Construction is officially underway on Benedict Court, a new 120-unit apartment community in downtown Greenwich that will bring a significant amount of below-market housing to one of Connecticut’s most expensive communities.
Located at 19 Benedict Place, just one block from Greenwich Avenue, the six-story development will include 120 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Forty-eight units — 40% of the total — will be reserved for moderate-income households, while the remaining units will be offered at market rates.
The project is being developed in collaboration with the Town of Greenwich and the Greenwich Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The affordable units are intended to help people who work in the community, including educators, healthcare workers, first responders, municipal employees and service workers who may otherwise struggle to afford housing close to their jobs.
The project is notable because the affordable apartments will be integrated throughout the building rather than separated from the market-rate units. Residents will have access to the same finishes and amenities, creating a mixed-income community in the center of Greenwich.
Benedict Court is also designed around downtown living. The property is within walking distance of Greenwich Avenue, the Metro-North station, schools, shopping and restaurants, while parking will be located below ground. The development is currently expected to be completed in 2028.
The project comes as Greenwich continues working to expand its affordable housing supply. The town currently has about 5.93% of its housing classified as affordable under state rules, according to the town's 2025 affordable housing data.
For Greenwich, the development represents more than simply 120 new apartments. Forty-eight below-market homes in a highly walkable downtown location could provide new housing options for workers who might otherwise be priced out of the community.
As construction progresses, Benedict Court will also serve as an example of how higher-density residential development can add housing while incorporating a substantial affordable component into a market where housing costs remain among the highest in Connecticut.
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