Coney Island Houses

Coney Island Houses
NYCHA Property
Coordinates: 40°34′20″N73°59′47″W / 40.5723332°N 73.9963421°W / 40.5723332; -73.9963421
Country	United States
State	New York
City	New York City
Borough	Brooklyn
Area
• Total	5.52 acres (2.23 ha)
Population
• Total	989 [1]
Zip code	11224

Coney Island Houses are a NYCHA housing complex with five 14-story buildings. It is located between West 29th to 32nd Streets and in front of Surf Avenue, in Coney Island, Brooklyn. ^[2] It is home to 989 residents as of 2025 and it is near the Coney Island Beach.

History

The buildings were constructed in January 1957.

21st Century

In 2012, these buildings were flooded and damaged during Hurricane Sandy and the buildings systems, facades, and its rooftops were up to severely damaged caused by winds, flooding, and the sand and salt water infiltrations. ^[3] Twins Peaks inc had decided to provide some special inspections and material testing services during the repair and remediation on this complex and build a new 2-story boiler plant that has an area of 2100-square-foot. ^[3]

In 2024, the Public Engagement for this and Unity Plaza Site 1B are part of "24 in 24" by Eric Adams that runs from July 17th to August 15th for resident to vote online or mailing. It as estimated to have 20-year capital need of over $230M for this complex while Site 1B needs of $83M. ^[4]

See also

• New York City Housing Authority

References

1. "Development-Data-Book" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. p. 25, c. 5. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
2. "Coney Island" (PDF). New York City Housing Authority. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
3. "NYCHA Coney Island Houses". Twin Peaks Testing. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
4. "NYCHA Announces Coney Island Houses and Coney Island I (Site 1B) as Next Developments to Vote on Future of Their Homes" (Press release). New York City Housing Authority. 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2025-11-07.