Transforming an abandoned airfield into a vibrant community for the doctors, nurses, physician assistants, firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and essential workers who serve our city.
Our Misson
A Vision Rooted in Purpose
Hero Village is more than just a housing development — it’s a tribute. A chance to give back to the doctors, nurses, physician assistants, FDNY firefighters, NYPD officers, EMTs, and essential workers who make New York strong every day. We’re repurposing federally-owned land to build 20,000 family-sized, affordable homes and a future full of dignity, safety, and connection.
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Amenities
Hero Village will feature a new parks, schools, supermarkets, medical offices, childcare facilities, workspaces, and retail locations.
History Preserved
All the historic hangars of Floyd Bennett Field will be restored and transformed into event spaces and museums.
Remembrance
The Village’s streets will be named after fallen heroes, and a large memorial will be constructed on the northern side of the Village as a permanent tribute.
Connectivity
Multiple transit options would link the Village with the entire city
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This isn't just housing — it's homes for heroes.
Transit & Connectivity
Hero Village would be well connected to New York’s existing transit network.
The Village will include a ferry terminal, adding a new stop along the Rockaway ferry route.
The Cyberlink Rail System—a state-of-the-art rail network—would connect Hero Village to the 2 and 5 subway lines at Flatbush Av–Brooklyn College Station. Alternatively, the 2 and 5 lines could be extended to provide a direct connection to the Village.
Building Beautifully Once Again
Hero Village features family-friendly brownstones with backyards and multiple
bedrooms. A walkable Main Street anchors the Village, with cast iron buildings for shops, restaurants, and local businesses. The design follows the President’s call to build beautifully, drawing from America’s golden age with timeless, traditional architecture. No towering megastructures—just thoughtful, community-focused development.
Behind the Project
Noah Martz works in the Real Estate practice group at Arnold & Porter and graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 2025. He believes in addressing the housing crisis by building new high-quality housing developments.
Cindy Balsam, mother of founder Noah Martz, is the lead advocate for Hero Village. A management consultant with an MBA and more than 30 years of experience guiding organizations through change, she has advised leading organizations across financial services, technology, healthcare, and the nonprofit sector. Learn more about her at cindybalsam.com.
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Hero Village in the News
New York City is becoming increasingly unaffordable — and it’s especially hitting the men and women who serve New York. — Noah Martz, founder of Hero Village, to the New York Post
Hero Village is a plan for housing NYPD, FDNY, and EMTs atop Floyd Bennett Field
A deep look at the master plan, whose architecture “takes cues from Poundbury… as well as Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, and Brooklyn Heights.”
Read the article →NYC proposal would transform Floyd Bennett Field into a community to house cops, firefighters, EMS
Reporter Tina Moore covers the 20,000-home vision and the interest already pouring in: “tons of emails from current firefighters and paramedics asking if they can sign up.”
Read the article →Hero Village Proposal Could Transform Floyd Bennett Field Into Housing for NYC’s First Responders
The real-estate trade blog breaks down the plan to build 20,000 family-sized, affordable homes on federally owned land.
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The Neighborhood NYC Needs To Build
Urbanist YouTuber Alexander Rotmensz takes his 41,000+ subscribers on a video deep-dive into the Hero Village vision for Floyd Bennett Field.
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