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Register of Community Board Budget Requests

This dataset reports each of the projects and programs requested by the City’s 59 community boards. The Register is the charter mandated product of a dynamic and cyclical budget process for the 59 community boards. The community boards consult with agencies on the capital and expense needs of the district. After consulting, each community board develops and votes separate priorities for up to 40 capital and 25 expense budget requests which the agencies review and respond to in the Register of Community Board Requests for the Preliminary Budget in January. The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) reviews these same budget requests and updates the responses for the Executive and Adopted Budgets. This dataset is updated three times per year after publication of the Preliminary, Executive and Adopted Budget, usually in January, April and June respectively.

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20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
22
Tracking Code
215202422C
Request
Repair or provide new street lights
Explanation
We would like to see the addition of solar-powered street lights and traffic signals throughout our community district as a resiliency measure in the event of future storm-related outages.
Response
Further investigation of this request is needed. Contact the agency.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
23
Tracking Code
215202423C
Request
Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a park
Explanation
Funding in the total amount of $6.8 Million is requested for the Reconstruction of Bill Brown Playground. $4.8 million for Phase 2 to completely reconstruct the playground with play equipment for older and younger children of all abilities, safety surfaces, spray shower, benches, fencing, lighting, landscaping, water and draining systems.
Phase 3 requires $2 million to repave perimeter sidewalks, which are all in poor condition.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This project has not been funded.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
Street
Avenue X, East 24th Street, Bedf
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
24
Tracking Code
215202424C
Request
Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)
Explanation
Funding in the amount of $4 Million is requested for the Reconstruction of Galapo Playground to completely reconstruct the playground with equipment for older and younger children of all abilities, safety surfaces, spray shower, benches, fencing, lighting, landscaping, water and drainage systems.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This project has not been funded.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
Street
Gravesend Neck Road, Bedford Ave
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
25
Tracking Code
215202425C
Request
Other requests for park, building, or access improvements
Explanation
Pritchard Mall Green Space located on Corbin Place (between Brighton Beach Avenue and Oriental Boulevard) has become a broken up, hazardous looking eyesore. Crumbling cement surrounds the entire area and needs to be restored.All the dead brown hedges need to be replaced. It could be repurposed as a sitting area.
Response
Further study by the agency of this request is needed. Therefore, OMB does not take any position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
Site Street
Corbin Place btw BBA & Ortl Blvd
Street
Corbin Place btw BBA & Ortl Blvd
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
26
Tracking Code
215202426C
Request
Repair or construct new curbs or pedestrian ramps
Explanation
New curbs and sidewalks are requested for Kings Highways between Mcdonald Avenue and Ocean Parkway. Currently, these sidewalks contain numerous defects rendering them unsafe for pedestrians and subjecting the city to trip and fall lawsuits.
Response
Sidewalks are the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. For curb repair, please submit specific locations to the Borough Commissioner for review. For Pedestrian Ramps, the Adopted Budget includes a Citywide allocation. Specific locations are determined by DOT.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
Site Street
Kings Highway
Cross Street 1
Mcdonald Avenue
Cross Street 2
Ocean Parkway
Street
Kings Highway
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
27
Tracking Code
215202427C
Request
Repair or provide new street lights
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested to upgrade the existing streetlights for improved lighting in response to increases in car break-ins and robberies in the area.
Response
Further study by the agency of this request is needed. Therefore, OMB does not take any position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
Site Street
Oriental Boulevard
Cross Street 1
Corbin Drive
Cross Street 2
Pembroke Street
Street
Oriental Boulevard
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
28
Tracking Code
215202428C
Request
Other transportation infrastructure requests
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested to relocate electrical and utility service lines from old wooden poles to below ground as a resiliency measure due to their frequent power and utility outages affecting the area.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This is not in the City's budget jurisdiction. Contact OMB's Community Board Unit.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
Site Street
Oriental Boulevard
Cross Street 1
Kensington Street
Cross Street 2
Pembroke Street
Street
Oriental Boulevard
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
29
Tracking Code
215202429C
Request
Renovate other site component
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for a complete resurfacing of the PS 195 schoolyard located at 131
Irwin Street, along with a sidewalk replacement at the entrance of the school.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Unable to prioritize funding for this project request at this time.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Education
Street
131 Irwin Street, Brooklyn, New
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
30
Tracking Code
215202430C
Request
Other transit infrastructure requests
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for the upgrading and installation of wrought-iron fencing along the transit berms and properties adjacent to the B/Q subway lines including properties (1) across from 2750 Homecrest Avenue to 2735 E 13th Street; and (2) along East 15th Street between Avenue Z and Avenue Y.
Response
More information is needed from the community board before making a funding decision. The community board should contact the agency.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Transit Authority
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
31
Tracking Code
215202431C
Request
Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)
Explanation
Total needed to upgrade $9 million dollars.
Phase 1 -$5 million is needed to completely reconstruct the playground with all new play equipment, safety surfaces, spray shower, benches, fencing, lighting, landscape, water and drainage systems.
Phase 2 requires $4 million dollars to reconstruct asphalt multipurpose play area to synthetic turf play area, reconstruct handball and basketball courts.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This project has not been funded.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
Street
Avenue Y btw Brown & Haring Stre
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
32
Tracking Code
215202432C
Request
Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public library (BPL)
Explanation
$11,350,000 is needed to upgrade and enhance the Sheepshead Bay Library Branch. The breakdown is as follows:
$2 million - Acquistion currently leased.
$1 million ADA compliance for entire branch
$200, 000 for safety and security enhancements
$750,000 exterior work
$400.000 Site Drainage
$3 million for interior renovation
1 million for outfitting ff&e
2 million for heating and cooling
1 million for roof
Response
It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your Elected Officials.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Brooklyn Public Library
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
33
Tracking Code
215202433C
Request
Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public library (BPL)
Explanation
Sufficient funds of $1 million dollars needed for initial outfitting of FF&E,
Response
It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your Elected Officials.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Brooklyn Public Library
Street
303 Avenue X, Brooklyn, New York
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
34
Tracking Code
215202434C
Request
Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public library (BPL)
Explanation
Sufficient funding of $6.2 million dollars is needed to upgrade Homecrest Library. The amount needed is as follows:
$3 million dollars for acquisition of leased branch
$2 million dollars Heating and Cooling
$1 million for roof
$200,000 for safety and security enhancements
Response
It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your Elected Officials.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Brooklyn Public Library
Street
2525 Coney Is Avenue, Brooklyn,
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
35
Tracking Code
215202435C
Request
Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public library (BPL)
Explanation
Sufficient funds $3 million dollars is needed for Kings Bay Library for the following:
$1.2 million dollars for their roof and $1.8 million for exterior and windows.
Response
It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your Elected Officials.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Brooklyn Public Library
Street
3650 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn,
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
36
Tracking Code
215202436C
Request
Other requests for park, building, or access improvements
Explanation
Shore Boulevard Promenade is in need of a make-over. It needs repaving, new benches, landscaping and new refuse/garbage cans.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This project has not been funded.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
37
Tracking Code
215202437C
Request
Other requests for park, building, or access improvements
Explanation
The children's playground is in need of new equipment. The walkway leading to the playground is in disrepair. The ballfield is neglected and should be repurposed. The high fencing near the promenade is in poor shape and needs replacement. In regards to the Tennis Courts the community would like to see in addition to the renovation of these court that pickle ball courts are added as well. There is ample room to add them and would be a welcome addition.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Partially funded.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
38
Tracking Code
215202438C
Request
Other capital budget request
Explanation
In our community is an old historic guard house at the foot of the Ocean Avenue bridge. It was used by the police to guard over Manhattan Beach half a century ago and is the last remaining one in the district. The community would like to see it restored, preserved and maintained if only for its historical significance.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request is not recommended for funding.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Buildings
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
01
Tracking Code
215202401E
Request
Hire additional uniformed officers
Explanation
With the significant cuts to our Police Department, including the loss of personnel from deferred incoming classes and a higher-than-usual rate of attrition, we are experiencing diminished patrol coverage and a rise in crime. Without an influx of new cadets as we lose more seasoned officers to retirement we lack the means to replace them. Our patrol force will be severely diminished, leaving our community unacceptably vulnerable in especially challenging times.
Response
The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Police Department
Site Street
Coney Island Avenue
Street
2575 Coney Island Avenue
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
02
Tracking Code
215202402E
Request
Other NYPD programs requests
Explanation
Sufficient resources are requested to develop and launch a successful marketing and outreach campaign designed to attract and recruit talented individuals who have an interest in joining our police department and pursuing a career in law enforcement.
Response
The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Police Department
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
03
Tracking Code
215202403E
Request
Provide additional patrol cars and other vehicles
Explanation
We need additional fleet vehicles allocated to our precinct. Too often our assigned vehicles are unavailable because they are in the shop awaiting repairs. We need a more rapid turnaround time to get vehicles back into service quicker, and an increase in the base number of fleet vehicles allocated to our precinct.
Response
The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Police Department
Street
2575 Coney Island Avenue, Brookl
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
04
Tracking Code
215202404E
Request
Provide more firefighters or EMS workers
Explanation
There is currently a chronic staff shortage of personnel at our firehouses, which are now relying on an increase in overtime to compensate. The problem is compounded by the significantly smaller class sizes which is lagging behind the current rate of attrition.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Further study by the agency of this request is needed.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Fire Department
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
05
Tracking Code
215202405E
Request
Provide, expand, or enhance rental assistance programs/vouchers for permanent housing
Explanation
Living in New York has become a costly affair. Rents are rising each year and the cost of living increases exponentially. Salaries don't appear to keep up with the rent demands. Our seniors and disabled are on fixed incomes and struggle to pay rent. We need a way to keep our lower income residents safely in their homes and off the streets with some sort of voucher system to aide them. Hotels and shelters aren't permanent housing, they often prove to be a temporary fix and in the long run are not cost efficient. The existing rental assistance programs, such as Section 8, which need better policing are over-saturated and closed.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Homelessness prevention is one of the Agency's priorities. Funds have been allocated in the budget for these services.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Human Resources Administration
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
06
Tracking Code
215202406E
Request
Assign additional building inspectors (including expanding training programs)
Explanation
Response times have improved but complaints deemed non-hazardous and assigned a C priority by the department still takes months to evaluate. We would like to see all complaints across the board be investigated in a timely manner.
Response
The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Buildings
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
07
Tracking Code
215202407E
Request
Clean catch basins
Explanation
Brooklyn Community Board 15 is prone to flooding during rain events. Periodical cleaning of our storm sewers is desperately needed. Specifically Shore Boulevard (between Pembroke and West End Avenue), Oriental Avenue (between Oxford and West End Avenue) and on Gerritsen Avenue (between Channel Avenue and Seba Avenue).
Response
The Agency will accommodate this request within existing resources, but the community board should contact the Agency with additional information.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Environmental Protection
Site Street
Shore Boulevard
Cross Street 1
Pembroke Street
Cross Street 2
Pembroke Street
Street
Shore Boulevard
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
08
Tracking Code
215202408E
Request
Forestry services, including street tree maintenance
Explanation
Brooklyn Community Board 15 receives numerous complaints about trees not being pruned, maintained or planted in a timely fashion. More money needs to be allocated to provide better forestry services to our community. New trees should be planted within two-three planting cycles; waiting 4 or 5 years is a ridiculously long time. Tree pruning can take 7-10 years, allowing overgrown and dead branches to become a public safety hazard. We need to expedite this process. Adequately funding this division with additional trained staff and equipment would streamline this vital function.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This project has not been funded.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
09
Tracking Code
215202409E
Request
Investigate and address water quality complaints at an address or on specific street segments
Explanation
In both Sheepshead Bay and Gerritsen Creek we are asking for periodic maintenance to remove floatables. This preventable pollution source (CSO outfalls) are a health and environmental hazard, as well as making these popular locations undesirable and unsightly for the community and its visitors to fully enjoy. We need a better plan to address these outfalls.
Response
Further investigation is required. Contact the agency.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Environmental Protection
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
10
Tracking Code
215202410E
Request
Hire additional crossing guards
Explanation
All of the schools in our community district would benefit from additional crossing guards. With the severe traffic around many of our schools particularly at dismissal times, crossing guards provide an essential service to ensure the safety of our students and community members as they navigate these congested and often chaotic public spaces. Currently, when a crossing guard is out sick, a uniformed officer is pulled away to take their place, taking an officer away from other critical policing work. Having additional crossing guards available would provide enhanced coverage at schools without having to draw from our uniformed forces when replacements are needed.
Response
The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Police Department
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
11
Tracking Code
215202411E
Request
Expand funding for fire prevention and life safety initiatives
Explanation
Sufficient funding is requested for the restoration of the FDNY Smoke/CO detector distribution and fire safety education program.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The FDNY Foundation provides funds to assist the Department in meeting these needs.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Fire Department
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
12
Tracking Code
215202412E
Request
Address traffic congestion
Explanation
We need to take another look at Sheepshead Bay Road and develop a plan that will alleviate the heavy westbound flow of traffic on Emmons Avenue from Ocean Avenue to Sheepshead Bay Road and along Sheepshead Bay Road (north- and south-bound) between Emmons Avenue and Voorhies Avenue. The area suffers from extreme congestion and mobility challenges. NYC Transit buses can barely navigate the tightness of Sheepshead Bay Road. Our commercial area doesn't flow correctly. We also find Bay Academy JHS (at 1401 Emmons Avenue) causes traffic snarls at drop-off and dismissal times with parents adding to the area?s congestion. A traffic study should be conducted when school is in full session.
Response
Further study by the agency of this request is needed. Therefore, OMB does not take any position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
13
Tracking Code
215202413E
Request
Other garbage collection and recycling requests
Explanation
Our community district is inundated with calls about derelict vehicles being abandoned on our streets. We support the expansion of the Derelict Vehicle Unit which requires additional manpower to decrease response times, improve response rates and enhance productivity for removing these vehicles.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Although the Department of Sanitation supports restoration of this program, due to fiscal constraints the availability of funds is uncertain.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Sanitation
Site Street
Knapp Street
Street
2501 Knapp Street
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
14
Tracking Code
215202414E
Request
Animal and pest control requests including reducing rat and mosquito populations
Explanation
Large-scale evidence of rodent harborage exists along the waterfront areas of Sheepshead Bay on Emmons Avenue where feeding the waterfowl is a popular activity and there are many restaurants having outdoor eating facilities. To a lesser degree evidence exists along the Shore Boulevard promenade in Manhattan Beach as well. Other commercial corridors throughout the district (such as Avenue U and Kings Highway) have concentrations of harborage where there are outdoor eating facilities and unmaintained tree pits, in addition to land adjacent to the subway tracks and stations (East 16th Street).
Response
The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
15
Tracking Code
215202415E
Request
Other cleaning requests
Explanation
Additional Manual Litter Patrols (MLP) is needed to keep up with the demands of our district. The traffic medians along Emmons Avenue are constantly collecting debris.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This program is currently funded and the Department of Sanitation recommends its continued support.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Sanitation
Site Street
Emmons Avenue
Cross Street 1
Ocean Avenue
Cross Street 2
Knapp Street
Street
Emmons Avenue
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
16
Tracking Code
215202416E
Request
Provide more firefighters or EMS workers
Explanation
Currently Kingsborough Community College at 2001 Oriental Blvd from May through October houses an FDNY fireboat. This fireboat is not currently manned 24/7. We believe it would be in the best interest of the community if it could be. With a dry season, brush fires will be more frequent. Being a regional recreational beach and boating coastal community, rescues on the water are an additional challenge which a year-round manned fireboat would be well equipped to respond to. Pulling a rescue boat from further away can be critical when time is of the essence. Since this is a strategic location, we feel keeping it staffed and accessible 24/7 year-round is necessary to ensure public safety is protected.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Further study by the agency of this request is needed.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Fire Department
Site Street
Oriental Blvd
Street
2001 Oriental Blvd
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
17
Tracking Code
215202417E
Request
Provide better park maintenance
Explanation
Our parks need more personnel to maintain them on a daily basis.
Response
Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
18
Tracking Code
215202418E
Request
Hire additional traffic enforcement agents
Explanation
All of our commercial corridors are severely congested. Additional traffic enforcement is needed along Coney Island Avenue (between Avenue P and Avenue Z), on Avenue U (between McDonald Avenue and Nostrand Avenue), on Sheepshead Bay Road (between East 14th Street and Emmons Avenue) and on Kings Highway (between McDonald Avenue and Ocean Avenue).
Response
The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Police Department
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
19
Tracking Code
215202419E
Request
Provide more firefighters or EMS workers
Explanation
Brush Fire Unit #6 in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn, NY needs additional manpower during brush fire season.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Further study by the agency of this request is needed.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Fire Department
Site Street
Seba Ave
Street
52 Seba Ave
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
20
Tracking Code
215202420E
Request
Improve public housing maintenance and cleanliness
Explanation
We have been receiving an influx of calls from NYCHA's Sheepshead-Nostrand Houses located in our district because of unreasonably long waits for repairs--including broken front doors, broken ovens and other appliances, plumbing issues and generally unsanitary living conditions. The maintenance system in public housing is broken, the prolonged waits are unacceptable. Additional on-site maintenance crews are needed to expedite the warrant of habitability.
Response
The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Housing Authority
Site Street
Avenue V
Street
3004 Avenue V
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
21
Tracking Code
215202421E
Request
Expand street outreach
Explanation
Community Board 15 has seen a major increase of homeless people on our streets, underpasses, parks and train stations. We would like to see more money allocated to do community outreach and get these people the help and services they need and return these public areas back to the community. We have concentrations of people living under the Sheepshead Bay subway station (at East 15th Street), adjacent to the municipal parking lot at 1602 Voorhies Avenue (at East 16th Street), in Holocaust Park (at Shore Boulevard), at the Ocean Avenue & Shore Parkway underpass, at the municipal parking lot at 2602 East 17th Street (at Avenue Z), and at the Corporal Wiltshire Square triangle park (at Kings Highway and Ocean Avenue). It should be noted that some of these locations are seasonal in nature.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Street outreach services are available 24/7, 365 days a year. By calling 311 or using the 311 app when a homeless individual appears to be in need of assistance, any New Yorker can dispatch an outreach team to that person and help them move indoors. Funding for street outreach has more than doubled in recent years.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Homeless Services
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
22
Tracking Code
215202422E
Request
Enhance park safety through more security staff (police or parks enforcement)
Explanation
Manhattan Beach Park is a remote location in a quiet residential area often trespassed upon after hours by young people who can be mischievous. We have had fires, illegal fireworks, loud music and noise complaints about the park late at night and would like to see more regular patrols of this area to discourage these behaviors.
Response
Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
Site Street
Oriental Blvd and Ocean Avenue
Street
Oriental Blvd and Ocean Avenue
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
23
Tracking Code
215202423E
Request
Increase enforcement of illegal dumping laws
Explanation
Our underpasses which are dimly lit attract chronic illegal dumpers. If cameras could be placed at these locations to catch dumpers in the act, we would deter this illegal activity from occurring. East 16th Street (between Avenues U and Z), contains tires, furniture, e-waste, construction materials and household trash strewn about regularly by illegal dumpers. More effective enforcement strategies are needed.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This program is currently funded and the Department of Sanitation recommends its continued support.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Sanitation
Site Street
East 16th Street
Cross Street 1
Avenue U
Cross Street 2
Avenue U
Street
East 16th Street
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
24
Tracking Code
215202424E
Request
Other street trees and forestry services requests
Explanation
We have many defective sidewalk flags causing serious trip hazards in our community district in need of repair due to City trees uprooting them. Current funding levels is inadequate. We are requesting additional funding to address this growing sidewalk hazard.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This project has not been funded.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
25
Tracking Code
215202425E
Request
Increase home delivered meals capacity
Explanation
In a post-pandemic environment, our seniors rely more than ever on home delivered meals. Having that brief interaction can be a life saver. Meal providers are trained to check up on seniors and when they are not responding critical steps are than taking to assure our older New Yorkers are doing well. Capacity for meals along with new replacement fleet vehicles should be expanded at this time.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department for the Aging
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
26
Tracking Code
215202426E
Request
Other NYPD programs requests
Explanation
Currently, Explorers must pay a fee of $24 a year to participate in this worthwhile Police program. Ideally, we would like to see that fee paid for or waived by the City of New York to encourage greater participation in the program.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Additional NYPD resources for this project are unavailable at this time due to funding constraints. However, the program will continue to operate within current funding levels.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Police Department
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
27
Tracking Code
215202427E
Request
New equipment for maintenance
Explanation
We are requesting additional front end loaders to assist in cleaning.
Response
Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
28
Tracking Code
215202428E
Request
New equipment for maintenance
Explanation
We are requesting funding for packers for garbage removal.
Response
Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
29
Tracking Code
215202429E
Request
Increase enforcement of illegal posting laws
Explanation
Our community is inundated with illegal advertising on all street hardware and public structures. Advertising signage for moving men, and lately "Cash for Cars" signs, have appeared everywhere. There must be more effective deterrents for such acts, such as escalating fines for repeat violators, etc. These illegal postings are defacing our entire community.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This program is currently funded and the Department of Sanitation recommends its continued support.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Sanitation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
30
Tracking Code
215202430E
Request
Increase enforcement of dirty sidewalk/dirty area/failure to clean area laws
Explanation
We need more officers along Avenue U to enforce these commercial businesses to keep the areas in front of their businesses clean. Overgrown tree pits, illegal dumping, excessive litter and filthy sidewalks exist perpetually along this corridor.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This program is currently funded and the Department of Sanitation recommends its continued support.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Sanitation
Site Street
Avenue U
Cross Street 1
Coney Island Avenue
Cross Street 2
Coney Island Avenue
Street
Avenue U
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
31
Tracking Code
215202431E
Request
Increase enforcement of dirty sidewalk/dirty area/failure to clean area laws
Explanation
Sheepshead Bay Road, a once thriving retail corridor, has become a neighborhood eyesore and a blight on the community. Very few merchants sufficiently maintain their storefront frontages. We receive numerous complaints from people who live, work and visit the area.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This program is currently funded and the Department of Sanitation recommends its continued support.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Sanitation
Site Street
Sheepshead Bay Road
Cross Street 1
East 14th Street
Cross Street 2
East 14th Street
Street
Sheepshead Bay Road
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
32
Tracking Code
215202432E
Request
Increase vacant lot cleaning
Explanation
The sidewalk and property abutting the B/Q train line by Homecrest Avenue (between Shore Parkway and Neptune Avenue) has become overgrown and utilized as an illegal dumping ground.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Resources are available to clean vacant lots. The turn-around time for cleaning vacant lots depends on whether the lot is owned by NYC or a private owner and whether or not the lot is accessible. If the vacant lot is privately owned and not accessible to DOS equipment, a court order is required to gain entry into the lot . The legal process for obtaining these court orders delays the process further. If you have specific locations that need to be processed, contact DOS.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Sanitation
Site Street
Homecrest Avenue
Cross Street 1
Shore Parkway
Cross Street 2
Shore Parkway
Street
Homecrest Avenue
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 15
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
15
Priority
33
Tracking Code
215202433E
Request
Provide more public art
Explanation
Southern Brooklyn is a public art desert. Additional funding is requested for the expansion of the Percent for Arts program that will allow the department to expand its portfolio of active art projects associated with new Capital projects in the district. We have several potentially eligible Capital projects in our district including but not limited to a couple of Department of Transportation bridge replacements projects and upgrades to the Coney Island Wastewater Treatment Plant on Knapp Street.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The Department of Cultural Affairs recommends this project be brought to the attention of your local elected official, i.e. Borough President or City Council member.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Cultural Affairs
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