Construction has begun at 669 St. Marks Avenue in Crown Heights: a new multifamily Passive House project awarded $238,920 by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Buildings of Excellence Round 1 competition. The design and development team broke ground under a clear sky the morning of April 20th, with a limited in-person attendance and broadcast to a larger remote audience. The hybrid ceremony saw appearances from Councilmember Robert Cornegy, who represents the City Council district where the building is located; Greg Hale, Senior Advisor at NYSERDA; as well as members of the owner and the design and construction team.