Jonathan Williams Plaza
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| Country | United States |
| State |  New York |
| City | New York City |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.64 acres (2.28 ha) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,290 |
| Zip Code | 11211 |
Jonathan Williams Plaza is NYCHA housing project that has 5 buildings. Buildings I, III, and IV have 21 stories while Buildings II and V have 14 stories. It is located between Roebling Street to Marcy Avenue and also between Broadway and Division Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.[2]
History
The first residents began moving into the housing project in November 1963 and the complex was completed in April 1964.[1][3] Named after Jonathan Williams, the engineer who surveyed the Williamsburg area after the Revolutionary War, the project was designed by the architecture firm of Eggers & Higgins.[3][4]
21st century
In 2020, NYCHA finalized the 7th Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) transaction to provide more than $370M for major repairs and renovations throughout Brooklyn for nine NYCHA complexes including this project. It will renovate each of the apartment interiors, elevator & heating rehabilitation, improving security systems, and extensive mold & lead abatement repairs.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "NYCHA Development Data Book 2025" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. p. 226, c. 5. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ "Williams Plaza" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ a b "Housing Development Gets First Tenants". Greenpoint Weekly Star. 1963-11-22. pp. 1, 2. Retrieved 2025-12-01 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Conley, Robert (1961-04-26). "New City Housing to Cost 83 Million". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
- ^ "NYCHA Finalizes Deal to Bring $370 Million in Comprehensive Renovations to More Than 6,300 Brooklyn Residents" (Press release). New York City Housing Authority. 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2025-12-01.