Basketball-Themed Charter School Breaks Ground in Mott Haven

Basketball Hall of Famer Earl “The Pearl” Monroe led the groundbreaking celebration of the high school named in his honor, The Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. Designed by ESKW/Architects and IMC Architecture, the new five-story building is scheduled to open its doors in early 2026.

Reportedly the first of its kind in the U.S., the new school will be located at 647 Elton Ave. near the intersection of Third Avenue and East 152nd Street. It will operate under a long-term lease from developer Pillar Property Management. The project team also includes construction manager JV Construction & Consulting and general contractor Brisa Builders.

IMC Architecture principal Jonathan Imani said, “When it is completed in early 2026, this 69,000-square-foot building will feature state-of-the-art athletic and learning environments, including an 8,000-square foot gymnasium, 27 regular and specialty classrooms, a library and media production studio and a dedicated broadcast studio with a green screen.”

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