Slate Property Group, RiseBoro Community Partnership and Goldman Sachs on Thursday celebrated the completion of a 216-unit affordable mixed-use project at 326 Rockaway Ave. in Brownsville.
In addition to providing 100% affordable housing, the development is an all-electric Passive House that includes a rooftop solar array to offset energy use.
The building is also home to “Brownsville, King of Love,” a 150-foot mural permanently installed on the side of the building. The work, produced by ArtBridge and Brooklyn-based artist Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez, celebrates Brownsville’s diverse culture and notable hip-hop legacy with references to hip-hop icons such as M.O.P. and Duck Down Records. It is the largest outdoor mural in Brooklyn, developers said…