Del-Sano Completes Construction of $16.7M Kennedy Tower II in West New York, NJ, Meeting or Exceeding New Jersey Affordable Green Program Standards

07.27.2009 – West New York, NJ – Del-Sano Contracting Corp. (www.delsano.com) has completed new construction of Kennedy Tower II in West New York, New Jersey. Kennedy Tower II is an 11-story, senior independent living, affordable housing community consisting of 71 one- and two-bedroom apartments and 82 parking spaces, 76 of which are located in structured parking facilities. Del-Sano served as the general contractor for the $16,735,000 million project, which began in July 2008. The senior housing property was ready for occupancy on July 1, 2009. The project is owned by West New York Urban Renewal II. The federally subsidized project was funded by HMFA (Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency.Located on 62nd street, Kennedy Tower II is adjacent to the original Kennedy Tower, which was constructed in 1968, and is located on 62nd street.

The property offers proximity to bus routes and features safe shelters for commuters. Kennedy Tower II is built to New Jersey Affordable Green Program standards, utilizing daylight lighting where possible, Energy Star appliances, heating units, and water saver plumbing fixtures and high efficiency elevators. There is high recycle content in the flooring material, backfill material, and concrete used in the building. All plantings are drought resistant and indigenous to the area. During construction, 80% of the construction waste was recycled. According to Del-Sano Contracting Founder and CEO Angelo Del Russo, “Both West New York Urban Renewal II and Del-Sano shared a commitment to safe, clean, accessible, energy efficient and affordable housing throughout this project. Kennedy Tower II stands as a fine example of affordable housing that has both the needs of independent senior residents and the environment at its core, and we were thrilled to have been associated with this project.”About Del-SanoDel-Sano Contracting Corp, a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC), is a skilled and qualified builder of LEED-registered projects.

The firm is committed to setting new standards for sustainable development through ongoing education and training, responsible use of natural resources, and the integration of principles of sustainable development in its day-to-day activities and client projects.Established in 1975, Del-Sano provides full-service, commercial general construction and construction management services to a distinguished and diverse client base located throughout the New York metropolitan area. The firm, which ranks among the 25 largest general contractors in New Jersey, is engaged in the construction and development of commercial, institutional, retail, multifamily (including senior, affordable and luxury housing) high-rise, multi-level and framed structures, as well as recreational facilities and historic renovation projects.

Del-Sano Gives Back-Now MOVE!

It is important to the people at Del-Sano Contracting to give back to something that they are passionate about, besides giving back to the Matheny School for Disabled Children or the Market Street Mission house during the holidays, Del-Sano would like to give to the "We're on the MOVE to End Alzheimer's" ...Every 70 seconds one person is diagnosed with the disease..we must find a cure!! With your help we can make a difference!!! Please visit our page if you would like to make a donation!! It is greatly appreciated!! https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=302619&supid=261814197

NEW PROJECT..Horizon Heights!!!!!!!

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine Visits Horizon Heights in West New York/Union City, Announces State Funding for Affordable Housing Projects

-- Del-Sano Contracting to Break Ground on Horizon Heights, One of the Funded Projects,
in Fall 2009 --


June 15, 2009, (Union City/West New York, NJ) – Pictured left to right: Angelo Del Russo, Founder and CEO, Del-Sano Contracting; Larry Regan, President, Regan Development Corporation; Joseph Doria, Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Commissioner; Timothy Doherty, ED, Project Freedom Inc.; New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine; and Debra Urban, Director of Tax Credit Services, State of New Jersey.

On May 28, 2009, Governor Jon Corzine and New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Joseph Doria, visited the site of Horizon Heights, a planned affordable housing property that straddles West New York and Union City, New Jersey. Corzine and Doria were on hand to announce the construction of 14 new affordable housing projects across the state to be built with the help of federal tax credits, including Horizon Heights. Del-Sano Contracting Corp. will serve as the property’s general construction contractor. Over the last decade, Regan Development, the project owner, and Del-Sano Contracting have developed, renovated or built jointly 300 units. Construction will be completed and occupancy expected in early fall 2010.

Specifically, Horizon Heights will be comprised of 52 one-, two- and three-bedroom units of workforce affordable rental housing, as well as housing for individuals and families with special needs. The five-story building will offer parking and retail on the first floor, additional parking on a sub-floor, and four residential stories above. All units would be affordable to families earning less than 60% of Hudson County median income. Eight of those units will be designated for individuals or families with developmental disabilities, and six units would be set aside for independent living residents with special needs. The development will utilize the latest in high performance building technologies and will be participating in the New Jersey Green Homes’ Program, as well as the New Jersey Energy Star Program.

Horizon Heights, which will be developed on the site of a former warehouse, is located in an urban, mixed-use neighborhood with housing, commercial and light industrial uses nearby. Retail, public transportation, and services are all within walking distance of the property.

The project architect is Jose Carballo, AIA, of Jose Carballo Architecture PC, based in Hackensack, NJ.