Coney Island Houses
Coney Island Houses | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Coney Island Houses | |
| Coordinates: 40°34′20″N 73°59′47″W / 40.5723°N 73.9963°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| City | New York City |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.52 acres (2.23 ha) |
| Population | |
• Total | 989 |
| Zip code | 11224 |
Coney Island Houses are a NYCHA housing complex with five 14-story buildings. It is located between West 29th to 32nd Streets and in front of Surf Avenue, in Coney Island, Brooklyn.[2] It is home to 989 residents as of 2025 and it is near the Coney Island Beach.
History
The buildings were completed in February 1957.[1] The complex was designed by architect Harry M. Prince.[3]
21st Century
In 2012, these buildings were flooded and damaged during Hurricane Sandy and the buildings systems, facades, and its rooftops were up to severely damaged caused by winds, flooding, and the sand and salt water infiltrations.[4] Twin Peaks Inc. had decided to provide some special inspections and material testing services during the repair and remediation on this complex and build a new 2-story boiler plant that has an area of 2100-square-foot.[4]
In 2024, the Public Engagement for this and Unity Plaza Site 1B are part of "24 in 24" by Eric Adams that runs from July 17th to August 15th for resident to vote online or mailing. It as estimated to have 20-year capital need of over $230M for this complex while Site 1B needs of $83M.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "NYCHA Development Data Book 2025" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. p. 25, c. 5. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ "Coney Island" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ "Colors Featured At City Project". The New York Times. September 26, 1954. ProQuest 113060556.
- ^ a b "NYCHA Coney Island Houses". Twin Peaks Testing. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
- ^ "NYCHA Announces Coney Island Houses and Coney Island I (Site 1B) as Next Developments to Vote on Future of Their Homes" (Press release). New York City Housing Authority. April 8, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
External links
- Media related to Coney Island Houses at Wikimedia Commons
- Architectural Drawing of Coney Island Houses in Brooklyn, circa 1950s – at the La Guardia and Wagner Archives