“With a Passive House, what’s affecting the design is, we’re worshiping the sun.” – Paul Castrucci, Founder & Principal of Paul A. Castrucci Architects (PCA)

In its past lives, 702 Hancock’s site housed a horse stable and later, a gritty car repair shop. Today, it has been transformed into eight market-rate condos built to Passive House standards—a forward-thinking evolution that complements Bed Stuy’s historic charm while embracing a sustainable future.

Equipped with an Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) system and a large solar array powering its heating and cooling, this building’s energy-efficiency measures slash utility costs and keep temperatures comfortable year-round. Join the project team to see how 702 Hancock challenges convention and proves that cost-effective, resilient, low-carbon, and healthy buildings can be NYC’s new normal—one project at a time.

Saturday Tours: 12:30 & 2:30pm
Half-hour walk-through tours of building features, each followed by an optional 30-minute Q&A, will be led by Paul Castrucci, a pioneer in Passive House design in New York City, known for completing the city’s first Passive House Net Zero building, R-951 Residence.

Only the first floor of the building is wheelchair accessible.