Development

Berkshire Housing Development Corporation is always searching for new development opportunities, from affordable housing to commercial and economic development projects. It can work with private individuals or businesses, non-profit organizations or communities. The organization is known for its ability to develop innovative projects and assemble complex financing packages that include both private and public funding. If you have a project that you need assistance with or one that will benefit the community, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Below are some of the projects we have developed in Berkshire County. They represent a wide range of projects ranging from elderly, family and special needs rental housing, to condominiums, industrial buildings, retail and office buildings.

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Epworth Arms, is a 39 unit senior housing project built on the corner of West & Onota Streets in Pittsfield. It was sponsored by the Christian Center of Pittsfield, Inc.
	Location: 350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA Size: 39 Apartments Type: Senior Housing - New Construction Opened: 1988 Project Cost: $1,960,000 Sponsor: Christian Center of Pittsfield, Inc. Financing: HUD Section 202 Program, Section 8 Rent Subsidies Developer: Berkshire Housing Development Corporation Owner: Christian Center Housing Corporation

Redfield House is a supportive housing complex for young single mothers and their children, located in a former 100 year old school building. It gives women an opportunity to complete their education and learn work skills while living in a safe, secure environment. It is managed by Berkshire Housing Services, Inc. and Berkshire Center for Families and Children.
	Location: 48 Elizabeth Street, Pittsfield, MA Size: 24 Apartments and one floor of offices and meeting rooms Type: Housing and support services for pregnant and parenting young  women. Conversion of former School Building. Opened: 1992 Project Cost: $2,100,000 Financing: Berkshire Bank, MassDevelopment, Federal Home Loan Bank of  Boston, Mass. Department of Housing and Community Development, Berkshire United Way, City of Pittsfield Developer: Berkshire Housing Development Corporation Owner: Berkshire Fund, Inc.

Lee Corporate Center, located on Route 102 in the town of Lee, was created by the conversion of the 116,000 square foot former Kay-Bee warehouse building into office and light industrial space for businesses. Berkshire Housing was retained by the Lee Community Development Corporation to develop this project designed to create new jobs in Lee.
	Location: 480 Pleasant Street, Lee, MA Size: 116,000 Square Feet, 35,000 sq. ft. of office space and 81,000 sq. ft. of light industrial/warehouse space Type: Commercial Use Opened: 1995 Project Cost: $2,145,000 Financing: MassDevelopment, Mass. Department of Housing and Community Development, Berkshire Bank, Lee Bank, Legacy Banks. Sponsor: Lee Community Development Corp. Developer: Berkshire Housing Development Corp. Owner: Lee Industrial Realty Corporation

The Pines Condominium is a 41 unit market rate condominium complex overlooking Pontoosuc Lake. One-third of its units were set aside for moderate income first time buyers at reduced prices and interest rates through the State's Homeownership Opportunity Program. It was developed by a partnership of Berkshire Housing and Keen Development of Cambridge.
	Location: 1450 North Street, Pittsfield, MA Size: 41 Condominium units Type: New Construction Opened: 1988 Project Cost: $3,856,000 Financing: MassHousing, Mass. Department of Housing and Community Development Developer: Berkshire Housing Development Corp., Keen Development Corp. Owner: The Pines Homeowner Association