NYC Rezoning Tracker

2022

Soho/NoHo

Enhance nearby Open Streets

21

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

Explore opportunities to enhance open streets on Avenue B, St. Marks Place, and East 7th Street in coordination with local partners: Loisaida Open Streets Community Coalition, Village Alliance, St. Marks Business Coalition, Overthrow Hospitality, and other potential partners. Improvements would be tailored to the particular street and community, and could include elements like traffic diverters, shared streets, plaza blocks, bike corrals, gateway treatments, and other treatments.

TBD

DOT is in the outreach phase for the Ave B project and plan to host design workshops this summer.

2021

Inwood

Upgrade court amenities at Highbridge Park

36

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

Highbridge Park has a number of heavily used basketball and volleyball courts in need of upgrade. At the 175th Street Recreation Area, Parks has improved the volleyball and basketball
courts by applying new sports coating. Parks will also apply similar sports coating work at the 3.5 basketball courts at Wallenberg Playground (190th Streets), if feasible, to help to extend the usable life of the courts.
Timeline: Investigation and work

FY 2019 Design Start

DPR completed upgrades to court amenities at Highbridge Park in October 2018.

2022

Soho/NoHo

Enhance resources for the Loft Board in order to better support residents of Interim Multiple Dwelling (IMD) units who wish to obtain a residential Certificate of Occupancy

5

Housing

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS (DOB)

In Progress

• The Loft Board tracks the progress of conversions from IMD units to residential and mediates between tenants and landlords over renovation plans to ensure that residential units from the conversion process are safe and legal.
• The Loft Board has confirmed the completion of legalization of 177 IMD units in the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan area to date; 64 IMDs are still currently in that process.
• The City will increase staffing capacity at the Loft Board to support more expeditious completion of those conversions still in process.

2022 Start

DOB received funding to hire the three attorneys beginning in Fiscal Year 2023 and expects to begin the hiring process for such attorneys in the coming Fiscal Year.

2022

Gowanus

Enhance the Old Stone House by upgrading facilities and improving accessibility.

24

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Not Started

• Parks will improve ADA access to the Old Stone House, a historic cultural and civic hub located in Washington Park, and expand access to programming and ancillary spaces by constructing an elevator, a new staircase, and public restrooms within an extension on the north side of the building.

2023 Start

DPR expects to begin design by end of 2022.

2021

Bay Street

Ensure childcare and school planning reflect need as development occurs

34

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

Done with Ongoing Work

The City is committed to strengthening and expanding access to high quality early childhood
education and care. Ensuring there are adequate childcare options as part of any plan for
growth is an essential element to success. Future childcare and school planning will reflect the
need for seats as new development occurs and need is created. DOE will conclude the RFP
available citywide to all providers of early childhood care for birth-five until June 13, 2019, and
will update the Council Member about providers selected to work in the North Shore.

2020-21 school year

SCA is committed to strengthening and expanding access to high quality early childhood education and care. Ensuring there are adequate childcare options as part of any plan for growth is an essential element to success. Future childcare and school planning will reflect the need for seats as new development occurs and need is created.

2025

Soho/NoHo

Enhance nearby Open Streets

21

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

Explore opportunities to enhance open streets on Avenue B, St. Marks Place, and East 7th Street in coordination with local partners: Loisaida Open Streets Community Coalition, Village Alliance, St. Marks Business Coalition, Overthrow Hospitality, and other potential partners. Improvements would be tailored to the particular street and community, and could include elements like traffic diverters, shared streets, plaza blocks, bike corrals, gateway treatments, and other treatments.

TBD

Development continues with the Loisaida Open Streets Community Coalition on the development of pedestrian and cyclist improvements along the Avenue B corridor. Public engagement is ongoing to build consensus on the design of interventions along the Open Street.

2022

Bay Street

Ensure childcare and school planning reflect need as development occurs

34

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

Done with Ongoing Work

The City is committed to strengthening and expanding access to high quality early childhood
education and care. Ensuring there are adequate childcare options as part of any plan for
growth is an essential element to success. Future childcare and school planning will reflect the
need for seats as new development occurs and need is created. DOE will conclude the RFP
available citywide to all providers of early childhood care for birth-five until June 13, 2019, and
will update the Council Member about providers selected to work in the North Shore.

2020-21 school year

SCA is committed to strengthening and expanding access to high quality early childhood education and care. Ensuring there are adequate childcare options as part of any plan for growth is an essential element to success. Future childcare and school planning will reflect the need for seats as new development occurs and need is created.

2022

Soho/NoHo

Ensure future applicants requiring the approval of the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) have access to LPC staff and informational resources

13

Community Resources

LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (LPC)

In Progress

More than 80 percent of the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan area is within New York City-designated historic districts. As the City agency responsible for protecting New York City's architecturally, historically, and culturally significant buildings and sites, the LPC will have to review and approve any change to buildings within these areas, including alteration, reconstruction, demolition, or new construction, pursuant to the requirements of the City’s Landmarks Law.

While the zoning will be updated, LPC’s jurisdiction remains unchanged, and any development and enlargement will continue to be subject to future review and approval by the LPC in accordance with the New York City Landmarks Law.

To ensure that future applicants have access to LPC staff and informational resources to consider potential work in the rezoning area and understand LPC processes and requirements, LPC will establish a monthly “open office hours” for business and property owners in the rezoning area.

2021 Start

More than 80 percent of the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan area is within New York City-designated historic districts. As the City agency responsible for protecting New York City's architecturally, historically, and culturally significant buildings and sites, LPC will have to review and approve any change to buildings within these areas, including alteration, reconstruction, demolition, or new construction, pursuant to the requirements of the City’s Landmarks Law. While the zoning will be updated, LPC’s jurisdiction remains unchanged, and any development and enlargement will continue to be subject to future review and approval by the LPC in accordance with the New York City Landmarks Law. To ensure that future applicants have access to LPC staff and informational resources to consider potential work in the rezoning area and understand LPC processes and requirements, LPC will establish monthly “open office hours” for business and property owners in the rezoning area.

2022

Gowanus

Ensure tenant engagement and oversight of NYCHA investments

2

Housing

NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY (NYCHA)

In Progress

• In consultation with Tenant Association leadership at each development, NYCHA will engage residents during project planning and throughout the procurement and construction phases of the capital projects. NYCHA will hold meetings quarterly, or more frequently if needed. Other engagement methods could include: updates at monthly tenant association meetings, resident surveys, robocalls or live calls, door knocking, a dedicated website, tours of other NYCHA preservation projects, and flyers. Discussions with residents will focus on the scope of work NYCHA’s contractor will deliver inside residential units, renovation budgets and timelines (including relocation timeline), input into design preferences within the constraints of the budget, resident rights and protections, Section 3 job opportunities, and contractor requirements, among other topics.
NYCHA will work closely Tenant Association leadership and residents in drafting the Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens design and construction solicitations and, in a timely manner, share a form of the resident temporary relocation agreement and any related documents for review and comment. NYCHA will work with a third-party facilitator and/or independent technical advisor, selected by residents and contracted by NYCHA, that can offer legal support to residents for the duration of the planning, procurement, and construction phases.

2021 Start

NYCHA has established communications with both developments to set regular check ins to discuss the progress of the program and collaboratively plan the resident engagement for these future projects.

2021

Inwood

Expand Community Services Offered at the DOHMH Washington Heights Center

54

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

In Progress

Located at 600 West 168 Street, the DOHMH Washington Heights Center is an important piece of the City's Upper Manhattan health service network. On the floors operated by the DOHMH, we have public services that range from free and confidential testing and treatment for tuberculosis, and insurance enrollment, and co-located community based service providers. The City also recognizes there is a strong interest to do more to connect these services to the community and are excited for the prospect of working on that with the Council Member to do that work
? The City will work with the Council Member's office to develop an outreach strategy to inform and attract more eligible residents of Manhattan Community Board 12 to take advantage of the health services on site. Outreach to include health fairs, targeted neighborhood advertisement (including Get Covered NYC and other medical campaigns as funding allows), and promoting available services through Columbia University's Get Health Heights coalition.
Timeline: To begin Q1 CY 2019
? The City will make best faith efforts to collaborate with Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, which also occupies space within the building, to strategize how their own programming can best serve the Washington Heights and Inwood communities.
Timeline: To begin Q4 CY 2018
? The City will upgrade the broadband internet availability for the Washington Heights Center, and ensure that visitors have access to public wi-fi.
Capital Cost: $55,300
Timeline: November 2018
? HRA will work with their designated Upper Manhattan HomeBase provider and DOHMH to have representatives on site at 600 West 168th Street. Homebase will hold regular satellite office hours so that visitors to 600 West 168th Street members can receive housing advice, enroll in Homebase, and receive housing-related referrals. Having HomeBase representatives on site will provide a direct connection to onsite providers to a set of new supportive services and strengthen the network between their work and HRA The Public Engagement Unit (PEU) will also hold regular satellite office hours at 600 West 168th Street. Tenant Support specialists will be available to connect tenants in the area to resources and services to mitigate displacement, including referrals to legal assistance through HRA, and provide ongoing case management of all housing-related issues. In addition, specialists will screen any interested constituents for over 30 government benefits through AccessNYC, including Rent Freeze programs (e.g. SCRIE, DRIE) and cash assistance, and advise them through the application processes.

2018 - 2019

Located at 600 West 168 Street, the DOHMH Washington Heights Center is an important piece of the City's Upper Manhattan health service network. DOHMH offers public services that range from free and confidential testing and treatment for tuberculosis, and insurance enrollment, and co-located community based service providers. DOHMH continues to develop outreach strategies to inform and attract more eligible residents of Manhattan Community Board 12 to take advantage of the services on site. Further, DOHMH made best faith efforts to collaborate with Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, which also occupies space within the building, to strategize how their own programming can best serve the Washington Heights and Inwood communities.

2019

Inwood

Establish a "Certification of No Harassment" (CONH) Pilot Program

12

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

In response to feedback from the community and growing interest across the city, the Administration will enforce a pilot CONH program in designated neighborhoods, including CD 12, to protect certain tenants from being harassed from their homes. This program will identify specific buildings which meet criteria indicating that tenants may be at risk for harassment. Owners of such buildings will be required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. Community groups, under contract with HPD and identified through a Request for Proposals (RFP), will investigate buildings that apply for CONHs.

September 2018 - September 2021

HPD received funding in the FY 2019 budget to implement the pilot Certification of No Harassment (CONH) program in designated neighborhoods, including Inwood and Washington Heights, to protect tenants from being harassed from their homes. Owners of designated buildings are be required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. The program launched in fall 2018. In Inwood and Washington Heights, 144 buildings are subject to the program, and HPD has received seven CONH applications since the program went into effect.

2025

Gowanus

Upgrade sewer infrastructure to alleviate flooding conditions.

42

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

in progress

• DEP will upgrade sewer infrastructure to alleviate flooding conditions in the vicinity of 4th Avenue and Carroll Street. The project would include an upgraded sewer and an upgraded pumping station in the location of the existing 19th Street Pump Station at the intersection of 19th Street and 3rd Avenue.
Specifically, DEP will upgrade 3,000 linear feet of double barrel box sewers and an additional 1,000 linear feet of single box sewers. To complement the sewer upgrades and provide additional pumping capacity during wet weather, DEP will also rehabilitate and expand the capacity of the 19th Street Pumping Station. In addition, DEP will replace 4,000 linear feet of older water mains, which will provide enhanced reliability to residents and alleviate low pressure issues.
The project would alleviate street flooding during a 5-year storm and would substantially reduce CSO flowing to the new Owls Head tank since the project would be redirecting flow from the watershed to new outfall, closer Gowanus Bay.
By addressing street flooding the project would improve the usability of major local roadways including 3rd and 4th Avenues in a neighborhood with a current population of approximately 50 thousand people and a major business corridor for the new population to be introduced with the rezoning.

2021 Start

DEP has identified an alternative solution that increases sewer capacity, lessens the reliance on pumping, and includes synergies with planned capital sewer work in order to resolve the flooding conditions in the vicinity of 4th Avenue and Carroll Street. This phased plan is funded, and the first phase is already underway. The 19th Street pumping station will no longer require upsizing, but it will be renovated to meet updated safety and operation standards and resiliency guidelines to ensure reliable service.

Phase 1: 7th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues; in construction; anticipated completion FY25; $2.7M
Phase 2: 4th Avenue between Degraw and 7th Streets; in design; anticipated construction FY28-33; $132.8M
Phase 3: 3rd Avenue between 7th and 22nd Streets; in development; anticipated construction FY28-33; $123.6M
Planning and design continues on a phased sewer upgrade on the west side of the canal to address capacity issues in the Bond-Lorraine sewer line.

2021

Inwood

Establish a "Certification of No Harassment" (CONH) Pilot Program

12

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

In response to feedback from the community and growing interest across the city, the Administration will enforce a pilot CONH program in designated neighborhoods, including CD 12, to protect certain tenants from being harassed from their homes. This program will identify specific buildings which meet criteria indicating that tenants may be at risk for harassment. Owners of such buildings will be required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. Community groups, under contract with HPD and identified through a Request for Proposals (RFP), will investigate buildings that apply for CONHs.

September 2018 - September 2021

HPD received funding in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget to implement the pilot Certification of No Harassment (CONH) program in designated neighborhoods, including Inwood and Washington Heights, to protect tenants from being harassed from their homes. Owners of designated buildings are required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. The program launched in fall 2018. In Inwood and Washington Heights, 150 buildings in CD 12 are subject to the program. No new applications were received in Fiscal Year 21.

2022

Inwood

Establish a "Certification of No Harassment" (CONH) Pilot Program

12

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

In response to feedback from the community and growing interest across the city, the Administration will enforce a pilot CONH program in designated neighborhoods, including CD 12, to protect certain tenants from being harassed from their homes. This program will identify specific buildings which meet criteria indicating that tenants may be at risk for harassment. Owners of such buildings will be required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. Community groups, under contract with HPD and identified through a Request for Proposals (RFP), will investigate buildings that apply for CONHs.

September 2018 - September 2021

HPD received funding in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget to implement the pilot Certification of No Harassment (CONH) program in designated neighborhoods, including Inwood and Washington Heights, to protect tenants from being harassed from their homes. Owners of designated buildings are required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. The program launched in fall 2018. In Inwood and Washington Heights, 150 buildings in CD 12 are subject to the program. No new applications were received in Fiscal Year 21.

2019

Jerome

Establish a "Certification of No Harassment" (CONH) Pilot Program

12

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

In response to feedback from the community and growing interest across the city, the Administration will enforce a pilot CONH program in designated neighborhoods, including CDs 4 and 5, to protect certain tenants from being harassed from their homes. This program will identify specific buildings which meet criteria indicating that tenants may be at risk for harassment. Owners of such buildings will be required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. Community groups, under contract with HPD and identified through a Request for Proposals (RFP), will investigate buildings that apply for CONHs.

Fall 2018 through Fall 2021

HPD received funding in the FY 2019 budget to implement the pilot Certification of No Harassment (CONH) program in designated neighborhoods, including Jerome Avenue area, to protect tenants from being harassed from their homes. Owners of designated buildings are be required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. The program launched in Fall 2018. In Bronx CDs 4 and 5, 158 buildings are subject to the program, and HPD has received a CONH application related to one building since the program went into effect.

2021

Jerome

Establish a "Certification of No Harassment" (CONH) Pilot Program

12

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

In response to feedback from the community and growing interest across the city, the Administration will enforce a pilot CONH program in designated neighborhoods, including CDs 4 and 5, to protect certain tenants from being harassed from their homes. This program will identify specific buildings which meet criteria indicating that tenants may be at risk for harassment. Owners of such buildings will be required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. Community groups, under contract with HPD and identified through a Request for Proposals (RFP), will investigate buildings that apply for CONHs.

Fall 2018 through Fall 2021

HPD received funding in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget to implement the pilot Certification of No Harassment (CONH) program in designated neighborhoods, including Jerome Avenue area, to protect tenants from being harassed from their homes. Owners of designated buildings are be required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. The program launched in fall 2018. In Bronx CDs 4 and 5, 213 buildings are subject to evaluation by the program. During Fiscal Year 2021, 2 applications were received.

2022

Inwood

Upgrade court amenities at Highbridge Park

36

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

Highbridge Park has a number of heavily used basketball and volleyball courts in need of upgrade. At the 175th Street Recreation Area, Parks has improved the volleyball and basketball
courts by applying new sports coating. Parks will also apply similar sports coating work at the 3.5 basketball courts at Wallenberg Playground (190th Streets), if feasible, to help to extend the usable life of the courts.
Timeline: Investigation and work

FY 2019 Design Start

DPR completed upgrades to court amenities at Highbridge Park in October 2018.

2022

Jerome

Establish a "Certification of No Harassment" (CONH) Pilot Program

12

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

In response to feedback from the community and growing interest across the city, the Administration will enforce a pilot CONH program in designated neighborhoods, including CDs 4 and 5, to protect certain tenants from being harassed from their homes. This program will identify specific buildings which meet criteria indicating that tenants may be at risk for harassment. Owners of such buildings will be required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. Community groups, under contract with HPD and identified through a Request for Proposals (RFP), will investigate buildings that apply for CONHs.

Fall 2018 through Fall 2021

HPD received funding in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget to implement the pilot Certification of No Harassment (CONH) program in designated neighborhoods, including the Jerome Avenue area, to protect tenants from being harassed from their homes. Owners of designated buildings are required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. The program launched in fall 2018 and 162 buildings were subject to evaluation by the program in Bronx CDs 4 and 5. The CONH pilot was expanded citywide in October 2021.

2018

East Harlem

Establish a Certificate of No Harassment (CONH) Pilot Program

3

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

In response to feedback from the community and growing interest across the city, the Administration, pursuant to legislative authorization, will enforce a pilot CONH program in designated neighborhoods, including East Harlem, to protect certain tenants from being harassed from their homes. This program will identify specific buildings which meet criteria indicating that tenants may be at risk for harassment. Owners of such buildings would be required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings.

Within a year of legislation passage

HPD received funding in the Fiscal Year 2019 preliminary budget to implement the pilot Certification of No Harassment (CONH) program in designated neighborhoods, including East Harlem, to protect certain tenants from being harassed from their homes. Owners of such buildings would be required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. HPD continues to refine program implementation and will formally launch the program in Fall 2018.

2019

East Harlem

Establish a Certificate of No Harassment (CONH) Pilot Program

3

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

In response to feedback from the community and growing interest across the city, the Administration, pursuant to legislative authorization, will enforce a pilot CONH program in designated neighborhoods, including East Harlem, to protect certain tenants from being harassed from their homes. This program will identify specific buildings which meet criteria indicating that tenants may be at risk for harassment. Owners of such buildings would be required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings.

Within a year of legislation passage

HPD received funding in the FY 2019 budget to implement the pilot Certification of No Harassment (CONH) program in designated neighborhoods, including East Harlem, to protect tenants from being harassed from their homes. Owners of designated buildings are required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. The program launched in fall 2018. In East Harlem, 37 buildings are subject to the program, and HPD has received a CONH application related to one building since the program went into effect.

2021

East Harlem

Establish a Certificate of No Harassment (CONH) Pilot Program

3

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

In response to feedback from the community and growing interest across the city, the Administration, pursuant to legislative authorization, will enforce a pilot CONH program in designated neighborhoods, including East Harlem, to protect certain tenants from being harassed from their homes. This program will identify specific buildings which meet criteria indicating that tenants may be at risk for harassment. Owners of such buildings would be required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings.

Within a year of legislation passage

HPD received funding in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget to implement the pilot Certification of No Harassment (CONH) program in designated neighborhoods, including East Harlem, to protect tenants from being harassed from their homes. Owners of designated buildings are required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. The program launched in fall 2018.  In East Harlem, 37 buildings in CD11 are subject to evaluation by the program.  No new applications were received in Fiscal Year 21.

2022

East Harlem

Establish a Certificate of No Harassment (CONH) Pilot Program

3

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

In response to feedback from the community and growing interest across the city, the Administration, pursuant to legislative authorization, will enforce a pilot CONH program in designated neighborhoods, including East Harlem, to protect certain tenants from being harassed from their homes. This program will identify specific buildings which meet criteria indicating that tenants may be at risk for harassment. Owners of such buildings would be required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings.

Within a year of legislation passage

HPD received funding in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget to implement the pilot Certification of No Harassment (CONH) program in designated neighborhoods, including East Harlem, to protect tenants from being harassed from their homes. Owners of designated buildings are required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. The program launched in fall 2018 and 37 buildings were subject to it in East Harlem. The CONH pilot was expanded citywide in October 2021.

2022

Greater East Midtown

Establish the East Midtown Governing Group and fund up to $38 million in City Capital for capital-eligible public realm projects, to be selected by the Governing Group

1

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done with Ongoing Work

A commitment of $38M in City Capital for capital eligible public realm projects selected by the East Midtown Governing Group.

The above-mentioned public realm projects will be subject to consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the Governing Group, and will take into account the needs of property and business owners along the street. Project selection and design will incorporate the needs for overall circulation, transit connections, building and loading dock access, pick-up and drop-offs, parking, sanitation, deliveries, ADA accessibility, emergency access, and utilities.

2017-2018

DOT and DDC continue to work with the East Midtown Governing Group, and will provide updates as current projects progress through design.

2018

East Harlem

Establish a height limit in the R10 district on Park Ave between East 122nd and East 124th Streets

53

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (DCP)

Done

The City will introduce a follow-up zoning text amendment to restrict building heights on the section of Park Avenue between 122nd and 124th Streets zoned R10. City Planning will determine appropriate height limits after gathering input from community stakeholders, including elected officials and a height limit of 275' will be in scope.

2018

In response to community concerns regarding height limits, DCP will establish a maximum height limit of 275 feet in the C6-4 (R10 equivalent) zoning district on Park Avenue between East 122nd and East 124th Streets. Currently, DCP is evaluating how these changes would modify the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). As part of this analysis, DCP will determine whether this change will impact projected development sites within this area and require changes to mitigation measures identified in the FEIS. This process ensures that the size and shape of potential developments sites continue to have no significant adverse effect on the neighborhood. Any changes identified will be outlined in a technical memorandum. DCP is currently on track to complete this commitment and refer this text amendment out by the end of 2018.

2019

East Harlem

Establish a height limit in the R10 district on Park Ave between East 122nd and East 124th Streets

53

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (DCP)

Done

The City will introduce a follow-up zoning text amendment to restrict building heights on the section of Park Avenue between 122nd and 124th Streets zoned R10. City Planning will determine appropriate height limits after gathering input from community stakeholders, including elected officials and a height limit of 275' will be in scope.

2018

DCP introduced a series of zoning proposals as part of the City's East Harlem Neighborhood Initiative, including text amendments to restrict building height on a section of Park Avenue between East 122nd and East 124th streets, to further restrict building heights on a section of Park Avenue in R7D and R8A districts, and to include provisions for the integration of subway entrances into building envelopes at the intersection of East 116th Street and Lexington Avenue. These proposals were referred into public review in December 2018 and approved by the City Council Land Use Committee in May 2019.

2021

East Harlem

Establish a height limit in the R10 district on Park Ave between East 122nd and East 124th Streets

53

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (DCP)

Done

The City will introduce a follow-up zoning text amendment to restrict building heights on the section of Park Avenue between 122nd and 124th Streets zoned R10. City Planning will determine appropriate height limits after gathering input from community stakeholders, including elected officials and a height limit of 275' will be in scope.

2018

DCP introduced a series of zoning proposals as part of the City's East Harlem Neighborhood Initiative, including text amendments to restrict building height on a section of Park Avenue between East 122nd and East 124th streets, to further restrict building heights on a section of Park Avenue in R7D and R8A districts, and to include provisions for the integration of subway entrances into building envelopes at the intersection of East 116th Street and Lexington Avenue. These proposals were referred into public review in December 2018 and approved by the City Council Land Use Committee in May 2019.

2022

East Harlem

Establish a height limit in the R10 district on Park Ave between East 122nd and East 124th Streets

53

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (DCP)

Done

The City will introduce a follow-up zoning text amendment to restrict building heights on the section of Park Avenue between 122nd and 124th Streets zoned R10. City Planning will determine appropriate height limits after gathering input from community stakeholders, including elected officials and a height limit of 275' will be in scope.

2018

DCP introduced a series of zoning proposals as part of the City's East Harlem Neighborhood Initiative, including text amendments to restrict building height on a section of Park Avenue between East 122nd and East 124th streets, to further restrict building heights on a section of Park Avenue in R7D and R8A districts, and to include provisions for the integration of subway entrances into building envelopes at the intersection of East 116th Street and Lexington Avenue. These proposals were referred into public review in December 2018 and approved by the City Council Land Use Committee in May 2019.

2017

East New York

Establish a Workforce1 Career Center in ENY

34

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done

SBS will establish a Workforce1 Career Center in Council District 37 in East New York where employers can access free recruitment services to find qualified talent, and jobseekers can receive employment services including job placement, skills training, career advisement and job search counseling. SBS is working with more than 14 local community-based organizations to design a custom suite of services for this new Workforce1 Center to ensure that the services provided will best address the needs of the East New York community.

Residents of East New York will also be able to connect to the City's newly expanded HireNYC program through the East New York Workforce1 Center. As one of the largest and most impactful targeted hiring program in the nation, HireNYC will enable the City to leverage its economic development investments to connect more New Yorkers to jobs while helping ensure local businesses find the talent they need. HireNYC now requires that any city contract over $1 million and any housing project receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates, making it easier for local jobseekers to find good jobs.
Timeline: Best efforts to open a Workforce 1 Center by summer 2016, but no later than the end of 2016

2016

In November 2016, SBS opened a Workforce1 Career Center at 2619 Atlantic Avenue in East New York. SBS worked with more than 14 local community-based organizations to design a custom suite of services to support East New York jobseekers and employers. The East New York Workforce1 Career Center offers a range of services including intensive interview preparation and individualized career counseling. Since opening its doors, the center has served over 1,750 jobseekers. East New York jobseekers and employers can also access services at any of SBS's 20 Workforce1 Career Centers located throughout the City. Since June 2016, the Workforce1 Center network has connected more than 400 East New York* residents to jobs citywide. At the East New York Workforce1 Career Center, residents of East New York are also able to connect to the City's newly expanded HireNYC program. HireNYC will allow the City to leverage its economic development investments to connect more New Yorkers to jobs, while helping local businesses find the talent they need. HireNYC now requires contractors, subcontractors, and developers with a City contract worth at least $1 million or a housing project that receives at least $2 million in HPD subsidy post open positions through the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates, making it easier for local jobseekers to find good jobs. *East New York defined as zip codes 11207 and 11208

2022

Jerome

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD-financed developments

15

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities. Regarding the development of private sites, beginning with FY 2019 projects, applicants requesting city subsidies will be encouraged to demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Private site developers submitting plans will be required to comply with these plans and report regularly on outreach activities.  In addition, HPD will continue implementing HireNYC, which requires that any housing development receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates. Jerome Avenue area residents will be able to apply for jobs through the City's HireNYC program at nearby Workforce1 Centers. See the "Workforce Development and Small Business" section for more information.

Ongoing; 2019 for private sites

In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities. Regarding the development of private sites, applicants requesting City subsidies have been required to demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Private site developers submitting plans will be required to comply with these plans and report regularly on outreach activities. In addition, HPD will continue implementing HireNYC, which requires that any housing development receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates. Jerome Avenue area residents will be able to apply for jobs through the City's HireNYC program at nearby Workforce1 Centers.

2018

East New York

Establish a Workforce1 Career Center in ENY

34

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done

SBS will establish a Workforce1 Career Center in Council District 37 in East New York where employers can access free recruitment services to find qualified talent, and jobseekers can receive employment services including job placement, skills training, career advisement and job search counseling. SBS is working with more than 14 local community-based organizations to design a custom suite of services for this new Workforce1 Center to ensure that the services provided will best address the needs of the East New York community.

Residents of East New York will also be able to connect to the City's newly expanded HireNYC program through the East New York Workforce1 Center. As one of the largest and most impactful targeted hiring program in the nation, HireNYC will enable the City to leverage its economic development investments to connect more New Yorkers to jobs while helping ensure local businesses find the talent they need. HireNYC now requires that any city contract over $1 million and any housing project receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates, making it easier for local jobseekers to find good jobs.
Timeline: Best efforts to open a Workforce 1 Center by summer 2016, but no later than the end of 2016

2016

In November 2016, SBS opened a Workforce1 Career Center at 2619 Atlantic Avenue in East New York. SBS worked with more than 14 local community-based organizations to design a custom suite of services to support East New York jobseekers and employers. The East New York Workforce1 Career Center offers a range of services, including intensive interview preparation and individualized career counseling. Since opening its doors, the center has served over 3,000 jobseekers. East New York jobseekers and employers can also access services at any of SBS's 21 Workforce1 Career Centers located throughout the city.

2022

Soho/NoHo

Establish the framework for the Downtown SoHo/NoHo Arts Fund

12

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS (DCLA)

In Progress

• In order to preserve and strengthen the cultural life of Soho and Noho as well as the surrounding communities, the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) will designate and enter into a legal agreement with a nonprofit fund administrator to create and manage the SoHo/NoHo Arts Fund. DCLA will establish program guidelines and oversight measures, similar to its application-based regranting process with the borough arts councils, to ensure that the funding is distributed in a competent and equitable manner, while recognizing the needs of artists and cultural workers in underserved areas throughout lower Manhattan.
• The fund will distribute grants to artists and nonprofit organizations to support cultural events and programming, preserving and building on these communities' rich artistic legacy. The Fund can also potentially support small scale capital projects at cultural organizations, as long as they align with the goals of the Fund to support and preserve existing cultural assets in the neighborhoods. Funding priorities will be determined by the non-profit fund administrator in consultation with DCLA on a yearly basis. For each cycle of Arts Fund grants, an open and competitive application process will be used to solicit funding proposals from eligible individuals and organizations in the designated area (defined as based in, or providing services within Manhattan Community Districts 1, 2, and 3); these applications will be reviewed by peer review panels convened by the non-profit administrator. DCLA will post information on its website documenting the amount of funds distributed and recipients of the funds over time.
• The SoHo/NoHo Arts Fund will be supported via contributions from future conversions of JLWQA to residential units, should an existing JLWQA owner elect to convert and/or sell to the general public rather than a certified artist. This contribution process will be managed within the City via an interagency process involving DCLA, DCP, DOF, and DOB. The process will include:
• A requirement via local law that going forward, new property owners of JLWQAs record with the city register a statement that the property is a JLWQA and therefore subject to the JLWQA rules and regulations
• A database at DOB that centralizes information on transactions occurring on JLWQA units, applications for residential Certificates of Occupancy, artist certifications via DCLA, and completed payments of the Arts Fund contribution in coordination with DCP, in order to effectively track the requirement
• Enforcement steps as necessary by DOB, including complaint-driven enforcement and potential audit actions
• DOB will issue a formal Buildings Bulletin clarifying the process for future applicants and enforcement provisions.
• Rules and requirements regarding DCLA Artist Certifications remain unchanged when the Arts Fund is established. DCLA Artist Certifications do not expire, and occupancy is subject to succession rights for family. DCLA will ensure its informational web materials on the Artist Certification are updated to continue to clarify any questions about the process.

DCLA is finalizing legal agreements to establish final details of SoHo/NoHo Arts Fund. DOB is in the process of drafting a Buildings Bulletin clarifying the process for converting a JLWQA unit to residential use and expects to finalize that Buildings Bulletin this year. Additionally, DOB will work with its partner agencies to establish a database that centralizes information pertaining to such conversions as interagency work to accomplish this commitment progresses.

2019

East New York

Establish a Workforce1 Career Center in ENY

34

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done

SBS will establish a Workforce1 Career Center in Council District 37 in East New York where employers can access free recruitment services to find qualified talent, and jobseekers can receive employment services including job placement, skills training, career advisement and job search counseling. SBS is working with more than 14 local community-based organizations to design a custom suite of services for this new Workforce1 Center to ensure that the services provided will best address the needs of the East New York community.

Residents of East New York will also be able to connect to the City's newly expanded HireNYC program through the East New York Workforce1 Center. As one of the largest and most impactful targeted hiring program in the nation, HireNYC will enable the City to leverage its economic development investments to connect more New Yorkers to jobs while helping ensure local businesses find the talent they need. HireNYC now requires that any city contract over $1 million and any housing project receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates, making it easier for local jobseekers to find good jobs.
Timeline: Best efforts to open a Workforce 1 Center by summer 2016, but no later than the end of 2016

2016

In November 2016, SBS opened a Workforce1 Career Center at 2619 Atlantic Avenue in East New York. SBS worked with more than 14 local community-based organizations to design a custom suite of services to support East New York jobseekers and employers. The East New York Workforce1 Career Center offers a range of services, including intensive interview preparation and individualized career counseling.

2021

East New York

Establish a Workforce1 Career Center in ENY

34

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done

SBS will establish a Workforce1 Career Center in Council District 37 in East New York where employers can access free recruitment services to find qualified talent, and jobseekers can receive employment services including job placement, skills training, career advisement and job search counseling. SBS is working with more than 14 local community-based organizations to design a custom suite of services for this new Workforce1 Center to ensure that the services provided will best address the needs of the East New York community.

Residents of East New York will also be able to connect to the City's newly expanded HireNYC program through the East New York Workforce1 Center. As one of the largest and most impactful targeted hiring program in the nation, HireNYC will enable the City to leverage its economic development investments to connect more New Yorkers to jobs while helping ensure local businesses find the talent they need. HireNYC now requires that any city contract over $1 million and any housing project receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates, making it easier for local jobseekers to find good jobs.
Timeline: Best efforts to open a Workforce 1 Center by summer 2016, but no later than the end of 2016

2016

In November 2016, SBS opened a Workforce1 Career Center at 2619 Atlantic Avenue in East New York. SBS worked with more than 14 local community-based organizations to design a custom suite of services to support East New York jobseekers and employers. The East New York Workforce1 Career Center offers a range of services, including intensive interview preparation and individualized career counseling. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the East New York Workforce 1 Career Center is currently delivering services remotely and virtually.

2022

East New York

Establish a Workforce1 Career Center in ENY

34

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done

SBS will establish a Workforce1 Career Center in Council District 37 in East New York where employers can access free recruitment services to find qualified talent, and jobseekers can receive employment services including job placement, skills training, career advisement and job search counseling. SBS is working with more than 14 local community-based organizations to design a custom suite of services for this new Workforce1 Center to ensure that the services provided will best address the needs of the East New York community.

Residents of East New York will also be able to connect to the City's newly expanded HireNYC program through the East New York Workforce1 Center. As one of the largest and most impactful targeted hiring program in the nation, HireNYC will enable the City to leverage its economic development investments to connect more New Yorkers to jobs while helping ensure local businesses find the talent they need. HireNYC now requires that any city contract over $1 million and any housing project receiving $2 million or more in HPD subsidy post open positions with the Workforce1 system and consider qualified candidates, making it easier for local jobseekers to find good jobs.
Timeline: Best efforts to open a Workforce 1 Center by summer 2016, but no later than the end of 2016

2016

In November 2016, SBS opened a Workforce1 Career Center at 2619 Atlantic Avenue in East New York. SBS worked with more than 14 local community-based organizations to design a custom suite of services to support East New York jobseekers and employers. The East New York Workforce1 Career Center offers a range of services, including intensive interview preparation and individualized career counseling. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the East New York Workforce 1 Career Center is currently delivering services remotely and virtually.

2018

Far Rockaway

Establish an Urban Renewal Area to enable mixed-use development

44

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

In order to ensure that development moves forward in Downtown Far Rockaway after years of false-starts, the City will establish an Urban Renewal Area ("URA"). The City projects that approximately 1,700 units of housing can be developed in this URA. While there are several scenarios under which development in the URA may proceed, it is the City's goal to facilitate a compelling mixed-use, mixed-income, phased 100% affordable development. Under the HPD's existing ELLA term sheet, for instance, 70% of those units would be affordable to families earning less than 60% AMI, and under Mix and Match 40-60% of units would be would be affordable to households earning less than 60% AMI with the remainder of units affordable to those earning less than 130% AMI. Both ELLA and Mix and Match term sheets require inclusion of between 20-40% of units targeted to extremely low and very low income households. Should the Mix and Match term sheet be used on the first phase of a development within the URA, HPD commits to financing units affordable to families earning 30% AMI in addition to requiring 10% of units be reserved for formerly homeless families. As described elsewhere in this document, the City intends to reserve space within the URA for various desired uses such as a potential school, potential community facility use, and potential business incubator space.

2017-ongoing

HPD established an Urban Renewal Area in Downtown Far Rockaway in September 2017 in order to facilitate new mixed use development that would include up to 1,700 units of housing. HPD is working with a developer on the first phase of a planned multi-phase affordable housing development that will be up to two 100% affordable buildings. The first phase is expected to close in June 2018 and is expected to bring approximately 450 affordable units along with new commercial space and public open space to the heart of Downtown Far Rockaway. Future phases are expected in the coming years that could enable up to 1,700 apartments to be built.

2019

Far Rockaway

Establish an Urban Renewal Area to enable mixed-use development

44

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

In order to ensure that development moves forward in Downtown Far Rockaway after years of false-starts, the City will establish an Urban Renewal Area ("URA"). The City projects that approximately 1,700 units of housing can be developed in this URA. While there are several scenarios under which development in the URA may proceed, it is the City's goal to facilitate a compelling mixed-use, mixed-income, phased 100% affordable development. Under the HPD's existing ELLA term sheet, for instance, 70% of those units would be affordable to families earning less than 60% AMI, and under Mix and Match 40-60% of units would be would be affordable to households earning less than 60% AMI with the remainder of units affordable to those earning less than 130% AMI. Both ELLA and Mix and Match term sheets require inclusion of between 20-40% of units targeted to extremely low and very low income households. Should the Mix and Match term sheet be used on the first phase of a development within the URA, HPD commits to financing units affordable to families earning 30% AMI in addition to requiring 10% of units be reserved for formerly homeless families. As described elsewhere in this document, the City intends to reserve space within the URA for various desired uses such as a potential school, potential community facility use, and potential business incubator space.

2017-ongoing

HPD established an Urban Renewal Area in Downtown Far Rockaway in September 2017 in order to facilitate new mixed use development that would include up to 1,700 homes. In June 2018, HPD financed the first phase of a planned multi-phase affordable housing development that will include up to two 100% affordable buildings. The first phase included 457 affordable homes along with new commercial and public open space in the heart of Downtown Far Rockaway. Future phases are expected in the coming years.

2019

Inwood

Evaluate and explore additional modifications to the protected bicycle lanes on Dyckman Street

73

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done

The Department of Transportation recently completed modifications to the bike lanes on Dyckman Street and continues to feel the facilities provide important benefits to all users of the corridor. DOT commits to make additional changes to the configuration by retaining a protected bicycle lane on the north side of the street and creating a buffered bike lane on the south side of the street, and to evaluate the effectiveness of this design over the next year.

N/A

Following a resurfacing project last year, DOT agreed to evaluate the Dyckman Street corridor for potential modifications to the street design. City Hall and DOT will coordinate with CB 12 and elected officials and expects to update the community later in 2019.

2021

Far Rockaway

Establish an Urban Renewal Area to enable mixed-use development

44

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

In order to ensure that development moves forward in Downtown Far Rockaway after years of false-starts, the City will establish an Urban Renewal Area ("URA"). The City projects that approximately 1,700 units of housing can be developed in this URA. While there are several scenarios under which development in the URA may proceed, it is the City's goal to facilitate a compelling mixed-use, mixed-income, phased 100% affordable development. Under the HPD's existing ELLA term sheet, for instance, 70% of those units would be affordable to families earning less than 60% AMI, and under Mix and Match 40-60% of units would be would be affordable to households earning less than 60% AMI with the remainder of units affordable to those earning less than 130% AMI. Both ELLA and Mix and Match term sheets require inclusion of between 20-40% of units targeted to extremely low and very low income households. Should the Mix and Match term sheet be used on the first phase of a development within the URA, HPD commits to financing units affordable to families earning 30% AMI in addition to requiring 10% of units be reserved for formerly homeless families. As described elsewhere in this document, the City intends to reserve space within the URA for various desired uses such as a potential school, potential community facility use, and potential business incubator space.

2017-ongoing

HPD established an Urban Renewal Area in Downtown Far Rockaway in September 2017 in order to facilitate new mixed use development that would include up to 1,700 homes. In June 2018, HPD financed the first phase of a planned multi-phase affordable housing development that will include up to two 100% affordable buildings. The first phase included 457 affordable homes along with new commercial and public open space in the heart of Downtown Far Rockaway. The second phase began construction in early 2020 and anticipates completion in early 2022 with approximately 316 affordable units and new commercial space. Phase 3 recently started development and anticipates completion in 2023 with approximately 354 affordable units. The remaining phases are expected to begin development in the coming years.

2018

East Harlem

Expand mental health first aid training, with a focus on youth

37

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is for individuals ages 18 and older. The Youth MHFA training, offered citywide, is designed to teach adults how to address the needs of adolescents (ages 12-18). DOHMH has recently received clearance from the National Council for Behavioral Health (the owners of the curriculum) to extend MHFA training to 17 year olds as long as they are high school seniors. DOHMH will be meeting with DOE to roll this out to high school seniors in the coming school year and will seek to target schools in East Harlem. In addition, DOHMH will be launching a MHFA public awareness campaign in mid-December, and will include targeted marketing to East Harlem. DOHMH will continue to make MHFA trainings available to all interested community partners.

2017-2018

The City has now expanded its Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to High School seniors who are 17 years of age. DOHMH launched a city-wide MHFA public awareness campaign in the winter, including targeted marketing in East Harlem. In Summer 2018, DOHMH will work with DOE to place advertisements in East Harlem schools.

2022

Far Rockaway

Establish an Urban Renewal Area to enable mixed-use development

44

Economic Development

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

In order to ensure that development moves forward in Downtown Far Rockaway after years of false-starts, the City will establish an Urban Renewal Area ("URA"). The City projects that approximately 1,700 units of housing can be developed in this URA. While there are several scenarios under which development in the URA may proceed, it is the City's goal to facilitate a compelling mixed-use, mixed-income, phased 100% affordable development. Under the HPD's existing ELLA term sheet, for instance, 70% of those units would be affordable to families earning less than 60% AMI, and under Mix and Match 40-60% of units would be would be affordable to households earning less than 60% AMI with the remainder of units affordable to those earning less than 130% AMI. Both ELLA and Mix and Match term sheets require inclusion of between 20-40% of units targeted to extremely low and very low income households. Should the Mix and Match term sheet be used on the first phase of a development within the URA, HPD commits to financing units affordable to families earning 30% AMI in addition to requiring 10% of units be reserved for formerly homeless families. As described elsewhere in this document, the City intends to reserve space within the URA for various desired uses such as a potential school, potential community facility use, and potential business incubator space.

2017-ongoing

HPD established an Urban Renewal Area in Downtown Far Rockaway in September 2017 in order to facilitate new mixed use development that would include up to 1,700 homes. In June 2018, HPD financed the first phase of a planned multi-phase affordable housing development that will include up to two 100% affordable buildings. The first phase included 457 affordable homes along with new commercial and public open space in the heart of Downtown Far Rockaway. The second phase began construction in early 2020 and anticipates completion in early 2022 with approximately 316 affordable units and new commercial space. Phase 3 started development and anticipates completion in 2023 with approximately 354 affordable units. Phase 4 recently started development and anticipates completion in 2024 with approximately 184 affordable units. The remaining phase is expected to begin development in the coming years.

2018

Greater East Midtown

Establish the East Midtown Governing Group and fund up to $38 million in City Capital for capital-eligible public realm projects, to be selected by the Governing Group

1

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done with Ongoing Work

A commitment of $38M in City Capital for capital eligible public realm projects selected by the East Midtown Governing Group.

The above-mentioned public realm projects will be subject to consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the Governing Group, and will take into account the needs of property and business owners along the street. Project selection and design will incorporate the needs for overall circulation, transit connections, building and loading dock access, pick-up and drop-offs, parking, sanitation, deliveries, ADA accessibility, emergency access, and utilities.

2017-2018

As of May 2018, the Governing Group has allocated $34 million to fund three capital projects to construct permanent public realm enhancements in East Midtown: a pedestrian plaza at Pershing Square East ($15 million), thoroughfare improvements along Lexington Avenue between 41st and 48th Streets ($12.8 million), and security upgrades at the forthcoming 43rd Street shared street ($6.2 million). The Governing Group will continue to meet and explore additional opportunities for the remaining funding. Discussions with Community Board 6 continue on the exact treatments and location of thoroughfare improvements along Lexington Avenue.

2019

Greater East Midtown

Establish the East Midtown Governing Group and fund up to $38 million in City Capital for capital-eligible public realm projects, to be selected by the Governing Group

1

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done with Ongoing Work

A commitment of $38M in City Capital for capital eligible public realm projects selected by the East Midtown Governing Group.

The above-mentioned public realm projects will be subject to consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the Governing Group, and will take into account the needs of property and business owners along the street. Project selection and design will incorporate the needs for overall circulation, transit connections, building and loading dock access, pick-up and drop-offs, parking, sanitation, deliveries, ADA accessibility, emergency access, and utilities.

2017-2018

DOT and DDC continue to work with the East Midtown Governing Group, and will provide updates as current projects progress through design.

2021

Greater East Midtown

Establish the East Midtown Governing Group and fund up to $38 million in City Capital for capital-eligible public realm projects, to be selected by the Governing Group

1

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done with Ongoing Work

A commitment of $38M in City Capital for capital eligible public realm projects selected by the East Midtown Governing Group.

The above-mentioned public realm projects will be subject to consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the Governing Group, and will take into account the needs of property and business owners along the street. Project selection and design will incorporate the needs for overall circulation, transit connections, building and loading dock access, pick-up and drop-offs, parking, sanitation, deliveries, ADA accessibility, emergency access, and utilities.

2017-2018

DOT and DDC continue to work with the East Midtown Governing Group, and will provide updates as current projects progress through design.

2018

East Harlem

Expand anti-harassment legal services

4

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Done with Ongoing Work

To support tenants who are facing eviction or harassment, the City has expanded funding for civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers. In East Harlem, the City's Human Resources Administration (HRA) launched the tenant legal services program in FY 2015. HRA is investing $4.6 million of funding annually, which is fully secured through FY 2021. The program focuses on ensuring that tenants can stay in their neighborhood by providing access to legal representation that is both proactive - i.e., working with residents and tenant associations to identify patterns of harassment - and responsive to evictions and other cases tenants may face in court.

2017-2021

To support tenants who are facing eviction or harassment, the City has expanded funding for civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers. From October 2015 to March 2018, the City provided 1,436 households with legal services in East Harlem, including 2,628 adults and 1,602 children. In Fiscal 2017, 574 households were provided with legal services and in the first 10 months of Fiscal 2018, 579 households had already been served. These legal services have included affirmative litigation to identify and combat harassment and eviction defense. The Fiscal 2019 Executive Budget includes a citywide total of $94 million for anti-eviction and anti-harassment tenant legal services.

2019

East Harlem

Expand anti-harassment legal services

4

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Done with Ongoing Work

To support tenants who are facing eviction or harassment, the City has expanded funding for civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers. In East Harlem, the City's Human Resources Administration (HRA) launched the tenant legal services program in FY 2015. HRA is investing $4.6 million of funding annually, which is fully secured through FY 2021. The program focuses on ensuring that tenants can stay in their neighborhood by providing access to legal representation that is both proactive - i.e., working with residents and tenant associations to identify patterns of harassment - and responsive to evictions and other cases tenants may face in court.

2017-2021

To support tenants who are facing eviction or harassment, the City has expanded funding for civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers. Since October 2015, the City has provided 2,154 households with legal services in East Harlem; this includes 6,142 individuals of which 2,239 were children. In Fiscal 2018, 738 households were provided with legal services and in the first 10 months of Fiscal 2019, 550 households have already been served. These legal services have been a mixture of affirmative litigation to identify and combat harassment and eviction defense. The Fiscal 2020 Executive Budget includes a city-wide total of $127 million for anti-eviction and anti-harassment tenant legal services.

2021

East Harlem

Expand anti-harassment legal services

4

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Done with Ongoing Work

To support tenants who are facing eviction or harassment, the City has expanded funding for civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers. In East Harlem, the City's Human Resources Administration (HRA) launched the tenant legal services program in FY 2015. HRA is investing $4.6 million of funding annually, which is fully secured through FY 2021. The program focuses on ensuring that tenants can stay in their neighborhood by providing access to legal representation that is both proactive - i.e., working with residents and tenant associations to identify patterns of harassment - and responsive to evictions and other cases tenants may face in court.

2017-2021

To support tenants who are facing eviction or harassment, the City has expanded funding for civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers. Since October 2015, the City has provided 4,310 households with legal services in East Harlem. This includes 11,247 individuals, of which 3,639 were children. In Fiscal Year 2020, 1172 households were provided with legal services. These legal services have been a mixture of affirmative litigation to identify and combat harassment and eviction defense. The Fiscal Year 2022 Executive Plan Budget includes a city-wide total of $166 million for anti-eviction and anti-harassment tenant legal services.

2022

East Harlem

Expand anti-harassment legal services

4

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Done with Ongoing Work

To support tenants who are facing eviction or harassment, the City has expanded funding for civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers. In East Harlem, the City's Human Resources Administration (HRA) launched the tenant legal services program in FY 2015. HRA is investing $4.6 million of funding annually, which is fully secured through FY 2021. The program focuses on ensuring that tenants can stay in their neighborhood by providing access to legal representation that is both proactive - i.e., working with residents and tenant associations to identify patterns of harassment - and responsive to evictions and other cases tenants may face in court.

2017-2021

To support tenants who are facing eviction or harassment, the City has expanded funding for civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers. Since October 2015, the City has provided 5,336 households with legal services in East Harlem. This includes 13,309 individuals, of which 4,086 were children. In Fiscal Year 2021, 1,018 households were provided with legal services. These legal services have been a mixture of affirmative litigation to identify and combat harassment and eviction defense. The Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Plan Budget includes a city-wide total of $166 million for anti-eviction and anti-harassment tenant legal services.

2024

Gowanus

Support the expansion of broadband internet access in the Gowanus IBZ.

Transportation & Infrastructure

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO)

In Progress

In recognition of businesses’ and residents’ demand for increased options for broadband, DoITT will perform outreach to its cable and information services franchisees of the opportunity for network expansion in the Gowanus IBZ. DoITT will also alert providers when capital work is being performed for operational and cost-efficiency (including DEP sewer construction work). The City will explore the feasibility of coordinating broadband conduit work as part of the 4th Avenue & Carroll Street sewer reconstruction project initiation process, either through franchisees or pending funding availability, public conduit.

2022 Start

Outreach will occur when necessary.

2019

Inwood

Expand Community Services Offered at the DOHMH Washington Heights Center

54

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

In Progress

Located at 600 West 168 Street, the DOHMH Washington Heights Center is an important piece of the City's Upper Manhattan health service network. On the floors operated by the DOHMH, we have public services that range from free and confidential testing and treatment for tuberculosis, and insurance enrollment, and co-located community based service providers. The City also recognizes there is a strong interest to do more to connect these services to the community and are excited for the prospect of working on that with the Council Member to do that work
? The City will work with the Council Member's office to develop an outreach strategy to inform and attract more eligible residents of Manhattan Community Board 12 to take advantage of the health services on site. Outreach to include health fairs, targeted neighborhood advertisement (including Get Covered NYC and other medical campaigns as funding allows), and promoting available services through Columbia University's Get Health Heights coalition.
Timeline: To begin Q1 CY 2019
? The City will make best faith efforts to collaborate with Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, which also occupies space within the building, to strategize how their own programming can best serve the Washington Heights and Inwood communities.
Timeline: To begin Q4 CY 2018
? The City will upgrade the broadband internet availability for the Washington Heights Center, and ensure that visitors have access to public wi-fi.
Capital Cost: $55,300
Timeline: November 2018
? HRA will work with their designated Upper Manhattan HomeBase provider and DOHMH to have representatives on site at 600 West 168th Street. Homebase will hold regular satellite office hours so that visitors to 600 West 168th Street members can receive housing advice, enroll in Homebase, and receive housing-related referrals. Having HomeBase representatives on site will provide a direct connection to onsite providers to a set of new supportive services and strengthen the network between their work and HRA The Public Engagement Unit (PEU) will also hold regular satellite office hours at 600 West 168th Street. Tenant Support specialists will be available to connect tenants in the area to resources and services to mitigate displacement, including referrals to legal assistance through HRA, and provide ongoing case management of all housing-related issues. In addition, specialists will screen any interested constituents for over 30 government benefits through AccessNYC, including Rent Freeze programs (e.g. SCRIE, DRIE) and cash assistance, and advise them through the application processes.

2018 - 2019

Located at 600 West 168 Street, the DOHMH Washington Heights Center is an important piece of the City's Upper Manhattan health service network. On the floors operated by the DOHMH, we have public services that range from free and confidential testing and treatment for tuberculosis, and insurance enrollment, and co-located community based service providers. DOHMH is developing an outreach strategy to inform and attract more eligible residents of Manhattan Community Board 12 to take advantage of the services on site. Further, DOHMH is making best faith efforts to collaborate with Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, which also occupies space within the building, to strategize how their own programming can best serve the Washington Heights and Inwood communities.

2022

Inwood

Increase access to employment opportunities for local residents

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Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

SBS will prioritize access for Inwood residents to Workforce1 training and recruitment services. SBS operates a network of 21 Workforce1 Career Centers across the city, including one located at 516 West 181st Street. Additionally, SBS works with a network of over 300 workforce development community partners across the city to connect Inwood residents to quality employment and training opportunities.
The Center's programming includes services designed to provide the necessary support for foreign-born New Yorkers to be successful in growing industries in the New York City labor market. The Center focuses on providing integrated and customized services to help foreign-born New Yorkers to effectively connect to job opportunities.
Jobseekers can also receive support to connect to employment opportunities, connect to training opportunities and post-training employment in industries with quality employment including healthcare and technology, and develop skills to strengthen their job candidacy. Inwood residents will be able to access opportunities by visiting the Washington Heights Workforce1 Career Center, or any of the City's 21 Workforce1 Career Centers.
SBS and EDC will work with local employers, particularly healthcare providers, to make training and employment opportunities available for local residents targeting high-demand occupations, including opportunities in the healthcare, technology, and construction industries.
Through the City's Industry Partnerships, the City is developing training programs and resources to increase access to careers in industries with quality employment, including the healthcare (New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare), technology (Tech Talent Pipeline) and construction industries. These industry partnership-developed training programs will be available for Inwood residents.
The Washington Heights Workforce1 Career Center offers training opportunities for Inwood residents for careers in the healthcare and technology fields. The Center offers occupational training programs, including Bilingual Medical Assistant Training; Commercial Driver's License Training; and Web Development Training.
SBS will commit to twice-annual meetings with the Council Member to report on business and workforce services.

ongoing

SBS hosted the majority of all recruitment events for the Bilingual Medical Training programming in partnership with La Guardia College at the SBS Washington Heights Workforce1Career center located at 516 West 181st St between December 2019 and February 2020. Recruitment events were hosted once a week at minimum at the physical center, ensuring increased access to employment and training opportunities for Inwood residents. Since March 2020, SBS paused all in person recruitment events and now provides remote and virtual services through the Workforce 1 Center virtual platform.