NYC Rezoning Tracker

2017

East New York

Finance the rehabilitation of existing housing to preserve affordability

3

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will monitor units already rent-restricted through regulatory agreements with government agencies. HPD will reach out to owners with any such regulatory agreements that are near the end of their affordability period to let them know about the financial incentives HPD can provide to preserve affordability.

On an annual basis, HPD will provide reports to the Council Member of all units with regulatory agreements expiring in the next five years to ensure careful monitoring.

HPD is also working to identify opportunities to protect the affordability of buildings that are not currently regulated. With the help of its new Community Partnerships unit, HPD is taking a much more proactive and strategic approach than ever before to target building owners who could benefit from HPD's financing and tax incentives in exchange for agreeing to maintain the affordability of their units. Many owners are either not aware of HPD's products or feel uncomfortable working with a public agency, but HPD is trying to better serve those owners.

Ongoing

Between April 2016 and March 2017, HPD financed the preservation of 322 affordable homes in Brooklyn Community District 5, 144 of which serve households earning extremely low and very low incomes (less than 50% of AMI). These buildings are undergoing various repairs and rehabilitation work, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, energy efficiency retrofits, façade improvements, and more. HPD continues to work with property owners in East New York with regulatory agreements that may be expiring, and proactively reaches out to building owners who could benefit from HPD's loan programs and tax benefits to make repairs and preserve affordability. Between April 2016 and March 2017, this outreach included events, mailings, emails, and calls to owners of physically distressed properties, owners of HUD 202 buildings, owners with expiring or recently expired J51 tax benefits, owners of Low Income Housing Tax Credit properties, and owners of buildings on or at risk of being on the tax lien sale. These targeted efforts reached 293 multifamily buildings in Brooklyn Community District 5 with a total of more than 3,000 rental units. Going forward, HPD will schedule annual meetings with Council Member Espinal to discuss recent preservation activities and opportunities in East New York. HPD, in partnership with Enterprise Community Partners, will pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to contract with community-based organizations to conduct outreach and help private multifamily building owners with navigate HPD financing programs and access resources needed to close on, construct, and operate their properties. HPD has selected Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) as the nonprofit contractor to serve the Central/East Brooklyn area, including East New York. Lastly, with support from the City, the NYU Furman Center has created CoreData.nyc, a new tool to enable community organizations, residents, and elected officials to find information on government subsidized housing, including projected expiration of affordability restrictions. This resource facilitates improved coordination between the City and elected officials on extending the affordability of these properties.

2018

East New York

Finance the rehabilitation of existing housing to preserve affordability

3

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will monitor units already rent-restricted through regulatory agreements with government agencies. HPD will reach out to owners with any such regulatory agreements that are near the end of their affordability period to let them know about the financial incentives HPD can provide to preserve affordability.

On an annual basis, HPD will provide reports to the Council Member of all units with regulatory agreements expiring in the next five years to ensure careful monitoring.

HPD is also working to identify opportunities to protect the affordability of buildings that are not currently regulated. With the help of its new Community Partnerships unit, HPD is taking a much more proactive and strategic approach than ever before to target building owners who could benefit from HPD's financing and tax incentives in exchange for agreeing to maintain the affordability of their units. Many owners are either not aware of HPD's products or feel uncomfortable working with a public agency, but HPD is trying to better serve those owners.

Ongoing

HPD continues to monitor rent-restricted units and reach out to owners with any such regulatory agreements that are near the end of their affordability period to let them know about the financial incentives HPD can provide to preserve affordability. HPD is also taking a much more proactive and strategic approach than ever before to target building owners who could benefit from HPD's financing and tax incentives in exchange for agreeing to maintain the affordability of their units. Since 2014, HPD has financed the rehabilitation and continued affordability of 982 apartments in East New York.

2019

East New York

Finance the rehabilitation of existing housing to preserve affordability

3

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will monitor units already rent-restricted through regulatory agreements with government agencies. HPD will reach out to owners with any such regulatory agreements that are near the end of their affordability period to let them know about the financial incentives HPD can provide to preserve affordability.

On an annual basis, HPD will provide reports to the Council Member of all units with regulatory agreements expiring in the next five years to ensure careful monitoring.

HPD is also working to identify opportunities to protect the affordability of buildings that are not currently regulated. With the help of its new Community Partnerships unit, HPD is taking a much more proactive and strategic approach than ever before to target building owners who could benefit from HPD's financing and tax incentives in exchange for agreeing to maintain the affordability of their units. Many owners are either not aware of HPD's products or feel uncomfortable working with a public agency, but HPD is trying to better serve those owners.

Ongoing

HPD continues to monitor rent-restricted units and reach out to owners with regulatory agreements that are near the end of their affordability period to let them know about the financial incentives HPD can provide to preserve affordability. HPD is also taking a much more proactive and strategic approach than ever before to target building owners who could benefit from HPD's financing and tax incentives in exchange for agreeing to maintain the affordability of their units. Since 2014, HPD has financed the rehabilitation and continued affordability of 6,925 apartments in CD 5. This includes the 5,881 apartments at Starrett City, the largest federally subsidized development in the nation and a critical source of deeply affordable housing for the community.

2021

East New York

Finance the rehabilitation of existing housing to preserve affordability

3

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will monitor units already rent-restricted through regulatory agreements with government agencies. HPD will reach out to owners with any such regulatory agreements that are near the end of their affordability period to let them know about the financial incentives HPD can provide to preserve affordability.

On an annual basis, HPD will provide reports to the Council Member of all units with regulatory agreements expiring in the next five years to ensure careful monitoring.

HPD is also working to identify opportunities to protect the affordability of buildings that are not currently regulated. With the help of its new Community Partnerships unit, HPD is taking a much more proactive and strategic approach than ever before to target building owners who could benefit from HPD's financing and tax incentives in exchange for agreeing to maintain the affordability of their units. Many owners are either not aware of HPD's products or feel uncomfortable working with a public agency, but HPD is trying to better serve those owners.

Ongoing

HPD continues to monitor rent-restricted units and reach out to owners with regulatory agreements that are near the end of their affordability period to let them know about the financial incentives HPD can provide to preserve affordability. HPD is also taking a much more proactive and strategic approach than ever before to target building owners who could benefit from HPD's financing and tax incentives in exchange for agreeing to maintain the affordability of their units. Since 2014, HPD has financed the rehabilitation and continued affordability of 8,528 apartments in CD 5. This includes the 5,881 apartments at Starrett City, the largest federally subsidized development in the nation and a critical source of deeply affordable housing for the community.

2022

East New York

Finance the rehabilitation of existing housing to preserve affordability

3

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will monitor units already rent-restricted through regulatory agreements with government agencies. HPD will reach out to owners with any such regulatory agreements that are near the end of their affordability period to let them know about the financial incentives HPD can provide to preserve affordability.

On an annual basis, HPD will provide reports to the Council Member of all units with regulatory agreements expiring in the next five years to ensure careful monitoring.

HPD is also working to identify opportunities to protect the affordability of buildings that are not currently regulated. With the help of its new Community Partnerships unit, HPD is taking a much more proactive and strategic approach than ever before to target building owners who could benefit from HPD's financing and tax incentives in exchange for agreeing to maintain the affordability of their units. Many owners are either not aware of HPD's products or feel uncomfortable working with a public agency, but HPD is trying to better serve those owners.

Ongoing

HPD continues to monitor rent-restricted units and reach out to owners with regulatory agreements that are near the end of their affordability period to let them know about the financial incentives HPD can provide to preserve affordability. HPD is also taking a much more proactive and strategic approach than ever before to target building owners who could benefit from HPD's financing and tax incentives in exchange for agreeing to maintain the affordability of their units. Since 2014, HPD has financed the rehabilitation and continued affordability of 8,704 apartments in CD 5. This includes the 5,881 apartments at Starrett City, the largest federally subsidized development in the nation and a critical source of deeply affordable housing for the community.

2018

East Harlem

Follow up correction to height limit on Park Ave between East 115 and East 118 Streets

54

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (DCP)

Done

The City will introduce a follow-up zoning text amendment to further restrict building heights in this section of Park Avenue to 125 in the R7D and 145 in the R8A district.

2018

DCP has committed to reducing the maximum height limit from 215 feet to 125 feet in the R7D districts mapped along Park Avenue between East 115th and East 117th Streets and reducing the maximum height limit from 215 feet to 145 feet in the R8A district mapped along Park Avenue between East 116th and East 118th Streets. In order to facilitate this change, DCP must also evaluate how these sites were analyzed in the FEIS and how the reduction in height impacts the environmental analysis. After considering each of the projected development sites, DCP has determined that only one site would be affected by the reduction in height. The Department is currently on track to complete this commitment and refer this text amendment out by the end of 2018.

2019

East Harlem

Follow up correction to height limit on Park Ave between East 115 and East 118 Streets

54

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (DCP)

Done

The City will introduce a follow-up zoning text amendment to further restrict building heights in this section of Park Avenue to 125 in the R7D and 145 in the R8A district.

2018

DCP introduced a series of zoning proposals, 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

Follow up correction to height limit on Park Ave between East 115 and East 118 Streets

54

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (DCP)

Done

The City will introduce a follow-up zoning text amendment to further restrict building heights in this section of Park Avenue to 125 in the R7D and 145 in the R8A district.

2018

DCP introduced a series of zoning proposals, 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

Follow up correction to height limit on Park Ave between East 115 and East 118 Streets

54

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (DCP)

Done

The City will introduce a follow-up zoning text amendment to further restrict building heights in this section of Park Avenue to 125 in the R7D and 145 in the R8A district.

2018

DCP introduced a series of zoning proposals, 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

Gowanus

Fulfill commitment to renovate and reopen the Gowanus Community Center and

19

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DYCD)

In Progress

DYCD will fund a non-profit provider to operate a Cornerstone Program at the Gowanus Community Center. Cornerstone programs provide a holistic approach to programming for ages 6-adult. Activities operating out of Cornerstones are designed and based on the needs of each community they are located in. Cornerstones operate from 2-10pm during the school year and from 8am-11pm weekdays and 3pm-11pm on the weekends during the summer months.

2022 Start

DDC reported that revisions to the estimate and specifications continue so they have a delay on procurement but they want to hold the construction completion date. The new dates are as follows:
Procurement: May 23, 2022
Abatement by DDC: August 7, 2022
Pre-construction start: November 21, 2022
Construction initiation: January 15, 2023
Construction substantial completion: December 10, 2023
Punch List Completion: January 16, 2024
Guarantee Completion: January 16, 2025

2022

Gowanus

Fulfill commitment to renovate and reopen the Wyckoff Community Center.

20

Community Resources

NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY (NYCHA)

In Progress

NYCHA’s previous procurement for the expansion of this center was unsuccessful. NYCHA will release a new public solicitation in December 2021. Bids would be due back in late January with an anticipated award in Q2 of 2022. At that time, a contract construction timeline will be presented, and construction will begin. Construction is expected to last two to three years.

2021 Start

Pending Letter of Award (LOA) issuance. Projected Construction dates December 15, 2022 to March 30, 2024.

2018

East Harlem

Fund a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) study and implement new routes in East Harlem

55

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

A SRTS Study was conducted in 2007. SRTS capital work has already been performed in East Harlem as a result of that initial study: work was completed at PS 7 in 2011 and at PS 72 in 2009. In the time since the first study, DOT has made sweeping itywide safety policy changes and specific capital investments that have benefitted East Harlem. Although school safety zones created in the 2007 program brought speeds near schools to 20 M.P.H., as part of Vision Zero, the City speed limit was brought down to 25 M.P.H. everywhere. Similarly, both 1st and 2nd Avenue are Vision Zero priority corridors and the safety improvements implemented on these corridors, such as pedestrian islands, benefit children, parents and residents who walk around the neighborhood, including to and from local schools. In a new phase of SRTS projects, planned between 2020 and 2022, DOT will construct a curb extension and pedestrians island in the vicinity of PS 83, Esperanza Prep Academy, TAG Young Scholars, PS 138 and PS 146. The curb extension is planned for 2nd Ave & 109th St across the street from PS 83 and directly in front of IS 12 and the pedestrian island is slated for 1st Ave & 106th St. The curb extension and pedestrian island will slow down vehicles and improve pedestrian visibility.

2020

A Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Study was conducted in 2007. SRTS capital work has already been performed in East Harlem as a result of that initial study: work was completed at PS 7 in 2011 and at PS 72 in 2009. In the time since the first study, DOT has made sweeping citywide safety policy changes and specific capital investments that have benefited East Harlem. Starting in 2021, the Department of Design and Construction will begin construction of a curb extension and pedestrian island that will improve pedestrian visibility and slow down vehicles near PS 83, Esperanza Prep Academy, TAG Young Scholars, PS 138, and PS 146.

2019

East Harlem

Fund a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) study and implement new routes in East Harlem

55

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

A SRTS Study was conducted in 2007. SRTS capital work has already been performed in East Harlem as a result of that initial study: work was completed at PS 7 in 2011 and at PS 72 in 2009. In the time since the first study, DOT has made sweeping itywide safety policy changes and specific capital investments that have benefitted East Harlem. Although school safety zones created in the 2007 program brought speeds near schools to 20 M.P.H., as part of Vision Zero, the City speed limit was brought down to 25 M.P.H. everywhere. Similarly, both 1st and 2nd Avenue are Vision Zero priority corridors and the safety improvements implemented on these corridors, such as pedestrian islands, benefit children, parents and residents who walk around the neighborhood, including to and from local schools. In a new phase of SRTS projects, planned between 2020 and 2022, DOT will construct a curb extension and pedestrians island in the vicinity of PS 83, Esperanza Prep Academy, TAG Young Scholars, PS 138 and PS 146. The curb extension is planned for 2nd Ave & 109th St across the street from PS 83 and directly in front of IS 12 and the pedestrian island is slated for 1st Ave & 106th St. The curb extension and pedestrian island will slow down vehicles and improve pedestrian visibility.

2020

A Safe Routes to School (SRTS) study was conducted in 2007, and SRTS capital work has already been performed in East Harlem as a result of that initial study. Work was completed at PS 7 in 2011 and at PS 72 in 2009. In the time since the first study, DOT has made sweeping citywide safety policy changes and specific capital investments that have benefited East Harlem. In Fall 2021, DDC will begin construction of a curb extension and pedestrian island that will improve pedestrian visibility and slow down vehicles near PS 83, Esperanza Prep Academy, TAG Young Scholars, PS 138, and PS 146.

2021

East Harlem

Fund a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) study and implement new routes in East Harlem

55

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

A SRTS Study was conducted in 2007. SRTS capital work has already been performed in East Harlem as a result of that initial study: work was completed at PS 7 in 2011 and at PS 72 in 2009. In the time since the first study, DOT has made sweeping itywide safety policy changes and specific capital investments that have benefitted East Harlem. Although school safety zones created in the 2007 program brought speeds near schools to 20 M.P.H., as part of Vision Zero, the City speed limit was brought down to 25 M.P.H. everywhere. Similarly, both 1st and 2nd Avenue are Vision Zero priority corridors and the safety improvements implemented on these corridors, such as pedestrian islands, benefit children, parents and residents who walk around the neighborhood, including to and from local schools. In a new phase of SRTS projects, planned between 2020 and 2022, DOT will construct a curb extension and pedestrians island in the vicinity of PS 83, Esperanza Prep Academy, TAG Young Scholars, PS 138 and PS 146. The curb extension is planned for 2nd Ave & 109th St across the street from PS 83 and directly in front of IS 12 and the pedestrian island is slated for 1st Ave & 106th St. The curb extension and pedestrian island will slow down vehicles and improve pedestrian visibility.

2020

A Safe Routes to School (SRTS) study was conducted in 2007, and SRTS capital work has already been performed in East Harlem as a result of that initial study. Work was completed at PS 72 in 2009 and PS 7 in 2011. In the time since the first study, DOT has made sweeping citywide safety policy changes and specific capital investments that have benefited East Harlem. In spring 2022, DDC will begin construction of a curb extension and pedestrian island that will improve pedestrian visibility and slow down vehicles near PS 83, Esperanza Prep Academy, TAG Young Scholars, PS 138, and PS 146.

2021

Bay Street

Fund and construct a public school in the New Stapleton Waterfront

30

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

Not Started

SCA, in coordination with EDC, will build a new public school at the Northern Sites of Special
Stapleton Waterfront District. The school will have approximately 600 seats, and the level will be
PS or PS/IS, with specific grades to be determined based on need at the time of the design.
The City commits to begin design of the new public school as soon as the infrastructure work for
the New Stapleton Waterfront project is completed. If need materializes and construction is
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confirmed, the City will explore incorporating a playground into the Schoolyards-to-Playground
Program.

Upon completion of infrastructure

SCA, in coordination with EDC, will build a new public school at the Northern Sites of the Special Stapleton Waterfront District. The school will have approximately 600 seats, and the level will be PS or PS/IS, with specific grades to be determined based on need at the time of the design. The City commits to begin design of the new public school as soon as the infrastructure work for the New Stapleton Waterfront project is completed. EDC is proposing $45M for new sewers, streets, and utilities to accommodate future growth.

2024

Bay Street

The City will remap portions of key sites and make enhancements to improve connectivity along Bay Street

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

Victory Boulevard, between Bay Street and the railway east of Bay Street shall be reconfigured and remapped to provide public amenity space adjoining the sites proposed for higher density. Victory Boulevard between Bay Street and the railway will also be enhanced to provide additional public open space. Central Avenue currently extends south to the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Bay Street. DOT, DCP, and DPR shall improve this space for pedestrians.

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

Bay Street

Fund and construct a public school in the New Stapleton Waterfront

30

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

Not Started

SCA, in coordination with EDC, will build a new public school at the Northern Sites of Special
Stapleton Waterfront District. The school will have approximately 600 seats, and the level will be
PS or PS/IS, with specific grades to be determined based on need at the time of the design.
The City commits to begin design of the new public school as soon as the infrastructure work for
the New Stapleton Waterfront project is completed. If need materializes and construction is
19
confirmed, the City will explore incorporating a playground into the Schoolyards-to-Playground
Program.

Upon completion of infrastructure

SCA, in coordination with EDC, will build a new public school at the Northern Sites of the Special Stapleton Waterfront District. The school will have approximately 600 seats, and the level will be PS or PS/IS, with specific grades to be determined based on need at the time of the design. The City commits to begin design of the new public school as soon as the infrastructure work for the New Stapleton Waterfront project is completed. EDC is proposing $45M for new sewers, streets, and utilities to accommodate future growth.

2018

East Harlem

Fund and implement Universal Access to Counsel

13

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Done with Ongoing Work

In February 2017, the Mayor announced that the City will fund universal access to legal services for tenants facing eviction in Housing Court. Through a five-year implementation plan, free legal representation will be available to all tenants with household incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, or roughly $50,000 for a four-person family. Legal counseling will be available to those earning more.

2017-2021

As part of its commitment to provide universal access to counsel for tenants facing eviction in Housing Court, by Fiscal 2022 the City will dedicate $155 million to ensure that low-income New Yorkers, including East Harlem residents, who have incomes of roughly $50,000 for a family of four, have access to free legal representation. Residents who earn more will have access to free and individualized legal counseling.

2019

East Harlem

Fund and implement Universal Access to Counsel

13

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Done with Ongoing Work

In February 2017, the Mayor announced that the City will fund universal access to legal services for tenants facing eviction in Housing Court. Through a five-year implementation plan, free legal representation will be available to all tenants with household incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, or roughly $50,000 for a four-person family. Legal counseling will be available to those earning more.

2017-2021

As part of its commitment to provide universal access to counsel for tenants facing eviction in Housing Court, by Fiscal 2022 the City will dedicate $166 million citywide to ensure that low-income residents who have incomes of roughly $50,000 for a family of four will have access to free legal representation. Residents who earn more than that will have access to free and individualized legal counseling.

2021

East Harlem

Fund and implement Universal Access to Counsel

13

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Done with Ongoing Work

In February 2017, the Mayor announced that the City will fund universal access to legal services for tenants facing eviction in Housing Court. Through a five-year implementation plan, free legal representation will be available to all tenants with household incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, or roughly $50,000 for a four-person family. Legal counseling will be available to those earning more.

2017-2021

As part of its commitment to provide universal access to counsel for tenants facing eviction in Housing Court, by Fiscal Year 2022 the City will dedicate $166 million to ensure that low-income East Harlem residents, who have incomes of roughly $50,000 for a family of four, will have access to free legal representation. Residents who earn more than that will have access to free and individualized legal counseling.

2022

East Harlem

Fund and implement Universal Access to Counsel

13

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Done with Ongoing Work

In February 2017, the Mayor announced that the City will fund universal access to legal services for tenants facing eviction in Housing Court. Through a five-year implementation plan, free legal representation will be available to all tenants with household incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, or roughly $50,000 for a four-person family. Legal counseling will be available to those earning more.

2017-2021

As part of its commitment to provide universal access to counsel for tenants facing eviction in Housing Court, the Fiscal Year 2023 Executive Plan Budget includes a citywide total of $166 million for tenants in need citywide to ensure that low-income East Harlem residents, who have incomes of roughly $50,000 for a family of four, will have access to free legal representation. Residents who earn more than that will have access to free and individualized legal counseling.

2021

Bay Street

Host tenant resource fairs to educate tenants about their rights and resources to prevent displacement

7

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD is committed to working with partner agencies, elected officials, and community groups to
ensure tenants are aware of their rights and have access to important housing resources. HPD
will host two tenant resource fairs by the end of 2020 in coordination with the local Council
Member.

Host two tenant resource fairs by the end of 2020

HPD is committed to working with partner agencies, elected officials, and community groups to ensure tenants are aware of their rights and have access to important housing resources. Since switching to virtual events, HPD hosted a Virtual Housing Resource Fair in partnership with the Housing Dignity Coalition for the North Shore on June 2021 for both homeowners and tenants. HPD plans to host another tenant resource fair before the end of 2021.

2025

East New York

Improve connectivity and streetscape in and around the IBZ

30

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

DOT will implement major capital improvements to the IBZ's physical environment through upgrades to certain north-south and east-west corridors, like Van Sinderen and Sutter Avenues. Such improvements may include: new sidewalks and street repaving; new lighting around elevated transit infrastructure; and new fencing along city-owned vacant lots and transit infrastructure.
Timeline: The City will commence a design process on the infrastructure improvements in 2017 in consultation with adjacent property owners, the East Brooklyn BID, and Community Board 5
Capital Funding: $8.2 million

2017-2020

DOT and DDC will implement major capital improvements within East New York’s Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) with upgrades to Van Sinderen Avenue between East New York and Riverdale Avenues. Capital improvements include new sidewalks with ADA compliant ramps, street reconstruction, new lighting around elevated transit infrastructure, new decorative fencing, and safety/accessibility improvements at the intersection of Van Sinderen and Sutter Avenues. Design concluded at the end of 2024, and construction is expected to begin at the end of 2025.

2018

East Harlem

Fund and support the East Harlem/El Barrio Community Land Trust

12

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

A Community Land Trust (CLT) is a non-profit organization that maintains control and oversight of affordable housing through ownership of land, and whose primary purpose is the creation and/or maintenance of permanently affordable housing. The CLT's land ownership, paired with a governance structure that reflects the interests of residents and the broader neighborhood, can offer a unique housing model that empowers communities. To support CLTs across the city, HPD issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) early in 2017 to identify qualified groups interested in forming CLTs. In addition, HPD recently announced an award of $500,000 from Enterprise Community Partners to Banana Kelly to support the efforts of the East Harlem El Barrio Community Land Trust. Over the next 24 months, the grant will fund operations and start-up support and is expected to be integrated into the budget of its first rehabilitation project of three buildings in East Harlem. HPD will continue exploring additional opportunities to partner with CLTs in Upper Manhattan.

2019

HPD continues to work with the East Harlem El Barrio Community Land Trust (EHEBCLT) and developer Banana Kelly CIA to advance the rehabilitation of a cluster of four City-owned buildings in East Harlem. The properties will undergo a substantial rehabilitation prior to becoming part of a Community Land Trust. HPD has been working with the development team to support the achievement of predevelopment milestones prior to construction commencement. These milestones include coordinating tenant kickoff meetings and communication, developing scopes of work, creating a development budget, forming legal documents and ensuring environmental testing is done. EHEBCLT recently hired a coordinator using funds that were awarded by HPD from Enterprise Community Partners. HPD continues to work with the team on predevelopment with the goal of closing on financing and substantially rehabilitating the four properties.

2019

East Harlem

Fund and support the East Harlem/El Barrio Community Land Trust

12

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

A Community Land Trust (CLT) is a non-profit organization that maintains control and oversight of affordable housing through ownership of land, and whose primary purpose is the creation and/or maintenance of permanently affordable housing. The CLT's land ownership, paired with a governance structure that reflects the interests of residents and the broader neighborhood, can offer a unique housing model that empowers communities. To support CLTs across the city, HPD issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) early in 2017 to identify qualified groups interested in forming CLTs. In addition, HPD recently announced an award of $500,000 from Enterprise Community Partners to Banana Kelly to support the efforts of the East Harlem El Barrio Community Land Trust. Over the next 24 months, the grant will fund operations and start-up support and is expected to be integrated into the budget of its first rehabilitation project of three buildings in East Harlem. HPD will continue exploring additional opportunities to partner with CLTs in Upper Manhattan.

2019

On June 13, 2019, the City Council approved the disposition of four City-owned residential buildings to be the first properties of the East Harlem/El Barrio Community Land Trust (EHEBCLT).  The properties will now undergo a substantial rehabilitation. HPD continues to work with EHEBCLT and developer Banana Kelly CIA to advance the rehabilitation and long-term stewardship of these buildings. HPD expects rehabilitation to begin in 2019. In parallel with advancing rehabilitation of these buildings, the EHEBCLT continues to use grant funding from Enterprise Community Partners and HPD to prepare the organization to manage the properties upon project completion, as well as support construction costs.

2021

East Harlem

Fund and support the East Harlem/El Barrio Community Land Trust

12

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

A Community Land Trust (CLT) is a non-profit organization that maintains control and oversight of affordable housing through ownership of land, and whose primary purpose is the creation and/or maintenance of permanently affordable housing. The CLT's land ownership, paired with a governance structure that reflects the interests of residents and the broader neighborhood, can offer a unique housing model that empowers communities. To support CLTs across the city, HPD issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) early in 2017 to identify qualified groups interested in forming CLTs. In addition, HPD recently announced an award of $500,000 from Enterprise Community Partners to Banana Kelly to support the efforts of the East Harlem El Barrio Community Land Trust. Over the next 24 months, the grant will fund operations and start-up support and is expected to be integrated into the budget of its first rehabilitation project of three buildings in East Harlem. HPD will continue exploring additional opportunities to partner with CLTs in Upper Manhattan.

2019

On June 13, 2019, the City Council approved the disposition of four City-owned residential buildings to the East Harlem/El Barrio Community Land Trust (EHEBCLT), which will constitute the CLT's first project since its formation. In November 2020, HPD provided an Article XI tax exemption, $7 million in rehabilitation subsidy, and title to the four, formerly city-owned properties to support the project. The Community Preservation Corporation also provided a $5.2 million loan, Enterprise Community Partners provided $500,000, and and former Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito provided $500,000 in Reso-A funding. HPD will continue to work with EHEBCLT and developer Banana Kelly CIA to advance the properties' rehabilitation and their long-term stewardship. Rehabilitation work is underway. The EHEBCLT will continue to use grant funding from Enterprise Community Partners and HPD for ongoing organizational support that will help manage the properties upon the completion of rehabilitation.

2022

East Harlem

Fund and support the East Harlem/El Barrio Community Land Trust

12

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

A Community Land Trust (CLT) is a non-profit organization that maintains control and oversight of affordable housing through ownership of land, and whose primary purpose is the creation and/or maintenance of permanently affordable housing. The CLT's land ownership, paired with a governance structure that reflects the interests of residents and the broader neighborhood, can offer a unique housing model that empowers communities. To support CLTs across the city, HPD issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) early in 2017 to identify qualified groups interested in forming CLTs. In addition, HPD recently announced an award of $500,000 from Enterprise Community Partners to Banana Kelly to support the efforts of the East Harlem El Barrio Community Land Trust. Over the next 24 months, the grant will fund operations and start-up support and is expected to be integrated into the budget of its first rehabilitation project of three buildings in East Harlem. HPD will continue exploring additional opportunities to partner with CLTs in Upper Manhattan.

2019

On June 13, 2019, the City Council approved the disposition of four City-owned residential buildings to the East Harlem/El Barrio Community Land Trust (EHEBCLT), which will constitute the CLT's first project since its formation.  In November 2020, HPD provided an Article XI tax exemption, $7 million in rehabilitation subsidy, and title to the four, formerly city-owned properties to support the project. The Community Preservation Corporation also provided a $5.2 million loan, Enterprise Community Partners provided $500,000, and and former Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito provided $500,000 in Reso-A funding. HPD will continue to work with EHEBCLT and developer Banana Kelly CIA to advance the properties' rehabilitation and their long-term stewardship. Rehabilitation work is underway. The EHEBCLT will continue to use grant funding from Enterprise Community Partners and HPD for ongoing organizational support that will help manage the properties upon the completion of rehabilitation.

2022

Gowanus

Fund comprehensive in-unit renovations at all apartments at Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens.

1

Housing

NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY (NYCHA)

In Progress

• The City will fund comprehensive in-unit renovations at all apartments at Gowanus Houses (1,134 units) and Wyckoff Gardens (528 units). This work will include all interior apartment component replacements as identified during the scoping process, which may include but is not limited to: walls, plumbing (including riser work), fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens, flooring, interior doors, electrical wiring, and lighting fixtures. Completing this work may require a phased temporary relocation of existing residents.
As described in Item 4 below, NYCHA will commit to an engagement schedule and communication plan. NYCHA will also commit to creating an agreement with residents focused on the temporary relocation process, including but not limited to: adequate notice to each tenant ahead of renovation, a guarantee that all residents can return to their development, and NYCHA’s payment for resident temporary relocation costs as needed (e.g., moving costs, meal and transportation stipends, storage if necessary, and other out of pocket expenses). If temporary relocation in the development is not possible, accommodations in the immediate neighborhood will be identified. Consideration will be given to medical conditions, emergency transfers and domestic violence cases, and elementary schools.
To ensure the above work will be completed, the City will allocate approximately $200M in capital.

2022 start

Establish regular engagement check ins with the Resident Associations, property management teams and begin planning and due diligence inspections of the properties to understand existing conditions. In 2022, NYCHA will determine an appropriate project delivery method to best deliver these investments and will begin the procurement process.

2022

Soho/NoHo

Fund dedicated tenant support services targeted for SoHo/NoHo and surrounding neighborhoods

6

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

The City will fund one or more local community organizations to conduct proactive outreach to tenants in the rezoning area. Outreach will inform tenants of their rights, identify any housing-related issues and connect them with a range of resources, such as emergency repairs and HRA’s free legal assistance. HPD will identify one or more partner organization(s) through a competitive process in early 2022, and will work with the selected organization to develop a scope of work that meets local needs.

2022 Start

The City will fund one or more local community organizations to conduct proactive outreach to tenants in the rezoning area. Outreach will inform tenants of their rights, identify any housing-related issues and connect them with a range of resources, such as emergency repairs and HRA’s free legal assistance. HPD will identify one or more partner organization(s) through a competitive procurement process, which has been initiated in early 2022. HPD will work with the selected organization to develop a scope of work that meets local needs.

2018

East Harlem

Fund targeted local marketing for the NYC Well program

36

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

DOHMH has developed an ad campaign promoting NYC Well, planned for rollout in Winter 2018. Ad placements are planned for East Harlem, and will include bus shelters, nail salons, barber shops, and LinkNYC kiosks.

2018

A new NYC Well campaign launched in May, targeted to Mandarin, Cantonese and Spanish speakers. It includes additional placements in East Harlem. Placements of advertisements include all major platforms, such as TV, print, newspaper, digital, ferry, subways, bus shelters, and more.

2019

East Harlem

Fund targeted local marketing for the NYC Well program

36

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

DOHMH has developed an ad campaign promoting NYC Well, planned for rollout in Winter 2018. Ad placements are planned for East Harlem, and will include bus shelters, nail salons, barber shops, and LinkNYC kiosks.

2018

A new NYC Well campaign "We're Here" launched in May 2018 and ran through this year. It was targeted to Mandarin, Cantonese and Spanish speakers, and included additional placements in East Harlem. Campaign placements included all major platforms, including TV, print, newspaper, digital, ferry, subways, bus shelters, billboards, and neighborhood placement (laundromats, check cashing facilities, bodegas, nail salons).

2021

East Harlem

Fund targeted local marketing for the NYC Well program

36

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

DOHMH has developed an ad campaign promoting NYC Well, planned for rollout in Winter 2018. Ad placements are planned for East Harlem, and will include bus shelters, nail salons, barber shops, and LinkNYC kiosks.

2018

A new NYC Well campaign "We're Here" launched in May 2018 and ran through 2019. It was targeted to Mandarin, Cantonese and Spanish speakers, and included additional placements in East Harlem. Campaign placements included all major platforms, including TV, print, newspaper, digital, ferry, subways, bus shelters, billboards, and neighborhood placement (laundromats, check cashing facilities, bodegas, nail salons).

2022

East Harlem

Fund targeted local marketing for the NYC Well program

36

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

DOHMH has developed an ad campaign promoting NYC Well, planned for rollout in Winter 2018. Ad placements are planned for East Harlem, and will include bus shelters, nail salons, barber shops, and LinkNYC kiosks.

2018

A new NYC Well campaign "We're Here" launched in May 2018 and ran through 2019. It was targeted to Mandarin, Cantonese and Spanish speakers, and included additional placements in East Harlem. Campaign placements included all major platforms, including TV, print, newspaper, digital, ferry, subways, bus shelters, billboards, and neighborhood placement (laundromats, check cashing facilities, bodegas, nail salons).

2019

Inwood

Harlem River Drive Gateway

67

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

The City will reconstruct the intersection of Dyckman Street, 10th Avenue, and Harlem River Drive to provide better pedestrian crossings, provide a safer connection between Highbridge Park and the Sherman Creek/Harlem River waterfront, and create a more attractive gateway for the neighborhood. Improvements would include reduced pedestrian crossing distances, new crosswalks, sidewalks, traffic signals, pedestrian wayfinding, and street lighting.

FY 2020 Design Start

DOT is currently scoping the capital improvement project focused on reconstructing the intersections of Dyckman Street, 10th Avenue, and Harlem River Drive. Once the project scope is completed, DOT will formally transmit the project to DDC with design planned for 2021. This project will likely be coordinated with the initiative to improve priority intersections along 10th Avenue.

2021

Inwood

Harlem River Drive Gateway

67

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

The City will reconstruct the intersection of Dyckman Street, 10th Avenue, and Harlem River Drive to provide better pedestrian crossings, provide a safer connection between Highbridge Park and the Sherman Creek/Harlem River waterfront, and create a more attractive gateway for the neighborhood. Improvements would include reduced pedestrian crossing distances, new crosswalks, sidewalks, traffic signals, pedestrian wayfinding, and street lighting.

FY 2020 Design Start

DOT is currently scoping the capital improvement project focused on reconstructing the intersections of Dyckman Street, 10th Avenue, and Harlem River Drive. Once the project scope is completed, DOT will formally transmit the project to DDC with design planned for 2021. This project will likely be coordinated with the initiative to improve priority intersections along 10th Avenue.

2022

Inwood

Harlem River Drive Gateway

67

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

The City will reconstruct the intersection of Dyckman Street, 10th Avenue, and Harlem River Drive to provide better pedestrian crossings, provide a safer connection between Highbridge Park and the Sherman Creek/Harlem River waterfront, and create a more attractive gateway for the neighborhood. Improvements would include reduced pedestrian crossing distances, new crosswalks, sidewalks, traffic signals, pedestrian wayfinding, and street lighting.

FY 2020 Design Start

Scoping has completed on the capital improvement project focused on reconstructing the intersections of Dyckman Street, 10th Avenue, and Harlem River Drive, and design will begin in 2022.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Implement bus priority improvements

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

Collaborate with MTA to improve bus speeds and accessibility, particularly on routes connecting to the new Metro-North stations. No dedicated investment

Ongoing

2018

East Harlem

Have Tenant Support Unit (TSU) conduct outreach

6

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

Finally, outreach specialists with the City's new Tenant Support Unit (TSU) are going door-to-door in East Harlem, informing tenants of their rights, documenting complaints related to harassment and eviction, and making referrals to free legal support whenever necessary. Since July 2015, TSU specialists have knocked on over 28,000 doors and assisted over 1,500 tenants in East Harlem.

2017-ongoing

Tenant Support Unit (TSU) specialists are on the ground in East Harlem, conducting proactive outreach to tenants to inform them of their rights, identify housing-related issues and connect tenants to free City services like legal assistance to mitigate displacement and landlord harassment, and facilitate home-related repairs. From July 2015 through mid-May 2018, specialists, who collectively speak over 12 languages, knocked on over 21,000 doors in the area. TSU also made over 9,900 follow-up calls to provide comprehensive case management to tenants - bridging the gap between the City and tenants by helping them through the process of accessing resources. During this period, TSU specialists assisted over 1,500 New Yorkers in zip codes 10029 and 10035.

2022

Soho/NoHo

Make improvements and expand programming opportunities at Sara D Roosevelt Park

10

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Not Started

• Sara D Roosevelt Park is a heavily used and much-loved neighborhood park. The Administration is committed to working with Parks, DCAS and other city agencies to search for a new site to accommodate the operational and maintenance needs currently served by the Stanton Street building in order to open the Stanton Street building for community park uses. Parks will also make capital improvements within the Park.

2022 Start

DPR will work to relocate the operational and maintenance needs currently served by the Stanton Street building in Sara D Roosevelt Park out of the park and make capital improvements within the park. Design will start in 2022.

2019

East Harlem

Have Tenant Support Unit (TSU) conduct outreach

6

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

Finally, outreach specialists with the City's new Tenant Support Unit (TSU) are going door-to-door in East Harlem, informing tenants of their rights, documenting complaints related to harassment and eviction, and making referrals to free legal support whenever necessary. Since July 2015, TSU specialists have knocked on over 28,000 doors and assisted over 1,500 tenants in East Harlem.

2017-ongoing

Tenant Support Unit (TSU) specialists are on the ground in East Harlem, conducting proactive outreach to tenants to inform them of their rights, identify housing-related issues faced by members of the community and connect tenants to free City services, such as legal assistance to mitigate displacement, landlord harassment, and facilitate home-related repairs. To date, specialists, who speak multiple languages and are often from the community in which they work, have knocked on over 24,280 doors in the area. TSU has also made over 12,242 follow up calls to provide comprehensive case management to tenants - bridging the gap between the City and tenants by helping them through the process of accessing resources. From July 2015 through June 2019, TSU specialists have assisted over 1,855 New Yorkers in zip codes 10029 and 10035.

2021

East Harlem

Have Tenant Support Unit (TSU) conduct outreach

6

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

Finally, outreach specialists with the City's new Tenant Support Unit (TSU) are going door-to-door in East Harlem, informing tenants of their rights, documenting complaints related to harassment and eviction, and making referrals to free legal support whenever necessary. Since July 2015, TSU specialists have knocked on over 28,000 doors and assisted over 1,500 tenants in East Harlem.

2017-ongoing

Tenant Support Unit (TSU) specialists are on the ground in East Harlem, conducting proactive outreach to tenants to inform them of their rights, identify housing-related issues faced by members of the community and connect tenants to free City services, like legal assistance, to mitigate displacement, landlord harassment and facilitate home-related repairs. As of October 2020, specialists, who speak multiple languages and are often from the community in which they work, have knocked on over 25,373 doors in the area. TSU has also made over 13,886 follow up calls to provide comprehensive case management to tenants bridging the gap between the City and tenants by helping them through the process of accessing resources. Since July 2015, TSU specialists have assisted over 2,000 New Yorkers in zip codes 10029 and 10035. The Tenant Support Unit continues to help tenants city-wide with housing issues through the Tenant Helpline, in conjunction with The Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants (MOPT) and HRA's Office of Civil Justice (OCJ).

2022

East Harlem

Have Tenant Support Unit (TSU) conduct outreach

6

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

Finally, outreach specialists with the City's new Tenant Support Unit (TSU) are going door-to-door in East Harlem, informing tenants of their rights, documenting complaints related to harassment and eviction, and making referrals to free legal support whenever necessary. Since July 2015, TSU specialists have knocked on over 28,000 doors and assisted over 1,500 tenants in East Harlem.

2017-ongoing

Tenant Support Unit (TSU) specialists are on the ground in East Harlem, conducting proactive outreach to tenants to inform them of their rights, identify housing-related issues faced by members of the community and connect tenants to free City services, like legal assistance, to mitigate displacement, landlord harassment and facilitate home-related repairs. As of October 2020, specialists, who speak multiple languages and are often from the community in which they work, have knocked on over 25,373 doors in the area. TSU has also made over 13,886 follow up calls to provide comprehensive case management to tenants bridging the gap between the City and tenants by helping them through the process of accessing resources. Since July 2015, TSU specialists have assisted over 2,000 New Yorkers in zip codes 10029 and 10035. The Tenant Support Unit continues to help tenants city-wide with housing issues through the Tenant Helpline, in conjunction with The Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants (MOPT) and HRA's Office of Civil Justice (OCJ).

2025

Jerome

Implement "Under the EL" Public Realm Improvements

40

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

The City will make public realm improvements along 16 blocks and pedestrian improvements at critical intersections along Jerome Avenue. These improvements will create safe and vibrant sidewalks and open spaces, contributing to consistent, distinctive streetscape corridor. Access and mobility will be improved across Jerome Avenue, connections strengthened to adjacent retail and residential uses, and new public space destinations for pedestrians will be created.

2019 design, completed by 2024

The Jerome Avenue Safety Improvements project (HWXJEROME) design start was impacted by the CPSD timeline and the COVID-19 pandemic. Design registered in FY22. The project is currently in final design, with construction start scheduled for CY26 and completion in CY29.

2019

Inwood

Help community organizations acquire rent stabilized buildings through the Neighborhood Pillars Program

5

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD and New York Housing Development Corporation (HDC) are launching a new Neighborhood Pillars program to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. The City will double the capacity of the Acquisition Loan Fund to $275 million to enable non-profits and mission-based organizations to acquire buildings that are rent-regulated, but not otherwise part of an existing affordable housing program.

FY2019 Launch

HPD and HDC announced the Neighborhood Pillars program in fall 2017 to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. HPD released a Preservation Buyers Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and responses from organizations interested in participating are accepted on a rolling basis. HPD launched the Downpayment Assistance Fund and issued a new financing program term sheet in late 2018. The City expects to support the acquisition of a half dozen or more properties across New York City by fall 2019.

2021

Inwood

Help community organizations acquire rent stabilized buildings through the Neighborhood Pillars Program

5

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD and New York Housing Development Corporation (HDC) are launching a new Neighborhood Pillars program to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. The City will double the capacity of the Acquisition Loan Fund to $275 million to enable non-profits and mission-based organizations to acquire buildings that are rent-regulated, but not otherwise part of an existing affordable housing program.

FY2019 Launch

HPD and HDC announced the Neighborhood Pillars program in fall 2017 to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. HPD released a Preservation Buyers Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and responses from organizations interested in participating are accepted on a rolling basis. HPD launched the Downpayment Assistance Fund and issued a new financing program term sheet in late 2018. The City has supported the acquisition of 12 buildings across New York City thus far.

2022

Inwood

Help community organizations acquire rent stabilized buildings through the Neighborhood Pillars Program

5

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD and New York Housing Development Corporation (HDC) are launching a new Neighborhood Pillars program to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. The City will double the capacity of the Acquisition Loan Fund to $275 million to enable non-profits and mission-based organizations to acquire buildings that are rent-regulated, but not otherwise part of an existing affordable housing program.

FY2019 Launch

HPD and HDC announced the Neighborhood Pillars program in fall 2017 to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing rent-regulated buildings to protect current tenants and stabilize communities. HPD released a Preservation Buyers Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and responses from organizations interested in participating are accepted on a rolling basis. HPD launched the Downpayment Assistance Fund and issued a new financing program term sheet in late 2018. The City has supported the acquisition of 12 buildings across New York City thus far.

2019

Jerome

Help homeowners access the resources they need to keep, maintain, and improve their homes

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

Funding for home repairs is often hard to find for low-income homeowners, especially families struggling to make mortgage payments. HPD will create HomeFix, a new program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners in small, one-to-four family properties fund home repairs. The new program will pair financial counseling with financial assistance, and leverage the services of community and non-profit partners.

2019 start

Homeownership represents both a critical source of housing and a significant asset-building opportunity for many New Yorkers, yet many lower income homeowners are struggling to obtain financing and other assistance to maintain their homes. HPD, in collaboration with Enterprise Community Partners, is working to launch HomeFix, a new program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners in small, one- to four-family properties fund home repairs. The new program will pair financial counseling with affordable low-interest or forgivable loans and leverage the services of community and non-profit partners. The program is expected to launch in 2019.

2021

Jerome

Help homeowners access the resources they need to keep, maintain, and improve their homes

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

Funding for home repairs is often hard to find for low-income homeowners, especially families struggling to make mortgage payments. HPD will create HomeFix, a new program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners in small, one-to-four family properties fund home repairs. The new program will pair financial counseling with financial assistance, and leverage the services of community and non-profit partners.

2019 start

Homeownership represents both a critical source of housing and a significant asset-building opportunity for many New Yorkers, yet many lower-income homeowners are struggling to obtain financing and other assistance to maintain their homes. HPD, in collaboration with Enterprise Community Partners, launched HomeFix in November 2019, a new program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners in small, one- to four-family properties fund home repairs. The new program will pair financial counseling with affordable low-interest or forgivable loans and leverage the services of community and non-profit partners. As of November 2020, the program received approximately 2,000 expressions of interest and preliminary screening indicates over 500 are interested and eligible. The first of these applicants received funding for repairs in early 2021.

2024

Bay Street

Improve Village Hall at Tappen Park

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Tappen Park's Village Hall building is a historic landmark that was built in 1889 and first

operated as the home of the Village of Edgewater's municipal and civic activities. Now vacant

and in a state of disrepair, the building most recently housed municipal offices and a health

clinic. The City commits $5.7 million to repair the building's roof and transfer jurisdiction of the

structure to NYC Parks. Once repair work is complete, NYC Parks intends to activate the building

with a concession, programming space and public restrooms.

Design start FY 2020; construction two years after design completion

Procurement of Village Hall at Tappen Park is complete. The project is currently under Construction, which is projected to be completed in 2025.

2022

Jerome

Help homeowners access the resources they need to keep, maintain, and improve their homes

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

Funding for home repairs is often hard to find for low-income homeowners, especially families struggling to make mortgage payments. HPD will create HomeFix, a new program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners in small, one-to-four family properties fund home repairs. The new program will pair financial counseling with financial assistance, and leverage the services of community and non-profit partners.

2019 start

Homeownership represents both a critical source of housing and a significant asset-building opportunity for many New Yorkers, yet many lower-income homeowners struggle to obtain financing and other assistance to maintain their homes. HPD, in collaboration with Enterprise Community Partners, launched HomeFix in November 2019. As of May 2022, the program received more than 4,000 expressions of interest. The first of these applicants received funding for repairs in early 2021. The Enterprise Funding will end at the end of 2022; HPD is exploring additional funding for the program.

HPD also continues to work with Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) to disburse $700K under Project Help, an existing program that will target the neediest homeowners across the city who would not be able to finance repairs by other means. Under Project HELP, homeowners are eligible for repairs up to $20K for emergency repairs.