NYC Rezoning Tracker

2022

East New York

Launch an East New York-based business training course

36

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done

In March 2016, SBS launched its first FastTrac GrowthVenture business course in East New York to help neighborhood business owners strategically grow their businesses and adapt to changes in the market. With support from the Cypress Hills LDC, this free comprehensive business development program is customized for East New York to help local businesses access capital, identify growth opportunities, build sales strategies, improve financial performance, and adapt to changing markets.
Timeline: Ongoing

2016-ongoing

In March 2016, SBS launched a FastTrac GrowthVenture business course in East New York to help neighborhood business owners strategically grow their businesses and adapt to changes in the market. With support from the Cypress Hills LDC, this free comprehensive business development program was customized for East New York to help local businesses access capital, identify growth opportunities, build sales strategies, improve financial performance, and adapt to changing markets.

2024

Gowanus

Renovate Boerum Park

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Boerum Park is a critical open space for students at Cobble Hill School for American Studies, nearby by NYCHA residents, and the larger Gowanus community. Working with the adjacent school, Parks will reimagine and renovate this jointly operated playground space. Subject to public input and feedback, new amenities could potentially include renovated and expanded programming spaces, such as landscaped seating areas, green infrastructure, sports courts, fitness and play equipment.

2023 targeted start

Design is underway and is anticipated to be completed in Fall 2024.

2017

East New York

Launch an ENY Homeowner Helpdesk to connect homeowners to free financial and legal counseling

6

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will establish a dedicated Homeowner Helpdesk in the community with financial and legal counselors to help homeowners modify mortgages, prevent foreclosures, access home repair, DEP water relief programs, and weatherization loans, and address scams such as deed thefts and other issues.
Outreach will be conducted through a combination of mailings, door knocking, phone calls, and the staffing of help desks in various locations......

Timeline: Launch Homeowner Helpdesk in summer 2016, continue for one year, then evaluate need to continue. Expense funding commitment is $250,000.

Please see notes for entirity of commitment.

2016-2017

In January 2017, the Center began the East New York Homeowner Help Desk in partnership with Council Member Espinal. The Help Desk officially launched in February 2017 at the Cypress Hills Community School / PS 89 and is staffed by local nonprofit partners Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A, Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, and MHANY Management. As of April 2017, the Homeowner Help Desk has reached out to over 3,000 East New York residents through a combination of methods, including door-knocking, phone calls, targeted mailings, community events, workshops, and presentations. So far, the Help Desk's partners have educated over 1,000 neighborhood residents and provided housing or legal advice to about 280 homeowners on topics including foreclosure prevention, home repairs, tax exemptions, weatherization loans, and information about avoiding scams.

2018

East New York

Launch an ENY Homeowner Helpdesk to connect homeowners to free financial and legal counseling

6

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will establish a dedicated Homeowner Helpdesk in the community with financial and legal counselors to help homeowners modify mortgages, prevent foreclosures, access home repair, DEP water relief programs, and weatherization loans, and address scams such as deed thefts and other issues.
Outreach will be conducted through a combination of mailings, door knocking, phone calls, and the staffing of help desks in various locations......

Timeline: Launch Homeowner Helpdesk in summer 2016, continue for one year, then evaluate need to continue. Expense funding commitment is $250,000.

Please see notes for entirity of commitment.

2016-2017

The Center for NYC Neighborhoods launched the Homeowner Help Desk in East New York in February 2017 in partnership with Council Member Rafael Espinal, Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, MHANY Management, and Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A. The Homeowner Help Desk provides advice on foreclosure prevention, home repairs, property tax exemptions, weatherization loans, avoiding scams, and more. In the first year, the Homeowner Help Desk reached out to over 4,200 East New York residents through a combination of door-knocking, phone calls, and targeted mailings; conducted 12 community events, workshops, and presentations; educated over 1,600 residents; and provided housing and legal advice to 628 homeowners.

2018

East New York

Make upgrades to the playground at NYCHA's Fiorentino Plaza

20

Open Space

NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY (NYCHA)

Done

The scope of work will include the removal and disposal of existing children's play equipment, the leveling of the area and immediate grounds area, the installation of new rubberized safety surfacing, and the installation new customized and colorized children's play equipment.
Timeline: Design to start Q1 2017. Targeted construction start Q4 2017
Capital Funding: $500,000

2017 start

NYCHA's Fiorentino Plaza is comprised of eight four-story buildings along the north side of Pitkin Avenue between Wyona Street and Van Siclen Avenue. The City has completed planning for upgrades to the open space at Fiorentino Plaza, including the installation of new rubberized safety surfacing and new customized children's play equipment.
NYCHA recently directed the contractor to begin work and construction will be completed by June 2019.

2019

East New York

Launch an ENY Homeowner Helpdesk to connect homeowners to free financial and legal counseling

6

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will establish a dedicated Homeowner Helpdesk in the community with financial and legal counselors to help homeowners modify mortgages, prevent foreclosures, access home repair, DEP water relief programs, and weatherization loans, and address scams such as deed thefts and other issues.
Outreach will be conducted through a combination of mailings, door knocking, phone calls, and the staffing of help desks in various locations......

Timeline: Launch Homeowner Helpdesk in summer 2016, continue for one year, then evaluate need to continue. Expense funding commitment is $250,000.

Please see notes for entirity of commitment.

2016-2017

The Center for NYC Neighborhoods launched the Homeowner Help Desk in East New York in February 2017 in partnership with Council Member Rafael Espinal, Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, MHANY Management, and Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A. The Homeowner Help Desk provides advice on foreclosure prevention, home repairs, property tax exemptions, weatherization loans, avoiding scams, and more. Now in its third year, the Homeowner Help Desk has reached over 4,700 New York residents through a combination of door-knocking, phone calls, and targeted mailings; conducted or attended 58 community events, workshops, and presentations; and educated over 1,900 residents. The Help Desk has provided individualized services to homeowners through 914 counseling sessions. The Help Desk also partners with the NYC Department of Finance, which hosts the Help Desk at the annual tax lien sale events held across the city.

2021

East New York

Launch an ENY Homeowner Helpdesk to connect homeowners to free financial and legal counseling

6

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will establish a dedicated Homeowner Helpdesk in the community with financial and legal counselors to help homeowners modify mortgages, prevent foreclosures, access home repair, DEP water relief programs, and weatherization loans, and address scams such as deed thefts and other issues.
Outreach will be conducted through a combination of mailings, door knocking, phone calls, and the staffing of help desks in various locations......

Timeline: Launch Homeowner Helpdesk in summer 2016, continue for one year, then evaluate need to continue. Expense funding commitment is $250,000.

Please see notes for entirity of commitment.

2016-2017

The Center for NYC Neighborhoods launched the Homeowner Help Desk in East New York in February 2017 in partnership with Council Member Rafael Espinal, Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, MHANY Management, and Brooklyn Legal Services Corp A. The Homeowner Help Desk provides advice on foreclosure prevention, home repairs, property tax exemptions, weatherization loans, avoiding scams, and more. The Help Desk also partners with the NYC Department of Finance, which hosts the Help Desk at the annual tax lien sale events held across the city. Additionally, over 3,800 people attended Help Desk events overall, and 400 homeowners received housing counseling or legal services.

2022

East New York

Launch an ENY Homeowner Helpdesk to connect homeowners to free financial and legal counseling

6

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will establish a dedicated Homeowner Helpdesk in the community with financial and legal counselors to help homeowners modify mortgages, prevent foreclosures, access home repair, DEP water relief programs, and weatherization loans, and address scams such as deed thefts and other issues.
Outreach will be conducted through a combination of mailings, door knocking, phone calls, and the staffing of help desks in various locations......

Timeline: Launch Homeowner Helpdesk in summer 2016, continue for one year, then evaluate need to continue. Expense funding commitment is $250,000.

Please see notes for entirity of commitment.

2016-2017

Building upon the successful implementation of the Homeowner Help Desk pilot program in East New York, HPD expanded the program to Central Brooklyn (including East New York), Southeast Queens, and the North Bronx in 2021. The expanded Help Desk has engaged more than 34,000 residents and assisted 1,466 homeowners by providing services tailored to their needs, such as repair loans or legal counseling to prevent foreclosure.

2019

Jerome

Launch Auto Business Compliance and Retention Initiative

57

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

In Progress

City Hall will pursue partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to connect their services to businesses throughout the Jerome Avenue area. The City will also fund a community partner organization to follow up with businesses that have received DEC services and connect these businesses to additional local assistance, including the business services provided by SBS. Follow-up will include door-to-door visits, meetings, connection to workshops surveys, and assistance accessing capital.

2018 - 2023

SBS, in collaboration with local Council Members, City Hall, and partnering city agencies, is actively working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Office of Environmental Justice to roll out the State's Eco-Quality Compliance program. The State's Eco-Quality Program is scheduled to connect their services to businesses throughout the Jerome Avenue area in Summer 2019.

The State's program will help inform the development of SBS's outreach program, in which a selected community organization will follow up with businesses that have received DEC services. SBS is working to identify the community partner that will conduct and connect businesses to existing services.

2021

East New York

Launch Community Retrofit NYC to boost participation in the Green Housing Preservation Program

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD's new Green Housing Preservation Program targets small buildings of five to 50 units with low interest loans that will make buildings more energy efficient in exchange for maintaining the affordability of their units. On or around Earth Day, 2016, the City will launch Community Retrofit NYC, a comprehensive outreach and technical assistance campaign specifically targeting East New York and other Brooklyn property owners who could benefit from this new financing tool. Outreach will include community based events with local organizations to promote awareness of the program and canvassing to recruit building owners to participate in the program.
Timeline: Late April, 2016, continuing for three years

2016-2019

Launched in 2016, the Community Retrofit NYC Program engaged owners of 600 buildings and initiated or completed retrofit projects in 543 buildings in Brooklyn and Queens. In East New York, 76 buildings comprising 851 homes were engaged.

2021

Jerome

Launch Auto Business Compliance and Retention Initiative

57

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

In Progress

City Hall will pursue partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to connect their services to businesses throughout the Jerome Avenue area. The City will also fund a community partner organization to follow up with businesses that have received DEC services and connect these businesses to additional local assistance, including the business services provided by SBS. Follow-up will include door-to-door visits, meetings, connection to workshops surveys, and assistance accessing capital.

2018 - 2023

Leading up to March 2020, City Hall pursued a partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to connect their services to businesses throughout the Jerome Avenue area. NYSDEC initiated educational compliance site visits to a total of 98 businesses along the Jerome Avenue corridor. The list of businesses selected by the State's DEC program was based on proximity to residential complexes, local schools, health care, and senior citizens centers, etc. All businesses received site visits by NYSDEC and were provided with a checklist of recommendations to ensure compliance with the State's Environmental regulations. SBS partnered with SoBro and the United Auto Merchants Association (UAMA), both local community partner organizations, to support businesses in navigating compliance recommendations detailed by the NYSDEC program. Follow-ups by SBS and partnering organizations included door-to-door visits, meetings, connections to workshops, surveys, and assistance accessing capital. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, at this time, all outreach efforts and compliance checks are currently on hold until it is safe to resume physical door-to-door outreach.

2022

Jerome

Launch Auto Business Compliance and Retention Initiative

57

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

In Progress

City Hall will pursue partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to connect their services to businesses throughout the Jerome Avenue area. The City will also fund a community partner organization to follow up with businesses that have received DEC services and connect these businesses to additional local assistance, including the business services provided by SBS. Follow-up will include door-to-door visits, meetings, connection to workshops surveys, and assistance accessing capital.

2018 - 2023

Leading up to March 2020, City Hall pursued a partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to connect their services to businesses throughout the Jerome Avenue area. NYSDEC initiated educational compliance site visits to a total of 98 businesses along the Jerome Avenue corridor. The list of businesses selected by the State's DEC program was based on proximity to residential complexes, local schools, health care, and senior citizens centers, etc. All businesses received site visits by NYSDEC and were provided with a checklist of recommendations to ensure compliance with the State's Environmental regulations. SBS partnered with SoBro and the United Auto Merchants Association (UAMA), both local community partner organizations, to support businesses in navigating compliance recommendations detailed by the NYSDEC program. Follow-ups by SBS and partnering organizations included door-to-door visits, meetings, connections to workshops, surveys, and assistance accessing capital. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, at this time, all outreach efforts and compliance checks are currently on hold until it is safe to resume physical door-to-door outreach.

2017

East New York

Launch Community Retrofit NYC to boost participation in the Green Housing Preservation Program

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD's new Green Housing Preservation Program targets small buildings of five to 50 units with low interest loans that will make buildings more energy efficient in exchange for maintaining the affordability of their units. On or around Earth Day, 2016, the City will launch Community Retrofit NYC, a comprehensive outreach and technical assistance campaign specifically targeting East New York and other Brooklyn property owners who could benefit from this new financing tool. Outreach will include community based events with local organizations to promote awareness of the program and canvassing to recruit building owners to participate in the program.
Timeline: Late April, 2016, continuing for three years

2016-2019

On Earth Day 2016, the Mayor's Office of Sustainability and HPD launched Community Retrofit NYC to support small and mid-sized multifamily building owners in Central/East Brooklyn and Southern Queens in pursuing energy and water upgrades. The team works with owners of five- to 50-unit buildings through every step of a retrofit process, from identifying opportunities for savings and connecting owners to incentives and financing such as HPD's Green Housing Preservation Program (GHPP), to helping select a contractor for a project. Since its launch, Community Retrofit NYC has engaged over 300 building owners and initiated or completed retrofits in over 200 buildings citywide. This has reduced greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to taking over 50 cars off the street annually. Of those owners engaged with the program, nearly 40 are building owners in East New York, representing nearly 225 housing units. The Community Retrofit NYC team has met with East New York's local clergy, community-based organizations such as Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (LDC) and National Housing Services (NHS) Brooklyn, and elected officials in order to connect with building owners in need of these services. In the coming two years, the program will work with local leaders to hold events, conduct targeted canvassing, and use mailings and newsletters to reach new building owners and help them lower utility costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and preserve affordability through HPD's GHPP financing.

2018

East New York

Launch Community Retrofit NYC to boost participation in the Green Housing Preservation Program

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD's new Green Housing Preservation Program targets small buildings of five to 50 units with low interest loans that will make buildings more energy efficient in exchange for maintaining the affordability of their units. On or around Earth Day, 2016, the City will launch Community Retrofit NYC, a comprehensive outreach and technical assistance campaign specifically targeting East New York and other Brooklyn property owners who could benefit from this new financing tool. Outreach will include community based events with local organizations to promote awareness of the program and canvassing to recruit building owners to participate in the program.
Timeline: Late April, 2016, continuing for three years

2016-2019

Since its launch in 2016, the Community Retrofit Program has engaged 847 buildings across 263 property owners, and initiated or completed retrofit projects in 535 buildings. Of those buildings engaged with the program, 44 building owners, across 75 buildings totaling 875 units, are in East New York. Over the past year, the Community Retrofit NYC team has held 5 events in East New York, including  a Green Resource Fair in collaboration with East New York Restoration at Spring Creek Park.

2019

East New York

Launch Community Retrofit NYC to boost participation in the Green Housing Preservation Program

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD's new Green Housing Preservation Program targets small buildings of five to 50 units with low interest loans that will make buildings more energy efficient in exchange for maintaining the affordability of their units. On or around Earth Day, 2016, the City will launch Community Retrofit NYC, a comprehensive outreach and technical assistance campaign specifically targeting East New York and other Brooklyn property owners who could benefit from this new financing tool. Outreach will include community based events with local organizations to promote awareness of the program and canvassing to recruit building owners to participate in the program.
Timeline: Late April, 2016, continuing for three years

2016-2019

Launched in 2016, the Community Retrofit NYC Program engaged owners of 600 buildings and initiated or completed retrofit projects in 543 buildings in Brooklyn and Queens. In East New York, 76 buildings comprising 851 homes were engaged. The Community Retrofit pilot is now complete and will relaunch under a new contract in mid- to late-2019.

2022

East New York

Launch Community Retrofit NYC to boost participation in the Green Housing Preservation Program

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD's new Green Housing Preservation Program targets small buildings of five to 50 units with low interest loans that will make buildings more energy efficient in exchange for maintaining the affordability of their units. On or around Earth Day, 2016, the City will launch Community Retrofit NYC, a comprehensive outreach and technical assistance campaign specifically targeting East New York and other Brooklyn property owners who could benefit from this new financing tool. Outreach will include community based events with local organizations to promote awareness of the program and canvassing to recruit building owners to participate in the program.
Timeline: Late April, 2016, continuing for three years

2016-2019

Launched in 2016, the Community Retrofit NYC Program engaged owners of 600 buildings and initiated or completed retrofit projects in 543 buildings in Brooklyn and Queens. In East New York, 76 buildings comprising 851 homes were engaged.

2021

Bay Street

Launch HomeFix to help low income homeowners make critical repairs and stay in their homes

9

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

Funding for home repairs is often hard to find for low-income homeowners, especially for
families struggling to make mortgage payments. Making repairs can contribute to the health and safety of one's home, as well as keep up property values. Often, aggressive speculators will
barrage owners with cash offers, knowing that owners with significant maintenance issues will
be tempted to accept - even if it means leaving the neighborhood they helped to build, and
being left without a viable housing alternative. To meet these needs, HPD will launch HomeFix, a
program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners in small, one- to four-family
properties fund home repairs. Leveraging the services of multiple community and non-profit
partners, the new program will pair financial counseling with financial assistance. HPD will work
with the local Councilperson and neighborhood organizations to conduct targeted outreach to
eligible households in the North Shore of Staten Island to inform them about the new program
and its benefits.

2019

Funding for home repairs is often hard to find for low-income homeowners, especially for families struggling to make mortgage payments. Making repairs can contribute to the health and safety of one's home, as well as keep up property values. Often, aggressive speculators will barrage owners with cash offers, knowing that owners with significant maintenance issues will be tempted to accept - even if it means leaving the neighborhood they helped to build and being left without a viable housing alternative. To meet these needs, HPD launched HomeFix in November 2019, a program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners in small, one- to four-family properties fund home repairs. Leveraging the services of multiple community and non-profit partners, the new program will pair financial counseling with financial assistance. HPD will work with the local Councilperson and neighborhood organizations to conduct targeted outreach to eligible households in the North Shore of Staten Island to inform them about the new program and its benefits.

2022

Bay Street

Launch HomeFix to help low income homeowners make critical repairs and stay in their homes

9

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

Funding for home repairs is often hard to find for low-income homeowners, especially for
families struggling to make mortgage payments. Making repairs can contribute to the health and safety of one's home, as well as keep up property values. Often, aggressive speculators will
barrage owners with cash offers, knowing that owners with significant maintenance issues will
be tempted to accept - even if it means leaving the neighborhood they helped to build, and
being left without a viable housing alternative. To meet these needs, HPD will launch HomeFix, a
program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners in small, one- to four-family
properties fund home repairs. Leveraging the services of multiple community and non-profit
partners, the new program will pair financial counseling with financial assistance. HPD will work
with the local Councilperson and neighborhood organizations to conduct targeted outreach to
eligible households in the North Shore of Staten Island to inform them about the new program
and its benefits.

2019

Funding for home repairs is often hard to find for low-income homeowners, especially for families struggling to make mortgage payments. Making repairs can contribute to the health and safety of one’s home, as well as keep up property values. Often, aggressive speculators will barrage owners with cash offers, knowing that owners with significant maintenance issues will be tempted to accept – even if it means leaving the neighborhood they helped to build and being left without a viable housing alternative. To meet these needs, HPD launched HomeFix in November 2019, a program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners in small, one- to four-family properties fund home repairs; the first loans closed in 2021. This program was originally slated to end this year, however, HPD is exploring new ways to continue this program in the future.

2018

Far Rockaway

Launch the Zombie Homes Initiative

4

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will work closely with the Council Member and the community in launching a new initiative to address the problem of "zombie properties" which can be defined as vacant and distressed small homes, whose owners have fallen behind on their mortgage payments. Zombie properties lead to lower property values and higher crime rates in the surrounding area. Through the Zombie Homes Initiative, HPD will help enforce a New York State law, the Zombie Property and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2016, requiring banks to inspect, report, and maintain zombie properties. As a first step, beginning in Fall 2017, HPD will work collaboratively with the community to identify properties believed to be zombie properties so the City can create a database to check against the State's list. Additionally, HPD will begin outreach in Fall 2017 to connect homeowners to available foreclosure prevention resources and counseling.

2017-2018

HPD launched the Zombie Homes Initiative in July 2017 to better understand the zombie homes problem in NYC and to develop strategies to address them. Through the Initiative, HPD conducted 41 exterior surveys of zombie homes in Queens Community Board 14. In December 2017, HPD presented the Initiative to Queens Community Board 14, providing an overview of the project, progress in the neighborhood to date, and information on foreclosure prevention resources, as well as encouraging residents to report vacant homes in the community via HPD's online Zombie Homes Information Form: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/community/zombie-homes.page. In the coming months, HPD will partner with the NYC Law Department to pursue civil penalties against mortgage holders that fail to comply with the New York State Zombie Property and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2016, which requires mortgage holders to maintain the zombie homes in their portfolios. The Initiative is also compiling a database of information on zombie homes citywide and developing strategies to return zombie homes to productive use.

2021

East New York

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

28

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done with Ongoing Work

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

2016-2019

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

2019

Far Rockaway

Launch the Zombie Homes Initiative

4

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will work closely with the Council Member and the community in launching a new initiative to address the problem of "zombie properties" which can be defined as vacant and distressed small homes, whose owners have fallen behind on their mortgage payments. Zombie properties lead to lower property values and higher crime rates in the surrounding area. Through the Zombie Homes Initiative, HPD will help enforce a New York State law, the Zombie Property and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2016, requiring banks to inspect, report, and maintain zombie properties. As a first step, beginning in Fall 2017, HPD will work collaboratively with the community to identify properties believed to be zombie properties so the City can create a database to check against the State's list. Additionally, HPD will begin outreach in Fall 2017 to connect homeowners to available foreclosure prevention resources and counseling.

2017-2018

HPD launched the Zombie Homes Initiative in the summer of 2017 to address the problem of vacant and abandoned "zombie" homes. Through the Initiative, HPD has conducted 72 exterior surveys of zombie homes in Queens CD 14 to assess the properties' maintenance conditions. HPD has also connected homeowners at risk of foreclosure in Queens CD 14 to foreclosure prevention resources via robocalls and mailings. As part of the Initiative, HPD is partnering with the NYC Law Department to pursue civil penalties against mortgage holders that fail to maintain the zombie homes in their portfolios in accordance with the New York State Zombie Property and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2016. The Initiative is also compiling a database of information on zombie homes citywide and developing strategies to return zombie homes to productive use.

2021

Far Rockaway

Launch the Zombie Homes Initiative

4

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will work closely with the Council Member and the community in launching a new initiative to address the problem of "zombie properties" which can be defined as vacant and distressed small homes, whose owners have fallen behind on their mortgage payments. Zombie properties lead to lower property values and higher crime rates in the surrounding area. Through the Zombie Homes Initiative, HPD will help enforce a New York State law, the Zombie Property and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2016, requiring banks to inspect, report, and maintain zombie properties. As a first step, beginning in Fall 2017, HPD will work collaboratively with the community to identify properties believed to be zombie properties so the City can create a database to check against the State's list. Additionally, HPD will begin outreach in Fall 2017 to connect homeowners to available foreclosure prevention resources and counseling.

2017-2018

HPD launched the Zombie Homes Initiative in the summer of 2017 to address the problem of vacant and abandoned "zombie" homes. Through this initiative, HPD conducted 72 exterior surveys of zombie homes in Queens CD 14 to assess the properties' maintenance conditions. HPD also connected homeowners at risk of foreclosure in Queens CD 14 to foreclosure prevention resources via robocalls and mailings. Additionally, HPD is partnering with the NYC Law Department to pursue civil penalties against mortgage holders that fail to maintain the zombie homes in their portfolios in accordance with the New York State Zombie Property and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2016. HPD is also compiling a database of information on zombie homes citywide and developing strategies to return zombie homes to productive use.

2024

East Harlem

Expand local hiring incentives in HPD-financed developments

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Completed

In all HPD RFPs for the development of City-owned property, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district related to employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. Applicants will be required to comply with their outreach plans and report regularly on outreach activities.

2017-ongoing

For all HPD-financed developments exceeding $2 million, respondents must demonstrate a plan for outreach to residents of the local community district regarding employment opportunities generated by the proposed project. This requirement was applied to the RFPs for the East Harlem Multi-Service Center and the NYPD 25th Precinct Parking Lot.

2022

Far Rockaway

Launch the Zombie Homes Initiative

4

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD will work closely with the Council Member and the community in launching a new initiative to address the problem of "zombie properties" which can be defined as vacant and distressed small homes, whose owners have fallen behind on their mortgage payments. Zombie properties lead to lower property values and higher crime rates in the surrounding area. Through the Zombie Homes Initiative, HPD will help enforce a New York State law, the Zombie Property and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2016, requiring banks to inspect, report, and maintain zombie properties. As a first step, beginning in Fall 2017, HPD will work collaboratively with the community to identify properties believed to be zombie properties so the City can create a database to check against the State's list. Additionally, HPD will begin outreach in Fall 2017 to connect homeowners to available foreclosure prevention resources and counseling.

2017-2018

Following the passage of the State’s Zombie Property and Foreclosure Act (or “Zombie Law”), HPD launched its Zombie Homes Initiative in 2017 with grant funding from the Local Initiatives Support Coalition (LISC) to aid in the enforcement of the Zombie Law in New York City. Through this initiative, HPD tracks properties in jeopardy, conducts surveys to ensure banks and servicers maintain the zombie properties in their portfolios, and collaborates with the NYC Law Department to hold banks and servicers who let their zombie homes fall into disrepair accountable. To-date, HPD created an innovative data model to identify zombie homes, conducted over 1,500 external surveys across the City, and collected approximately $870,000 from 35 lawsuits, with 100+ cases still pending. HPD is also developing an acquisition program, whereby HPD or a non-profit partner will acquire portfolios of zombie homes from mortgage holders, rehabilitate the properties, and resell them as affordable homeownership opportunities.

2018

East Harlem

Locate additional benches in areas that provide respite for seniors

38

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

The CityBench program is an initiative to increase the amount of public seating on New York City's streets. DOT installs attractive and durable benches around the city, particularly at bus stops, retail corridors, and in areas with high concentrations of senior citizens. These benches make streets more comfortable for transit riders and pedestrians, especially for those who are older and disabled. To date DOT has installed 57 benches within Manhattan Community District 11. In response to additional interest from the community, DOT will work Council Members Diana Ayala and Bill Perkins to engage the following community stakeholders to identify appropriate locations for benches through the CityBench program.

1. Manhattan North District Council of Presidents to focus on areas around NYCHA developments
2. East Harlem Community Alliance to focus on commercial and crosstown corridors
3. Health Action Center (Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene) to focus on areas around NORCs/Franklin Plaza and East Harlem Walking Trail

2018

There are currently 61 CityBenches installed in Manhattan Community District 11. DOT has committed to installing up to 25 CityBenches based on community stakeholder requests. DOT has been coordinating with Community Board 11 to determine the best locations for the CityBenches. For details on CityBench siting requirements, refer to the CityBench website at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/citybench.shtml.

2019

East Harlem

Locate additional benches in areas that provide respite for seniors

38

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

The CityBench program is an initiative to increase the amount of public seating on New York City's streets. DOT installs attractive and durable benches around the city, particularly at bus stops, retail corridors, and in areas with high concentrations of senior citizens. These benches make streets more comfortable for transit riders and pedestrians, especially for those who are older and disabled. To date DOT has installed 57 benches within Manhattan Community District 11. In response to additional interest from the community, DOT will work Council Members Diana Ayala and Bill Perkins to engage the following community stakeholders to identify appropriate locations for benches through the CityBench program.

1. Manhattan North District Council of Presidents to focus on areas around NYCHA developments
2. East Harlem Community Alliance to focus on commercial and crosstown corridors
3. Health Action Center (Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene) to focus on areas around NORCs/Franklin Plaza and East Harlem Walking Trail

2018

There are currently 61 CityBenches installed in Manhattan Community District 11. DOT has committed to installing up to 25 CityBenches based on community stakeholder requests. DOT has been coordinating with Community Board 11 to determine the best locations for the CityBenches. For details on CityBench siting requirements, refer to the CityBench website at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/citybench.shtml.

2021

East Harlem

Locate additional benches in areas that provide respite for seniors

38

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

The CityBench program is an initiative to increase the amount of public seating on New York City's streets. DOT installs attractive and durable benches around the city, particularly at bus stops, retail corridors, and in areas with high concentrations of senior citizens. These benches make streets more comfortable for transit riders and pedestrians, especially for those who are older and disabled. To date DOT has installed 57 benches within Manhattan Community District 11. In response to additional interest from the community, DOT will work Council Members Diana Ayala and Bill Perkins to engage the following community stakeholders to identify appropriate locations for benches through the CityBench program.

1. Manhattan North District Council of Presidents to focus on areas around NYCHA developments
2. East Harlem Community Alliance to focus on commercial and crosstown corridors
3. Health Action Center (Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene) to focus on areas around NORCs/Franklin Plaza and East Harlem Walking Trail

2018

There are currently 61 CityBenches installed in Manhattan Community District 11. DOT has committed to installing up to 25 CityBenches based on community stakeholder requests. DOT looks forward to the Community Board's suggestions on new CityBench locations. For details on CityBench siting requirements, refer to the CityBench website at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/citybench.shtml.

2022

East Harlem

Locate additional benches in areas that provide respite for seniors

38

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

The CityBench program is an initiative to increase the amount of public seating on New York City's streets. DOT installs attractive and durable benches around the city, particularly at bus stops, retail corridors, and in areas with high concentrations of senior citizens. These benches make streets more comfortable for transit riders and pedestrians, especially for those who are older and disabled. To date DOT has installed 57 benches within Manhattan Community District 11. In response to additional interest from the community, DOT will work Council Members Diana Ayala and Bill Perkins to engage the following community stakeholders to identify appropriate locations for benches through the CityBench program.

1. Manhattan North District Council of Presidents to focus on areas around NYCHA developments
2. East Harlem Community Alliance to focus on commercial and crosstown corridors
3. Health Action Center (Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene) to focus on areas around NORCs/Franklin Plaza and East Harlem Walking Trail

2018

There are currently 61 CityBenches installed in Manhattan Community District 11. DOT has committed to installing up to 25 CityBenches based on community stakeholder requests. DOT looks forward to the Community Board's suggestions on new CityBench locations. For details on CityBench siting requirements, refer to the CityBench website at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/citybench.shtml.

2017

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

In December 2015, DOT presented to Community Board 5 the proposal for Phase 1 of the Atlantic Avenue Great Streets Project, which spans Georgia Avenue to Logan Street. Phase 1 features a new raised and planted median, new curb extensions to create shorter and safer crossings, a complete resurfacing and remarking that includes high-visibility crosswalks, and sidewalks with new street trees, benches, and bike racks. Construction on Phase 1 will begin in late 2017. DOT is currently planning a second phase between Logan Street and Rockaway Boulevard, which it will present to the public later in 2017. Construction on both Phase 1 and Phase 2 is expected to be complete by the end of 2020. Since 2015, DOT has solicited feedback from the community through workshops, on-site surveys, and an online feedback portal. The feedback portal remains open and constituents can continue to share their thoughts here: nycdotfeedbackportals.nyc/atlantic-avenue.

2022

Bay Street

Make improvements to Bay Street from Richmond Terrace to Swan Street

35

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

DOT has begun work to implement pedestrian and intersection improvements along Bay Street
and Victory Boulevard, including new traffic signals, curb build outs, sidewalk and median
widening, and crosswalk realignment. Through the Bay Street Corridor rezoning, the City has
announced additional funding to further increase pedestrian amenities around Victory
Boulevard and Bay Street. The expanded scope will incorporate additional lighting, street trees,
wayfinding, and benches into planned public realm improvements.

FY 2021 design start; FY 2024 construction start

DOT has started work to implement pedestrian and intersection improvements along Bay Street and Victory Boulevard, including new traffic signals, curb build outs, sidewalk and median widening, and crosswalk realignment. Through the Bay Street Corridor rezoning, the City has announced additional funding to further increase pedestrian amenities around Victory Boulevard and Bay Street. The expanded scope will incorporate additional lighting, street trees, wayfinding, and benches into planned public realm improvements. Design is anticipated to begin in summer 2022.

2019

Jerome

Make Improvements to Cross Bronx intersection of Cross Bronx and Jerome Avenue

43

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done

As part of the Safety Improvement Project at the intersection of the Cross Bronx Expressway and Jerome Avenue, DOT will install new crosswalks, pedestrian space, and traffic signals across Jerome Avenue and the Cross Bronx exit ramps.

Summer 2018

DOT completed the intersection improvements at the Cross Bronx Expressway and Jerome Avenue in summer 2018. DOT also installed new crosswalks, additional pedestrian space, and a new traffic signal.

2021

Jerome

Make Improvements to Cross Bronx intersection of Cross Bronx and Jerome Avenue

43

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done

As part of the Safety Improvement Project at the intersection of the Cross Bronx Expressway and Jerome Avenue, DOT will install new crosswalks, pedestrian space, and traffic signals across Jerome Avenue and the Cross Bronx exit ramps.

Summer 2018

DOT completed the intersection improvements at the Cross Bronx Expressway and Jerome Avenue in summer 2018. DOT also installed new crosswalks, additional pedestrian space, and a new traffic signal.

2022

Jerome

Make Improvements to Cross Bronx intersection of Cross Bronx and Jerome Avenue

43

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done

As part of the Safety Improvement Project at the intersection of the Cross Bronx Expressway and Jerome Avenue, DOT will install new crosswalks, pedestrian space, and traffic signals across Jerome Avenue and the Cross Bronx exit ramps.

Summer 2018

DOT completed the intersection improvements at the Cross Bronx Expressway and Jerome Avenue in summer 2018. DOT also installed new crosswalks, additional pedestrian space, and a new traffic signal.

2021

Inwood

Mitigate transportation impacts identified in the Environmental Impact Statement

76

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

The FEIS identified potential transportation impacts throughout Inwood. As new development takes place, and subject to feasibility and the results of the Traffic Monitoring Plan (described below), the City will install 13 new traffic signals at currently unsignalized intersections to mitigate traffic impacts. If practicable, the City will also install a corner bulb-out at 10th Avenue and West 206th Street to mitigate pedestrian impacts.

Ongoing through 2032

As EDC carries out the Traffic Monitoring Plan, DOT will work with EDC in installing the signals the data would indicate are required.

2017

East New York

Make improvements to existing school facilities

25

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

In Progress

The Administration will fund up to $17.45 million in SCA School improvement projects including removal of trailers, to be selected by Councilmember Espinal in consultation with the Administration prior to June 1, 2016.
Capital Funding: $17.45 million

2016-2020

As part of the East New York Neighborhood Plan, the City will fund improvements to local schools. Council Member Espinal worked with the Administration to create 46 projects in 26 schools. Of all 46 school improvement projects, 26 involve construction and 20 involve technology purchases. Construction projects include library upgrades at PS 155 and William Maxwell Vocational High School, a renovated dance studio at Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School, and auditorium and playground updates at PS 158. SCA will complete the design for 16 of the construction projects by Summer 2017 and expects to begin construction in Fall 2017. The other 10 construction projects require more extensive review and discussion with the schools to ensure that the scopes of these projects are within the allocated budget. SCA is finishing the scoping phase for these projects and will complete all 46 projects by 2020. The City is also working to remove transportable classroom units (TCUs), known as trailers, across the city. In East New York, the City removed one trailer at PS 290 in January 2017 and three trailers at IS 302 in April 2017, and is in the process of removing seven trailers at PS 214.

2018

East New York

Make improvements to existing school facilities

25

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

In Progress

The Administration will fund up to $17.45 million in SCA School improvement projects including removal of trailers, to be selected by Councilmember Espinal in consultation with the Administration prior to June 1, 2016.
Capital Funding: $17.45 million

2016-2020

As part of the East New York rezoning funding, 46 projects were created in Brooklyn schools. Twenty eight are technology projects and SCA will meet its 2020 commitments on all of these projects. Seventeen projects involve construction: Six of these projects are substantially complete, and eight projects are currently in construction and expected to be completed by fall 2018. One project is currently in design, with design to be completed by summer 2018 and the project to be completed by fall 2019. Three remaining projects are on hold due to scope and funding challenges--the Culinary Arts Lab and auditorium upgrade at Lane HS, and the auditorium upgrade at PS 7. The City and SCA are working to address these challenges and move the projects ahead.

2019

East New York

Make improvements to existing school facilities

25

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

In Progress

The Administration will fund up to $17.45 million in SCA School improvement projects including removal of trailers, to be selected by Councilmember Espinal in consultation with the Administration prior to June 1, 2016.
Capital Funding: $17.45 million

2016-2020

As part of the East New York rezoning, 46 projects were created in Brooklyn schools. Twenty were technology purchases and twenty six were construction projects. All technology purchases have been completed and SCA is on track to meet the 2020 commitments with all projects.

2021

East New York

Make improvements to existing school facilities

25

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

In Progress

The Administration will fund up to $17.45 million in SCA School improvement projects including removal of trailers, to be selected by Councilmember Espinal in consultation with the Administration prior to June 1, 2016.
Capital Funding: $17.45 million

2016-2020

As part of the East New York rezoning, 46 projects were created in Brooklyn schools. 37 projects are completed and 9 are currently in progress. Of the 9 projects currently in progress:

6 projects are tech purchases: at PS 345 technology orders are in process; the Multicultural High School and the Academy of Innovation and Technology are awaiting technology deliveries and; Cyprus Hills Collegiate, Brooklyn Lab School, and Highland Park school principals are deciding what items to order.
3 projects involve construction: PS 7, Brooklyn Lab School, and the Academy for Innovation and Technology.

2022

East New York

Make improvements to existing school facilities

25

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

In Progress

The Administration will fund up to $17.45 million in SCA School improvement projects including removal of trailers, to be selected by Councilmember Espinal in consultation with the Administration prior to June 1, 2016.
Capital Funding: $17.45 million

2016-2020

As part of the East New York rezoning, 46 projects were created in Brooklyn schools. 37 projects are completed and 9 are currently in progress. Of the 9 projects currently in progress:

6 projects are tech purchases: at PS 345 technology orders are in process; the Multicultural High School and the Academy of Innovation and Technology are awaiting technology deliveries and; Cyprus Hills Collegiate, Brooklyn Lab School, and Highland Park school principals are deciding what items to order.
3 projects involve construction: PS 7, Brooklyn Lab School, and the Academy for Innovation and Technology.

2017

East New York

Make improvements to Highland Park with new play equipment, pathways, picnic tables, and landscaping

18

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

$13.1 million will be committed to improvements to Highland Park, potentially including new play equipment, a new spray shower, and expanded landscape areas for the Lower Playground, new paths, picnic tables and grills for the Upper Highland Park BBQ area, connectivity and pathway enhancements throughout the park, including to the children's garden and tennis courts and along Jamaica Avenue, improvements to comfort stations, creation of a dog run, and/or redevelopment of the park's handball courts.
Timeline: Lower Playground design to start Spring 2016. Targeted construction start Spring 2018; Other connectivity and programming improvements: Design to start FY2018. Targeted construction start FY2020
Capital Funding: $13.1 million

Lower playground 2016-2019, Upper Highland Park 2018 start

The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) is revitalizing Highland Park with new features that make it greener and more inviting. On April 20, 2016, NYC Parks began the design process for the Lower Highland Park Playground with a community listening session at PS 108. Dozens of local residents and students shared their vision for a greener, more innovative playground with space for staging outdoor events. Using this feedback, NYC Parks staff developed a design that includes a unique play space with a spray fountain and performance area. Community Board 5 and the PDC approved the project, and in April 2017 NYC Parks completed the design process. The construction contractor procurement process is underway, and NYC Parks expects construction to begin in mid-2018. In Summer 2017, NYC Parks will start design on a series of improvements to Highland Park's Jamaica Avenue section, including repurposing the large spray shower area into a formal performance area and reconstructing the comfort station, entry plaza, and playground for children aged two to five.

2018

East New York

Make improvements to Highland Park with new play equipment, pathways, picnic tables, and landscaping

18

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

$13.1 million will be committed to improvements to Highland Park, potentially including new play equipment, a new spray shower, and expanded landscape areas for the Lower Playground, new paths, picnic tables and grills for the Upper Highland Park BBQ area, connectivity and pathway enhancements throughout the park, including to the children's garden and tennis courts and along Jamaica Avenue, improvements to comfort stations, creation of a dog run, and/or redevelopment of the park's handball courts.
Timeline: Lower Playground design to start Spring 2016. Targeted construction start Spring 2018; Other connectivity and programming improvements: Design to start FY2018. Targeted construction start FY2020
Capital Funding: $13.1 million

Lower playground 2016-2019, Upper Highland Park 2018 start

In April 2018, DPR procured a contractor to renovate the Western Lower Playground to include dynamic play equipment, space for staging outdoor events, and seating areas. Construction will begin in mid-summer 2018 and take approximately 12 months to complete.

In November 2017, NYC Parks started the year-long design process for the Highland Park Pedestrian Paths and Sidewalks Reconstruction. These improvements seek to better link the lower and upper portions of Highland Park.

In April 2018, NYC Parks began the design process for the Lower Eastern Playground and Comfort Station. The project will reconstruct the playground, spray shower, and comfort station.

You can keep tabs on each project here: https://www.nycgovparks.org/planning-and-building/capital-project-tracker

2019

East New York

Make improvements to Highland Park with new play equipment, pathways, picnic tables, and landscaping

18

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

$13.1 million will be committed to improvements to Highland Park, potentially including new play equipment, a new spray shower, and expanded landscape areas for the Lower Playground, new paths, picnic tables and grills for the Upper Highland Park BBQ area, connectivity and pathway enhancements throughout the park, including to the children's garden and tennis courts and along Jamaica Avenue, improvements to comfort stations, creation of a dog run, and/or redevelopment of the park's handball courts.
Timeline: Lower Playground design to start Spring 2016. Targeted construction start Spring 2018; Other connectivity and programming improvements: Design to start FY2018. Targeted construction start FY2020
Capital Funding: $13.1 million

Lower playground 2016-2019, Upper Highland Park 2018 start

DPR expects to complete the design of Highland Park Lower Eastern Playground and Comfort Station in summer 2019, complete construction of Highland Park Lower Western Playground in summer 2019, and start construction of Highland Park Pedestrian Paths and Sidewalks by the end of 2019.

2021

East New York

Make improvements to Highland Park with new play equipment, pathways, picnic tables, and landscaping

18

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

$13.1 million will be committed to improvements to Highland Park, potentially including new play equipment, a new spray shower, and expanded landscape areas for the Lower Playground, new paths, picnic tables and grills for the Upper Highland Park BBQ area, connectivity and pathway enhancements throughout the park, including to the children's garden and tennis courts and along Jamaica Avenue, improvements to comfort stations, creation of a dog run, and/or redevelopment of the park's handball courts.
Timeline: Lower Playground design to start Spring 2016. Targeted construction start Spring 2018; Other connectivity and programming improvements: Design to start FY2018. Targeted construction start FY2020
Capital Funding: $13.1 million

Lower playground 2016-2019, Upper Highland Park 2018 start

In September 2020, DPR finished construction of the Lower Western Playground and started construction of the pedestrian paths and sidewalks. The Highland Park Lower East Playground and Comfort Station reconstruction is currently in procurement.

2022

East New York

Make improvements to Highland Park with new play equipment, pathways, picnic tables, and landscaping

18

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

$13.1 million will be committed to improvements to Highland Park, potentially including new play equipment, a new spray shower, and expanded landscape areas for the Lower Playground, new paths, picnic tables and grills for the Upper Highland Park BBQ area, connectivity and pathway enhancements throughout the park, including to the children's garden and tennis courts and along Jamaica Avenue, improvements to comfort stations, creation of a dog run, and/or redevelopment of the park's handball courts.
Timeline: Lower Playground design to start Spring 2016. Targeted construction start Spring 2018; Other connectivity and programming improvements: Design to start FY2018. Targeted construction start FY2020
Capital Funding: $13.1 million

Lower playground 2016-2019, Upper Highland Park 2018 start

DPR completed the Highland Park Lower Western Playground in October 2020, the pedestrian paths and sidewalks in September 2021, and the Lower East Playground in February 2022. The Lower East Playground Comfort Station is currently in construction.

2021

Bay Street

Make improvements to Stapleton Station

37

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

The Stapleton SIR Station is a key station that connects the neighborhood study area to the St.
George Ferry Terminal and greater Staten Island. DOT will expand the sidewalk by building midblock
curb extensions at the Water Street and Prospect Street entrances. This will improve
visibility and provide space for pedestrian-scaled lighting, as well as pedestrian and bike
amenities that make station entrances more welcoming.

FY 2021 Design Start; FY 2024 Construction Start

The Stapleton Staten Island Railway (SIR) Station is a key station that connects the neighborhood to the St. George Ferry Terminal and greater Staten Island. DOT will expand the sidewalk by building midblock curb extensions at the Water Street and Prospect Street entrances. This will improve visibility and provide space for pedestrian-scaled lighting, as well as pedestrian and bike amenities that make station entrances more welcoming. DOT is currently in the scoping phase with design expected to begin by 2021 in partnership with DDC. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2024.

2022

Bay Street

Make improvements to Tompkinsville Park

23

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

The City announced plans to demolish the derelict structure in the park. This work, recently
completed, will open up sight lines and bring more positive uses into the park by providing
expanded plaza space for programming and events. While there is not a comfort station on this
site, the park is within walking distance from three public restrooms in the area: St. George
Library, the Ferry Building and Empire Outlets.
NYC Parks will also explore opportunities to bring farmers' markets and/or other uses to activate
the park with positive programming.

2019

The derelict structure in Tompkinsville Park was demolished, park improvements were completed, and the site reopened in May 2019. Mobile programming/ playmobile was provided in fall 2019.

2022

Bay Street

Make improvements to Stapleton Station

37

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

The Stapleton SIR Station is a key station that connects the neighborhood study area to the St.
George Ferry Terminal and greater Staten Island. DOT will expand the sidewalk by building midblock
curb extensions at the Water Street and Prospect Street entrances. This will improve
visibility and provide space for pedestrian-scaled lighting, as well as pedestrian and bike
amenities that make station entrances more welcoming.

FY 2021 Design Start; FY 2024 Construction Start

The Stapleton Staten Island Railway (SIR) Station is a key station that connects the neighborhood to the St. George Ferry Terminal and greater Staten Island. DOT will expand the sidewalk by building midblock curb extensions at the Water Street and Prospect Street entrances. This will improve visibility and provide space for pedestrian-scaled lighting, as well as pedestrian and bike amenities that make station entrances more welcoming. Design will begin in Summer 2022.

2018

East Harlem

Make improvements to the East River Esplanade from 96th through 125th Streets

29

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

A waterfront inspection of the East River Esplanade conducted in 2012/13 highlighted a need for structural repairs along the entire stretch of the esplanade, including various items identified between E96th and E125th streets. With funding from Mayor de Blasio and City Council Speaker Mark-Viverito, DPR is currently performing a portion of these repairs. The City plans to re-inspect the esplanade in 2018, which will result in updated cost estimates for reconstruction. As part of this POA and the City's commitment to an accessible waterfront, the City commits an additional $15M for repairs of the East River Esplanade between E96th and E125th Streets. The scope of work for this $15M will be determined once the updated inspection reports are received, but the funds will be earmarked specifically for the East River Esplanade between E96th and E125th Streets.

2018 -2023

The City committed $15 million dollars for repairs and/or improvements to the waterfront along the East River Esplanade between East 96th and 125th Streets. DPR is working with the EDC to re-inspect the waterfront infrastructure and create an updated scope of work for repairs to this vital waterfront area. The inspection is underway and should be complete by December 2018.

2019

East Harlem

Make improvements to the East River Esplanade from 96th through 125th Streets

29

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

A waterfront inspection of the East River Esplanade conducted in 2012/13 highlighted a need for structural repairs along the entire stretch of the esplanade, including various items identified between E96th and E125th streets. With funding from Mayor de Blasio and City Council Speaker Mark-Viverito, DPR is currently performing a portion of these repairs. The City plans to re-inspect the esplanade in 2018, which will result in updated cost estimates for reconstruction. As part of this POA and the City's commitment to an accessible waterfront, the City commits an additional $15M for repairs of the East River Esplanade between E96th and E125th Streets. The scope of work for this $15M will be determined once the updated inspection reports are received, but the funds will be earmarked specifically for the East River Esplanade between E96th and E125th Streets.

2018 -2023

As part of the City's commitment to an accessible waterfront, the City allocated an additional $15 million for repairs of the East River Esplanade between East 96th and East 125th Streets. The City completed a re-inspection of the East River Esplanade. Design for the needed repairs is expected to begin in summer 2019.

2021

East Harlem

Make improvements to the East River Esplanade from 96th through 125th Streets

29

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

A waterfront inspection of the East River Esplanade conducted in 2012/13 highlighted a need for structural repairs along the entire stretch of the esplanade, including various items identified between E96th and E125th streets. With funding from Mayor de Blasio and City Council Speaker Mark-Viverito, DPR is currently performing a portion of these repairs. The City plans to re-inspect the esplanade in 2018, which will result in updated cost estimates for reconstruction. As part of this POA and the City's commitment to an accessible waterfront, the City commits an additional $15M for repairs of the East River Esplanade between E96th and E125th Streets. The scope of work for this $15M will be determined once the updated inspection reports are received, but the funds will be earmarked specifically for the East River Esplanade between E96th and E125th Streets.

2018 -2023

Design is currently underway for improvements to the East River Esplanade from 96th through 125th streets.