Almost a full reveal at the all-new Barrier Free Living building on 2nd Street

We nearly have a full reveal at the new state-of-the-art facility for Barrier Free Living at 270 E. Second St. between Avenue C and Avenue D...

The 12-story new building with a twisting façade will be known as "Freedom Village." 

Barrier Free Living works with survivors of domestic violence with disabilities. The new complex will include 75 affordable and supportive apartments for homeless adults needing services and seniors transitioning out of nursing homes. 

Gov. Hochul's office funded $6.9 million for the project in July 2022. Funding for related services and rent support will come from the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative. 

Foundation work for the 65,000-square-foot facility started on the site in the summer of 2023. 

Workers demolished BFL's previous structure here in 2020.