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All but five of the building’s units have water damage. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

Apartment buildings are going up all over Manhattan, but it’s harder than ever to find an affordable place to live in New York. It’s a scene played out nationwide as rents soar and wages stall.

Combating homelessness isn’t just about shelter. Lately, some affordable housing projects are getting decidedly upscale — to help residents heal, adjust and build bonds with their new neighbors.

“We put in a lot of time, effort, money, blood, sweat, tears into this project and it’s very disappointing, very disappointing,” said St. Vincent de Paul’s Dan Austin.