NYC Rezoning Tracker

2022

Greater East Midtown

Advance five upfront public realm improvement projects in the East Midtown area

2

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

Through the completion of upfront capital commitments (estimated cost of up to $12M), including:
* A permanent shared street on 43rd Street between Lexington and 3rd Avenue
* Designation of Pershing East as a pedestrian plaza and a refresh of the space
* Thoroughfare improvements on 53rd Street between 2nd and 5th Avenues
* Improvements to Park Avenue traffic patterns through turn lane upgrades
* Improvements to Lexington Avenue at 43rd Street

2017-2019

43rd Street Shared Street is in design at DDC. The Design/Build contract for safety improvements along Lexington Avenue is in procurement. Construction has started on Pershing Square East Plaza. DOT will issue a Request for Proposals this year for re-envisioning Park Avenue in anticipation of the Metro North trainshed project.

2022

Gowanus

Advance full remediation at Gowanus Green.

5

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Not Started

• Construction of Gowanus Green is to commence upon completion of the extensive environmental remediation work. Under the supervision of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and with guidance from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Grid is actively remediating the former manufactured gas plant contamination on the site. This work is expected to conclude by end of 2021. After National Grid's work is complete and before development can commence, the Gowanus Green development team will perform additional remediation across the site as part of their participation in the NYS Brownfield Cleanup Program and to ensure the site is clean and safe for all proposed uses. These measures include a Pre-Design Investigation (PDI) Workplan that was approved by NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation and reviewed by the City of New York and the EPA. As the EPA stated in an August 9, 2021 letter to the City:
“Developing new affordable housing is a valuable tool in combatting housing challenges faced by low-income residents. … By agreement between the agencies, NYSDEC generally has the lead on the upland cleanups along the Canal, subject to certain reservations in the ROD. EPA’s primary Superfund focus is ensuring that the Public Place/Citizens site cleanup mitigates future contaminant releases to the Canal. In light of public concerns, EPA is also working closely with NYSDEC to assure that the upland cleanup will meet the level of cleanup necessary for the site’s intended future uses. EPA believes that it is feasible for the site to be cleaned up to allow for the types of land uses currently under consideration. As part of EPA’s assessment of the Public Place remediation effort, EPA and NYSDEC have agreed to work cooperatively with all parties involved to ensure that the remediation will be protective of public health and the environment, and that the basis for the remedy is clearly communicated to the public.”
Simultaneous with construction and before any area is occupied, the additional remedial work will be completed. Additional workplans will likely to be required to be reviewed and approved. Construction of affordable housing will be completed in at least two phases. The development plan intends to start at Smith Street and move toward the Canal. Starting with a multifamily rental building and supportive housing, followed by a multifamily rental building and senior housing, followed by a multifamily rental building and an affordable homeownership building.
Timing of the development team's remediation and construction is dependent on the site's availability, which will depend on potential use of the site for Canal clean-up staging. City agencies continue to work with the EPA, National Grid and their contractors, and property owners in the area in an effort to identify locations for staging that would allow the remediation and development of Gowanus Green to move forward as expeditiously as possible.

TBD

2022

Gowanus

Advance planning to remediate and renovate Thomas Greene Playground while maintaining public access to comparable facilities.

10

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Not Started

• The EPA has directed National Grid to remediate Thomas Greene Park, a former manufactured gas plant site, and ensure that the public has access to comparable facilities while Park remediation is underway. National Grid will remediate and reconstruct Thomas Greene Park in accordance with the schedule to be established by the EPA. It is anticipated that work on this site will begin after canal dredging and bulkhead work is complete.
The City commits to assisting National Grid by providing site access before, during, and after the remediation and to working with National Grid as they design and construct temporary facilities and as they design remediate and reconstruct Thomas Greene Park. The City also commits to working with National Grid to ensure that the public has access to comparable facilities, including a public pool, and to operating those temporary facilities while Thomas Greene Park undergoes remediation. National Grid will be required to replace the park as described in the Gowanus Superfund Record of Decision. The City commits to a public engagement process, in partnership with the Friends of Thomas Greene Park and local stakeholders as part of final park design to ensure it meets community needs.
The City will support and adhere to the site's Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). Established by National Grid and the NYSDEC, the CPP provides citizens and all stakeholders a forum for input and comment on project-specific information such as major program milestones including the temporary pool's schedule and the reconstruction of Thomas Greene Park, post-remediation.

TBD

National Grid is responsible for remediation of the Fulton Former Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site which includes Thomas Greene Park. National Grid completed the bulkhead barrier wall along the Canal from the head end south to the Union St Bridge in 2021 and work will continue on the canalside parcels.

2019

Inwood

Advance preservation projects in City-owned Buildings

3

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

HPD is committed to the rehabilitation of vacant and occupied City-owned residential buildings in the neighborhood. In partnership with local nonprofits, Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) and the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), HPD is prioritizing the renovation of two vacant City-owned buildings at 2110 Amsterdam and 21 Arden Street, respectively. HPD will work with tenants and the local councilmember to advance Affordable Neighborhood Cooperative Program (ANCP) projects in all remaining Tenant Interim Lease (TIL) properties in Council District 10.

Fy2019-fy2021

HPD is committed to the rehabilitation of vacant and occupied City-owned residential buildings in the neighborhood. In partnership with local non-profits, Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) and the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), HPD is prioritizing the renovation of two vacant City-owned buildings at 2110 Amsterdam and 21 Arden Street, respectively. HPD closed on a construction loan for 21 Arden Street, and the building left City ownership in January 2019. As of June 2019, construction is underway in the building. Tenants are currently being engaged to begin their cooperative homeownership trainings. HPD is additionally working with CLOTH to advance renovations of 2185 and 2110 Amsterdam Avenue, as well as two other City-owned buildings. Construction is anticipated to begin in July 2019.

HPD will work with tenants and the local council member to advance Affordable Neighborhood Cooperative Program (ANCP) projects in all remaining Tenant Interim Lease (TIL) properties in Council District 10.

2021

Inwood

Advance preservation projects in City-owned Buildings

3

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

HPD is committed to the rehabilitation of vacant and occupied City-owned residential buildings in the neighborhood. In partnership with local nonprofits, Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) and the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), HPD is prioritizing the renovation of two vacant City-owned buildings at 2110 Amsterdam and 21 Arden Street, respectively. HPD will work with tenants and the local councilmember to advance Affordable Neighborhood Cooperative Program (ANCP) projects in all remaining Tenant Interim Lease (TIL) properties in Council District 10.

Fy2019-fy2021

"HPD is committed to the rehabilitation of vacant and occupied City-owned residential buildings in the neighborhood. In partnership with local non-profits, Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) and the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), HPD is prioritizing the renovation of two vacant City-owned buildings at 2110 Amsterdam and 21 Arden Street, respectively. HPD closed on a construction loan for 21 Arden Street, and the building left City ownership in January 2019. Construction is expected to be completed by end of 2021 and tenants are meeting program requirements toward cooperative conversion, including attendance of homeownership trainings and regular rent payment during construction. HPD also worked with CLOTH to close on construction financing to rehabilitate 2185 Amsterdam Avenue, 2110 Amsterdam Avenue, 2488 Adam C. Powell, and 2794 Frederick Douglas Blvd in October 2019 as part of the MNN 1802 CLOTH AMSTERDAM Multifamily Preservation Loan Program project. Construction is ongoing.

HPD will work with tenants and the local council member to advance Affordable Neighborhood Cooperative Program (ANCP) projects in all remaining Tenant Interim Lease (TIL) properties in Council District 10."

2022

Inwood

Advance preservation projects in City-owned Buildings

3

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

HPD is committed to the rehabilitation of vacant and occupied City-owned residential buildings in the neighborhood. In partnership with local nonprofits, Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) and the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), HPD is prioritizing the renovation of two vacant City-owned buildings at 2110 Amsterdam and 21 Arden Street, respectively. HPD will work with tenants and the local councilmember to advance Affordable Neighborhood Cooperative Program (ANCP) projects in all remaining Tenant Interim Lease (TIL) properties in Council District 10.

Fy2019-fy2021

HPD is committed to rehabilitating vacant and occupied City-owned residential buildings in the neighborhood. In partnership with local non-profits, Community League of the Heights (CLOTH), Lemle & Wolff, and the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), HPD is prioritizing the renovation of two vacant City-owned buildings at 2110 Amsterdam, a cluster of five partially occupied buildings near West 171 Street and 21 Arden Street, respectively. HPD closed on a construction loan for 21 Arden Street, and the building left City ownership in January 2019. Construction was completed in February 2022, and tenants continue to meet program requirements toward cooperative conversion, including attendance in homeownership training and regular rent payments during construction. Cooperative conversion is anticipated to occur by December 2022. The five-building cluster is in the early stages of planning, where tenants are engaging with the sponsor and architect to design their building's renovation. Construction loan closing for this five-building cluster is anticipated in June 2023.

HPD will work with tenants and the Council Member De la Rosa to advance Affordable Neighborhood Cooperative Program (ANCP) projects in all remaining Tenant Interim Lease (TIL) properties in Council District 10.

2018

Far Rockaway

Advance the complete renovation of Bayswater Park

13

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

The park will see a full scale renovation and NYC Parks will undertake outreach and hold a public scoping meeting to ask the community what they would like to see in this important neighborhood park. New amenities could include new or improved playing fields and playground, improved entrances and expanded shoreline access, and an enhanced area for performances and festivals.

2018-2023

Pre-engineering and design work commenced in March 2018. A community visioning session to guide the park's reconstruction took place on May 22, 2018. Detailed design work is expected to begin in Fall 2018.

2019

Far Rockaway

Advance the complete renovation of Bayswater Park

13

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

The park will see a full scale renovation and NYC Parks will undertake outreach and hold a public scoping meeting to ask the community what they would like to see in this important neighborhood park. New amenities could include new or improved playing fields and playground, improved entrances and expanded shoreline access, and an enhanced area for performances and festivals.

2018-2023

DPR held a second community design meeting in October 2018 to discuss renovations of Bayswater Park. Design work is underway with an anticipated final design completion in fall 2020.

2021

Far Rockaway

Advance the complete renovation of Bayswater Park

13

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

The park will see a full scale renovation and NYC Parks will undertake outreach and hold a public scoping meeting to ask the community what they would like to see in this important neighborhood park. New amenities could include new or improved playing fields and playground, improved entrances and expanded shoreline access, and an enhanced area for performances and festivals.

2018-2023

Design work to advance the renovation of Bayswater Park is in progress.

2022

Far Rockaway

Advance the complete renovation of Bayswater Park

13

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

The park will see a full scale renovation and NYC Parks will undertake outreach and hold a public scoping meeting to ask the community what they would like to see in this important neighborhood park. New amenities could include new or improved playing fields and playground, improved entrances and expanded shoreline access, and an enhanced area for performances and festivals.

2018-2023

Design work is almost complete and procurement should be starting in 2022.

2018

Greater East Midtown

Report on residential conversion activity in East Midtown

5

Housing

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (DCP)

Done with Ongoing Work

We have not seen evidence that the ability for owners to convert their properties to residential uses as-of-right poses issues for this area. Nonetheless at your request, DCP will report back to the Manhattan Borough President's Office and the City Council on the prevalence of residential conversions and any associated impacts in the rezoning boundaries in both 3 years and 5 years time.

2017-2022

The City will release its three-year report on August 9, 2020.

2018

Far Rockaway

Advocate for improved MTA bus, subway, and LIRR service

42

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done with Ongoing Work

Building on the March 2017 extension of the Q52 to Beach 54th Street and the upcoming implementation of Select Bus Service on the Q52/Q53 routes this fall, DOT will continue to work with MTA to improve bus service to the Eastern Rockaways and Downtown Far Rockaway. Together with MTA, DOT is evaluating local bus service reliability improvements timed to the Q52/Q53 SBS implementation and considering key Southeast Queens corridors for future SBS upgrades as part of the forthcoming Citywide Transit Plan. The City is also making efforts to improve the affordability of commuter rail service to city residents. Through its representatives on the MTA Board, the City will continue to advocate for lower Long Island Road fares for trips from the Far Rockaway Station to destinations within the five boroughs and for the expansion of City Ticket to Far Rockaway passengers. The City will also advocate alongside the Council Member for improvements to the Far Rockaway LIRR station, improved subway and bus service, and other service improvements in the area.

2017-ongoing

MTA/DOT extended Q52/53 to Beach 54 St. in March 2017 and new SBS service was launched on the route in Fall 2017. The City continues to advocate for transit improvements to and from Eastern Rockaway through its representatives on the MTA Board.

2019

Far Rockaway

Advocate for improved MTA bus, subway, and LIRR service

42

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done with Ongoing Work

Building on the March 2017 extension of the Q52 to Beach 54th Street and the upcoming implementation of Select Bus Service on the Q52/Q53 routes this fall, DOT will continue to work with MTA to improve bus service to the Eastern Rockaways and Downtown Far Rockaway. Together with MTA, DOT is evaluating local bus service reliability improvements timed to the Q52/Q53 SBS implementation and considering key Southeast Queens corridors for future SBS upgrades as part of the forthcoming Citywide Transit Plan. The City is also making efforts to improve the affordability of commuter rail service to city residents. Through its representatives on the MTA Board, the City will continue to advocate for lower Long Island Road fares for trips from the Far Rockaway Station to destinations within the five boroughs and for the expansion of City Ticket to Far Rockaway passengers. The City will also advocate alongside the Council Member for improvements to the Far Rockaway LIRR station, improved subway and bus service, and other service improvements in the area.

2017-ongoing

As part of the City and State's efforts to implement Congestion Pricing to fund mass transit, DOT will continue working with the MTA and various stakeholders for improved and equitable bus, subway and rail service. This builds on the Vision Zero and mobility projects that the agency constructed in 2017 and 2018 in Eastern Rockaway to improve the accessibility and reliability of transit and the safety of pedestrians to these services.

2021

Far Rockaway

Advocate for improved MTA bus, subway, and LIRR service

42

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done with Ongoing Work

Building on the March 2017 extension of the Q52 to Beach 54th Street and the upcoming implementation of Select Bus Service on the Q52/Q53 routes this fall, DOT will continue to work with MTA to improve bus service to the Eastern Rockaways and Downtown Far Rockaway. Together with MTA, DOT is evaluating local bus service reliability improvements timed to the Q52/Q53 SBS implementation and considering key Southeast Queens corridors for future SBS upgrades as part of the forthcoming Citywide Transit Plan. The City is also making efforts to improve the affordability of commuter rail service to city residents. Through its representatives on the MTA Board, the City will continue to advocate for lower Long Island Road fares for trips from the Far Rockaway Station to destinations within the five boroughs and for the expansion of City Ticket to Far Rockaway passengers. The City will also advocate alongside the Council Member for improvements to the Far Rockaway LIRR station, improved subway and bus service, and other service improvements in the area.

2017-ongoing

As part of the City and State's efforts to implement Congestion Pricing to fund mass transit, DOT will continue working with the MTA and various stakeholders for improved and equitable bus, subway, and rail service. This builds on the Vision Zero and mobility projects that the agency constructed in 2017 and 2018 in Eastern Rockaway to improve the accessibility and reliability of transit and the safety of pedestrians to these services.

2022

Far Rockaway

Advocate for improved MTA bus, subway, and LIRR service

42

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done with Ongoing Work

Building on the March 2017 extension of the Q52 to Beach 54th Street and the upcoming implementation of Select Bus Service on the Q52/Q53 routes this fall, DOT will continue to work with MTA to improve bus service to the Eastern Rockaways and Downtown Far Rockaway. Together with MTA, DOT is evaluating local bus service reliability improvements timed to the Q52/Q53 SBS implementation and considering key Southeast Queens corridors for future SBS upgrades as part of the forthcoming Citywide Transit Plan. The City is also making efforts to improve the affordability of commuter rail service to city residents. Through its representatives on the MTA Board, the City will continue to advocate for lower Long Island Road fares for trips from the Far Rockaway Station to destinations within the five boroughs and for the expansion of City Ticket to Far Rockaway passengers. The City will also advocate alongside the Council Member for improvements to the Far Rockaway LIRR station, improved subway and bus service, and other service improvements in the area.

2017-ongoing

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Pelham Ballfields No. 4+5

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Not Started

Improve Pelham Bay Park Ballfields to address flooding issues and upgrade the playing fields with modern amenities. Funding: $11.6M

Design to begin in 2026

2021

Bay Street

Advocate to MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) to provide additional peak hour bus service based on growth in the area (DOT)

38

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done with Ongoing Work

Encouraging greater ridership on public transit, including on MTA buses, will be an important
way of reducing congestion in the North Shore. The City will request that NYCT regularly review
crowding on bus routes serving the North Shore and increase bus frequencies as needed. The
City will also request that NYCT study the potential need for increased peak hour buses in the
North Shore.

Ongoing

The City and NYCT regularly coordinate to review crowding on bus routes serving the North Shore and increase bus frequencies as needed. The City will also request that NYCT study the potential need for increased peak hour buses in the North Shore.

2021

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

Bay Street

Advocate to MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) to provide additional peak hour bus service based on growth in the area (DOT)

38

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done with Ongoing Work

Encouraging greater ridership on public transit, including on MTA buses, will be an important
way of reducing congestion in the North Shore. The City will request that NYCT regularly review
crowding on bus routes serving the North Shore and increase bus frequencies as needed. The
City will also request that NYCT study the potential need for increased peak hour buses in the
North Shore.

Ongoing

The City and NYCT regularly coordinate to review crowding on bus routes serving the North Shore and increase bus frequencies as needed. The City will also request that NYCT study the potential need for increased peak hour buses in the North Shore.

2022

Gowanus

Apply the new Unified Stormwater Rule to all new development that discharges to sewers in the rezoning area.

45

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

Done

The draft Unified Stormwater Rule (USWR) will be published in December 2021. Through that rule, DEP will require enhanced onsite stormwater management to reduce combined sewer overflows. In order to ensure this result, DOB will provide DEP, the Council Members and CB6 a monthly list of all building permit applications submitted in the Gowanus rezoning area before the USWR is in effect.

TBD

DEP submitted reports in December 2021, January 2022 and February 2022. The Unified Stormwater Rule (USWR) became effective on February 15, 2022.

2017

East New York

Assist IBZ businesses and property owners to adopt solar energy

45

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done

NYCEDC, through the NYC Solar Partnership, will launch the NYC Solarize Campaign to assist communities in increasing solar deployment across the five boroughs. The East NY IBZ is an excellent candidate for a Solarize campaign, and NYCEDC will encourage local organizations to apply to be part of the NYC Solarize Campaign.

2016-ongoing

In Spring 2016, NYCEDC partnered with the Mayor's Office of Sustainability to launch SolarizeNYC, which offers short-term, community-led initiatives to bring together groups of potential solar customers through widespread outreach and community education. The program will run on a biannual basis for the next 10 years. CUNY has started conversations with local East New York leaders and stakeholders to identify an interested subset of the East New York community to enroll in the program. Once this group is identified, SolarizeNYC can be tailored to meet the unique needs of East New York residents and businesses while increasing the community's access to solar.

2018

East New York

Assist IBZ businesses and property owners to adopt solar energy

45

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done

NYCEDC, through the NYC Solar Partnership, will launch the NYC Solarize Campaign to assist communities in increasing solar deployment across the five boroughs. The East NY IBZ is an excellent candidate for a Solarize campaign, and NYCEDC will encourage local organizations to apply to be part of the NYC Solarize Campaign.

2016-ongoing

NYC Economic Development Corp. partnered with Nehemiah Economic Development, Inc. (NED) to launch its Solarize Nehemiah campaign, and the contract for Nehemiah Phase II was executed by CUNY in May 2018. NED will continue to implement the Solar Pioneers program, which is the youth training/workforce development arm of the campaign.

2019

East New York

Assist IBZ businesses and property owners to adopt solar energy

45

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done

NYCEDC, through the NYC Solar Partnership, will launch the NYC Solarize Campaign to assist communities in increasing solar deployment across the five boroughs. The East NY IBZ is an excellent candidate for a Solarize campaign, and NYCEDC will encourage local organizations to apply to be part of the NYC Solarize Campaign.

2016-ongoing

The Solar Pioneers program has resulted in creation of two workforce development offerings: a one-day Solar Boot Camp, and a six-week Solar Pioneers Professional Skills & Work Experience Program. During the second phase in East New York, 50 young adults completed the Solar Boot Camp and five young adults completed the Solar Pioneers Professional Skills & Work Experience Program. Over 300 households received a briefing from a trained Solar Pioneer, which generated 103 leads.

2021

East New York

Assist IBZ businesses and property owners to adopt solar energy

45

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done

NYCEDC, through the NYC Solar Partnership, will launch the NYC Solarize Campaign to assist communities in increasing solar deployment across the five boroughs. The East NY IBZ is an excellent candidate for a Solarize campaign, and NYCEDC will encourage local organizations to apply to be part of the NYC Solarize Campaign.

2016-ongoing

The Solar Pioneers program resulted in the creation of two workforce development offerings: a one-day Solar Boot Camp, and a six-week Solar Pioneers Professional Skills & Work Experience Program. During the second phase in East New York, 50 young adults completed the Solar Boot Camp and five young adults completed the Solar Pioneers Professional Skills & Work Experience Program. Over 300 households received a briefing from a trained Solar Pioneer, which generated 103 leads.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Taylor Playground and Restroom

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Not Started

Rebuild Taylor Playground with new features and facilities, guided by community feedback. Funding: $18.4M ($14.7M playground +$3.65M PRB

Design to begin in 2027

2022

East New York

Assist IBZ businesses and property owners to adopt solar energy

45

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done

NYCEDC, through the NYC Solar Partnership, will launch the NYC Solarize Campaign to assist communities in increasing solar deployment across the five boroughs. The East NY IBZ is an excellent candidate for a Solarize campaign, and NYCEDC will encourage local organizations to apply to be part of the NYC Solarize Campaign.

2016-ongoing

The Solar Pioneers program resulted in the creation of two workforce development offerings: a one-day Solar Boot Camp, and a six-week Solar Pioneers Professional Skills & Work Experience Program. During the second phase in East New York, 50 young adults completed the Solar Boot Camp and five young adults completed the Solar Pioneers Professional Skills & Work Experience Program. Over 300 households received a briefing from a trained Solar Pioneer, which generated 103 leads.

2021

Far Rockaway

Build New Park at Block 15534, Lot 70

15

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

In response to the strong advocacy of the Council Member as echoed by others in the community, the City will withdraw the ULURP application related to the disposition of this site for housing uses, and will instead dedicate significant capital funding and work through the Department of Parks and Recreation ("Parks") to transform the vacant lot at Block 15534, Lot 70 (corner of Augustina Avenue and Nameoke Avenue) into a new, 14,000-sf park to serve the Downtown Far Rockaway area. Parks will engage the community in a design process to determine the final programming of the space, which could include court amenities, play and/or water features, a comfort station, landscaping, seating, and/or other park amenities.

2019-2022

DPR completed the design work in the fall of 2020. Procurement is underway.

2022

Gowanus

Assist in continued provision of composting and temporary relocation of nursery site during Salt Lot CSO construction.

40

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

In Progress

DEP anticipates that the composting operations can remain on site in a temporary location during construction. GCC’s nursery operations will be impacted in early 2022 by the reconstruction of the bulkhead on the City-owned site. This work is separate from the Owls Head Facility contract, but part of the Superfund efforts required by the EPA. GCC has identified an MTA property that may be viable, and DEP will support the organization in that relocation. DEP is also working to identify additional locations if needed and will provide funding for a comparable amount of temporary space should it be necessary, as already documented with impacted stakeholders.

TBD

The composting operation will be relocated to a temporary location and remain in operation on the current site during construction of the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) tank, and will be permanently located on the current site following the construction of the CSO Facility. GCC has been relocated to the MTA site on 9th street, and is expected to relocate back to the site following construction of the CSO Facility.

2022

Gowanus

Assist local residents, including NYCHA residents, in preparing for and applying for new affordable housing.

6

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

HPD's Ready to Rent program helps New Yorkers prepare to apply for affordable housing by providing free one-on-one financial counseling and assistance with affordable housing applications. Financial counselors help potential applicants check their credit, calculate their income for housing applications, and save for moving expenses. Housing Ambassadors are local organization who help clients use Housing Connect to apply for housing lotteries and gather the necessary documentation to complete the process. Fifth Avenue Committee and the Actors Fund serve as Housing Ambassadors for the Gowanus area.

Ongoing

HPD continues to work with existing and newly interested Housing Ambassadors in the Gowanus area, and invite them and other interested local organizations to join the program to assist affordable housing seekers. Fifth Avenue Committee and the Entertainment Community Fund (FKA the Actors Fund) are Housing Ambassadors in the Gowanus area. The Entertainment Community Fund is funded for Fiscal Year 2022 through the Ready to Rent initiative, supporting affordable housing seekers via ambassadors and financial counseling through the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Pending confirmation of City Council discretionary funds for Fiscal Year 2023, HPD will make the opportunity to apply for Ready to Rent funding known to current Housing Ambassadors and interested organizations in the Gowanus area.

2017

East New York

Award competitive funding to nonprofits for commercial revitalization services

42

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

SBS will award competitive funding to nonprofits to deliver commercial revitalization services to East New York...Expense Funding: $300,000 (SBS)

2016-2020

SBS launched Neighborhood 360° Grants to support projects that strengthen and revitalize streets, small businesses, and community-based organizations. Neighborhood 360° Grants will help organizations execute high-quality commercial revitalization projects by providing dedicated funding for personnel and programming. In March 2017, SBS announced recipients of Neighborhood 360° grants. The Cypress Hills LDC and the LDC of East New York received $1.47 million in funding to implement commercial revitalization projects in East New York over three years. Year one projects will include street cleaning services, banner and planter installations, business support workshops, shop local events, merchant organizing, cultural programming, and other quality-of-life enhancements. In addition to receiving Neighborhood 360° grant funding, the Cypress Hills LDC was awarded a NYC Commercial Corridor Challenge grant from Local Initiatives Support Coalition and Citi Community Development to make further early-action improvements to Fulton Street's businesses and streetscape.

2018

East New York

Award competitive funding to nonprofits for commercial revitalization services

42

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

SBS will award competitive funding to nonprofits to deliver commercial revitalization services to East New York...Expense Funding: $300,000 (SBS)

2016-2020

In January 2017, SBS awarded the Cypress Hills LDC and the LDC of East New York $1.47 million in Neighborhood 360° grant funding to implement commercial revitalization projects in East New York over three years. Over the first year, this funding supported supplemental sanitation services, business support workshops, merchant organizing support, cultural programming, and other quality of life enhancements. In addition to receiving Neighborhood 360° grant funding, the Cypress Hills LDC was awarded a NYC Commercial Corridor Challenge grant from Local Initiatives Support Coalition (LISC NYC) and Citi Community Development to implement early-action storefront improvements on businesses along the Fulton Street corridor.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Virginia Playground and Restroom

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Not Started

Renovate Virginia Playground and its restroom facilities to better serve the community's needs. Funding: $10.9M ($7.3M playground +$3.65M PRB)

Design to begin in 2027

2019

East New York

Award competitive funding to nonprofits for commercial revitalization services

42

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

SBS will award competitive funding to nonprofits to deliver commercial revitalization services to East New York...Expense Funding: $300,000 (SBS)

2016-2020

In January 2017, SBS awarded the Cypress Hills LDC and the LDC of East New York approximately $1.4 million in Neighborhood 360° grant funding to implement commercial revitalization projects in East New York over three years.

2021

East New York

Award competitive funding to nonprofits for commercial revitalization services

42

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

SBS will award competitive funding to nonprofits to deliver commercial revitalization services to East New York...Expense Funding: $300,000 (SBS)

2016-2020

In January 2017, SBS awarded the Cypress Hills LDC and the LDC of East New York approximately $1.4 million in Neighborhood 360° grant funding to implement commercial revitalization projects in East New York over three years.

2022

East New York

Award competitive funding to nonprofits for commercial revitalization services

42

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

SBS will award competitive funding to nonprofits to deliver commercial revitalization services to East New York...Expense Funding: $300,000 (SBS)

2016-2020

In January 2017, SBS awarded the Cypress Hills LDC and the LDC of East New York approximately $1.4 million in Neighborhood 360° grant funding to implement commercial revitalization projects in East New York over three years.

2017

East New York

Break ground on 1,200 units of affordable housing. Possible sites include Phipps Site, Dinsmore-Chestnut, Christopher-Glenmore, NIHOP and NCP clusters.

1

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will expedite the construction of over 1,200 units of deeply affordable housing over the next two years following ULURP approval. These units will be constructed on sites that include the publicly owned site at the intersection of Dinsmore Place and Chestnut Street. HPD will host a community-visioning process for the Dinsmore-Chestnut site in June 2016 to explore the different types of housing, community facilities, and retail uses that residents hope to see built there.

Two additional publicly owned parcels have been identified by the Council Member as priority development sites since the release of the East New York Housing Plan in September 2015. One is located at the intersection of Christopher and Glenmore Avenues; it can accommodate approximately 100 units of affordable housing. A community-visioning process for this site will begin in the summer of 2016, and an RFP will be released before the end of the year. A smaller site, on Essex Street between Fulton Street and Folsom Place, can accommodate approximately 15 affordable units and will be made available for redevelopment as part of the NIHOP/NCP RFQ process.

Further, the former Chloe Foods facility is now controlled by the non-profit affordable housing developer, Phipps Houses, who has committed to developing over 900 affordable units serving the incomes described above.

2016-2018

Between April 2016 and March 2017, HPD financed the construction of 752 new units of affordable housing throughout Brooklyn Community District 5. This includes homeownership opportunities for first-time buyers and 639 new rental units through the Extremely Low and Low Income Affordability program. In addition, HPD is moving forward on financing the development of deeply affordable housing on publicly and privately-owned sites in and around the immediate rezoning area, including the following key sites. Phipps Site, formerly Chloe Foods (private, in predevelopment) The former Chloe Foods facility is controlled by the nonprofit affordable housing developer Phipps Houses, which has committed to developing approximately 900 affordable units serving the incomes described in the table on the following page. Phase I, which includes approximately 400 affordable apartments and ground-floor retail/community facility space, is anticipated to close in 2018. Dinsmore-Chestnut (public, RFP submissions under review) On June 19 and June 23, 2016, HPD convened two interactive community visioning workshops to gather public input for the future development of new affordable housing, neighborhood amenities, and a new 1,000-seat public school and community school yard on the publicly-owned Dinsmore-Chestnut site. Results from the workshop and additional feedback received through emails and a paper/online questionnaire are summarized in a report available on HPD's website (nyc.gov/dinsmore-chestnut). The Request for Proposal (RFP) for this site, which is projected to facilitate the creation of about 200 units of affordable housing, was issued in December 2016. Developers were encouraged to consult the community visioning report in developing their proposals, which were submitted in March 2017 and are currently under review. Christopher-Glenmore (public, RFP in development) The comprehensive neighborhood planning process in Brownsville that began in Summer 2016 included community visioning for the Christopher-Glenmore site RFP. The Brownsville Plan was released on June 1, 2017, and a subsequent RFP will ensure that proposals address the community goals and priorities outlined in the plan. Approximately 100 affordable units are expected to be created on this site. NIHOP and NCP clusters (public, RFP submissions under review) Submissions are currently under review with anticipated designation in Summer 2017. The clusters contain about 125 units of affordable homeownership and rental units.

2018

East New York

Break ground on 1,200 units of affordable housing. Possible sites include Phipps Site, Dinsmore-Chestnut, Christopher-Glenmore, NIHOP and NCP clusters.

1

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will expedite the construction of over 1,200 units of deeply affordable housing over the next two years following ULURP approval. These units will be constructed on sites that include the publicly owned site at the intersection of Dinsmore Place and Chestnut Street. HPD will host a community-visioning process for the Dinsmore-Chestnut site in June 2016 to explore the different types of housing, community facilities, and retail uses that residents hope to see built there.

Two additional publicly owned parcels have been identified by the Council Member as priority development sites since the release of the East New York Housing Plan in September 2015. One is located at the intersection of Christopher and Glenmore Avenues; it can accommodate approximately 100 units of affordable housing. A community-visioning process for this site will begin in the summer of 2016, and an RFP will be released before the end of the year. A smaller site, on Essex Street between Fulton Street and Folsom Place, can accommodate approximately 15 affordable units and will be made available for redevelopment as part of the NIHOP/NCP RFQ process.

Further, the former Chloe Foods facility is now controlled by the non-profit affordable housing developer, Phipps Houses, who has committed to developing over 900 affordable units serving the incomes described above.

2016-2018

HPD recently closed on the financing for a 100 unit affordable building at 315 Linwood Street using the ELLA term sheet. HPD has released four requests for proposals (RFPs) for the development of affordable housing in the East New York area, including Dinsmore-Chestnut and Christopher-Glenmore. Together, these sites will create over 500 affordable apartments on formerly City-owned land. HPD is also working with a number of private owners who will be creating 100% affordable housing on their sites. The former Chloe Foods facility, which is controlled by a private owner and expected to generate over 900 affordable homes, has been unexpectedly delayed due to a title claim by a former property owner. HPD continues to work with the owner and will work towards starting construction as soon as possible.

2019

East New York

Break ground on 1,200 units of affordable housing. Possible sites include Phipps Site, Dinsmore-Chestnut, Christopher-Glenmore, NIHOP and NCP clusters.

1

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will expedite the construction of over 1,200 units of deeply affordable housing over the next two years following ULURP approval. These units will be constructed on sites that include the publicly owned site at the intersection of Dinsmore Place and Chestnut Street. HPD will host a community-visioning process for the Dinsmore-Chestnut site in June 2016 to explore the different types of housing, community facilities, and retail uses that residents hope to see built there.

Two additional publicly owned parcels have been identified by the Council Member as priority development sites since the release of the East New York Housing Plan in September 2015. One is located at the intersection of Christopher and Glenmore Avenues; it can accommodate approximately 100 units of affordable housing. A community-visioning process for this site will begin in the summer of 2016, and an RFP will be released before the end of the year. A smaller site, on Essex Street between Fulton Street and Folsom Place, can accommodate approximately 15 affordable units and will be made available for redevelopment as part of the NIHOP/NCP RFQ process.

Further, the former Chloe Foods facility is now controlled by the non-profit affordable housing developer, Phipps Houses, who has committed to developing over 900 affordable units serving the incomes described above.

2016-2018

HPD recently closed on the financing for a 228 unit affordable building at 50 Pennsylvania Avenue using the Extremely Low and Low Income Affordability (ELLA) program. HPD has released four requests for proposals (RFPs) for the development of affordable housing in the East New York area, including Dinsmore-Chestnut and Christopher-Glenmore. Together, these sites will create over 500 affordable apartments on formerly City-owned land. HPD is also working with a number of private owners who will be creating 100% affordable housing on their sites. Overall, 503 units of new construction affordable housing have been created in the rezoning area since the rezoning. This includes 318 affordable homes in projects financed by HPD (50 Pennsylvania Avenue and 315 Linwood Street) and 185 affordable homes created through the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing program across three sites (2437 Pitkin Avenue, 975 Liberty Avenue, and 2178 Bergen Street). All of these new affordable homes are under construction now. HPD will continue working with the development partners selected through RFPs and the owners of private sites to advance 100% affordable housing projects reaching deep affordability.

2021

East New York

Break ground on 1,200 units of affordable housing. Possible sites include Phipps Site, Dinsmore-Chestnut, Christopher-Glenmore, NIHOP and NCP clusters.

1

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will expedite the construction of over 1,200 units of deeply affordable housing over the next two years following ULURP approval. These units will be constructed on sites that include the publicly owned site at the intersection of Dinsmore Place and Chestnut Street. HPD will host a community-visioning process for the Dinsmore-Chestnut site in June 2016 to explore the different types of housing, community facilities, and retail uses that residents hope to see built there.

Two additional publicly owned parcels have been identified by the Council Member as priority development sites since the release of the East New York Housing Plan in September 2015. One is located at the intersection of Christopher and Glenmore Avenues; it can accommodate approximately 100 units of affordable housing. A community-visioning process for this site will begin in the summer of 2016, and an RFP will be released before the end of the year. A smaller site, on Essex Street between Fulton Street and Folsom Place, can accommodate approximately 15 affordable units and will be made available for redevelopment as part of the NIHOP/NCP RFQ process.

Further, the former Chloe Foods facility is now controlled by the non-profit affordable housing developer, Phipps Houses, who has committed to developing over 900 affordable units serving the incomes described above.

2016-2018

Since the rezoning was adopted, 1,194 units of newly constructed affordable housing have been created. This includes 1,080 affordable homes in projects financed by HPD. These 100% affordable projects include 3301 Atlantic Avenue (Atlantic Chestnut Phase 1), a 14-story, 403-unit project serving extremely-low to low-income New Yorkers developed by the nonprofit developer Phipps Houses. The project recently closed on construction financing and will be under construction starting in summer 2021. Additional 100% affordable projects enabled by the East New York rezoning include 2337 Pitkin Avenue, 223-227 Vermont Street, 190 Essex, 110 Dinsmore Place, 2628 Fulton Street (50 Penn), 3002 Atlantic Avenue (Linwood Park Apartments).

While the vast majority of new housing created in the East New York rezoning area since the rezoning has been 100% affordable, there have been eight privately-financed projects subject to Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) which contained 95 affordable homes (101-103 Liberty Avenue, 2817 Atlantic Avenue, 777 Glenmore Avenue, 2175 Bergen Street, 2178 Bergen Street, 975 Liberty Ave, 820-836 Glenmore Avenue, 2437 Pitkin Avenue). HPD will continue working with the development partners selected through RFPs and the owners of private sites to advance 100% affordable housing projects reaching deep affordability.

2022

East New York

Break ground on 1,200 units of affordable housing. Possible sites include Phipps Site, Dinsmore-Chestnut, Christopher-Glenmore, NIHOP and NCP clusters.

1

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will expedite the construction of over 1,200 units of deeply affordable housing over the next two years following ULURP approval. These units will be constructed on sites that include the publicly owned site at the intersection of Dinsmore Place and Chestnut Street. HPD will host a community-visioning process for the Dinsmore-Chestnut site in June 2016 to explore the different types of housing, community facilities, and retail uses that residents hope to see built there.

Two additional publicly owned parcels have been identified by the Council Member as priority development sites since the release of the East New York Housing Plan in September 2015. One is located at the intersection of Christopher and Glenmore Avenues; it can accommodate approximately 100 units of affordable housing. A community-visioning process for this site will begin in the summer of 2016, and an RFP will be released before the end of the year. A smaller site, on Essex Street between Fulton Street and Folsom Place, can accommodate approximately 15 affordable units and will be made available for redevelopment as part of the NIHOP/NCP RFQ process.

Further, the former Chloe Foods facility is now controlled by the non-profit affordable housing developer, Phipps Houses, who has committed to developing over 900 affordable units serving the incomes described above.

2016-2018

Since the rezoning was adopted, 1,200 units of newly constructed affordable housing have been created. This includes 1,080 affordable homes in projects financed by HPD. These 100 percent affordable projects include 3301 Atlantic Avenue (Atlantic Chestnut Phase 1), a 14-story, 403-unit project serving extremely-low to low-income New Yorkers, developed by the nonprofit developer Phipps Houses. 3301 Atlantic Avenue is currently under construction. Additional 100 percent affordable projects enabled by the East New York rezoning include 2337 Pitkin Avenue, 223-227 Vermont Street, 190 Essex, 110 Dinsmore Place, 2628 Fulton Street (50 Penn), 3002 Atlantic Avenue (Linwood Park Apartments). 

While the vast majority of new housing created in the East New York rezoning area since the rezoning has been 100 percent affordable, there have been seven privately-financed projects subject to Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) which contained 80 affordable homes (2817 Atlantic Avenue, 777 Glenmore Avenue, 2175 Bergen Street, 2178 Bergen Street, 975 Liberty Ave, 820-836 Glenmore Avenue, 2437 Pitkin Avenue).  HPD will continue working with the development partners selected through RFPs and the owners of private sites to advance 100 percent affordable housing projects reaching deep affordability.

2017

East New York

Bring affordable high-speed broadband to businesses in the IBZ

46

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

EDC will bring affordable, high-speed broadband access to 250 businesses in IBZ. As currently planned, fiber will be extended south from an existing hub in Broadway Junction to the IBZ and a fixed wireless network will be installed connecting to receivers on the roofs of IBZ businesses. The new broadband network will greatly improve the reliability, capacity, and speed of internet and phone service.
Timeline: The City will release RFP/RFEI to procure Internet Service Provider in Q1 2017 with design and construction to commence by Q4 2017
Capital Funding: $2.5 million

2017-2020

The NYC Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) has requested that Cablevision/Altice, pursuant to a requirement in its franchise agreement, bring service to currently unserved non-residential buildings in the East New York IBZ. It is expected that the addition of this infrastructure will improve options for IBZ businesses in search of fast, reliable cable or cable-related services, such as internet and phone. Cablevision/Altice will work with the local business community to identify potential customers and deliver expanded service. It is anticipated that Cablevision/Altice will begin design and construction by the fourth quarter of 2017.

2022

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

2018

East New York

Bring affordable high-speed broadband to businesses in the IBZ

46

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

EDC will bring affordable, high-speed broadband access to 250 businesses in IBZ. As currently planned, fiber will be extended south from an existing hub in Broadway Junction to the IBZ and a fixed wireless network will be installed connecting to receivers on the roofs of IBZ businesses. The new broadband network will greatly improve the reliability, capacity, and speed of internet and phone service.
Timeline: The City will release RFP/RFEI to procure Internet Service Provider in Q1 2017 with design and construction to commence by Q4 2017
Capital Funding: $2.5 million

2017-2020

The NYC Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) and NYCEDC continues to work with Cablevision/Altice to improve services for local businesses in the IBZ. The City is evaluating responses to a request for information for citywide broadband in preparation for an RFP/RFEI to bring competitive service options to the area.

The City will release an RFP/RFEI for a combined IBZ / residential area project in Q1 2019.

2019

East New York

Bring affordable high-speed broadband to businesses in the IBZ

46

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

EDC will bring affordable, high-speed broadband access to 250 businesses in IBZ. As currently planned, fiber will be extended south from an existing hub in Broadway Junction to the IBZ and a fixed wireless network will be installed connecting to receivers on the roofs of IBZ businesses. The new broadband network will greatly improve the reliability, capacity, and speed of internet and phone service.
Timeline: The City will release RFP/RFEI to procure Internet Service Provider in Q1 2017 with design and construction to commence by Q4 2017
Capital Funding: $2.5 million

2017-2020

In December 2018, MOCTO released a Request for Expressions of Interest for the use of City assets to expand broadband infrastructure and service in East New York and is reviewing responses in collaboration with EDC and DOITT

2021

East New York

Bring affordable high-speed broadband to businesses in the IBZ

46

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

EDC will bring affordable, high-speed broadband access to 250 businesses in IBZ. As currently planned, fiber will be extended south from an existing hub in Broadway Junction to the IBZ and a fixed wireless network will be installed connecting to receivers on the roofs of IBZ businesses. The new broadband network will greatly improve the reliability, capacity, and speed of internet and phone service.
Timeline: The City will release RFP/RFEI to procure Internet Service Provider in Q1 2017 with design and construction to commence by Q4 2017
Capital Funding: $2.5 million

2017-2020

In July 2020, the Mayor announced a $157 million investment in broadband infrastructure. This investment will extend new internet service options to 600,000 underserved New Yorkers, including 200,000 NYCHA residents. In February 2021, the Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (MOTCO) released a Request for Proposal (RFP) with SBS and EDC to increase options for high-performing and affordable internet service to residents and businesses. The RFP focuses on East New York infrastructure connectivity. Responses were due in spring 2021 and are being reviewed into summer 2021.

2022

East New York

Bring affordable high-speed broadband to businesses in the IBZ

46

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

EDC will bring affordable, high-speed broadband access to 250 businesses in IBZ. As currently planned, fiber will be extended south from an existing hub in Broadway Junction to the IBZ and a fixed wireless network will be installed connecting to receivers on the roofs of IBZ businesses. The new broadband network will greatly improve the reliability, capacity, and speed of internet and phone service.
Timeline: The City will release RFP/RFEI to procure Internet Service Provider in Q1 2017 with design and construction to commence by Q4 2017
Capital Funding: $2.5 million

2017-2020

In March 2021, the Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (MOTCO), EDC, and SBS released a Request for Proposal (RFP) with SBS and EDC for $157M in City Capital to build city-owned broadband infrastructure with the goals to increase market competition and affordable internet service options to residents and businesses. The RFP will include investment across the City and extend new internet service options to 600,000 underserved New Yorkers, including 200,000 NYCHA residents, with a sub-Workstream focused on building East New York broadband infrastructure. Responses were received in spring 2021, while EDC was refining proposed scopes with the shortlisted proposers, in March 2022 the new CTO requested that EDC pause the project until they are able to review it develop their broadband strategy.
Refinement of proposed scope and contract development on pause since March 2022 per direction from CTO as the new CTO reviews the program and develops their broadband strategy.

2024

Bronx Metro-North

Loreto Playground and Restroom

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Not Started

Reimagine Loreto Playground with upgraded play areas, sports courts, and accessible restroom facilities. Funding: $17.4M ($13.7M playground +$3.65M PRB)

Design to begin in 2027

2017

East New York

Bring high-speed broadband to residential areas

33

Transportation & Infrastructure

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (MOTI)

In Progress

Installation of conduit along key corridors in East New York will provide connections to City facilities, enable free public Wi-Fi along Atlantic Avenue and in City Line Park and support deployment of broadband in an area without affordable, reliable high speed internet service.
Timeline: Currently in scoping with construction start expected to begin Spring 2017. Anticipated completion in 2019
Capital Funding: $1.7 million

2016-2019

The NYC Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) has requested that Cablevision/Altice, pursuant to a requirement in its franchise agreement, bring service to currently unserved non-residential buildings in the East New York IBZ. It is expected that the addition of this infrastructure will improve options for IBZ businesses in search of fast, reliable cable or cable-related services, such as internet and phone. Cablevision/Altice will work with the local business community to identify potential customers and deliver expanded service. It is anticipated that Cablevision/Altice will begin design and construction by the fourth quarter of 2017.

2018

East New York

Bring high-speed broadband to residential areas

33

Transportation & Infrastructure

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (MOTI)

In Progress

Installation of conduit along key corridors in East New York will provide connections to City facilities, enable free public Wi-Fi along Atlantic Avenue and in City Line Park and support deployment of broadband in an area without affordable, reliable high speed internet service.
Timeline: Currently in scoping with construction start expected to begin Spring 2017. Anticipated completion in 2019
Capital Funding: $1.7 million

2016-2019

The City is coordinating installation of LinkNYC kiosks to provide free public Wi-Fi along Atlantic Avenue and will make further infrastructure investments that expand from the IBZ to bring affordable, reliable high speed internet service to residential areas.

The City will release an RFP/RFEI for a combined IBZ / residential area project in Q1 2019.

2019

East New York

Bring high-speed broadband to residential areas

33

Transportation & Infrastructure

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (MOTI)

In Progress

Installation of conduit along key corridors in East New York will provide connections to City facilities, enable free public Wi-Fi along Atlantic Avenue and in City Line Park and support deployment of broadband in an area without affordable, reliable high speed internet service.
Timeline: Currently in scoping with construction start expected to begin Spring 2017. Anticipated completion in 2019
Capital Funding: $1.7 million

2016-2019

The City is working on a series of initiatives to increase broadband access in underserved areas like East New York. In Q2 2019, the City opened up a reservation phase for mobile telecom installations with an emphasis on locations outside of the core of Manhattan, including East New York. The City is making progress on its investments in affordable broadband from the IBZ to residential areas in East New York. The City issued an RFEI in Q4 2018 and is reviewing solutions informed by the responses to that RFEI. The City plans to identify a procurement approach in partnership with DOITT and EDC in Q3 2019.