NYC Rezoning Tracker

2018

East Harlem

Include East Harlem in the new Partners in Preservation initiative to develop a comprehensive anti-displacement strategy for the neighborhood

7

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will include East Harlem in its new Partners in Preservation initiative. Representing our most aggressive and targeted efforts to date, Partners in Preservation will pair HPD's available data with the on-the-ground experience and work of community-based organizations to advance comprehensive anti-displacement plans in neighborhoods identified as most at risk of losing affordability. Strategies are expected to combine new and existing tools to address harassment and disrepair; provide tenants with anti-eviction legal services; protect homeowners from foreclosure and predatory activities; and help building owners access HPD financial resources to improve their buildings and preserve affordability.

2018-2019

HPD plans to launch the new "Partners in Preservation" initiative in East Harlem in the spring of 2019. In preparation for the launch, HPD staff have been meeting with community-based organizations, legal service providers, and other stakeholders in East Harlem to inform them of how the agency intends to implement this new initiative, gain feedback, and learn about which strategies these stakeholders have found to be most effective to protect tenants from displacement. The agency has also begun developing a data analysis methodology to identify buildings where tenants are at risk of being harassed by their landlords, in order to pursue more targeted interventions. Moreover, HPD is in the process of hiring additional staff who will be dedicated to this new initiative. By the fall of 2018, HPD will issue a Request for Proposals to select community-based organizations that will receive funding to increase their tenant organizing capacity and help implement the Partners in Preservation initiative.

2019

East Harlem

Include East Harlem in the new Partners in Preservation initiative to develop a comprehensive anti-displacement strategy for the neighborhood

7

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will include East Harlem in its new Partners in Preservation initiative. Representing our most aggressive and targeted efforts to date, Partners in Preservation will pair HPD's available data with the on-the-ground experience and work of community-based organizations to advance comprehensive anti-displacement plans in neighborhoods identified as most at risk of losing affordability. Strategies are expected to combine new and existing tools to address harassment and disrepair; provide tenants with anti-eviction legal services; protect homeowners from foreclosure and predatory activities; and help building owners access HPD financial resources to improve their buildings and preserve affordability.

2018-2019

HPD will launch its new Partners in Preservation pilot program in East Harlem (Manhattan CD 11) in the summer of 2019. Through the program, HPD seeks to proactively prevent tenant harassment by jointly developing anti-displacement strategies with tenant organizing groups, legal service providers, and other government agencies. With funding from the New York City Housing Development Corporation and Enterprise Community Partners, tenant organizers will target at-risk buildings for strategic, tenant-led interventions and create a neighborhood-wide anti-displacement plan. Community Voices Heard will receive $490,000 to implement the program in collaboration with Tenants & Neighbors and Picture the Homeless, as well as other community-based organizations and legal service providers. The pilot program will run for 18 months.

2021

East Harlem

Include East Harlem in the new Partners in Preservation initiative to develop a comprehensive anti-displacement strategy for the neighborhood

7

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will include East Harlem in its new Partners in Preservation initiative. Representing our most aggressive and targeted efforts to date, Partners in Preservation will pair HPD's available data with the on-the-ground experience and work of community-based organizations to advance comprehensive anti-displacement plans in neighborhoods identified as most at risk of losing affordability. Strategies are expected to combine new and existing tools to address harassment and disrepair; provide tenants with anti-eviction legal services; protect homeowners from foreclosure and predatory activities; and help building owners access HPD financial resources to improve their buildings and preserve affordability.

2018-2019

Partners in Preservation concluded in January 2021 for the East Harlem pilot area. During the pilot program, the two partner CBOs (Community Voices Heard and Tenants & Neighbors) conducted outreach in 103 buildings, knocking on 2,382 doors to speak directly with tenants. The CBOs helped form and nurture tenant associations with 306 tenant members and leaders in five target buildings and worked with HPD to develop action plans for each of the buildings. The partner CBOs focused their organizing efforts in the Emerald Equity portfolio and were able to assemble the five tenant associations within this portfolio into a larger tenant network. The organizers hosted 23 tenant leadership workshops and conducted leadership development with 170 tenants. They also identified tenant leaders who lead the tenant associations' efforts to combat landlord harassment and displacement. The CBOs provided individual counseling to 111 tenants in the target buildings. They deployed a variety of strategies to demand change, including: 311 campaigns, Know-Your-Rights training sessions, quarterly stakeholder meetings with legal and direct services providers, social media blasts, and a rent strike. The organizers also developed a neighborhood-wide anti-displacement plan. The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges to the Partners in Preservation program, since social-distancing requirements rendered in-person organizing and coalition building impossible. Working together, HPD and the partner CBOs in East Harlem successfully pivoted towards innovative digital tenant organizing strategies that enabled them to continue much of the critical work of the program. Most recently, the CBOs have been coordinating with State and City agencies to achieve a preservation outcome for 13 buildings in the Emerald Equity portfolio that are in bankruptcy.

2022

East Harlem

Include East Harlem in the new Partners in Preservation initiative to develop a comprehensive anti-displacement strategy for the neighborhood

7

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will include East Harlem in its new Partners in Preservation initiative. Representing our most aggressive and targeted efforts to date, Partners in Preservation will pair HPD's available data with the on-the-ground experience and work of community-based organizations to advance comprehensive anti-displacement plans in neighborhoods identified as most at risk of losing affordability. Strategies are expected to combine new and existing tools to address harassment and disrepair; provide tenants with anti-eviction legal services; protect homeowners from foreclosure and predatory activities; and help building owners access HPD financial resources to improve their buildings and preserve affordability.

2018-2019

Partners in Preservation concluded in January 2021 for the East Harlem pilot area. During the pilot program, the two partner CBOs (Community Voices Heard and Tenants & Neighbors) conducted outreach in 103 buildings, knocking on 2,382 doors to speak directly with tenants. The CBOs helped form and nurture tenant associations with 306 tenant members and leaders in five target buildings and worked with HPD to develop action plans for each of the buildings. The partner CBOs focused their organizing efforts in the Emerald Equity portfolio and were able to assemble the five tenant associations within this portfolio into a larger tenant network. The organizers hosted 23 tenant leadership workshops and conducted leadership development with 170 tenants. They also identified tenant leaders who lead the tenant associations' efforts to combat landlord harassment and displacement. The CBOs provided individual counseling to 111 tenants in the target buildings. They deployed a variety of strategies to demand change, including: 311 campaigns, Know-Your-Rights training sessions, quarterly stakeholder meetings with legal and direct services providers, social media blasts, and a rent strike. The organizers also developed a neighborhood-wide anti-displacement plan. The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges to the Partners in Preservation program, since social-distancing requirements rendered in-person organizing and coalition building impossible. Working together, HPD and the partner CBOs in East Harlem successfully pivoted towards innovative digital tenant organizing strategies that enabled them to continue much of the critical work of the program. Most recently, the CBOs have been coordinating with State and City agencies to achieve a preservation outcome for 13 buildings in the Emerald Equity portfolio that are in bankruptcy.

2022

Gowanus

Include Gowanus, Red Hook, and Gowanus IBZ in upcoming Cloudburst studies.

43

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

Not Started

• DEP has committed to advancing innovative cloudburst solutions in the Mayor’s “New Normal: Combatting Storm-Related Extreme Weather in New York City” report. These projects are designed for heavy downpours and transform open space and streetscapes to absorb water where possible. They store excess water safely until the event passes to take pressure off the sewer system. The City has committed to identifying ten cloudburst neighborhoods, four of which will begin work next year, while pursuing State and Federal funding to implement another six. To further define future locations, DEP will be conducting physical and social vulnerability assessments utilizing multiple factors like 10 and 100-year rain events, 311 structural damage complaints, sewer back-up data, historic wetland locations, impervious surfaces and social factors (i.e., social vulnerability index, critical infrastructure like schools and hospitals). This initial assessment will yield priority sub-catchment areas for cloudburst opportunities. This will require further engineering feasibility review and engagement with internal and external stakeholders and partners to better understand local conditions. DEP commits to including the rezoning area, Gowanus IBZ and Red Hook neighborhood for both the physical and social vulnerability assessment and feasibility analysis for cloudburst.

2022 Start

DEP has committed to advancing innovative cloudburst solutions in the Mayor’s “New Normal: Combatting Storm-Related Extreme Weather in New York City” report. These projects are designed for heavy downpours and transform open space and streetscapes to absorb water where possible. They store excess water safely until the event passes to take pressure off the sewer system. The City has committed to identifying ten cloudburst neighborhoods, four of which will begin work next year, while pursuing State and Federal funding to implement another six. To further define future locations, DEP will be conducting physical and social vulnerability assessments utilizing multiple factors like 10 and 100-year rain events, 311 structural damage complaints, sewer back-up data, historic wetland locations, impervious surfaces and social factors (i.e., social vulnerability index, critical infrastructure like schools and hospitals). This initial assessment will yield priority sub-catchment areas for cloudburst opportunities. This will require further engineering feasibility review and engagement with internal and external stakeholders and partners to better understand local conditions. DEP commits to including the rezoning area, Gowanus IBZ and Red Hook neighborhood for both the physical and social vulnerability assessment and feasibility analysis for cloudburst.

2019

Inwood

Include Inwood in Ferry Feasibility Study

75

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done

Following the launch of the first six NYC Ferry routes, EDC will undertake a new Ferry Feasibility Study to examine additional sites around the city that may be viable for future routes. The study will include Inwood as one of the neighborhoods under consideration, and will explore potential locations for routes including the Hudson River. Evaluation criteria will include: water depths, population density, travel time competitiveness with other modes, navigational challenges, journey-to-work information, capital and operating costs, transit access, planned and future developments in vicinity, and environmental siting concerns, among others.

September 2018 through mid-2019

In January 2019, EDC released a study of the feasibility of adding additional stops and routes to the existing NYC Ferry network. Dyckman Street was one of 35 sites around the city examined as potential stops. In its initial findings, NYCEDC identified 11 potential expansion sites, five of which were ultimately selected. After analysis, an Inwood/Dyckman ferry landing was not selected because commute time would be comparable or slower than existing methods of travel to job centers in Midtown and Lower Manhattan, such as the subway.

2021

Inwood

Include Inwood in Ferry Feasibility Study

75

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done

Following the launch of the first six NYC Ferry routes, EDC will undertake a new Ferry Feasibility Study to examine additional sites around the city that may be viable for future routes. The study will include Inwood as one of the neighborhoods under consideration, and will explore potential locations for routes including the Hudson River. Evaluation criteria will include: water depths, population density, travel time competitiveness with other modes, navigational challenges, journey-to-work information, capital and operating costs, transit access, planned and future developments in vicinity, and environmental siting concerns, among others.

September 2018 through mid-2019

In January 2019, EDC released a study of the feasibility of adding additional stops and routes to the existing NYC Ferry network. Dyckman Street was one of 35 sites around the city examined as potential stops. In its initial findings, NYCEDC identified 11 potential expansion sites, five of which were ultimately selected. After analysis, an Inwood/Dyckman ferry landing was not selected because commute time would be comparable or slower than existing methods of travel to job centers in Midtown and Lower Manhattan, such as the subway.

2022

Inwood

Include Inwood in Ferry Feasibility Study

75

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done

Following the launch of the first six NYC Ferry routes, EDC will undertake a new Ferry Feasibility Study to examine additional sites around the city that may be viable for future routes. The study will include Inwood as one of the neighborhoods under consideration, and will explore potential locations for routes including the Hudson River. Evaluation criteria will include: water depths, population density, travel time competitiveness with other modes, navigational challenges, journey-to-work information, capital and operating costs, transit access, planned and future developments in vicinity, and environmental siting concerns, among others.

September 2018 through mid-2019

In January 2019, EDC released a study of the feasibility of adding additional stops and routes to the existing NYC Ferry network. Dyckman Street was one of 35 sites around the city examined as potential stops. In its initial findings, NYCEDC identified 11 potential expansion sites, five of which were ultimately selected. After analysis, an Inwood/Dyckman ferry landing was not selected because commute time would be comparable or slower than existing methods of travel to job centers in Midtown and Lower Manhattan, such as the subway.

2019

Inwood

Increase access to employment opportunities for local residents

79

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

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

ongoing

SBS is currently hosting a variety of bridge training programs at the local Washington Heights Workforce1 Career Center, located at 516 West 181St street. The current training programs include the Bi-lingual Commercial Driver's license training, Bilingual Medical Assistant training, and the Bridge to tech entry level web development training. Ongoing targeted outreach to Inwood residents is conducted in partnership with local community organizations and partners. Outreach and services are also delivered via our Mobile Outreach Unit events, and recruitment events hosted at the local Inwood Public Library. SBS will work with its Workforce Development Division to schedule meeting with the Council Member to report on businesses and workforce services.

2019

Inwood

Include Inwood, Washington Heights, and Marble Hill in the new "Partners of Preservation" initiative to develop a comprehensive neighborhood anti-displacement strategy

6

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will include Inwood, Washington Heights, and Marble Hill in its new Partners in Preservation initiative and launch a Preservation Action Center that will serve as a hub for neighborhood-based anti-displacement initiatives. HPD will pair agency data with the on-the-ground experience and work of community-based organizations, legal services providers and HRA's Office of Civil Justice, Council Members and other elected officials, the City's Tenant Support Unit (TSU), and local stakeholders to advance a comprehensive anti-displacement plan for the Inwood area. "¢ Coordination: HPD and partner organizations will implement action plans in close coordination with tenant organizers, legal service providers, TSU, HRA, and other government agencies.

"¢ Tenant organizing: This initiative will leverage funding for tenant organizers to partner with HPD to develop and implement building action plans.
"¢ Meeting frequency: HPD will convene regular project management/coordination meetings with all partners, and it will meet every two months or upon request with local Council Members' offices.
"¢ Data sharing: Affordable housing data, including preserved and newly constructed homes with affordability levels and homes at risk of deregulation, as well as updates on the implementation of building action plans, will be shared with the Council Members at meetings every two months or upon request.

Q1 2019 Launch
(1 year pilot)

HPD launched its new Partners in Preservation pilot program in Inwood, Washington Heights, and Marble Hill (Manhattan CD 12 and a portion of Bronx CD 8) in the spring of 2019. Through the program, HPD seeks to proactively prevent tenant harassment by jointly developing anti-displacement strategies with tenant organizing groups, legal service providers, and other government agencies. With funding from the New York City Housing Development Corporation and Enterprise Community Partners, tenant organizers will target at-risk buildings for strategic, tenant-led interventions and create a neighborhood-wide anti-displacement plan. Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation will receive $490,000 to implement the program in Inwood, Washington Heights, and Marble Hill in partnership with Community League of the Heights, Inwood Community Services, and Goddard Riverside Community Center, as well as other community-based organizations and legal service providers. The pilot program will run for 18 months.

2024

COY: Housing (Citywide)

Work with the Council to pass a renewed J-51, unlocking billions in additional investment for preservation

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Completed

Following enactment of authorizing legislation by the State legislature in 2023, this bill would authorize New York City to once again implement J-51, a longstanding as-of-right preservation program. The program incentivizes and partially offsets the cost of major capital improvements in lower-cost residential buildings that otherwise struggle to fund this type of work. Through J-51, we ensure that residents in low-cost housing can live in safe, quality and energy efficient buildings.

2021

Inwood

Include Inwood, Washington Heights, and Marble Hill in the new "Partners of Preservation" initiative to develop a comprehensive neighborhood anti-displacement strategy

6

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will include Inwood, Washington Heights, and Marble Hill in its new Partners in Preservation initiative and launch a Preservation Action Center that will serve as a hub for neighborhood-based anti-displacement initiatives. HPD will pair agency data with the on-the-ground experience and work of community-based organizations, legal services providers and HRA's Office of Civil Justice, Council Members and other elected officials, the City's Tenant Support Unit (TSU), and local stakeholders to advance a comprehensive anti-displacement plan for the Inwood area. "¢ Coordination: HPD and partner organizations will implement action plans in close coordination with tenant organizers, legal service providers, TSU, HRA, and other government agencies.

"¢ Tenant organizing: This initiative will leverage funding for tenant organizers to partner with HPD to develop and implement building action plans.
"¢ Meeting frequency: HPD will convene regular project management/coordination meetings with all partners, and it will meet every two months or upon request with local Council Members' offices.
"¢ Data sharing: Affordable housing data, including preserved and newly constructed homes with affordability levels and homes at risk of deregulation, as well as updates on the implementation of building action plans, will be shared with the Council Members at meetings every two months or upon request.

Q1 2019 Launch
(1 year pilot)

HPD's partnership with the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) and Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) as the Partners in Preservation (PiP) pilot program ended on June 30, 2021. Although the COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges throughout the latter half of the program, NMIC and its organizing team were able to conduct outreach in over 64 buildings, establish and maintain 25 active tenant associations, and develop 54 tenant leaders since the program began in July 2019. During PiP, NMIC focused much of its organizing energy on building and maintaining portfolio-wide tenant coalitions alongside its community partners. Collaborating with Met Council on Housing, this approach led to the establishment of the Barberry Rose Tenant Union, a coalition that now consists of tenant associations in 20 buildings owned by Lewis Barbanel. More recently, NMIC expanded its organizing efforts to build a similar coalition among buildings owned by Susan Edelstein in Northern Manhattan.

2022

Inwood

Include Inwood, Washington Heights, and Marble Hill in the new "Partners of Preservation" initiative to develop a comprehensive neighborhood anti-displacement strategy

6

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will include Inwood, Washington Heights, and Marble Hill in its new Partners in Preservation initiative and launch a Preservation Action Center that will serve as a hub for neighborhood-based anti-displacement initiatives. HPD will pair agency data with the on-the-ground experience and work of community-based organizations, legal services providers and HRA's Office of Civil Justice, Council Members and other elected officials, the City's Tenant Support Unit (TSU), and local stakeholders to advance a comprehensive anti-displacement plan for the Inwood area. "¢ Coordination: HPD and partner organizations will implement action plans in close coordination with tenant organizers, legal service providers, TSU, HRA, and other government agencies.

"¢ Tenant organizing: This initiative will leverage funding for tenant organizers to partner with HPD to develop and implement building action plans.
"¢ Meeting frequency: HPD will convene regular project management/coordination meetings with all partners, and it will meet every two months or upon request with local Council Members' offices.
"¢ Data sharing: Affordable housing data, including preserved and newly constructed homes with affordability levels and homes at risk of deregulation, as well as updates on the implementation of building action plans, will be shared with the Council Members at meetings every two months or upon request.

Q1 2019 Launch
(1 year pilot)

HPD’s official partnership with the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) and Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) as part of the Partners in Preservation pilot program ended in June 2021. Although the COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges throughout the latter half of the program, NMIC and its organizing team were able to conduct initial outreach in over 64 buildings, establish and maintain 25 active tenant associations, and develop 54 tenant leaders since the program began in July 2019. During Partners in Preservation, NMIC focused much of its organizing energy on building and maintaining portfolio-wide tenant coalitions alongside its community partners. While the pilot program has ended, HPD is committed to continue providing strategic support to NMIC and its partners as they work to maintain the tenant associations established during the program.

2021

Bay Street

Increase access to employment opportunities for local residents

62

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

In Progress

SBS will ensure access for Bay Street Corridor residents to training opportunities and individual
training grants through the Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center located at 120 Stuyvesant
Place and the SI Workforce1 Industrial & Transportation Career Center located at 1972
Richmond Terrace. SBS will host quarterly meetings at the Staten Island Workforce1 Career
Center with community partners, including the Center for Frontline Retail to connect local
residents with workforce opportunities. Building on existing services, SBS will enhance outreach
to the local community including quarterly recruiting events with various community partners
such as faith based organization and other groups.

Ongoing through 2021

SBS will ensure access for Bay Street Corridor residents to training opportunities and individual training grants. Both the Staten Island Workforce 1 Career Center located at 120 Stuyvesant Place and the Staten Island Workforce 1 Industrial & Transportation Center located at 1972 Richmond Terrace are currently only providing remote and virtual services. When its safe to reopen the physical centers, SBS will host quarterly meetings with community partners, including the Center for Frontline Retail, in efforts to connect local residents with workforce opportunities. Building on existing services, SBS will also enhance outreach to the local community including quarterly recruiting events with various community partners such as faith-based organizations and other groups.

2022

Bay Street

Increase access to employment opportunities for local residents

62

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

In Progress

SBS will ensure access for Bay Street Corridor residents to training opportunities and individual
training grants through the Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center located at 120 Stuyvesant
Place and the SI Workforce1 Industrial & Transportation Career Center located at 1972
Richmond Terrace. SBS will host quarterly meetings at the Staten Island Workforce1 Career
Center with community partners, including the Center for Frontline Retail to connect local
residents with workforce opportunities. Building on existing services, SBS will enhance outreach
to the local community including quarterly recruiting events with various community partners
such as faith based organization and other groups.

Ongoing through 2021

SBS will ensure access for Bay Street Corridor residents to training opportunities and individual training grants. Both the Staten Island Workforce 1 Career Center located at 120 Stuyvesant Place and the Staten Island Workforce 1 Industrial & Transportation Center located at 1972 Richmond Terrace are currently only providing remote and virtual services. When its safe to reopen the physical centers, SBS will host quarterly meetings with community partners, including the Center for Frontline Retail, in efforts to connect local residents with workforce opportunities. Building on existing services, SBS will also enhance outreach to the local community including quarterly recruiting events with various community partners such as faith-based organizations and other groups.

2018

East Harlem

Increase access to employment opportunities for local residents by establishing a satellite Workforce 1 Career Center in East Harlem

58

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

In Progress

The City commits to establishing a satellite Workforce1 Career Center in East Harlem in a location accessible to the public and developed with input from the community and local councilmembers. The satellite Workforce1 Career Center will offer connections to employment and training services, including services for target populations such as out of school, out of work youth aged 18-24 years old. Small Business Services (SBS) operates 21 Workforce1 Career Centers throughout the city, providing recruitment expertise, industry knowledge, and skill-building workshops to connect New Yorkers to jobs. SBS connects more than 25,000 New Yorkers with quality employment each year. Through the City's HireNYC policy, City contractors are required to consider New Yorkers for employment opportunities created through eligible City contracts. The City's HireNYC program leverages SBS's network of Workforce1 Career Centers to connect New Yorkers to open positions created through the City's purchases and investments. Through HireNYC and the Workforce1 Career Center system, New Yorkers have a first shot at jobs related to City projects, and employers have access to a pool of talent from the local community. East Harlem residents will be able to access opportunities created through the City's HireNYC policy by visiting their local Workforce1 Career Center, or any of the City's 21 Workforce1 Career Centers.

2019

SBS is committed to expanding workforce services in East Harlem. We are currently incorporating feedback from the community, district councilmembers, and other local stakeholders on potential locations for the satellite Workforce1 Career Center.

2019

East New York

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

28

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done with Ongoing Work

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

2016-2019

Atlantic Avenue today functions as a barrier in East New York and has a high number of accidents. DOT is redeveloping this central spine of the neighborhood with a new raised and planted median, curb extensions at 15 intersections, a complete road resurfacing, safer crosswalks, more than 100 new street trees, and new sidewalks with benches and bike racks. This project will advance Vision Zero's goal of increasing pedestrian safety, while supporting more active uses along the Atlantic Avenue corridor. The projects are currently in construction with an anticipated completion this fall 2019.

2019

East Harlem

Increase access to employment opportunities for local residents by establishing a satellite Workforce 1 Career Center in East Harlem

58

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

In Progress

The City commits to establishing a satellite Workforce1 Career Center in East Harlem in a location accessible to the public and developed with input from the community and local councilmembers. The satellite Workforce1 Career Center will offer connections to employment and training services, including services for target populations such as out of school, out of work youth aged 18-24 years old. Small Business Services (SBS) operates 21 Workforce1 Career Centers throughout the city, providing recruitment expertise, industry knowledge, and skill-building workshops to connect New Yorkers to jobs. SBS connects more than 25,000 New Yorkers with quality employment each year. Through the City's HireNYC policy, City contractors are required to consider New Yorkers for employment opportunities created through eligible City contracts. The City's HireNYC program leverages SBS's network of Workforce1 Career Centers to connect New Yorkers to open positions created through the City's purchases and investments. Through HireNYC and the Workforce1 Career Center system, New Yorkers have a first shot at jobs related to City projects, and employers have access to a pool of talent from the local community. East Harlem residents will be able to access opportunities created through the City's HireNYC policy by visiting their local Workforce1 Career Center, or any of the City's 21 Workforce1 Career Centers.

2019

SBS is working in collaboration with community leaders, partners, and organizations to identify the most appropriate local site to develop and establish the satellite Workforce 1 Career Center.

2021

East Harlem

Increase access to employment opportunities for local residents by establishing a satellite Workforce 1 Career Center in East Harlem

58

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

In Progress

The City commits to establishing a satellite Workforce1 Career Center in East Harlem in a location accessible to the public and developed with input from the community and local councilmembers. The satellite Workforce1 Career Center will offer connections to employment and training services, including services for target populations such as out of school, out of work youth aged 18-24 years old. Small Business Services (SBS) operates 21 Workforce1 Career Centers throughout the city, providing recruitment expertise, industry knowledge, and skill-building workshops to connect New Yorkers to jobs. SBS connects more than 25,000 New Yorkers with quality employment each year. Through the City's HireNYC policy, City contractors are required to consider New Yorkers for employment opportunities created through eligible City contracts. The City's HireNYC program leverages SBS's network of Workforce1 Career Centers to connect New Yorkers to open positions created through the City's purchases and investments. Through HireNYC and the Workforce1 Career Center system, New Yorkers have a first shot at jobs related to City projects, and employers have access to a pool of talent from the local community. East Harlem residents will be able to access opportunities created through the City's HireNYC policy by visiting their local Workforce1 Career Center, or any of the City's 21 Workforce1 Career Centers.

2019

SBS, in collaboration with community leaders, partners, and organizations, worked to identify the most appropriate local site to develop and establish the satellite Workforce 1 Career Center. Currently, all NYC SBS Workforce 1 Career Centers are closed and delivering services remotely and virtually. SBS will continue to work with the identified location and will continue to pursue funding to establish a Satellite Workforce 1 Center in East Harlem.

2022

East Harlem

Increase access to employment opportunities for local residents by establishing a satellite Workforce 1 Career Center in East Harlem

58

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

In Progress

The City commits to establishing a satellite Workforce1 Career Center in East Harlem in a location accessible to the public and developed with input from the community and local councilmembers. The satellite Workforce1 Career Center will offer connections to employment and training services, including services for target populations such as out of school, out of work youth aged 18-24 years old. Small Business Services (SBS) operates 21 Workforce1 Career Centers throughout the city, providing recruitment expertise, industry knowledge, and skill-building workshops to connect New Yorkers to jobs. SBS connects more than 25,000 New Yorkers with quality employment each year. Through the City's HireNYC policy, City contractors are required to consider New Yorkers for employment opportunities created through eligible City contracts. The City's HireNYC program leverages SBS's network of Workforce1 Career Centers to connect New Yorkers to open positions created through the City's purchases and investments. Through HireNYC and the Workforce1 Career Center system, New Yorkers have a first shot at jobs related to City projects, and employers have access to a pool of talent from the local community. East Harlem residents will be able to access opportunities created through the City's HireNYC policy by visiting their local Workforce1 Career Center, or any of the City's 21 Workforce1 Career Centers.

2019

Workforce1 has a significant footprint across the 5 boroughs with 18 Workforce1 Centers.

We are working on enhancing our virtual services and increasing our community presence through use of the Mobile Operating Unit at the moment.

Two staff were hired and were dedicated fulltime to increasing access to employment opportunities for East Harlem residents, additional staff also supported the Center’s work part time. The Workforce1 staff did dedicated business development and outreach to 2 zip codes (10035 & 10029). Job seekers were engaged through re-engagement emails and community partner events. SBS continues to service the neighborhood through the Upper Manhattan Center in Harlem.

Community Partners involved were: Union Settlement, Strive, Exodus, NYCHA, Job Plus, Urban Upbound, and Stanley Isaacs Center.

2017

East New York

Increase bidding opportunities for local IBZ businesses in upcoming local real estate projects

37

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done

With existing companies in the IBZ specializing in construction trades and materials, there is potential for synergy between the ENY IBZ and anticipated construction activity. NYCEDC will work with local organizations and developers to support "Meet the Developer" events to facilitate awareness of the services and skills available in the IBZ
Timeline: Commencing by the end of 2016

2016-ongoing

In Summer 2016, The NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) attended a "Meet the Developer" event sponsored by the LDC of East New York to provide information on NYCEDC's robust programs, such as ConstructNYC, to support small, local contractors and subcontractors that are M/W/DBE certified. Through the East New York IBZ Marketing Campaign, NYCEDC is developing new marketing and advertising materials for future "Meet the Developer" events to be used by the LDC of East New York. NYCEDC will also make good faith efforts to procure local East New York IBZ and M/W/DBE subcontractors to complete the $6 million renovation of the East New York industrial building.

2017

East New York

Market loans and grant funding to ENY low-income homeowners for critical repairs

7

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

HPD has loan programs to help low-income homeowners make critical repairs to their buildings so they can resist pressures to raise rents or sell. The Home Improvement Program, for example, offers low-interest loans of up to $30,000 to low-income owner-occupants of a one- to four-family home. The Senior Citizen Home Assistance Program specifically targets low-income seniors.

In addition, HPD is currently working with Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) to disburse $2 million under Project Help, a new program that will target the neediest homeowners across the city who would not be able to finance repairs by other means. NHS will be awarding up to $20,000 per applicant, and the loans will be treated as non-repayable grants that are forgivable if the owner remains in her home for at least 10 years. HPD and NHS will work with CM Espinal to coordinate a marketing strategy specifically targeting East New York residents.
Timeline: Spring / Summer 2016

2016-ongoing

HPD continues to work with its partners to provide loan programs to help low-income homeowners in East New York maintain ownership and make critical repairs to their buildings. Since April 2016, $109,212 was distributed to four low-income homeowners in Brooklyn Community District 5 through the Senior Citizen Home Assistance Program (SCHAP) and Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) Revolving Loan Fund to assist with financing repairs. The two low-income senior households in East New York received a total of $58,745 through the SCHAP program to complete roof installation, plumbing repairs, electrical repairs, door and window replacements, basement water penetration fixes, boiler replacement, and other repairs. HPD and its partner NHS worked with Council Member Espinal to coordinate marketing strategies for these loan programs in East New York. Since April 2016, NHS has facilitated four workshops/forums that included 213 participants; provided six presentations to Community Board 5, block/civic associations, and churches; counseled 43 residents at Council Member Inez Barron's office on foreclosure intervention, insurance, and home repair; and facilitated three seminars/workshops in East New York. NHS initiated a partnership with the East New York Restoration LDC and plans additional outreach in the neighborhood. In addition, HPD, in partnership with the Center for New York City Neighborhoods (the Center), launched the East New York Homeowner Help Desk to connect homeowners to these financial resources (see the next section for details).

2018

East Harlem

Increase afterschool funding for high school students

44

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DYCD)

Done

The Administration has made providing high school aged youth alternatives for out-of-school time a key priority with increased funding and a steadfast commitment to support and strengthen the overall development of young people. In Community District 11 (CD11), we serve high school youth in after- school programs at 5 Cornerstones Programs located in community centers located in Clinton, East River, Lehman, Wagner, and Johnson Houses. These programs serve 275 high school aged youth. Additionally, there are two Beacon programs located at M.S. 224 and Coalition School for Social Change. New Beacon program contracts commenced September, 2017. DYCD awards increased funding for each of our CD11 Beacon Programs from $400,000 to $550,000. Both contracts together total $1.1 million per year for 3 years and represent a 37.5% percent increase in Beacon funding in the East Harlem community. To create the RFP, DYCD held several roundtable discussions with community stakeholders, non-profits, and advocates. The new RFP allows providers to identify the age groups of focus in each community to ensure the needs of each specific community are being met. The RFP included three major enhancements for all Beacons: each program now has increased flexibility to identify populations to provide intensive services, every Beacon program will now have a Street Outreach Worker on staff, and each Beacon will have the option of opening during the weekend and increased late night hours during the Summer months. These enhancements allow Beacons to better target high school students for services, and provide resources for them - especially in the East Harlem community where Beacons have been mobilizing over the years to act as supports for young adults.

2017

Afterschool programs like Cornerstone and Beacon provide students in East Harlem the opportunity to build skills, get homework help, and explore their interests outside the classroom. A new three-year Beacon contract with SCAN New York Volunteer Parent Aides Association commenced in September 2017. The funding committed for this contract totals $1.69 million over three years, or nearly $600,000 per year, representing a significant increase in funding to Beacon programs.

2019

East Harlem

Increase afterschool funding for high school students

44

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DYCD)

Done

The Administration has made providing high school aged youth alternatives for out-of-school time a key priority with increased funding and a steadfast commitment to support and strengthen the overall development of young people. In Community District 11 (CD11), we serve high school youth in after- school programs at 5 Cornerstones Programs located in community centers located in Clinton, East River, Lehman, Wagner, and Johnson Houses. These programs serve 275 high school aged youth. Additionally, there are two Beacon programs located at M.S. 224 and Coalition School for Social Change. New Beacon program contracts commenced September, 2017. DYCD awards increased funding for each of our CD11 Beacon Programs from $400,000 to $550,000. Both contracts together total $1.1 million per year for 3 years and represent a 37.5% percent increase in Beacon funding in the East Harlem community. To create the RFP, DYCD held several roundtable discussions with community stakeholders, non-profits, and advocates. The new RFP allows providers to identify the age groups of focus in each community to ensure the needs of each specific community are being met. The RFP included three major enhancements for all Beacons: each program now has increased flexibility to identify populations to provide intensive services, every Beacon program will now have a Street Outreach Worker on staff, and each Beacon will have the option of opening during the weekend and increased late night hours during the Summer months. These enhancements allow Beacons to better target high school students for services, and provide resources for them - especially in the East Harlem community where Beacons have been mobilizing over the years to act as supports for young adults.

2017

Afterschool programs such as Cornerstone and Beacon provide students in East Harlem the opportunity to build skills, get homework help, and explore their interests outside the classroom. A new three-year Beacon contract with SCAN New York Volunteer Parent Aides Association commenced in September 2017. The funding committed for this contract totals $1.69 million over three years, representing a significant increase in funding to Beacon programs.

2021

East Harlem

Increase afterschool funding for high school students

44

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DYCD)

Done

The Administration has made providing high school aged youth alternatives for out-of-school time a key priority with increased funding and a steadfast commitment to support and strengthen the overall development of young people. In Community District 11 (CD11), we serve high school youth in after- school programs at 5 Cornerstones Programs located in community centers located in Clinton, East River, Lehman, Wagner, and Johnson Houses. These programs serve 275 high school aged youth. Additionally, there are two Beacon programs located at M.S. 224 and Coalition School for Social Change. New Beacon program contracts commenced September, 2017. DYCD awards increased funding for each of our CD11 Beacon Programs from $400,000 to $550,000. Both contracts together total $1.1 million per year for 3 years and represent a 37.5% percent increase in Beacon funding in the East Harlem community. To create the RFP, DYCD held several roundtable discussions with community stakeholders, non-profits, and advocates. The new RFP allows providers to identify the age groups of focus in each community to ensure the needs of each specific community are being met. The RFP included three major enhancements for all Beacons: each program now has increased flexibility to identify populations to provide intensive services, every Beacon program will now have a Street Outreach Worker on staff, and each Beacon will have the option of opening during the weekend and increased late night hours during the Summer months. These enhancements allow Beacons to better target high school students for services, and provide resources for them - especially in the East Harlem community where Beacons have been mobilizing over the years to act as supports for young adults.

2017

Afterschool programs such as Cornerstone and Beacon provide students in East Harlem the opportunity to build skills, get homework help, and explore their interests outside the classroom. A three-year Beacon contract with SCAN New York Volunteer Parent Aides Association commenced in September 2017. The funding committed for this contract totals $1.69 million over three years, representing a significant increase in funding to Beacon programs.

2024

Gowanus

Increase pedestrian access and safety at 3rd Street and Carroll Street bridges.

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

• In order to facilitate safe and easy access to the Gowanus Canal esplanade, DOT will improve the upland areas and crossings at the 3rd Street and Carroll Street Bridges. DOT commits to applying treatments that enhance pedestrian access and safety at 3rd St and Carroll St bridges that may include reducing existing storage areas, new curb extensions and crosswalks, and improved ADA accessibility. DOT and DCP commit to working together and with private developers on the design of these improvements to ensure seamless connections between privately maintained public esplanades and the upland portions adjacent to the bridges.

2023 Start

This project (HWKGOWANS) has completed project scoping and is with DDC. Currently, the project is undergoing Design Procurement.

2022

East Harlem

Increase afterschool funding for high school students

44

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DYCD)

Done

The Administration has made providing high school aged youth alternatives for out-of-school time a key priority with increased funding and a steadfast commitment to support and strengthen the overall development of young people. In Community District 11 (CD11), we serve high school youth in after- school programs at 5 Cornerstones Programs located in community centers located in Clinton, East River, Lehman, Wagner, and Johnson Houses. These programs serve 275 high school aged youth. Additionally, there are two Beacon programs located at M.S. 224 and Coalition School for Social Change. New Beacon program contracts commenced September, 2017. DYCD awards increased funding for each of our CD11 Beacon Programs from $400,000 to $550,000. Both contracts together total $1.1 million per year for 3 years and represent a 37.5% percent increase in Beacon funding in the East Harlem community. To create the RFP, DYCD held several roundtable discussions with community stakeholders, non-profits, and advocates. The new RFP allows providers to identify the age groups of focus in each community to ensure the needs of each specific community are being met. The RFP included three major enhancements for all Beacons: each program now has increased flexibility to identify populations to provide intensive services, every Beacon program will now have a Street Outreach Worker on staff, and each Beacon will have the option of opening during the weekend and increased late night hours during the Summer months. These enhancements allow Beacons to better target high school students for services, and provide resources for them - especially in the East Harlem community where Beacons have been mobilizing over the years to act as supports for young adults.

2017

Afterschool programs such as Cornerstone and Beacon provide students in East Harlem the opportunity to build skills, get homework help, and explore their interests outside the classroom. A three-year Beacon contract with SCAN New York Volunteer Parent Aides Association commenced in September 2017. The funding committed for this contract totals $1.69 million over three years, representing a significant increase in funding to Beacon programs.

2019

Inwood

Increase local access to healthy foods

39

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

Health Bucks are $2 coupons distributed by DOHMH that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at all NYC farmers markets. The City will conduct targeted outreach to qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), in coordination with the local Council Member's offices, with the goal of increasing the number of organizations that apply to distribute Health Bucks and connect to local greenmarkets such as the 175th Street Greenmarket and the Fort Washington Greenmarket.

2018

The Health Bucks application for community organizations opened in May, 2019. DOHMH invited Inwood Community Based Organizations to apply to distribute Health Bucks. The Fort Washington and 175th Street Greenmarkets are scheduled to open in late June and began distributing Health Bucks then.

2021

Inwood

Increase local access to healthy foods

39

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

Health Bucks are $2 coupons distributed by DOHMH that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at all NYC farmers markets. The City will conduct targeted outreach to qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), in coordination with the local Council Member's offices, with the goal of increasing the number of organizations that apply to distribute Health Bucks and connect to local greenmarkets such as the 175th Street Greenmarket and the Fort Washington Greenmarket.

2018

The Health Bucks application for community organizations opened in May 2019. DOHMH invited Inwood Community Based Organizations to apply to distribute Health Bucks. The Fort Washington and 175th Street Greenmarkets opened in 2019 and began distributing Health Bucks.

2022

Inwood

Increase local access to healthy foods

39

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

Health Bucks are $2 coupons distributed by DOHMH that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at all NYC farmers markets. The City will conduct targeted outreach to qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), in coordination with the local Council Member's offices, with the goal of increasing the number of organizations that apply to distribute Health Bucks and connect to local greenmarkets such as the 175th Street Greenmarket and the Fort Washington Greenmarket.

2018

The Health Bucks application for community organizations opened in May 2019. DOHMH invited Inwood Community Based Organizations to apply to distribute Health Bucks. The Fort Washington and 175th Street Greenmarkets opened in 2019 and began distributing Health Bucks.

2019

Jerome

Increase local access to healthy foods

39

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

Health Bucks are $2 coupons distributed by DOHMH that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at all NYC farmers markets. The City will conduct targeted outreach to qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), in coordination with the local Council Members' offices, with the goal of increasing the number of organizations that apply to distribute Health Bucks. Increasing access to healthy food will be a focus of the planning efforts of the Jerome Public Health Task Force.

Summer 2018

The 2019 Health Bucks application for community organizations opened in May, 2019. DOHMH invited Inwood CBO's to apply to distribute Health Bucks.

2021

Jerome

Increase local access to healthy foods

39

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

Health Bucks are $2 coupons distributed by DOHMH that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at all NYC farmers markets. The City will conduct targeted outreach to qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), in coordination with the local Council Members' offices, with the goal of increasing the number of organizations that apply to distribute Health Bucks. Increasing access to healthy food will be a focus of the planning efforts of the Jerome Public Health Task Force.

Summer 2018

The 2019 Health Bucks application for community organizations opened in May 2019. DOHMH invited community based organizations in Jerome to apply to distribute Health Bucks.

2022

Jerome

Increase local access to healthy foods

39

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DOHMH)

Done

Health Bucks are $2 coupons distributed by DOHMH that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at all NYC farmers markets. The City will conduct targeted outreach to qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), in coordination with the local Council Members' offices, with the goal of increasing the number of organizations that apply to distribute Health Bucks. Increasing access to healthy food will be a focus of the planning efforts of the Jerome Public Health Task Force.

Summer 2018

The 2019 Health Bucks application for community organizations opened in May 2019. DOHMH invited community based organizations in Jerome to apply to distribute Health Bucks.

2025

Atlantic Avenue

Implement Street Improvement Project (SIP) treatments for Grant Gore

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

DOT will engage with the community on design treatments using the SIP toolkit to enhance pedestrian safety, improve bicycle access along Bedford Avenue, accommodate pick-up and
drop-off needs, and create greening and public realm improvements at Bedford Avenue and Grant Gore.

Implementation by the end of 2027 following community engagement, design development and coordination with the Bike network improvements.

2018

East Harlem

Increase number of schools that offer Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs

42

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

In Progress

The Department of Education (DOE) is committed to ensuring all students, including District 4 students, have the academic and technical education resources to have a pathway to a successful career. As such, we provide various pathways to help our students achieve that success; one pathway is our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The development of a school-based CTE program requires sequenced programming and three years of development to meet New York State Department of Education CTE program approval. In order to create alternate pathways to graduation, the DOE will work with the following high schools to develop two new certified CTE programs: Heritage High School and Park East High School. While extensive funding for a CTE program is not available,, we will provide the schools with support to ensure students have the academic and industry-recognized skills that lead to high-quality college and career pathways, including technical assistance for schools, teacher per session fees, and a small allocation for technology and program supplies.

2017-ongoing

DOE is committed to ensuring all students, including those in District 4, have the academic and technical education resources to have a pathway to a successful career. Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs can provide students with the skills they need to be competitive and succeed in the workforce. Developing a school-based CTE program requires sequenced programming and three years of development to meet New York State Department of Education CTE approval. In order to create alternative pathways to graduation, DOE will work with Heritage High School and Park East High School to develop two new certified CTE programs. While extensive funding is not currently available, DOE will provide these schools with supports to ensure students have the academic and industry-recognized skills that lead to college and career pathways, including technical assistance for schools, teacher per session fees, and a small allocation for technology and program supplies.

2019

East Harlem

Increase number of schools that offer Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs

42

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

In Progress

The Department of Education (DOE) is committed to ensuring all students, including District 4 students, have the academic and technical education resources to have a pathway to a successful career. As such, we provide various pathways to help our students achieve that success; one pathway is our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The development of a school-based CTE program requires sequenced programming and three years of development to meet New York State Department of Education CTE program approval. In order to create alternate pathways to graduation, the DOE will work with the following high schools to develop two new certified CTE programs: Heritage High School and Park East High School. While extensive funding for a CTE program is not available,, we will provide the schools with support to ensure students have the academic and industry-recognized skills that lead to high-quality college and career pathways, including technical assistance for schools, teacher per session fees, and a small allocation for technology and program supplies.

2017-ongoing

The Department of Education will provide technical assistance to Heritage High School and Park East High School with their plans to create meaningful career pathways courses serving as electives for students. The Office of Postsecondary Readiness will continue to provide guidance to the principals of Heritage High School and Park East High School in the development of career pathway coursework taking into account the limitations of the campus facilities and funding.

Students in this area have access to up to 20 CTE programs at the School of Cooperative Technical Education, located at 321 East 96th Street. Plans to redevelop the campus are still in the works and Park East and another school is slated to be colocated at the site. This is a long term project that is still in development. Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics has launched an Aeronautics / Pre-Engineering program for their students, utilizing new program resources.

2021

East Harlem

Increase number of schools that offer Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs

42

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

In Progress

The Department of Education (DOE) is committed to ensuring all students, including District 4 students, have the academic and technical education resources to have a pathway to a successful career. As such, we provide various pathways to help our students achieve that success; one pathway is our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The development of a school-based CTE program requires sequenced programming and three years of development to meet New York State Department of Education CTE program approval. In order to create alternate pathways to graduation, the DOE will work with the following high schools to develop two new certified CTE programs: Heritage High School and Park East High School. While extensive funding for a CTE program is not available,, we will provide the schools with support to ensure students have the academic and industry-recognized skills that lead to high-quality college and career pathways, including technical assistance for schools, teacher per session fees, and a small allocation for technology and program supplies.

2017-ongoing

DOE launched a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program in pre-engineering at Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics. DOE is also hiring a licensed CTE teacher for the 2021-2022 school year for the final courses in the sequence. The program is presently working towards New York State Education Department CTE certification, which is anticipated to be approved next year.

2022

East Harlem

Increase number of schools that offer Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs

42

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

In Progress

The Department of Education (DOE) is committed to ensuring all students, including District 4 students, have the academic and technical education resources to have a pathway to a successful career. As such, we provide various pathways to help our students achieve that success; one pathway is our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The development of a school-based CTE program requires sequenced programming and three years of development to meet New York State Department of Education CTE program approval. In order to create alternate pathways to graduation, the DOE will work with the following high schools to develop two new certified CTE programs: Heritage High School and Park East High School. While extensive funding for a CTE program is not available,, we will provide the schools with support to ensure students have the academic and industry-recognized skills that lead to high-quality college and career pathways, including technical assistance for schools, teacher per session fees, and a small allocation for technology and program supplies.

2017-ongoing

Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics is continuing to develop its program toward New York State Education Department CTE certification consideration.

2022

Gowanus

Increase opportunities for public art and historic interpretation.

9

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Not Started

The City commits to exploring opportunities for incorporating public art and historic interpretation elements at key new open spaces being created at Gowanus Green and other open spaces. Specifically, the Head End CSO site’s headhouse’s facade will be activated with interpretive graphics about the function of the CSO facility and the history of Gowanus.

TBD

The City commits to exploring opportunities for incorporating public art and historic interpretation elements at key new open spaces being created at Gowanus Green and other open spaces. Specifically, the Head End CSO site’s headhouse’s facade will be activated with interpretive graphics about the function of the CSO facility and the history of Gowanus.

2022

Gowanus

Increase pedestrian access and safety at 3rd Street and Carroll Street bridges.

36

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

• In order to facilitate safe and easy access to the Gowanus Canal esplanade, DOT will improve the upland areas and crossings at the 3rd Street and Carroll Street Bridges. DOT commits to applying treatments that enhance pedestrian access and safety at 3rd St and Carroll St bridges that may include reducing existing storage areas, new curb extensions and crosswalks, and improved ADA accessibility. DOT and DCP commit to working together and with private developers on the design of these improvements to ensure seamless connections between privately maintained public esplanades and the upland portions adjacent to the bridges.

2023 Start

Scoping has begun on this project, and design is expected to begin in 2023.

2019

Far Rockaway

Install real-time bus arrival displays at key bus stops

33

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done

DOT will install nine wayfinding totems with real-time bus arrival displays at Q22/Q52/Q53 bus stops in the Rockaways. These totems will provide real-time bus arrival information for both local and SBS routes.

2017

As part of the Select Bus Service (SBS) launch (Q52/53) launch in November 2017, DOT installed nine wayfinding totems with real-time bus arrival displays in the Rockaways. The totems were spread out over various stops along the routes and provide real-time bus arrival information for both local and SBS routes.

2022

Gowanus

Inform property owners in the rezoning area of affordable housing preservation opportunities.

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Not Started

HPD will conduct targeted outreach to homeowners and owners of multifamily properties in the Gowanus rezoning area, focusing on Subarea A, which was identified in the EIS as having the highest number of low-income residents living in unprotected units. Outreach to homeowners of 1–4-unit buildings, which comprise approximately half of the buildings in the subarea, will be conducted in partnership with the Center for NYC Neighborhoods, and will specifically promote HPD’s HomeFix program to address repair needs for low-income owners. Outreach will may include robo-calls, e-mails, and mailings to property owners to inform them of these resources.

2022 Start

HPD will conduct targeted outreach to homeowners and owners of multifamily properties in the Gowanus rezoning area, focusing on Subarea A, which was identified in the EIS as having the highest number of low-income residents living in unprotected units. Outreach to homeowners of 1–4-unit buildings, which comprise approximately half of the buildings in the subarea, will be conducted in partnership with the Center for NYC Neighborhoods, and will specifically promote HPD’s HomeFix program to address repair needs for low-income owners. Outreach will may include robo-calls, e-mails, and mailings to property owners to inform them of these resources.

2019

Inwood

Install adult fitness equipment in Inwood Hill Park - Dyckman Green Gym

37

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

To promote physical activity among adults, NYC Parks is installing outdoor fitness equipment in Inwood Hill Park. The new equipment is located within Inwood Hill Park, north of Dyckman Street along Hudson River.

2018

DPR completed construction in October 2018, six months ahead of schedule.

2021

Inwood

Install adult fitness equipment in Inwood Hill Park - Dyckman Green Gym

37

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

To promote physical activity among adults, NYC Parks is installing outdoor fitness equipment in Inwood Hill Park. The new equipment is located within Inwood Hill Park, north of Dyckman Street along Hudson River.

2018

DPR completed construction in October 2018, six months ahead of schedule.

2022

Inwood

Install adult fitness equipment in Inwood Hill Park - Dyckman Green Gym

37

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

To promote physical activity among adults, NYC Parks is installing outdoor fitness equipment in Inwood Hill Park. The new equipment is located within Inwood Hill Park, north of Dyckman Street along Hudson River.

2018

DPR completed construction in October 2018, six months ahead of schedule.

2018

East Harlem

Install air conditioners in all East Harlem schools

39

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done

As part of the 2018 Fiscal Year Budget, the City has committed to ensuring every classroom in East Harlem and across the City has air conditioning by 2022. The City has dedicated $28.75 million over the next five years to purchase and install air conditioning units and, where needed, the SCA's five year Capital Plan includes funding for electrical upgrades to support the installation of those units, providing thousands of students with a more comfortable learning environment. DOE is currently in the planning stages of this initiative.

2022

As part of New York City's commitment to ensuring every classroom has air conditioning by 2022, the City will install air conditioning in East Harlem schools so that students can learn in a safe and comfortable environment. DOE allocated approximately $28.75 million over the next five years to purchase and install air conditioning units, where needed. The School Construction Authority's (SCA) Five Year Capital Plan includes funding for electrical upgrades to support installation of the units. This initiative is currently in the planning stages.

2019

East Harlem

Install air conditioners in all East Harlem schools

39

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done

As part of the 2018 Fiscal Year Budget, the City has committed to ensuring every classroom in East Harlem and across the City has air conditioning by 2022. The City has dedicated $28.75 million over the next five years to purchase and install air conditioning units and, where needed, the SCA's five year Capital Plan includes funding for electrical upgrades to support the installation of those units, providing thousands of students with a more comfortable learning environment. DOE is currently in the planning stages of this initiative.

2022

As of January 2019, 85% of classrooms in East Harlem have functional air conditioning (AC). There is currently capital construction work underway related to AC capacity at PS 108 in East Harlem. Five school buildings in East Harlem are in the process of capital scoping, design, or construction work and seven buildings are scheduled for scoping and/or replacement installations to be completed in Fiscal Year 2020.

2021

East Harlem

Install air conditioners in all East Harlem schools

39

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done

As part of the 2018 Fiscal Year Budget, the City has committed to ensuring every classroom in East Harlem and across the City has air conditioning by 2022. The City has dedicated $28.75 million over the next five years to purchase and install air conditioning units and, where needed, the SCA's five year Capital Plan includes funding for electrical upgrades to support the installation of those units, providing thousands of students with a more comfortable learning environment. DOE is currently in the planning stages of this initiative.

2022

Air conditioner installation work is ongoing and expected to be completed by December 2021.

2022

East Harlem

Install air conditioners in all East Harlem schools

39

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Done

As part of the 2018 Fiscal Year Budget, the City has committed to ensuring every classroom in East Harlem and across the City has air conditioning by 2022. The City has dedicated $28.75 million over the next five years to purchase and install air conditioning units and, where needed, the SCA's five year Capital Plan includes funding for electrical upgrades to support the installation of those units, providing thousands of students with a more comfortable learning environment. DOE is currently in the planning stages of this initiative.

2022

Air conditioner installation work in all East Harlem schools have been completed.

2018

Far Rockaway

Install new bus shelters in the Downtown Far Rockaway area

32

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

As part of the Downtown Far Rockaway Streetscape Reconstruction project, DOT plans to install two bus shelters and twelve leaning bars at bus stops across the area. DOT plans to create an improved linear bus terminal on Beach 21st street with bus shelters, two leaning bars and street trees to improve the passenger waiting experience.

2017-2022

As part of DOT's street reconstruction and streetscape project in the Downtown Far Rockaway area, the agency is installing amenities (i.e., leaning bars, shelters, etc.) to make for a more comfortable experience for waiting bus passengers at this key transit hub in Queens.