Sixty-four Passive House homes woven into the Hill neighborhood — designed by Newman Architects for lasting comfort, efficiency, and everyday dignity.
Hill Central spans the block between DeWitt Street and Howard Avenue in New Haven's historic Hill neighborhood — a mix of new townhomes and a modern apartment building set among mature trees and rebuilt sidewalks.
The development replaced aging, underused parcels with 64 newly constructed and rehabilitated homes — 51 affordable and 13 market-rate — restoring density and street life to a neighborhood steps from downtown, Yale, and the New Haven Green.
With a mix of one, two, three, and four bedroom apartments, Hill Central offers a durable, well-built place to live in one of the city's most walkable neighborhoods.
Newman Architects designed Hill Central around the Passive House standard — an approach that treats energy efficiency and resident comfort as the same problem.
An unbroken thermal envelope keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer, with minimal reliance on mechanical systems.
Rigorous air-sealing eliminates drafts and moisture intrusion, extending the life of the building and improving comfort.
Continuous fresh-air exchange delivers healthier indoor air quality than typical construction, year-round.
High-performance envelopes and efficient systems reduce energy demand — and the monthly cost of staying comfortable.
Hill Central's 64 homes take two forms — private-entry townhomes along the residential streets, and a modern apartment building anchoring the corner of Howard Avenue.
Gabled townhomes with individual front doors, small private yards, and the scale of the surrounding historic street.
A three-story building with covered parking, secure entries, and shared outdoor space at the heart of the site.
New sidewalks, street trees, lighting, and landscaping reconnect the site to the surrounding neighborhood.
Hill Central was financed as a 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit development in partnership with the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, the CT Department of Housing, and The Richman Group.
Homes are reserved for income-eligible households, with long-term affordability restrictions in place to keep the neighborhood accessible for decades to come.
Set between DeWitt Street and Howard Avenue, Hill Central sits minutes from downtown New Haven, the medical district, and Yale — in a historic, walkable neighborhood undergoing steady reinvestment.
For leasing inquiries, eligibility questions, or general information about Hill Central Phase I, reach out to the management team.