Madison Square Boys & Girls Club

A new, $48 million, 50,000-sq. ft. youth recreation and academic support center in Central Harlem, Manhattan, one of the most underserved urban neighborhoods in the country.

Investment

  • NMTC Amount: $27,460,000
  • Total Project Cost: $44,811,947

IMPACT

  • 40 FTE jobs
  • 142 construction jobs
  • 50,000 sq. ft. of real estate

Investor

Project Description

A new, $48 million, 50,000 sq. ft. youth recreation and academic support center in Central Harlem, Manhattan, one of the most underserved urban neighborhoods in the country. The project includes a 9,700 sq. ft. gym, commercial kitchen, cafeteria, performing arts studio, and rooftop play area with an enclosed soccer field. The community center fulfills a key Manhattan Community Board 10 needs assessment request and serves as a community anchor for local youth.

Key Impacts:

  • Estimated 142 construction jobs and 40 FTE permanent jobs
  • Community space, recreation facilities and academic support for 450 youth daily and 1,500 youth annually

MAP

Address: 250 Bradhurst Avenue, New York, NY 10039

Census Tract: 36061023502

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