Practical completion for the affordable apartments at 12-13 Greek Street within Ilona Rose House was achieved at the beginning of this month, reports development manager Development Managers Limited.

The scheme retained the façade of the existing 17th-century building and extended it by one level.

The new building contains eight two-bedroom apartments across four storeys. Each flat offers a modern living and dining area, a separate kitchen and access to private outdoor space. The properties range in size from 72sqm to 84sqm and are accompanied by an accessible lift, bicycle storage and a secure access system.

All homes will be let at sub-market intermediate rent to ensure affordability for local working people. Soho Housing has partnered with Pinnacle Letting agents to select tenants who meet these criteria.

Barbara Brownlee, CEO of Soho Housing, commented: "Our new properties on Greek Street speak to the core of Soho Housing’s mission since the 1970s: to provide affordable homes that allow people to live in the heart of London.”

“The development brings top-quality but attainable homes to Soho and, with the range of new places to eat, drink and work, it will create a real sense of urban community. As we all emerge from the pandemic, this has arguably never been more important.

“At Soho Housing, we are firm believers that social and affordable housing have a pivotal role to play in urban regeneration post Covid-19. We’re therefore delighted to see our new Greek Street homes embody this vision.”

John James, Managing Director of Soho Estates, added: “Soho Estates’ ambition at the start of this project was to deliver the finest affordable homes in Soho and we certainly feel that we have achieved this. We’re proud to be working with Soho Housing in creating a benchmark for quality and liveability for future affordable homes in Soho.”