MTA launches RFP for 300-unit residential project in Crown Heights

• Metropolitan Transportation Authority opens redevelopment process for 1119 Pacific Street
• Project will deliver 300 housing units, including affordable housing
• Site includes additional air rights tied to transit infrastructure

What the RFP means for Crown Heights development

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has formally launched an RFP to redevelop an underutilized site in Crown Heights, advancing plans for a major residential project enabled by recent rezoning. The initiative reflects a broader effort to activate transit-owned land while increasing housing supply in Brooklyn.

What the scale and zoning say about positioning

The development is expected to yield approximately 300 units, with at least 75 designated as permanently affordable under city housing requirements. The inclusion of air rights from adjacent transit infrastructure allows for a larger building footprint and increased density. This type of transit-oriented development aligns with New York’s push to maximize land use around major transit corridors.

What this means for public-private partnerships

The project will be delivered through a developer selected via the RFP process, creating an opportunity for private capital to partner with a public agency. In addition to housing, proposals are encouraged to include transit improvements and public-facing design elements. Proceeds from the site will support the MTA’s capital program, linking development activity to infrastructure funding.

What this signals for investors

The offering highlights a growing pipeline of publicly controlled sites being repositioned for residential use. With strong transit access and zoning support, projects like this are positioned to attract institutional developers.

For investors, it reinforces that public land redevelopment remains a key opportunity in New York’s housing expansion strategy.