NYC Rezoning Tracker

2022

East New York

Make Atlantic Avenue safer for pedestrians with a raised, planted median and other improvements

28

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done with Ongoing Work

Atlantic Avenue today functions as a barrier within the neighborhood and has a high number of accidents. DOT will redevelop this central spine of the neighborhood with a new raised, planted median, curb extensions at fifteen intersections, a complete road resurfacing, safer crosswalks, more than 100 new street trees, and new sidewalks with public benches and bike racks. This project will advance Vision Zero for pedestrian safety while supporting more active uses along the Atlantic Avenue corridor.
Timeline Currently in design with construction start expected to begin Spring 2017. Anticipated completion in 2019
Capital Funding: $40.8 million (Phase I)

2016-2019

DOT and DDC redeveloped Atlantic Avenue in the East New York rezoning area with a new raised and planted median, curb extensions at 15 intersections, a complete road resurfacing, safer crosswalks, more than 100 new street trees, and new sidewalks with benches and bike racks. This project advances Vision Zero's goal of increasing pedestrian safety, while supporting more active uses along the Atlantic Avenue corridor. The project reached substantial completion in June 2020.

2024

Bay Street

Monitor intersections that will have unmitigated impacts as a result of the rezoning during weekday rush hours

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

In recognition of residents present-day quality of life concerns related to water infrastructure, DEP will investigate and seek to resolve any DEP infrastructure related quality of life complaints in the rezoning area. This will include any specific locations identified by the community or 311 to confirm the extent of ponding/flooding and identify mitigation measures. If the underlying cause is a street condition, DEP will coordinate with DOT to arrange a joint inspection. DEP will also review any outstanding work orders for infrastructure within the area and prioritize those for close out. DEP will brief Community Board 1, the Borough President and the Council Member

on DEP work in the project area on regular basis.

Ongoing

DCP will coordinate with DOT and NYPD once the initial results of the Traffic Monitoring Program are available to monitor intersections with unmitigated traffic impacts to fulfill public safety goals.

2019

East Harlem

Expand the Harlem River Greenway Link to connect 125th and 132nd St

28

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

The waterfront between E125th and E132nd streets provides a rare opportunity to build a new 7 block long waterfront park. It will provide an exciting amenity for East Harlem residents and will complete one of the last remaining gaps in the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway; today, East Harlem is essentially cut off from the Manhattan Greenway. The bulkhead and waterfront platform will be repaired/replaced and a new park constructed on top. The community has joined The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)to design the new park, which is anticipated to include bicycle and pedestrian paths, play and picnic areas, landscaping, and other recreational amenities. The City has already committed $18M to be used towards waterfront repair work between E125th-E132nd Streets, and is committing an additional $83M to be used towards further open space development between E125th and E132nd Streets.

2019

This new seven-block waterfront park between East 125th and 132nd Streets will provide an exciting new amenity for East Harlem residents, and will close one of the last remaining gaps in the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway. Design is currently underway. DPR and EDC expect to have a public visioning session in fall 2019.

2021

East Harlem

Expand the Harlem River Greenway Link to connect 125th and 132nd St

28

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

The waterfront between E125th and E132nd streets provides a rare opportunity to build a new 7 block long waterfront park. It will provide an exciting amenity for East Harlem residents and will complete one of the last remaining gaps in the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway; today, East Harlem is essentially cut off from the Manhattan Greenway. The bulkhead and waterfront platform will be repaired/replaced and a new park constructed on top. The community has joined The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)to design the new park, which is anticipated to include bicycle and pedestrian paths, play and picnic areas, landscaping, and other recreational amenities. The City has already committed $18M to be used towards waterfront repair work between E125th-E132nd Streets, and is committing an additional $83M to be used towards further open space development between E125th and E132nd Streets.

2019

EDC, on behalf of DPR and DOT, is managing the design and construction of a waterfront park, greenway, and repaired seawall along the Harlem River between 125th and 132nd Streets, which is part of a larger project to repair the Harlem River seawall from East Harlem to Inwood. Design work is expected to be complete by end of 2021.

2022

East Harlem

Expand the Harlem River Greenway Link to connect 125th and 132nd St

28

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

The waterfront between E125th and E132nd streets provides a rare opportunity to build a new 7 block long waterfront park. It will provide an exciting amenity for East Harlem residents and will complete one of the last remaining gaps in the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway; today, East Harlem is essentially cut off from the Manhattan Greenway. The bulkhead and waterfront platform will be repaired/replaced and a new park constructed on top. The community has joined The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)to design the new park, which is anticipated to include bicycle and pedestrian paths, play and picnic areas, landscaping, and other recreational amenities. The City has already committed $18M to be used towards waterfront repair work between E125th-E132nd Streets, and is committing an additional $83M to be used towards further open space development between E125th and E132nd Streets.

2019

EDC, on behalf of DPR and DOT, is managing the design and construction of a waterfront park, greenway, and repaired seawall along the Harlem River between 125th and 132nd Streets, which is part of a larger project to repair the Harlem River seawall from East Harlem to Inwood.  Design work is expected to be complete by mid-late 2022.

2022

Soho/NoHo

Expand the Storefront Startup program to activate vacant storefronts in the SoHo/NoHo area in the near term

22

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

In Progress

In early 2021, SBS launched Storefront Startup, a program which pairs small businesses without a physical location to vacant storefronts at no cost to the business owner. The program connects artists and entrepreneurs, especially those from low to moderate-income neighborhoods, women, or entrepreneurs of color, temporary rent-free storefronts to help them launch and grow. An expansion of the program will open up the vibrant artistic legacy and resources of SoHo and NoHo to diverse artists and entrepreneurs citywide, while activating and enlivening storefronts and streetscapes in the SoHo and NoHo areas.

2022 Start

In early 2021, SBS launched Storefront Startup, a program which pairs small businesses without a physical location to vacant storefronts at no cost to the business owner. The program connects artists and entrepreneurs, especially those from low to moderate-income neighborhoods, women, or entrepreneurs of color, temporary rent-free storefronts to help them launch and grow. An expansion of the program will open up the vibrant artistic legacy and resources of SoHo and NoHo to diverse artists and entrepreneurs citywide, while activating and enlivening storefronts and streetscapes in the SoHo and NoHo areas.

2019

Inwood

Explore additional potential opportunities for affordable housing on public land

2

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Not Started

When the City relocates the Manhattan CD 8 Sanitation Garage to the Brookdale site in Manhattan (the block bounded by East 25-26th Streets, First Avenue, and the FDR Drive), the existing sanitation facility on West 215th Street and 10th Avenue will be redeveloped to facilitate the creation of affordable housing. Upon relocation of DSNY Manhattan CD 8 operations to the Brookdale garage, the City commits to studying the feasibility of redeveloping the Manhattan CD8 garage site. Redevelopment may include consolidating remaining Inwood garages and/or consolidation of other City uses within the rezoning area to allow for an additional mixed-use development that would include affordable housing and other potential uses.

ongoing

Upon relocation of DSNY Manhattan CD 8 operations to the Brookdale garage, the City will study the feasibility of redeveloping the Manhattan CD 8 garage site. Redevelopment may include consolidating remaining Inwood garages and/or consolidation of other City uses within the rezoning area to allow for an additional mixed-use development that would include affordable housing and other potential uses.

2024

Bay Street

Provide real time passenger information at MTA bus stops

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

DOT will install real time passenger information signs at the 20 highest ridership stops where

signs have not already been installed.

FY 2020 - FY 2022

DOT will install real time passenger information signs at the 20 highest ridership stops where signs have not already been installed as part of its new round of RTPI contracts.

2021

Inwood

Explore additional potential opportunities for affordable housing on public land

2

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Not Started

When the City relocates the Manhattan CD 8 Sanitation Garage to the Brookdale site in Manhattan (the block bounded by East 25-26th Streets, First Avenue, and the FDR Drive), the existing sanitation facility on West 215th Street and 10th Avenue will be redeveloped to facilitate the creation of affordable housing. Upon relocation of DSNY Manhattan CD 8 operations to the Brookdale garage, the City commits to studying the feasibility of redeveloping the Manhattan CD8 garage site. Redevelopment may include consolidating remaining Inwood garages and/or consolidation of other City uses within the rezoning area to allow for an additional mixed-use development that would include affordable housing and other potential uses.

ongoing

Upon relocation of DSNY Manhattan CD 8 operations to the Brookdale garage, the City will study the feasibility of redeveloping the Manhattan CD 8 garage site. Redevelopment may include consolidating remaining Inwood garages and/or consolidation of other City uses within the rezoning area to allow for an additional mixed-use development that would include affordable housing and other potential uses. This project is dependent on the new CD6 garage advancing.

2022

Inwood

Explore additional potential opportunities for affordable housing on public land

2

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Not Started

When the City relocates the Manhattan CD 8 Sanitation Garage to the Brookdale site in Manhattan (the block bounded by East 25-26th Streets, First Avenue, and the FDR Drive), the existing sanitation facility on West 215th Street and 10th Avenue will be redeveloped to facilitate the creation of affordable housing. Upon relocation of DSNY Manhattan CD 8 operations to the Brookdale garage, the City commits to studying the feasibility of redeveloping the Manhattan CD8 garage site. Redevelopment may include consolidating remaining Inwood garages and/or consolidation of other City uses within the rezoning area to allow for an additional mixed-use development that would include affordable housing and other potential uses.

ongoing

Upon relocation of DSNY Manhattan CD 8 operations to the Brookdale garage, the City will study the feasibility of redeveloping the Manhattan CD 8 garage site. Redevelopment may include consolidating remaining Inwood garages and/or consolidation of other City uses within the rezoning area to allow for an additional mixed-use development that would include affordable housing and other potential uses. This project is dependent on the new CD6 garage advancing.

2019

Jerome

Explore Community School District 10 school rezoning

33

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done with Ongoing Work

The DOE will work closely with the Superintendent and Community Education Council (CEC) for CSD 10 to plan for the new school and address attendance zone needs, which may include rezoning.

Ongoing

The DOE will work closely with the Superintendent, Community Education Council (CEC), and broader school community to plan for the new school building at 2355 Morris Avenue (anticipated opening in 2023). This may include rezoning to create a new zone for the school and address over-utilization at nearby schools, in alignment with other new capacity opening in the district.

2021

Jerome

Explore Community School District 10 school rezoning

33

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done with Ongoing Work

The DOE will work closely with the Superintendent and Community Education Council (CEC) for CSD 10 to plan for the new school and address attendance zone needs, which may include rezoning.

Ongoing

The DOE will work closely with the Superintendent, Community Education Council (CEC), and broader school community to plan for the new school building at 2355 Morris Avenue (anticipated opening in 2023). This may include rezoning to create a new zone for the school and address over-utilization at nearby schools, in alignment with other new capacity opening in the district.

2019

Inwood

Upgrade District 6 schools broadband and technology access to support increased focus on STEM education

52

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done

To date, all but one school in District 6 have been upgraded to fiber optics, and a number of schools have seen their internet bandwidth increased to meet growing demand. DOE will conduct a review and verify the status of the school tech refresh process for every school in District 6 to ensure each school is refreshed by December 2021. In addition, DOE will undertake the process of ensuring increased access to bandwidth for GWEC upon launch of the STEM Hub.

Ongoing

[Update pending]

2022

Jerome

Explore Community School District 10 school rezoning

33

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done with Ongoing Work

The DOE will work closely with the Superintendent and Community Education Council (CEC) for CSD 10 to plan for the new school and address attendance zone needs, which may include rezoning.

Ongoing

The NYCDOE worked closely with the SCA, Bronx Community Board 5,
Community Education Council 10, the APLE school community, and other key local stakeholders to explore the
potential use of new building X469. These conversations back in 2021 revealed a strong desire to use the new building to
expand APLE into a K-8 school, rather than to open a new, separate elementary school.
o The proximity of X469 to X115 means that the buildings can operate efficiently as part of a single
campus.
o APLE will be able to expand its current academic and extra-curricular programs to elementary school
students.
o If this proposal is approved, once X469 is completed, it will become part of APLE’s campus.
• If this proposal is approved, APLE will begin serving students in kindergarten in X469 beginning in the 2024-2025
school year, with grades 6-8 continuing to operate in X115, and will continue to phase in one grade per year
until it serves grades K-8 across both X115 and X469 in the 2029-2030 school year.
• This proposal presents a unique opportunity to create a community-driven K-8 option to address the need for
more elementary school seats in District 10 in advance of the opening of new capacity at X469.

2022

Soho/NoHo

Explore Cooper Triangle planning and pedestrian-friendly improvements

18

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

• Building upon the City's extensive investment in the Cooper Triangle area, DOT will evaluate and implement appropriate pedestrian improvements on Cooper Square and the adjacent Cooper Square Plaza, including programming, plantings, or other community supported improvements.

2022 Start

• Building upon the City's extensive investment in the Cooper Triangle area, DOT will evaluate and implement appropriate pedestrian improvements on Cooper Square and the adjacent Cooper Square Plaza, including programming, plantings, or other community supported improvements.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Analyze traffic at White Plains Road and Baker Avenue

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

Study traffic on White Plains Road, Baker Avenue and nearby streets to improve vehicle flow and pedestrian safety. No dedicated investment

Study through 2025

2021

Bay Street

Explore feasibility of siting an educational complex at the former Staten Island Hospital Site

33

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

Not Started

After pending litigation is completed and if a finding favorable to the City of New York is made,
the City will explore the feasibility of acquiring 101 Castleton for redevelopment into an
educational complex, if there is seat need and funding is available in the SCA Capital Plan at such
future date. Redevelopment for alternative public uses may also be explored.

Ongoing

The City will explore the feasibility of acquiring 101 Castleton Avenue for redevelopment into an educational complex pending seat need, as well as available funding in the SCA Capital Plan.

2022

Bay Street

Explore feasibility of siting an educational complex at the former Staten Island Hospital Site

33

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

Not Started

After pending litigation is completed and if a finding favorable to the City of New York is made,
the City will explore the feasibility of acquiring 101 Castleton for redevelopment into an
educational complex, if there is seat need and funding is available in the SCA Capital Plan at such
future date. Redevelopment for alternative public uses may also be explored.

Ongoing

The City will explore the feasibility of acquiring 101 Castleton Avenue for redevelopment into an educational complex pending seat need, as well as available funding in the SCA Capital Plan.

2018

East Harlem

Explore locations for a new Evacuation Center for East Harlem residents

33

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (NYCEM)

Done

NYCEM has recently conducted surveys of potential evacuation centers for East Harlem, and identified IS 88 at 215 West 114th Street as a potential location. NYCEM and its partner agencies will continue to canvass and identify appropriate locations in areas outside of evacuation zones but close to the East Harlem neighborhood. In particular, they will survey nearby schools that are accessible (or could practically be made accessible if renovations are deemed viable) and outside of the evacuation zones. IS 88 is undergoing renovations to become accessible and the work is expected to be complete for the 2019 hurricane season, at which point OEM will determine if the school is a viable option to serve as an evacuation center. In addition, NYCEM will continue to provide Homebound Evacuation Operation (HEO) to coordinate evacuation assistance for homebound individuals in East Harlem and throughout the city.

2017-ongoing

NYCEM is continuing to review the viability of naming IS 88 an Evacuation Center in spring 2019, in advance of hurricane season. IS 88 is undergoing renovations to become accessible and the work is expected to be complete for the 2019 hurricane season, at which point OEM will determine if the school is a viable option to serve as an evacuation center. In addition, NYCEM will continue to provide Homebound Evacuation Operation (HEO) to coordinate evacuation assistance for homebound individuals in East Harlem and throughout the city.

2019

East Harlem

Explore locations for a new Evacuation Center for East Harlem residents

33

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (NYCEM)

Done

NYCEM has recently conducted surveys of potential evacuation centers for East Harlem, and identified IS 88 at 215 West 114th Street as a potential location. NYCEM and its partner agencies will continue to canvass and identify appropriate locations in areas outside of evacuation zones but close to the East Harlem neighborhood. In particular, they will survey nearby schools that are accessible (or could practically be made accessible if renovations are deemed viable) and outside of the evacuation zones. IS 88 is undergoing renovations to become accessible and the work is expected to be complete for the 2019 hurricane season, at which point OEM will determine if the school is a viable option to serve as an evacuation center. In addition, NYCEM will continue to provide Homebound Evacuation Operation (HEO) to coordinate evacuation assistance for homebound individuals in East Harlem and throughout the city.

2017-ongoing

IS 88 located at 215 West 114th Street is now an accessible Evacuation Center. While there are no evacuation centers directly in the East Harlem neighborhood, in addition to the completion of IS 88, there are additional accessible evacuation centers at PS 92 located at 222 West 134th Street (alternately PS 153 1750 Amsterdam Avenue while PS 92 is under construction until the start of the 2019 school year) and the Midtown East Campus PS 59 Beekman Hill International located at 233 East 56th Street. All mentioned evacuation centers are available for East Harlem residents. Additionally, NYCEM will continue to provide Homebound Evacuation Operation (HEO) to coordinate evacuation assistance for homebound individuals in East Harlem and throughout the city.

2021

East Harlem

Explore locations for a new Evacuation Center for East Harlem residents

33

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (NYCEM)

Done

NYCEM has recently conducted surveys of potential evacuation centers for East Harlem, and identified IS 88 at 215 West 114th Street as a potential location. NYCEM and its partner agencies will continue to canvass and identify appropriate locations in areas outside of evacuation zones but close to the East Harlem neighborhood. In particular, they will survey nearby schools that are accessible (or could practically be made accessible if renovations are deemed viable) and outside of the evacuation zones. IS 88 is undergoing renovations to become accessible and the work is expected to be complete for the 2019 hurricane season, at which point OEM will determine if the school is a viable option to serve as an evacuation center. In addition, NYCEM will continue to provide Homebound Evacuation Operation (HEO) to coordinate evacuation assistance for homebound individuals in East Harlem and throughout the city.

2017-ongoing

IS 88 located at 215 West 114th Street is now an accessible Evacuation Center. While there are no evacuation centers directly in the East Harlem neighborhood, in addition to the completion of IS 88, there are additional accessible evacuation centers at PS 92 located at 222 West 134th Street (alternately PS 153 1750 Amsterdam Avenue while PS 92 is under construction until the start of the 2019 school year) and the Midtown East Campus PS 59 Beekman Hill International located at 233 East 56th Street. All mentioned evacuation centers are available for East Harlem residents. Additionally, NYCEM will continue to provide Homebound Evacuation Operation (HEO) to coordinate evacuation assistance for homebound individuals in East Harlem and throughout the city.

2024

Bay Street

Streetscape improvements along Bay Street

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

The City commits $6.7M to improve intersections along Bay Street from St Julian Place to Water

Street where feasible to better facilitate pedestrian safety and connectivity. Improvements will

include curb build outs, intersection normalization, decreased pedestrian crossing distances, and

streetscape improvements.

FY 2021 design start; FY 2024-2025 construction start

The Bay Street Safety Improvements project (HWR703) is currently in Design Procurement and will beging the design procuess in earnest very soon. There were delays to the design as we worked to include the scope for the Minthorne Open Street.

2022

East Harlem

Explore locations for a new Evacuation Center for East Harlem residents

33

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (NYCEM)

Done

NYCEM has recently conducted surveys of potential evacuation centers for East Harlem, and identified IS 88 at 215 West 114th Street as a potential location. NYCEM and its partner agencies will continue to canvass and identify appropriate locations in areas outside of evacuation zones but close to the East Harlem neighborhood. In particular, they will survey nearby schools that are accessible (or could practically be made accessible if renovations are deemed viable) and outside of the evacuation zones. IS 88 is undergoing renovations to become accessible and the work is expected to be complete for the 2019 hurricane season, at which point OEM will determine if the school is a viable option to serve as an evacuation center. In addition, NYCEM will continue to provide Homebound Evacuation Operation (HEO) to coordinate evacuation assistance for homebound individuals in East Harlem and throughout the city.

2017-ongoing

IS 88 located at 215 West 114th Street is now an accessible Evacuation Center. While there are no evacuation centers directly in the East Harlem neighborhood, in addition to the completion of IS 88, there are additional accessible evacuation centers at PS 92 located at 222 West 134th Street (alternately PS 153 1750 Amsterdam Avenue while PS 92 is under construction until the start of the 2019 school year) and the Midtown East Campus PS 59 Beekman Hill International located at 233 East 56th Street. All mentioned evacuation centers are available for East Harlem residents. Additionally, NYCEM will continue to provide Homebound Evacuation Operation (HEO) to coordinate evacuation assistance for homebound individuals in East Harlem and throughout the city.

2022

Soho/NoHo

Explore locations for new tree plantings in the SoHo-NoHo area

11

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Parks is dedicated to growing our urban forest wherever possible. Planting opportunities within SoHo NoHo are constrained due to presence of subsurface utilities, building basements that extend below sidewalks and sidewalk vaults. Parks will examine the 10012, 10013, and 10003 zip codes and will employ best efforts to explore the potential for street trees and other plantings within the SoHo-NoHo neighborhood, noting any locations requested by City Council and local stakeholders. While this area is known to be particularly challenging for plantings in light of dense infrastructure, such as subway tunnels and basement vaults, Parks will explore potential options and share the findings of potential planting locations with City Council and other stakeholders as requested.

2022 Start

DPR will examine the Soho and Noho neighborhoods and employ best efforts for street tree planting during the fall 2022 planting season.

2018

Far Rockaway

Explore new models at Downtown Far Rockaway Schools

28

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done with Ongoing Work

The Department of Education will meet with the Council Member to explore a Dual Language program for a school in Downtown Far Rockaway for the 2018-2019 school year. DOE will meet with the Council Member to also discuss the potential for new programming and other ways to increase enrollment in schools that are currently significantly under capacity. The Chancellor will also convene a Round Table with Principals to educate and encourage participation in new models and programs such as Dual Language Programs by Downtown Far Rockaway schools.

2017-2019

DOE will meet with Council Member Donovan Richards to explore a Dual Language program for a school in Downtown Far Rockaway for the 2018-2019 school year. The Council Member and DOE will continue exploring the potential for new programming and other ways to increase enrollment in schools that are significantly under capacity.

2019

Far Rockaway

Explore new models at Downtown Far Rockaway Schools

28

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done with Ongoing Work

The Department of Education will meet with the Council Member to explore a Dual Language program for a school in Downtown Far Rockaway for the 2018-2019 school year. DOE will meet with the Council Member to also discuss the potential for new programming and other ways to increase enrollment in schools that are currently significantly under capacity. The Chancellor will also convene a Round Table with Principals to educate and encourage participation in new models and programs such as Dual Language Programs by Downtown Far Rockaway schools.

2017-2019

The DOE is continuing to have conversations with the Superintendent about the feasibility and interest in a dual langauge program. DOE will re-evaluate for the 2019-2020 school year.

2021

Far Rockaway

Explore new models at Downtown Far Rockaway Schools

28

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done with Ongoing Work

The Department of Education will meet with the Council Member to explore a Dual Language program for a school in Downtown Far Rockaway for the 2018-2019 school year. DOE will meet with the Council Member to also discuss the potential for new programming and other ways to increase enrollment in schools that are currently significantly under capacity. The Chancellor will also convene a Round Table with Principals to educate and encourage participation in new models and programs such as Dual Language Programs by Downtown Far Rockaway schools.

2017-2019

DOE determined that there was no need for a middle school dual language program until the elementary school dual language students at 27Q197 articulate to middle school, which will not happen until the 2024-2025 school year.

2018

East Harlem

Explore opportunities to finance the development of affordable artist housing

14

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

As part of Housing New York, the City committed to building 1,500 affordable apartments for artists. Consistent with goals of the community, HPD will review proposals from private and mission-driven developers seeking to build or preserve artist housing, live/work spaces, or traditional affordable housing integrated with studio and performance spaces in East Harlem. The City will also explore artist housing on future public sites if desired by the community.

2017-ongoing

HPD will seek to fulfill the goal of financing 1,500 units of artists housing through a combination of new construction and adaptive reuse of existing buildings on both public and private sites. Where possible, and if desired by the community, the City will aim to co-locate housing for artists with community facility space for cultural organizations. An inter-agency collaboration, comprised of DCLA, EDC, HPD, and the Mayor's Office, is leading the implementation of the Affordable Real Estate for Artists Task Force to identify potential sites citywide, backed by $30 million from the Department of Cultural Affairs' (DCLA) capital budget.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Erskine Improvements/Bus Turnaround

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

Improve streetscape and sidewalks and create a bus turnaround to improve circulation around the future Co-op City Metro-North station. Funding: $18.5M (DOT, FY 28) (includes acquisition)

Construction start 2029

2019

East Harlem

Explore opportunities to finance the development of affordable artist housing

14

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

As part of Housing New York, the City committed to building 1,500 affordable apartments for artists. Consistent with goals of the community, HPD will review proposals from private and mission-driven developers seeking to build or preserve artist housing, live/work spaces, or traditional affordable housing integrated with studio and performance spaces in East Harlem. The City will also explore artist housing on future public sites if desired by the community.

2017-ongoing

HPD will seek to fulfill the goal of financing artist live-work space through a combination of new construction and adaptive reuse of existing buildings on both public and private sites. The City will aim to co-locate affordable live/work housing and publicly accessible community arts space. An inter-agency collaboration, comprised of DCLA, EDC, HPD, and the Mayor's Office, is leading the implementation of the Affordable Real Estate for Artists (AREA) initiative to identify potential sites citywide, backed by $30 million from the Department of Cultural Affairs' (DCLA) capital budget for the workspace component. In March 2019, HPD and DCLA hosted a roundtable with a diverse set of artists, arts organizations, architects, and developers to discuss design guidelines and considerations for the development of mixed-use live-work housing for the AREA initiative.

2021

East Harlem

Explore opportunities to finance the development of affordable artist housing

14

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

As part of Housing New York, the City committed to building 1,500 affordable apartments for artists. Consistent with goals of the community, HPD will review proposals from private and mission-driven developers seeking to build or preserve artist housing, live/work spaces, or traditional affordable housing integrated with studio and performance spaces in East Harlem. The City will also explore artist housing on future public sites if desired by the community.

2017-ongoing

HPD will seek to fulfill the goal of financing artist live-work space through a combination of new construction and adaptive reuse of existing buildings on both public and private sites. The City will aim to co-locate affordable live/work housing and publicly accessible community arts space. An inter-agency collaboration, comprised of DCLA, EDC, HPD, and the Mayor's Office, is leading the implementation of the Affordable Real Estate for Artists (AREA) initiative to identify potential sites citywide, backed by $30 million from the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) capital budget for the workspace component. In March 2019, HPD and DCLA hosted a roundtable with a diverse set of artists, arts organizations, architects, and developers to discuss design guidelines and considerations for the development of mixed-use live-work housing for the AREA initiative.

2022

East Harlem

Explore opportunities to finance the development of affordable artist housing

14

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

As part of Housing New York, the City committed to building 1,500 affordable apartments for artists. Consistent with goals of the community, HPD will review proposals from private and mission-driven developers seeking to build or preserve artist housing, live/work spaces, or traditional affordable housing integrated with studio and performance spaces in East Harlem. The City will also explore artist housing on future public sites if desired by the community.

2017-ongoing

HPD will seek to fulfill the goal of financing artist live-work space through a combination of new construction and adaptive reuse of existing buildings on both public and private sites. The City will aim to co-locate affordable live/work housing and publicly accessible community arts space. An inter-agency collaboration, comprised of DCLA, EDC, HPD, and the Mayor's Office, is leading the implementation of the Affordable Real Estate for Artists (AREA) initiative to identify potential sites citywide, backed by $30 million from the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) capital budget for the workspace component. In March 2019, HPD and DCLA hosted a roundtable with a diverse set of artists, arts organizations, architects, and developers to discuss design guidelines and considerations for the development of mixed-use live-work housing for the AREA initiative.

2022

Gowanus

Explore pedestrian improvements at Nevins Street.

37

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

DOT commits to work with DEP to ensure their upcoming capital project at Nevins Street ultimately integrates pedestrian improvements, which may include an open street or shared street activation.

TBD

DOT commits to work with DEP to ensure their upcoming capital project at Nevins Street ultimately integrates pedestrian improvements, which may include an open street or shared street activation.

2018

Far Rockaway

Explore potential business incubation space in Far Rockaway to support area businesses

47

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

Working through SBS and/or NYCEDC, the City will assess the current business landscape and identify the space and programming that would be most appropriate and relevant to area businesses. In spring 2018, the City will report back to the Council Member on a suggested course of action, which could include additional resources for existing programs, the release an RFEI seeking proposals from operators, or other strategies.

2018

Through the outreach work of Chamber On the Go and the Mobile Outreach Unit, SBS is reaching local business owners to provide services in the community. SBS will continue to partner with local stakeholders to determine and subsequently meet the needs of small business owners in Downtown Far Rockaway.

2019

Far Rockaway

Explore potential business incubation space in Far Rockaway to support area businesses

47

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

Working through SBS and/or NYCEDC, the City will assess the current business landscape and identify the space and programming that would be most appropriate and relevant to area businesses. In spring 2018, the City will report back to the Council Member on a suggested course of action, which could include additional resources for existing programs, the release an RFEI seeking proposals from operators, or other strategies.

2018

Through the outreach work of Neighborhood 360, Chamber On the Go, and the Mobile Outreach Unit, SBS is reaching local business owners to provide services in the community. SBS will continue to partner with local stakeholders to determine and subsequently meet the needs of small business owners in Downtown Far Rockaway.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Explore bus service to station

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

Coordinate planning with MTA to explore new or improved bus service options for better access to the Co-op City Metro-North station. No dedicated investment

Ongoing

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Evaluate need for new waste receptacles along key corridors

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

Assess the need for new trash receptacles in busy areas to ensure cleaner streets and public spaces. No dedicated investment

Ongoing

2021

Far Rockaway

Explore potential business incubation space in Far Rockaway to support area businesses

47

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

Working through SBS and/or NYCEDC, the City will assess the current business landscape and identify the space and programming that would be most appropriate and relevant to area businesses. In spring 2018, the City will report back to the Council Member on a suggested course of action, which could include additional resources for existing programs, the release an RFEI seeking proposals from operators, or other strategies.

2018

SBS will continue to partner with local stakeholders to determine and subsequently meet the needs of small business owners in Downtown Far Rockaway.

2022

Far Rockaway

Explore potential business incubation space in Far Rockaway to support area businesses

47

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

Working through SBS and/or NYCEDC, the City will assess the current business landscape and identify the space and programming that would be most appropriate and relevant to area businesses. In spring 2018, the City will report back to the Council Member on a suggested course of action, which could include additional resources for existing programs, the release an RFEI seeking proposals from operators, or other strategies.

2018

SBS will continue to partner with local stakeholders to determine and subsequently meet the needs of small business owners in Downtown Far Rockaway.

2019

Inwood

Explore the expansion of the STEM Hub on the current TCU site at GWEC

46

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Not Started

If the Transportable Classroom Units (TCU) at GWEC are vacated, which may involve proposals requiring Panel for Educational Policy approval, DOE will explore the expansion of STEM education, which will include assessing space and capacity at GWEC and overall demand for increased STEM programming.

Upon TCU being vacated

$2 million is allocated to provide STEM curriculum, in collaboration with selected teachers from the 4 GWEC schools, and the faculty for the afterschool, Saturday, and Summer programs.

2021

Inwood

Explore the expansion of the STEM Hub on the current TCU site at GWEC

46

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Not Started

If the Transportable Classroom Units (TCU) at GWEC are vacated, which may involve proposals requiring Panel for Educational Policy approval, DOE will explore the expansion of STEM education, which will include assessing space and capacity at GWEC and overall demand for increased STEM programming.

Upon TCU being vacated

$2 million was allocated to provide STEM curriculum, in collaboration with selected teachers from the 4 GWEC schools, and the faculty for the afterschool, Saturday, and summer programs. As of June 2021, The Equity Project Charter School is still occupying this space.

2022

Inwood

Explore the expansion of the STEM Hub on the current TCU site at GWEC

46

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Not Started

If the Transportable Classroom Units (TCU) at GWEC are vacated, which may involve proposals requiring Panel for Educational Policy approval, DOE will explore the expansion of STEM education, which will include assessing space and capacity at GWEC and overall demand for increased STEM programming.

Upon TCU being vacated

$2 million was allocated to provide STEM curriculum, in collaboration with selected teachers from the 4 GWEC schools, and the faculty for the afterschool, Saturday, and summer programs. As of June 2021, The Equity Project Charter School is still occupying this space.

2018

Far Rockaway

Explore the feasibility of a new ferry landing east of 108th Street

35

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done

EDC is currently in the process of determining the feasibility of an additional ferry landing east of 108th street. EDC will commit to sharing the results of the feasibility study with the Council Member at its conclusion this fall.

2017

EDC has undertaken a planning study to determining the feasibility of an additional ferry landing in the Rockaways. The study looked at several sites along the peninsula as well as weighed the option of purchasing additional vessels to support the ridership demand at the current Beach 108th St landing. EDC will share the results of the feasibility study with the community and elected officials by fall of 2018.

2019

Far Rockaway

Explore the feasibility of a new ferry landing east of 108th Street

35

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done

EDC is currently in the process of determining the feasibility of an additional ferry landing east of 108th street. EDC will commit to sharing the results of the feasibility study with the Council Member at its conclusion this fall.

2017

EDC undertook a planning study to determine the feasibility of an additional ferry landing in the Rockaways. The study looked at a landing at Motts Basin as well as weighed the option of purchasing additional vessels to support the ridership demand at the current Beach 108th St landing. EDC completed the study at the end of 2018 and found that a new ferry landing is infeasible due to underwater environmental conditions.

2021

Far Rockaway

Explore the feasibility of a new ferry landing east of 108th Street

35

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done

EDC is currently in the process of determining the feasibility of an additional ferry landing east of 108th street. EDC will commit to sharing the results of the feasibility study with the Council Member at its conclusion this fall.

2017

EDC undertook a planning study to determine the feasibility of an additional ferry landing in the Rockaways. The study looked at a landing at Motts Basin as well as weighed the option of purchasing additional vessels to support the ridership demand at the current Beach 108th St landing. EDC completed the study at the end of 2018 and found that a new ferry landing is infeasible due to underwater environmental conditions.

2021

Bay Street

Explore the relocation of Staten Island Central Booking to the Staten Island Court House

43

Transportation & Infrastructure

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (MOCJ)

Done

Each County in New York operates a Central Booking, a place where all new arrests are
processed. Central Booking is usually connected to the criminal courthouse where the
arraignments take place, yet Staten Island presently operates its Central Booking out of the
120th Precinct. Moving Central Booking to the Courthouse could improve the efficiency of court
case processing, safety of defendants and general quality of life for Staten Island Residents and
local businesses. The City will explore options to relocate Staten Island Central Booking from the
120 PCT (78 Richmond Terrance) to the Staten Island Courthouse (SI Courthouse) located at 26
Central Avenue.

Ongoing

Staten Island Central Booking is currently located at 78 Richmond Terrace. Multiple agencies convened to explore options for relocation of Staten Island Central Booking to the Staten Island Courthouse located at 26 Central Avenue. It was determined that the courthouse did not have adequate space to accommodate central booking.

2022

Bay Street

Explore the relocation of Staten Island Central Booking to the Staten Island Court House

43

Transportation & Infrastructure

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (MOCJ)

Done

Each County in New York operates a Central Booking, a place where all new arrests are
processed. Central Booking is usually connected to the criminal courthouse where the
arraignments take place, yet Staten Island presently operates its Central Booking out of the
120th Precinct. Moving Central Booking to the Courthouse could improve the efficiency of court
case processing, safety of defendants and general quality of life for Staten Island Residents and
local businesses. The City will explore options to relocate Staten Island Central Booking from the
120 PCT (78 Richmond Terrance) to the Staten Island Courthouse (SI Courthouse) located at 26
Central Avenue.

Ongoing

Staten Island Central Booking is currently located at 78 Richmond Terrace. Multiple agencies convened to explore options for relocation of Staten Island Central Booking to the Staten Island Courthouse located at 26 Central Avenue. It was determined that the courthouse did not have adequate space to accommodate central booking.

2019

Inwood

Facilitate the consolidation of Con Edison infrastructure to free up sites for mixed-use development, including affordable housing, in the Sherman Creek Area

7

Housing

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

Con Edison currently owns six sites in the Sherman Creek area between West 202nd and West 205th Streets that are included in the rezoning area. With the rezoning, Con Edison will be able to consolidate a new planned operations facility on the two parcels located between West 202nd and West 204th Streets east of 9th Avenue. This will free up the remaining Con Edison lots to be sold for mixed-use development by others, subject to New York State Public Service Commission ( "PSC") approval. These sites are mapped in the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) Area, and any residential development will be required to provide a portion of permanently affordable housing. Con Edison's written testimony from the City Council's public hearing on the Inwood Rezoning is attached as Exhibit X.

2020

Con Edison is advancing design of the new operations facility, which will be located on two blocks along the Harlem River waterfront between West 202nd and 204th Streets. In early 2019, the Public Design Commission approved the design of a vehicular bridge that will connect two parts of the facility. In 2020, Con Edison will release Requests for Proposals for the redevelopment of several of its Sherman Creek properties that it will no longer need once the new facility is completed. Completion of this commitment depends on a set of property transactions between the City and Con Ed that are still in progress.

2021

Inwood

Facilitate the consolidation of Con Edison infrastructure to free up sites for mixed-use development, including affordable housing, in the Sherman Creek Area

7

Housing

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

Con Edison currently owns six sites in the Sherman Creek area between West 202nd and West 205th Streets that are included in the rezoning area. With the rezoning, Con Edison will be able to consolidate a new planned operations facility on the two parcels located between West 202nd and West 204th Streets east of 9th Avenue. This will free up the remaining Con Edison lots to be sold for mixed-use development by others, subject to New York State Public Service Commission ( "PSC") approval. These sites are mapped in the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) Area, and any residential development will be required to provide a portion of permanently affordable housing. Con Edison's written testimony from the City Council's public hearing on the Inwood Rezoning is attached as Exhibit X.

2020

Con Edison is advancing design of the new operations facility, which will be located on two blocks along the Harlem River waterfront between West 202nd and 204th Streets. In early 2019, the NYC Public Design Commission approved the design of a vehicular bridge that will connect two parts of the facility. Con Edison will eventually release Requests for Proposals for the redevelopment of several of its Sherman Creek properties that it will no longer need once the new facility is completed. Completion of this commitment depends on a set of property transactions between the City and Con Edison. EDC has been working with City Law and Con Edison to advance technical documents that are required to complete the transaction.

2022

Inwood

Facilitate the consolidation of Con Edison infrastructure to free up sites for mixed-use development, including affordable housing, in the Sherman Creek Area

7

Housing

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

Con Edison currently owns six sites in the Sherman Creek area between West 202nd and West 205th Streets that are included in the rezoning area. With the rezoning, Con Edison will be able to consolidate a new planned operations facility on the two parcels located between West 202nd and West 204th Streets east of 9th Avenue. This will free up the remaining Con Edison lots to be sold for mixed-use development by others, subject to New York State Public Service Commission ( "PSC") approval. These sites are mapped in the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) Area, and any residential development will be required to provide a portion of permanently affordable housing. Con Edison's written testimony from the City Council's public hearing on the Inwood Rezoning is attached as Exhibit X.

2020

Con Edison is advancing design of the new operations facility, which will be located on two blocks along the Harlem River waterfront between West 202nd and 204th Streets. In early 2019, the NYC Public Design Commission approved the design of a vehicular bridge that will connect two parts of the facility. Con Edison will eventually release Requests for Proposals for the redevelopment of several of its Sherman Creek properties that it will no longer need once the new facility is completed. Completion of this commitment depends on a set of property transactions between the City and Con Edison. EDC has been working with City Law and Con Edison to advance technical documents that are required to complete the transaction.