# VBK Alafia Phase III: new construction of 272 homes (272 affordable) in Brooklyn

**Score:** 85/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Project | VBK Alafia Phase III |
| Construction | New construction |
| Location | 888 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, 11239 |
| Buildings | 1 |
| Units | 272 total, 272 affordable |
| Bedroom mix | 189 studio/1BR, 83 2BR+ |
| Prevailing wage | Non Prevailing Wage |
| Started | 2026-06-30 |

## Why this score
- 200+ homes: a large construction and lease-up scope.
- New construction: full build-out ahead.
- Started in the latest quarters.

Source: NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Affordable Housing Production by Building (data.cityofnewyork.us) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/hg8x-zxpr). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:51:05.750Z.
From NYC HPD Affordable Housing Production data, published quarterly. The start date is when HPD financing closed or the regulatory agreement took effect; construction timing varies. Confidential homeowner projects and projects under five units are excluded. Verify with HPD.