BRC & Camber Property Group Dedicate the Robert C. Wood Apartments in Far Rockaway

Ribbon cutting at the Robert C. Wood Apartments in Far Rockaway

On August 4, 2025, Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC), along with our partners, Camber Property Group and the NYC Department of Social Services celebrated the opening of Robert C. Wood Apartments, a $100-million, eight-story building that encompasses 147 permanently affordable apartments. The full development also includes the Wanda Patterson Women’s Residence, a 100-bed shelter reserved for single women.   

The program was dedicated to the memory and legacy of Dr. Robert C. Wood and his remarkable contributions to public service. Dr. Wood co-authored the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and served as the Secretary and Undersecretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under President Lyndon B. Johnson. Later in his career, Dr. Wood was the Director of the Harvard-MIT Joint Center for Urban Studies, the President of the University of Massachusetts, and Professor of Government at Wesleyan University.  

The dedication ceremony included remarks from various New York City government officials, project stakeholders, one of the program’s tenants, and the Hon. Maggie Hassan, Senator from New Hampshire and Dr. Robert C. Wood’s daughter.  

Muzzy Rosenblatt, Chief Executive Officer & President, Bowery Residents’ Committee

Rick Gropper, Founding Principal, Camber Property Group

Hon. Maggie Hassan, U.S. Senator, New Hampshire

Commissioner Molly Wasow Park, New York City Department of Social Services

Acting Commissioner Ahmed Tigani, New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development

Antonio, Robert C. Wood Apartments Tenant

Donovan Richards, Borough President, Queens

Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson, Assembly District 31

Felicia Johnson, District Manager, Community Board 14

Renee Taylor, Chief of Staff, The Office of New York City Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers

Richard Gerwitz, Managing Director, Citi Community Capital 

Dedication with Project Stakeholders and members of Dr. Robert C. Wood's Family

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony