic seasonal Japanese cuisine and immerse yourself in the fine traditions, culture, and hospitality of Japan in this cozy Michelin starred restaurant. W. 17th St. & 10th Ave.

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Westway Vision

503 W 51st Street

Full service optometrist. 10th Avenue @ West 51st Street.

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If you are interested in leasing a CHDC not-for-profit space, please contact:

Howard S. Aaron
Senior Director | Compass

(917) 699-1055 Mobile
(646) 893-2539 Office
howard.aaron@compass.com

Or, contact CHDC at:
(212) 967-1644 Office

Not-For-Profit Spaces

CHDC supports not-for-profit organizations providing much-needed services, such as housing advocacy and legal services in the community by providing affordable office spaces. CHDC is further developing community facilities to house not-for-profit offices and co-working spaces, along with performance and rehearsal spaces. Many not-for-profit groups are in the cultural sector, including several theater companies operating in CHDC buildings.

Not-for-Profit Tenants


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Clinton Housing Development Company

403 W 40th Street

Clinton Housing Development Company (CHDC) is a non-profit housing organization committed to developing New York City's Clinton community and surrounding neighborhoods through the provision of permanent affordable housing.

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New Perspectives Theatre

458 W 37th Street

New Perspectives Theatre is an award-winning theater company founded in 1991 as a multi-racial ensemble dedicated to using theater as an agent for positive social change that focuses on presenting new works.

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Berklee School of Music

500 West 52nd Street

Berklee is the preeminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs at its campuses in Boston, Massachusetts and Valencia, Spain, and through its award-winning distance learning program, Berklee Online.

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Housing Conservation Coordinators (HCC)

500 West 52nd Street

Housing Conservation Coordinators is a community-based, not-for-profit anchored in Hell's Kitchen/Clinton dedicated to advancing social and economic justice; fighting for the rights of poor, low-income and working individuals and families and preserving affordable housing.

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INTAR

500 West 52nd Street

INTAR: International Arts Relations, Inc.is an organization committed to the development of "theater arts without borders." INTAR, one of the United States' longest running Latino theaters producing in English, works to nurture the professional development of Latino theater artists, produce bold, innovative, artistically significant plays that reflect diverse perspectives, make accessible the diversity inherent in America's cultural heritage.

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The Ensemble Studio Theatre

500 West 52nd Street

With a company of over 600 actors, directors, playwrights and designers, Ensemble Studio Theatre develops and produces original, provocative and authentic new plays. EST discovers and nurtures new voices and supports artists throughout their creative lives. We believe that this extraordinary support and our commitment to inclusivity are essential to yield extraordinary work.

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Irish Arts Center

553 West 51st Street

The Irish Arts Center is dedicated to projecting a dynamic image of Ireland and Irish America for the 21st century, building community with artists and audiences of all backgrounds, forging and strengthening cross-cultural partnerships, and preserving the evolving stories and traditions of Irish culture for generations to come. It offers weekly classes in Irish language, history, music, and dance.

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MC Gallery - Macedonian Center of NY, Inc.

McNulty Building, 545 West 52nd Street

MCNYC is a non-profit multicultural interdisciplinary art gallery committed to the research, production, presentation and interpretation of contemporary art. The gallery supports established and emerging artists and explores ideas at the junction of arts, performance, and architecture. The gallery presents various art forms and does this through exhibitions, performances, lectures, symposium, residencies, publications, multicultural events and educational programs.

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If you are interested in leasing a CHDC retail or not-for-profit space, please contact:

Howard S. Aaron
Senior Director | Compass

(917) 699-1055 Mobile
(646) 893-2539 Office
howard.aaron@compass.com

Or, contact CHDC at:
(212) 967-1644 Office

More of What We Do


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MWS Community Planning

CHDC supports the historic Middle West Side (MWS) by providing technical assistance in planning and development for the future.

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Cultivate
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CHDC builds community in Clinton/Hell's Kitchen and Chelsea by developing green spaces, organizing tenant activities, and supporting and managing community efforts and events.

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Clinton/Hell's Kitchen Studios

CHDC creates and manages affordable spaces for artists, performers, and musicians to support and expand cultural activities in the Clinton/Hell’s Kitchen community.