NYC Rezoning Tracker

2022

Bay Street

Monitor intersections that will have unmitigated impacts as a result of the rezoning during weekday rush hours

45

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

In recognition of residents present-day quality of life concerns related to water infrastructure,
DEP will investigate and seek to resolve any DEP infrastructure related quality of life complaints
in the rezoning area. This will include any specific locations identified by the community or 311
to confirm the extent of ponding/flooding and identify mitigation measures. If the underlying
cause is a street condition, DEP will coordinate with DOT to arrange a joint inspection. DEP will
also review any outstanding work orders for infrastructure within the area and prioritize those
for close out. DEP will brief Community Board 1, the Borough President and the Council Member
on DEP work in the project area on regular basis.

Ongoing

DCP will coordinate with DOT and NYPD once the initial results of the Traffic Monitoring Program are available to monitor intersections with unmitigated traffic impacts to fulfill public safety goals.

2021

Jerome

Participate in regular meetings with Council Members to review progress on POA commitments

49

Transportation & Infrastructure

CITY HALL (CH)

Done with ongoing work

Meetings to include DCP, HPD, SBS, and other agencies as requested by Council Members.

Spring 2018

The Mayor's Office, DCP, and CH agency partners have organized meetings with the council members and local community boards to provide annual updates on the items in the Neighborhood Plan. An interagency meeting was held in February 2019 and DCP led public presentations to Community Board 4 and 5 in April and May 2019. CH continues to maintain more informal regular communication on specific topics and implementation actions so that agencies can work collaboratively to deliver on the investments for the Jerome community.

2021

Bay Street

Monitor quality of Life Complaints Related to Infrastructure

52

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

Done with Ongoing Work

Intersections with unmitigated traffic impacts as a result of the rezoning must be kept safe.
NYPD will work with DOT to monitor these intersections, and ensure sufficient resources are
available to fulfill this public safety goal. This may include identifying the appropriate location
for the deployment of unassigned but funded TEAs based on established criteria used to ensure
safety and improve traffic conditions. Both NYPD and DOT will provide the Council Member with
periodic updates, including but not limited to during annual updates coordinated by DCP per
item # 65.

Ongoing

DEP continually addresses ongoing issues within the rezoning area as they arise. DEP also conducts proactive inspections on sewer related issues. When 311 complaints are received, they are investigated and resolved in a timely manner. If the complaint is caused due to a street condition, DEP coordinates with DOT to inspect and resolve the issue.

2022

Bay Street

Monitor quality of Life Complaints Related to Infrastructure

52

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

Done with Ongoing Work

Intersections with unmitigated traffic impacts as a result of the rezoning must be kept safe.
NYPD will work with DOT to monitor these intersections, and ensure sufficient resources are
available to fulfill this public safety goal. This may include identifying the appropriate location
for the deployment of unassigned but funded TEAs based on established criteria used to ensure
safety and improve traffic conditions. Both NYPD and DOT will provide the Council Member with
periodic updates, including but not limited to during annual updates coordinated by DCP per
item # 65.

Ongoing

DEP continually addresses ongoing issues within the rezoning area as they arise. DEP also conducts proactive inspections on sewer related issues. When 311 complaints are received, they are investigated and resolved in a timely manner. If the complaint is caused due to a street condition, DEP coordinates with DOT to inspect and resolve the issue.

2024

COY: Housing (Citywide)

$215M in additional funding for CityFHEPs across FY 25 and FY 26

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

In Progress

To bolster support for City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPs), the Administration commits to an additional $115M in CityFHEPS funding in FY25 and $100M in funding for FY26.

2021

Bay Street

Offer financing to incentivize the development of affordable housing that exceeds minimum MIH requirements

11

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will work with property owners in and around the Bay Street Corridor to facilitate the
creation of affordable housing that exceeds the minimum MIH affordability requirements. The
agency's financing programs have options that provide for extremely low- to middle-income
households, as well as for seniors and households with special needs. HPD also recently updated
the terms of its financing programs to require that at least 10% of apartments be set aside for
homeless families and individuals in virtually all of our housing programs, as well as more homes
for extremely low- and very low-income households. In addition, any project in an MIH area
receiving City subsidy must also now set aside an additional 15% of apartments as permanently
affordable, on top of the baseline MIH requirements.

Ongoing

HPD will work with property owners in and around the Bay Street Corridor to facilitate the creation of affordable housing that exceeds the minimum Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) affordability requirements. The agency's financing programs have options that provide for extremely low- to middle-income households, as well as for seniors and households with special needs. HPD's financing programs require that at least 15 percent of apartments be set aside for homeless families and individuals in virtually all of HPD housing programs, as well as more homes for extremely low- and very low-income households. In addition, any project in an MIH area receiving a City subsidy must also now set aside an additional 15 percent of apartments as permanently affordable, on top of the baseline MIH requirements.

2022

Bay Street

Offer financing to incentivize the development of affordable housing that exceeds minimum MIH requirements

11

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

HPD will work with property owners in and around the Bay Street Corridor to facilitate the
creation of affordable housing that exceeds the minimum MIH affordability requirements. The
agency's financing programs have options that provide for extremely low- to middle-income
households, as well as for seniors and households with special needs. HPD also recently updated
the terms of its financing programs to require that at least 10% of apartments be set aside for
homeless families and individuals in virtually all of our housing programs, as well as more homes
for extremely low- and very low-income households. In addition, any project in an MIH area
receiving City subsidy must also now set aside an additional 15% of apartments as permanently
affordable, on top of the baseline MIH requirements.

Ongoing

HPD will work with property owners in and around the Bay Street Corridor to facilitate the creation of affordable housing that exceeds the minimum Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) affordability requirements. The agency's financing programs have options that provide for extremely low- to middle-income households, as well as for seniors and households with special needs. HPD's financing programs require that at least 15 percent of apartments be set aside for homeless families and individuals in virtually all of HPD housing programs, as well as more homes for extremely low- and very low-income households. In addition, any project in an MIH area receiving a City subsidy must also now set aside an additional 15 percent of apartments as permanently affordable, on top of the baseline MIH requirements.

2019

Inwood

Open a new Pre-K for All Facility as part of the Inwood Library development project

41

Community Resources

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

The Department of Education will operate a new Pre-K for All facility that will be part of the Inwood Library development project. The facility will include three classrooms and a total of approximately 6,500 SF. Following the selection of an operator, DOE will begin discussions about integrating STEM education into the curriculum for the new facility and explore partnerships with topic experts, such as the NYC FIRST STEM Center also located in the Inwood Library development, to tie this school into the broader District 6 STEM network.

Based on the Inwood Library development project timeline

The Department of Education will operate a new Pre-K for All facility that will be part of the Inwood Library development project, known as the Eliza. The facility will include three classrooms and a total of approximately 6,500 square feet. Following the selection of an operator, DOE will begin discussions about integrating STEM education into the curriculum for the new facility and explore partnerships with topic experts, such as the NYC FIRST STEM Center also located in the Inwood Library development, to tie this school into the broader District 6 STEM network. The Eliza development team is expecting to break ground in early 2020.

2021

Inwood

Open a new Pre-K for All Facility as part of the Inwood Library development project

41

Community Resources

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

The Department of Education will operate a new Pre-K for All facility that will be part of the Inwood Library development project. The facility will include three classrooms and a total of approximately 6,500 SF. Following the selection of an operator, DOE will begin discussions about integrating STEM education into the curriculum for the new facility and explore partnerships with topic experts, such as the NYC FIRST STEM Center also located in the Inwood Library development, to tie this school into the broader District 6 STEM network.

Based on the Inwood Library development project timeline

DOE will operate a new Pre-K for All facility that will be part of the Inwood Library development project, known as the Eliza. The facility will include three classrooms and a total of approximately 6,500 square feet. Following the selection of an operator, DOE will begin discussions about integrating STEM education into the curriculum for the new facility and explore partnerships with topic experts, such as the NYC FIRST STEM Center also located in the Inwood Library development, to tie this school into the broader District 6 STEM network. The Eliza development secured construction financing and closed with HPD in spring 2021 and is anticipated to complete construction in 2023.

2025

Jerome

Provide afterschool programming at new school to be located at 2355 Morris Avenue

38

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DYCD)

In Progress

Community center administrative space will be incorporated into the design of the District school, and the City will fund afterschool services at the new school when it opens.

Pending completion of school

SCA confirmed that a new school has been built and began operating in September 2024. (Note: SCA confirmed that 2347 Morris Avenue is the correct address of the new school, and not 2355). For DYCD-funded programming at the site, there is a funding need that OMB must approve. As of June 2025, DYCD has not received any additional funding to activate this site, so the status remains unchanged.

2022

Inwood

Open a new Pre-K for All Facility as part of the Inwood Library development project

41

Community Resources

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

The Department of Education will operate a new Pre-K for All facility that will be part of the Inwood Library development project. The facility will include three classrooms and a total of approximately 6,500 SF. Following the selection of an operator, DOE will begin discussions about integrating STEM education into the curriculum for the new facility and explore partnerships with topic experts, such as the NYC FIRST STEM Center also located in the Inwood Library development, to tie this school into the broader District 6 STEM network.

Based on the Inwood Library development project timeline

DOE will operate a new Pre-K for All facility that will be part of the Inwood Library development project, known as the Eliza. The facility will include three classrooms and a total of approximately 6,500 square feet. Following the selection of an operator, DOE will begin discussions about integrating STEM education into the curriculum for the new facility and explore partnerships with topic experts, such as the NYC FIRST STEM Center also located in the Inwood Library development, to tie this school into the broader District 6 STEM network. The Eliza development secured construction financing and closed with HPD in spring 2021 and is anticipated to complete construction in 2023.

2019

Inwood

Open a NYC FIRST STEM Center as part of the Inwood Library development project

49

Community Resources

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

the Inwood Library development project will include an NYC FIRST STEM Center, focused on robotics and mechatronics, in the new facility. NYC FIRST STEM Centers offer hands-on, sustained STEM ( "science, technology, engineering and mathematics") education and robotics competitions, including a range of courses and programs that integrate the disciplines of computer science, digital and non-digital fabrication, mechanical engineering, electronics, and sensors. The STEM Center will complement programming offered by the Activities, Culture, and Training (ACTS) Center. It will include programming in partnership with Inwood, Washington
Inwood Points of Agreement
26
Heights, and Marble Hill schools and will also partner with the Pre-K for All facility in the Inwood Library development project.

Based on the Inwood Library development project timeline

The Inwood Library development project will include an NYC FIRST STEM Center, focused on robotics and mechatronics, in the new facility. NYC FIRST STEM Centers offer hands-on, sustained STEM ( "science, technology, engineering, and mathematics") education and robotics competitions, including a range of courses and programs that integrate the disciplines of computer science, digital and non-digital fabrication, mechanical engineering, electronics, and sensors. The STEM Center will complement programming offered by the Activities, Culture, and Training (ACTS) Center. It will include programming in partnership with Inwood, Washington Heights, and Marble Hill schools and will also partner with the Pre-K for All facility in the Inwood Library development project.

2021

Inwood

Open a NYC FIRST STEM Center as part of the Inwood Library development project

49

Community Resources

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

the Inwood Library development project will include an NYC FIRST STEM Center, focused on robotics and mechatronics, in the new facility. NYC FIRST STEM Centers offer hands-on, sustained STEM ( "science, technology, engineering and mathematics") education and robotics competitions, including a range of courses and programs that integrate the disciplines of computer science, digital and non-digital fabrication, mechanical engineering, electronics, and sensors. The STEM Center will complement programming offered by the Activities, Culture, and Training (ACTS) Center. It will include programming in partnership with Inwood, Washington
Inwood Points of Agreement
26
Heights, and Marble Hill schools and will also partner with the Pre-K for All facility in the Inwood Library development project.

Based on the Inwood Library development project timeline

The Inwood Library development project will include an NYC FIRST STEM Center, focused on robotics and mechatronics, in the new facility. NYC FIRST STEM Centers offer hands-on, sustained STEM ( "science, technology, engineering, and mathematics") education and robotics competitions, including a range of courses and programs that integrate the disciplines of computer science, digital and non-digital fabrication, mechanical engineering, electronics, and sensors. The STEM Center will complement programming offered by the Activities, Culture, and Training (ACTS) Center. It will include programming in partnership with Inwood, Washington Heights, and Marble Hill schools and will also partner with the Pre-K for All facility in the Inwood Library development project. The Inwood Library development secured construction financing with HPD in spring 2021 and is anticipated to complete construction in 2023.

2022

Jerome

Participate in regular meetings with Council Members to review progress on POA commitments

49

Transportation & Infrastructure

CITY HALL (CH)

Done with ongoing work

Meetings to include DCP, HPD, SBS, and other agencies as requested by Council Members.

Spring 2018

The Mayor's Office, DCP, and CH agency partners have organized meetings with the council members and local community boards to provide annual updates on the items in the Neighborhood Plan. An interagency meeting was held in February 2019 and DCP led public presentations to Community Board 4 and 5 in April and May 2019. CH continues to maintain more informal regular communication on specific topics and implementation actions so that agencies can work collaboratively to deliver on the investments for the Jerome community.

2019

Jerome

Partner with Council Members to launch the Jerome Avenue Local Hiring and Responsible Contracting Working Group

55

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

This task force will be led by Council Members Gibson and Cabrera and will explore the feasibility of potential new policies to hold developers and contractors accountable for providing real and substantial job opportunities to the residents of the Bronx. This work will focus on projects receiving public subsidies within the Jerome Corridor and will consider: 1) guidelines for developing contractor local hiring plan, 2) guidelines for execution of local hiring plans, including hiring timeline requirements, 3) guidelines for contractor's communication with subcontractors, 4) methods for tracking and reporting hiring strategy outcomes, 5) suggestions for oversight/remediation, 6) proposals for more robust pre-construction skill training curriculum, and 7) consideration for future funding. The task force would also explore the feasibility of enacting and enforcing responsible contractor provisions. This task force would include but not be limited to representatives from HPD and SBS, community stakeholders, as well Council Members Gibson and Cabrera's offices, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Housing & Economic Development.

Launch 2018

SBS looks forward to the formation of the task force and is prepared to support the its goals and plan.

2022

Inwood

Open a NYC FIRST STEM Center as part of the Inwood Library development project

49

Community Resources

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

the Inwood Library development project will include an NYC FIRST STEM Center, focused on robotics and mechatronics, in the new facility. NYC FIRST STEM Centers offer hands-on, sustained STEM ( "science, technology, engineering and mathematics") education and robotics competitions, including a range of courses and programs that integrate the disciplines of computer science, digital and non-digital fabrication, mechanical engineering, electronics, and sensors. The STEM Center will complement programming offered by the Activities, Culture, and Training (ACTS) Center. It will include programming in partnership with Inwood, Washington
Inwood Points of Agreement
26
Heights, and Marble Hill schools and will also partner with the Pre-K for All facility in the Inwood Library development project.

Based on the Inwood Library development project timeline

The Inwood Library development project will include an NYC FIRST STEM Center, focused on robotics and mechatronics, in the new facility. NYC FIRST STEM Centers offer hands-on, sustained STEM ( "science, technology, engineering, and mathematics") education and robotics competitions, including a range of courses and programs that integrate the disciplines of computer science, digital and non-digital fabrication, mechanical engineering, electronics, and sensors. The STEM Center will complement programming offered by the Activities, Culture, and Training (ACTS) Center. It will include programming in partnership with Inwood, Washington Heights, and Marble Hill schools and will also partner with the Pre-K for All facility in the Inwood Library development project. The Inwood Library development secured construction financing with HPD in spring 2021 and is anticipated to complete construction in 2023.

2019

Inwood

Open a SUS Homebase Office in Washington Heights

4

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Done

Services for the Underserved (SUS), a provider of homeless services through the HRA Homebase program, will open an office in Washington Heights in August of 2018. A cornerstone of the City's homelessness prevention strategy and the first point of entry for New Yorkers at risk of homelessness, Homebase was launched in 2004. The program was dramatically expanded by the De Blasio administration, which increased the number of locations and doubled the program's funding. The Homebase program crafts individualized service plans that can contain eviction prevention, tenant/landlord services, assistance with relocation, employment and training, household financial assistance, rental assistance screening and application, as well as referrals to other programs. Homebase will also have regular satellite office hours in another local service location where community members can receive housing advice, enroll in Homebase, and receive housing-related referrals. Homebase also offers aftercare services to all households leaving shelter through a rental assistance program, followed by a thorough assessment, the development of an individualized service plan, and intensive services for the most at-risk households. HRA workers are onsite to assist with the tenants' public benefits issues and emergency rent arrears grant applications. Homebase also offers regular workshops, inviting at-risk community members, including former shelter residents, and providing information on affordable housing, subsidies, employment, work supports, and financial empowerment. SUS will work with local groups to ensure Homebase services reach all of Community District 12.

2021-09-18T00:00:00.000

The SUS Homebase Office opened in December 2018.

2021

Inwood

Open a SUS Homebase Office in Washington Heights

4

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Done

Services for the Underserved (SUS), a provider of homeless services through the HRA Homebase program, will open an office in Washington Heights in August of 2018. A cornerstone of the City's homelessness prevention strategy and the first point of entry for New Yorkers at risk of homelessness, Homebase was launched in 2004. The program was dramatically expanded by the De Blasio administration, which increased the number of locations and doubled the program's funding. The Homebase program crafts individualized service plans that can contain eviction prevention, tenant/landlord services, assistance with relocation, employment and training, household financial assistance, rental assistance screening and application, as well as referrals to other programs. Homebase will also have regular satellite office hours in another local service location where community members can receive housing advice, enroll in Homebase, and receive housing-related referrals. Homebase also offers aftercare services to all households leaving shelter through a rental assistance program, followed by a thorough assessment, the development of an individualized service plan, and intensive services for the most at-risk households. HRA workers are onsite to assist with the tenants' public benefits issues and emergency rent arrears grant applications. Homebase also offers regular workshops, inviting at-risk community members, including former shelter residents, and providing information on affordable housing, subsidies, employment, work supports, and financial empowerment. SUS will work with local groups to ensure Homebase services reach all of Community District 12.

2021-09-18T00:00:00.000

The SUS Homebase Office opened in December 2018.

2022

Inwood

Open a SUS Homebase Office in Washington Heights

4

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Done

Services for the Underserved (SUS), a provider of homeless services through the HRA Homebase program, will open an office in Washington Heights in August of 2018. A cornerstone of the City's homelessness prevention strategy and the first point of entry for New Yorkers at risk of homelessness, Homebase was launched in 2004. The program was dramatically expanded by the De Blasio administration, which increased the number of locations and doubled the program's funding. The Homebase program crafts individualized service plans that can contain eviction prevention, tenant/landlord services, assistance with relocation, employment and training, household financial assistance, rental assistance screening and application, as well as referrals to other programs. Homebase will also have regular satellite office hours in another local service location where community members can receive housing advice, enroll in Homebase, and receive housing-related referrals. Homebase also offers aftercare services to all households leaving shelter through a rental assistance program, followed by a thorough assessment, the development of an individualized service plan, and intensive services for the most at-risk households. HRA workers are onsite to assist with the tenants' public benefits issues and emergency rent arrears grant applications. Homebase also offers regular workshops, inviting at-risk community members, including former shelter residents, and providing information on affordable housing, subsidies, employment, work supports, and financial empowerment. SUS will work with local groups to ensure Homebase services reach all of Community District 12.

2021-09-18T00:00:00.000

The SUS Homebase Office opened in December 2018.

2017

East New York

Open new Schoolyards to Playgrounds sites at PS 677 and PS 345

26

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

Done

Through the City's Schoolyards-to-Playground program, both PS 677-East Elementary School of Excellence and PS 345-Patrolman Robert Bolden will open for community use after school hours and on weekends. Additionally, part of the play yard at PS 345 will be resurfaced and new play equipment will be installed.
Timeline: PS345 play area design to begin in 2017
Capital Funding: $1.3 million

2017-2018

The City's Schoolyards to Playgrounds program renovates schoolyards and opens them to the public. In 2016, through the program, both PS 677-East Elementary School of Excellence and PS 345-Patrolman Robert Bolden opened for community use after school hours and on weekends. Improving access to these schoolyards will help address the open space needs of East New York residents and increase the number of New Yorkers living within walking distance to a park. SCA met with the principal and custodian of PS 345 to discuss and elicit feedback on playground renovation and continues to be in touch with the school about design and construction plans. SCA has completed the design for the school playground, which includes a new asphalt surface with painted games, a new safety surface for play equipment, new benches and trees, a new artificial soccer turf, and new fencing. The school principal has approved the design, and the project has moved into the public procurement process. SCA expects to complete all improvements to the playground in 2018.

2018

East New York

Open new Schoolyards to Playgrounds sites at PS 677 and PS 345

26

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

Done

Through the City's Schoolyards-to-Playground program, both PS 677-East Elementary School of Excellence and PS 345-Patrolman Robert Bolden will open for community use after school hours and on weekends. Additionally, part of the play yard at PS 345 will be resurfaced and new play equipment will be installed.
Timeline: PS345 play area design to begin in 2017
Capital Funding: $1.3 million

2017-2018

SCA has completed the resurfacing and renovation of the PS 345 play yard. A new soccer field has been completed, and new fencing, benches, trees and pavement have been installed. The final component to this work is a new safety surface to be installed underneath the existing play equipment - SCA is waiting for the soft surface pieces to be delivered and expects to install those by the end of June 2018.

2019

East New York

Open new Schoolyards to Playgrounds sites at PS 677 and PS 345

26

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

Done

Through the City's Schoolyards-to-Playground program, both PS 677-East Elementary School of Excellence and PS 345-Patrolman Robert Bolden will open for community use after school hours and on weekends. Additionally, part of the play yard at PS 345 will be resurfaced and new play equipment will be installed.
Timeline: PS345 play area design to begin in 2017
Capital Funding: $1.3 million

2017-2018

Through the City's Schoolyards-to-Playground program, both PS 677-East Elementary School of Excellence and PS 345-Patrolman Robert Bolden will open for community use after school hours and on weekends. Renovations at PS 345 are completed and include new play equipment and the resurfacing of the play yard to include soft surface pieces for enhanced safety, a new soccer field, new landscaping and benches.

2021

East New York

Open new Schoolyards to Playgrounds sites at PS 677 and PS 345

26

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

Done

Through the City's Schoolyards-to-Playground program, both PS 677-East Elementary School of Excellence and PS 345-Patrolman Robert Bolden will open for community use after school hours and on weekends. Additionally, part of the play yard at PS 345 will be resurfaced and new play equipment will be installed.
Timeline: PS345 play area design to begin in 2017
Capital Funding: $1.3 million

2017-2018

Through the City's Schoolyards-to-Playground program, both PS 677-East Elementary School of Excellence and PS 345-Patrolman Robert Bolden will open for community use after school hours and on weekends. SCA completed renovations at PS 345, which includes new play equipment and the resurfacing of the play yard to include soft surface pieces for enhanced safety, a new soccer field, new landscaping and benches.

2022

East New York

Open new Schoolyards to Playgrounds sites at PS 677 and PS 345

26

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

Done

Through the City's Schoolyards-to-Playground program, both PS 677-East Elementary School of Excellence and PS 345-Patrolman Robert Bolden will open for community use after school hours and on weekends. Additionally, part of the play yard at PS 345 will be resurfaced and new play equipment will be installed.
Timeline: PS345 play area design to begin in 2017
Capital Funding: $1.3 million

2017-2018

Through the City's Schoolyards-to-Playground program, both PS 677-East Elementary School of Excellence and PS 345-Patrolman Robert Bolden will open for community use after school hours and on weekends. SCA completed renovations at PS 345, which includes new play equipment and the resurfacing of the play yard to include soft surface pieces for enhanced safety, a new soccer field, new landscaping and benches.

2022

Gowanus

Open School Yards to Playground in the neighborhood.

17

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

• The Schoolyards-to-Playgrounds program is one of the City's most effective tools to put existing open space to the fullest community use possible. The open space at PS 32 has recently been renovated will be reopened as a Schoolyard-to-Playground making the space accessible to students, non-students and the general public after school hours and on weekends starting immediately.

2021 Start

PS 32 schoolyard opened for community use in early 2022.

2019

Jerome

Participate in regular meetings with Council Members to review progress on POA commitments

49

Transportation & Infrastructure

CITY HALL (CH)

Done with ongoing work

Meetings to include DCP, HPD, SBS, and other agencies as requested by Council Members.

Spring 2018

The Mayor's Office, DCP and CH agency partners have organized meetings with the Council Members and local Community Boards to provide annual updates on the items in the Community Plan. An interagency meeting was held in February 2019 and DCP led public presentations to Community Board 4 and 5 in April and May 2019. Additionally CH will continue to maintain more informal regular communication on specific topics and implementation actions so that we work collaboratively to deliver on the investments for the Jerome Community.

2025

Gowanus

Accelerate implementation of Free/Low-Cost Broadband in Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens.

25

Transportation & Infrastructure

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO)

Completed and Ongoing

• As one of the developments included in the City’s Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) under the Internet Master Plan for Universal Broadband, implementation of high-speed, low-cost internet access at Wyckoff Gardens is underway.

2021-2022

Big Apple Connect (BAC), a program that provides NYCHA residents with free basic cable and high-speed broadband, is available in Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens. As of 6/25/25, 922 Gowanus households and 401 Wyckoff Gardens households were enrolled in BAC.

2021

Jerome

Partner with Council Members to launch the Jerome Avenue Local Hiring and Responsible Contracting Working Group

55

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

This task force will be led by Council Members Gibson and Cabrera and will explore the feasibility of potential new policies to hold developers and contractors accountable for providing real and substantial job opportunities to the residents of the Bronx. This work will focus on projects receiving public subsidies within the Jerome Corridor and will consider: 1) guidelines for developing contractor local hiring plan, 2) guidelines for execution of local hiring plans, including hiring timeline requirements, 3) guidelines for contractor's communication with subcontractors, 4) methods for tracking and reporting hiring strategy outcomes, 5) suggestions for oversight/remediation, 6) proposals for more robust pre-construction skill training curriculum, and 7) consideration for future funding. The task force would also explore the feasibility of enacting and enforcing responsible contractor provisions. This task force would include but not be limited to representatives from HPD and SBS, community stakeholders, as well Council Members Gibson and Cabrera's offices, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Housing & Economic Development.

Launch 2018

While this commitment is dependent on active HPD projects, SBS will continue to work with Council Members and the Jerome Avenue Local Hiring and Responsible Contracting working group in support of local hiring.

2022

Jerome

Partner with Council Members to launch the Jerome Avenue Local Hiring and Responsible Contracting Working Group

55

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

This task force will be led by Council Members Gibson and Cabrera and will explore the feasibility of potential new policies to hold developers and contractors accountable for providing real and substantial job opportunities to the residents of the Bronx. This work will focus on projects receiving public subsidies within the Jerome Corridor and will consider: 1) guidelines for developing contractor local hiring plan, 2) guidelines for execution of local hiring plans, including hiring timeline requirements, 3) guidelines for contractor's communication with subcontractors, 4) methods for tracking and reporting hiring strategy outcomes, 5) suggestions for oversight/remediation, 6) proposals for more robust pre-construction skill training curriculum, and 7) consideration for future funding. The task force would also explore the feasibility of enacting and enforcing responsible contractor provisions. This task force would include but not be limited to representatives from HPD and SBS, community stakeholders, as well Council Members Gibson and Cabrera's offices, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Housing & Economic Development.

Launch 2018

While this commitment is dependent on active HPD projects, SBS will continue to work with Council Members and the Jerome Avenue Local Hiring and Responsible Contracting working group in support of local hiring.

2018

East Harlem

Pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to provide technical assistance to East Harlem property owners

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

In addition to strategic outreach to owners, the local community identified a need for more sustained technical assistance for mission-driven, faith-based, and small- to mid-sized property owners who are interested in, but unfamiliar with, the process of securing a loan to undertake building improvements. HPD is partnering with Enterprise Community Partners to pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to contract with community-based organizations who will conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in targeted areas across the city. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) has been designated as the Landlord Ambassador for Upper Manhattan, inclusive of East Harlem. MHANY will work with local property owners to: Provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs. Navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements, and package application materials for HPD review and approval. Access local resources and vendors needed in order to close, construct, and operate their properties, including contractors, property managers, attorneys, and other professionals.

2017-2018

HPD is partnering with Enterprise Community Partners to pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program in partnership with community-based organizations who will conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in East Harlem. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) has been designated as the Landlord Ambassador for Upper Manhattan, which includes East Harlem. MHANY has begun working with local property owners to provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs; navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements; and package application materials for HPD review and approval. To date, they have worked with nearly 20 buildings in Upper Manhattan.

2019

East Harlem

Pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to provide technical assistance to East Harlem property owners

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

In addition to strategic outreach to owners, the local community identified a need for more sustained technical assistance for mission-driven, faith-based, and small- to mid-sized property owners who are interested in, but unfamiliar with, the process of securing a loan to undertake building improvements. HPD is partnering with Enterprise Community Partners to pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to contract with community-based organizations who will conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in targeted areas across the city. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) has been designated as the Landlord Ambassador for Upper Manhattan, inclusive of East Harlem. MHANY will work with local property owners to: Provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs. Navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements, and package application materials for HPD review and approval. Access local resources and vendors needed in order to close, construct, and operate their properties, including contractors, property managers, attorneys, and other professionals.

2017-2018

Since June 2017, HPD has partnered with Enterprise Community Partners and community-based organizations to pilot a two year demonstration program called the Landlord Ambassadors Program. Organizations have been conducting outreach and providing technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in specific communities throughout the city, including East Harlem. Since the pilot began, 77 property owners have participated, 39 have applied for HPD financing, and seven have closed on construction financing. With the Ambassadors help, active properties have decreased their violations by 42% and reduced municipal arrears by 21%.

HPD has recently secured some funding to continue the pilot and expand it citywide, including in the Southwest Bronx. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY), a pilot program Ambassador, and Habitat for Humanity have recently requested City Council Discretionary funding to expand their services citywide, increase the number of property owners assisted, and expand the scope of services for new and currently participating owners. MHANY will continue working with local property owners to provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs; navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements; and package application materials for HPD review and approval.

2022

Inwood

Provide legal services to local businesses

84

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Done with Ongoing Work

SBS provides free legal assistance to Inwood businesses through the Commercial Lease Assistance Program, which provides eligible businesses with pro-bono legal services to address commercial lease issues prior to litigation. Through the program, legal service providers can assist small businesses with signing a lease; renewing, amending, or terminating an existing lease; or resolving other commercial lease-related issues, such as landlord harassment, bad conditions, and breach of contract.

ongoing

Leading up to March 2020, ongoing bi-weekly legal clinics were hosted at the local Washington Heights Business Solutions Center. Clients were able to connect one-on-one with lawyers for a consultation in the following areas: selecting business structure, contract reviews, intellectual property, human resources, and employment. Additionally, the Commercial Lease Assistance Program provided full representation for commercial tenants dealing with lease-related challenges. The Commercial Lease Assistance Program also delivered services and private consultations in person via the Mobile outreach unit. Since March 2020, the Washington Heights Business Solutions Center is delivering services remotely and virtually through the Business Services Solution Center virtual platform.

2021

East New York

Pilot a Neighborhood Retail Preservation program requiring subsidized new development to include discounted space for local businesses

9

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

In East New York, the City will pilot a program to require developers to set aside space for neighborhood retail businesses in all RFP sites and sites receiving more than $2 million in HPD subsidy with at least 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space.

The amount of space set aside in each individual project would be the lesser of 20% of ground floor retail or 5,000 square feet of total space, and rents would be set initially at 30% below market.

In conjunction with a proposed City-wide program to assist local small retailers, SBS will build and maintain a Neighborhood Business Registry from which developers would source tenants. Eligible businesses include independent businesses operating at least two years, and business types may include retail trade, food services, personal services, professional services, and select community facilities (e.g., childcare/pre-K, senior center, health clinic). Building owners will be subject to the terms of the program through the life of the HPD regulatory agreement, which is generally 30 years or more.

Timeline: Q2 2016 Program Launch in conjunction with Council Member

2016-ongoing

HPD included a requirement that proposals to the Dinsmore-Chestnut RFP set aside space for neighborhood retail businesses. The RFP was released in March 2017 and designated in October 2017 to MHANY Management, the Urban Builders Collaborative, and Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC). HPD is currently working with the development team to incorporate this pilot program. Additionally, HPD is working with the owners of private sites receiving more than $2 million in HPD subsidy to implement this requirement, including the owners of 50 Pennsylvania Avenue, which is under construction now.

2021

East Harlem

Pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to provide technical assistance to East Harlem property owners

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

In addition to strategic outreach to owners, the local community identified a need for more sustained technical assistance for mission-driven, faith-based, and small- to mid-sized property owners who are interested in, but unfamiliar with, the process of securing a loan to undertake building improvements. HPD is partnering with Enterprise Community Partners to pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to contract with community-based organizations who will conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in targeted areas across the city. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) has been designated as the Landlord Ambassador for Upper Manhattan, inclusive of East Harlem. MHANY will work with local property owners to: Provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs. Navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements, and package application materials for HPD review and approval. Access local resources and vendors needed in order to close, construct, and operate their properties, including contractors, property managers, attorneys, and other professionals.

2017-2018

Since June 2017, HPD has partnered with Enterprise Community Partners and community-based organizations to pilot a two-year demonstration program called the Landlord Ambassadors Program. Organizations have been conducting outreach and providing technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in specific communities throughout the city, including East Harlem. Beginning in July 2019, the City continued the work of the pilot program through a 2-year demonstration program, where a portion of the funding was available to help owners repair and lease-up vacant units. With the Ambassadors help, properties that participated in the pilot decreased their violations by 42% and reduced municipal arrears by 21%. Since the pilot began, the program has 124 properties, of which 15 have applied for HPD financing and 4 have closed on an HPD construction loan. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) will continue working with local property owners to provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs; navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements; and package application materials for HPD review and approval.

2022

East Harlem

Pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to provide technical assistance to East Harlem property owners

8

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

In addition to strategic outreach to owners, the local community identified a need for more sustained technical assistance for mission-driven, faith-based, and small- to mid-sized property owners who are interested in, but unfamiliar with, the process of securing a loan to undertake building improvements. HPD is partnering with Enterprise Community Partners to pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to contract with community-based organizations who will conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in targeted areas across the city. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) has been designated as the Landlord Ambassador for Upper Manhattan, inclusive of East Harlem. MHANY will work with local property owners to: Provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs. Navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements, and package application materials for HPD review and approval. Access local resources and vendors needed in order to close, construct, and operate their properties, including contractors, property managers, attorneys, and other professionals.

2017-2018

Since June 2017, HPD has partnered with Enterprise Community Partners and community-based organizations to pilot a two-year demonstration program called the Landlord Ambassadors Program. Organizations have been conducting outreach and providing technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in specific communities throughout the city, including East Harlem. Beginning in July 2019, the City continued the work of the pilot program through a 2-year demonstration program, where a portion of the funding was available to help owners repair and lease-up vacant units. With the Ambassadors help, properties that participated in the pilot decreased their violations by 42% and reduced municipal arrears by 21%. Since the pilot began, the program has 124 properties, of which 15 have applied for HPD financing and 4 have closed on an HPD construction loan. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) will continue working with local property owners to provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs; navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements; and package application materials for HPD review and approval.

2019

Inwood

Pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to provide technical assistance to Inwood property owners

12

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD is partnering with Enterprise Community Partners to pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to contract with community-based organizations who will conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in targeted areas across the city. The selected Landlord Ambassador for Inwood, Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) will work with local property owners to:
"¢ Provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs;
"¢ Navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements, and package application materials for HPD review and approval; and
"¢ Access local resources and vendors needed in order to close, construct, and operate their properties, including contractors, property managers, attorneys, and other professionals.

FY2019-FY2021

Since June 2017, HPD has partnered with Enterprise Community Partners and community-based organizations to pilot a two year demonstration program called the Landlord Ambassadors Program. Organizations have been conducting outreach and providing technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in specific communities throughout the city, including Inwood. Since the pilot began, 77 property owners have participated, 39 have applied for HPD financing, and seven have closed on construction financing. With the Ambassadors help, active properties have decreased their violations by 42% and reduced municipal arrears by 21%.

HPD has recently secured some funding to continue the pilot and expand it citywide, including in the Southwest Bronx. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY), a pilot program Ambassador, and Habitat for Humanity have recently requested City Council Discretionary funding to expand their services citywide, increase the number of property owners assisted, and expand the scope of services for new and currently participating owners. MHANY will continue working with local property owners to provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs; navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements; and package application materials for HPD review and approval.

2021

Inwood

Pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to provide technical assistance to Inwood property owners

12

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD is partnering with Enterprise Community Partners to pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to contract with community-based organizations who will conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in targeted areas across the city. The selected Landlord Ambassador for Inwood, Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) will work with local property owners to:
"¢ Provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs;
"¢ Navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements, and package application materials for HPD review and approval; and
"¢ Access local resources and vendors needed in order to close, construct, and operate their properties, including contractors, property managers, attorneys, and other professionals.

FY2019-FY2021

Since June 2017, HPD has partnered with Enterprise Community Partners and community-based organizations to pilot a 2-year demonstration program called the Landlord Ambassadors Program. Organizations have been conducting outreach and providing technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in specific communities throughout the city, including Inwood. Beginning in July 2019, the City continued the work of the pilot program through a 2-year demonstration program, where a portion of the funding was available to help owners repair and lease up vacant units. With the Ambassadors help, properties that participated in the pilot decreased their violations by 42% and reduced municipal arrears by 21%. Since the pilot began, the program has served 124 properties, of which 15 have applied for HPD financing and 4 have closed on an HPD construction loan. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) will continue working with local property owners to provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs; navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements; and package application materials for HPD review and approval.

2022

Inwood

Pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to provide technical assistance to Inwood property owners

12

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD is partnering with Enterprise Community Partners to pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to contract with community-based organizations who will conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in targeted areas across the city. The selected Landlord Ambassador for Inwood, Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) will work with local property owners to:
"¢ Provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs;
"¢ Navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements, and package application materials for HPD review and approval; and
"¢ Access local resources and vendors needed in order to close, construct, and operate their properties, including contractors, property managers, attorneys, and other professionals.

FY2019-FY2021

HPD received funding in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget to implement the pilot Certification of No Harassment (CONH) program in designated neighborhoods, including Inwood and Washington Heights, to protect tenants from being harassed from their homes. Owners of designated buildings are required to obtain a CONH before being granted building permits for specified covered work in the buildings. The program launched in fall 2018 and 144 buildings were subject to it in Inwood and Washington Heights. The CONH pilot was expanded citywide in October 2021.

2021

Inwood

Proactively engage property owners in Inwood about the City's resources to develop affordable housing

21

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD, in partnership with other City agencies and local elected officials, will host two events by the end of 2019 for property owners in the rezoning area to inform them of the City's resources for developing new mixed-use affordable housing.

Winter 2019

HPD, in partnership with other City agencies and local elected officials, will host an event by the end of 2021 for property owners in the rezoning area to inform them of the City's resources for developing new mixed-use affordable housing.

2019

Jerome

Pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to provide technical assistance to Jerome Avenue area property owners

7

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD is partnering with Enterprise Community Partners to pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to contract with community-based organizations who will conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in targeted areas across the city. The Landlord Ambassador will work with local property owners to: Provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs; Navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements, and package application materials for HPD review and approval; and Access local resources and vendors needed in order to close, construct, and operate their properties, including contractors, property managers, attorneys and other professionals

2017 through 2019

Since June 2017, HPD has partnered with Enterprise Community Partners and community-based organizations to pilot a two year demonstration program called the Landlord Ambassadors Program. Organizations have been conducting outreach and providing technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in specific communities throughout the city, including the Southwest Bronx. Since the pilot began, 77 property owners have participated, 39 have applied for HPD financing, and seven have closed on construction financing. With the Ambassadors help, active properties have decreased their violations by 42% and reduced municipal arrears by 21%.

HPD has recently secured funding to continue the pilot and expand it citywide, including in the Southwest Bronx. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY), a pilot program Ambassador, and Habitat for Humanity have recently requested City Council Discretionary funding to expand their services citywide, increase the number of property owners assisted, and expand the scope of services for new and currently participating owners. MHANY will continue working with local property owners to provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs; navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements; and package application materials for HPD review and approval.

2021

Jerome

Pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to provide technical assistance to Jerome Avenue area property owners

7

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD is partnering with Enterprise Community Partners to pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to contract with community-based organizations who will conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in targeted areas across the city. The Landlord Ambassador will work with local property owners to: Provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs; Navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements, and package application materials for HPD review and approval; and Access local resources and vendors needed in order to close, construct, and operate their properties, including contractors, property managers, attorneys and other professionals

2017 through 2019

Since June 2017, HPD has partnered with Enterprise Community Partners and community-based organizations to pilot a two year demonstration program called the Landlord Ambassadors Program. Organizations have been conducting outreach and providing technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in specific communities throughout the city, including the Southwest Bronx. Beginning in July 2019, the City continued the work of the pilot program through a 2-year demonstration program, where a portion of the funding was available to help owners repair and lease up vacant units. With the Ambassadors help, properties that participated in the pilot decreased their violations by 42% and reduced municipal arrears by 21%.  124 properties, of which 15 have applied for HPD financing and 4 have closed on an HPD construction loan. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) will continue working with local property owners to provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs; navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements; and package application materials for HPD review and approval.

2022

Gowanus

Provide MAP services at Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens

21

Community Resources

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (MOCJ)

In Progress

• The MAP initiative brings together neighborhood residents and government agencies to reduce crime. Strategies aim to address concentrated disadvantage and physical disorder and promote neighborhood cohesion and strong citywide networks. NeighborhoodStat (Nstat), the driving mechanism behind MAP, mobilizes residents and City agencies to reframe the concept of public safety by addressing the drivers of crime in their neighborhoods through the use of shared knowledge, data and performance metrics to build accountability, safety, legitimacy and trust. The site activation plan for Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Gardens includes interventions in the broad areas of opportunity, trust, and design. This includes programming in the following areas:
• Opportunity:
• Youth development and employment
• Family Stabilization
• Trust:
• NeighborhoodStat
• Domestic Violence Technical Assistance
• Conflict Mediation
• Design:
• Participatory Design
• Activation through play
• MAP Youth Mentorship and Sports Leagues

2022 Start

The following MAP Programs have already been extended to Gowanus and Wyckoff Houses: Summer Youth Employment MAP to $uccess (173 applications from Gowanus and Wyckoff received (105 from Gowanus, 68 from Wyckoff as of 5/13/2022), Community Center extended hours (MAP funding allows for community centers to hold evening hours every summer) baselined, Domestic Violence Technical Assistance (Healthy relationship training program that increases capacity for residents and partners in Gowanus and Wyckoff started in Spring 2022), ONS Youth Leadership Council (MAP-wide program that amplifies youth voices for policy change) included Gowanus and Wyckoff in Spring 2022.

The following MAP Programs are scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2023: NeighborhoodStat (RFP for implementation partner in Gowanus/Wyckoff/Red Hook is currently in progress; a group will be selected by 6/2022), Green City Force will recruit cohort members and conduct service projects in FY23, Next STEPS Mentoring (Solicitation for implementation partner currently in progress; a group will be selected by 6/2022), Public Benefits Support (a lead organization will be selected to work with United Way NYC in 7/2022), Conflict Mediation (a lead organization will be selected to serve Gowanus and Wyckoff in 7/22), Year-round Youth Employment (NYC Clean Up Corps will expand to recruit from Gowanus and Wyckoff in 7/22).

2022

Jerome

Pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to provide technical assistance to Jerome Avenue area property owners

7

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Done

HPD is partnering with Enterprise Community Partners to pilot a Landlord Ambassadors Program to contract with community-based organizations who will conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in targeted areas across the city. The Landlord Ambassador will work with local property owners to: Provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs; Navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements, and package application materials for HPD review and approval; and Access local resources and vendors needed in order to close, construct, and operate their properties, including contractors, property managers, attorneys and other professionals

2017 through 2019

Since June 2017, HPD has partnered with Enterprise Community Partners and community-based organizations to pilot a two year demonstration program called the Landlord Ambassadors Program. Organizations have been conducting outreach and providing technical assistance to owners of multifamily buildings in specific communities throughout the city, including the Southwest Bronx. Beginning in July 2019, the City continued the work of the pilot program through a 2-year demonstration program, where a portion of the funding was available to help owners repair and lease up vacant units. With the Ambassadors help, properties that participated in the pilot decreased their violations by 42% and reduced municipal arrears by 21%.  124 properties, of which 15 have applied for HPD financing and 4 have closed on an HPD construction loan. The Mutual Housing Association of New York (MHANY) will continue working with local property owners to provide information about the benefits of using HPD financing programs; navigate HPD program requirements, including regulatory requirements; and package application materials for HPD review and approval.

2017

East New York

Pilot a Neighborhood Retail Preservation program requiring subsidized new development to include discounted space for local businesses

9

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

In East New York, the City will pilot a program to require developers to set aside space for neighborhood retail businesses in all RFP sites and sites receiving more than $2 million in HPD subsidy with at least 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space.

The amount of space set aside in each individual project would be the lesser of 20% of ground floor retail or 5,000 square feet of total space, and rents would be set initially at 30% below market.

In conjunction with a proposed City-wide program to assist local small retailers, SBS will build and maintain a Neighborhood Business Registry from which developers would source tenants. Eligible businesses include independent businesses operating at least two years, and business types may include retail trade, food services, personal services, professional services, and select community facilities (e.g., childcare/pre-K, senior center, health clinic). Building owners will be subject to the terms of the program through the life of the HPD regulatory agreement, which is generally 30 years or more.

Timeline: Q2 2016 Program Launch in conjunction with Council Member

2016-ongoing

In the East New York rezoning area, the City is piloting a program to require developers to set aside space for neighborhood retail businesses in all RFP sites and sites receiving more than $2 million in HPD subsidy with at least 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space. The amount of retail space set aside in each individual project will be the lesser of 20 percent of ground floor retail or 5,000 square feet of total space, and rents would be set initially at 30 percent below market. HPD issued the Dinsmore-Chestnut RFP to include a requirement for discounted retail space in the ground floor. HPD will continue to work with developers of mixed-use affordable housing projects in the East New York rezoning area to incorporate the requirements of this pilot program into more projects. HPD is developing eligibility criteria for businesses that might be potential tenants for these spaces as they become available. HPD will encourage developers to work with Neighborhood 360° partners in East New York to find businesses interested in becoming tenants.

2025

East Harlem

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

58

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed and Ongoing

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

2019

As a result of COVID-19, funding for the East Harlem Points of Agreement Workforce1 Career Center and Job Training Program was repurposed. Although the POA has expired, the city is exploring workforce programming through a NYCHA-owned space. SBS remains committed to serving jobseekers in East Harlem through targeted outreach, events, and virtual programming.

SBS has partnered with Deputy Speaker Ayala’s office on recruitment events for the local community and will continue to work with her office to reach local residents.

SBS will continue to hold virtual and offsite (partner and employer location) events to connect residents to employment, training, workshops, and financial counseling services. SBS will also continue to work with organizations such as Union Settlement Association, Jobs Plus, and Women in Need in East Harlem.

2018

East New York

Pilot a Neighborhood Retail Preservation program requiring subsidized new development to include discounted space for local businesses

9

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

In East New York, the City will pilot a program to require developers to set aside space for neighborhood retail businesses in all RFP sites and sites receiving more than $2 million in HPD subsidy with at least 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space.

The amount of space set aside in each individual project would be the lesser of 20% of ground floor retail or 5,000 square feet of total space, and rents would be set initially at 30% below market.

In conjunction with a proposed City-wide program to assist local small retailers, SBS will build and maintain a Neighborhood Business Registry from which developers would source tenants. Eligible businesses include independent businesses operating at least two years, and business types may include retail trade, food services, personal services, professional services, and select community facilities (e.g., childcare/pre-K, senior center, health clinic). Building owners will be subject to the terms of the program through the life of the HPD regulatory agreement, which is generally 30 years or more.

Timeline: Q2 2016 Program Launch in conjunction with Council Member

2016-ongoing

HPD included a requirement for set aside space for neighborhood retail businesses in the Dinsmore-Chestnut RFP, which was released in March 2017 and designated in October 2017 to joint venture between MHANY Management, the Urban Builders Collaborative, and the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC). HPD is currently working with the development team to incorporate this pilot program. Additionally, HPD is working with the owners of private sites receiving more than $2 million in HPD subsidy to implement this requirement.

2019

East New York

Pilot a Neighborhood Retail Preservation program requiring subsidized new development to include discounted space for local businesses

9

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

In East New York, the City will pilot a program to require developers to set aside space for neighborhood retail businesses in all RFP sites and sites receiving more than $2 million in HPD subsidy with at least 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space.

The amount of space set aside in each individual project would be the lesser of 20% of ground floor retail or 5,000 square feet of total space, and rents would be set initially at 30% below market.

In conjunction with a proposed City-wide program to assist local small retailers, SBS will build and maintain a Neighborhood Business Registry from which developers would source tenants. Eligible businesses include independent businesses operating at least two years, and business types may include retail trade, food services, personal services, professional services, and select community facilities (e.g., childcare/pre-K, senior center, health clinic). Building owners will be subject to the terms of the program through the life of the HPD regulatory agreement, which is generally 30 years or more.

Timeline: Q2 2016 Program Launch in conjunction with Council Member

2016-ongoing

HPD included a requirement that proposals to the Dinsmore-Chestnut RFP set aside space for neighborhood retail businesses. The RFP was released in March 2017 and designated in October 2017 to MHANY Management, the Urban Builders Collaborative, and Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC). HPD is currently working with the development team to incorporate this pilot program. Additionally, HPD is working with the owners of private sites receiving more than $2 million in HPD subsidy to implement this requirement, including the owners of 50 Pennsylvania Avenue, which is under construction now.

2022

East New York

Pilot a Neighborhood Retail Preservation program requiring subsidized new development to include discounted space for local businesses

9

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

In East New York, the City will pilot a program to require developers to set aside space for neighborhood retail businesses in all RFP sites and sites receiving more than $2 million in HPD subsidy with at least 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space.

The amount of space set aside in each individual project would be the lesser of 20% of ground floor retail or 5,000 square feet of total space, and rents would be set initially at 30% below market.

In conjunction with a proposed City-wide program to assist local small retailers, SBS will build and maintain a Neighborhood Business Registry from which developers would source tenants. Eligible businesses include independent businesses operating at least two years, and business types may include retail trade, food services, personal services, professional services, and select community facilities (e.g., childcare/pre-K, senior center, health clinic). Building owners will be subject to the terms of the program through the life of the HPD regulatory agreement, which is generally 30 years or more.

Timeline: Q2 2016 Program Launch in conjunction with Council Member

2016-ongoing

HPD included a requirement that proposals to the Dinsmore-Chestnut RFP set aside space for neighborhood retail businesses. The RFP was released in March 2017 and designated in October 2017 to MHANY Management, the Urban Builders Collaborative, and Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC). HPD is currently working with the development team to incorporate this pilot program. Additionally, HPD is working with the owners of private sites receiving more than $2 million in HPD subsidy to implement this requirement.

2018

Far Rockaway

Pilot car share program in Far Rockaway

36

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done

The Eastern Rockaways is a designated pilot neighborhood for DOT's on-street car share parking pilot. In fall 2017, the city will distribute permits for up to 18 designated curbside spaces in the Eastern Rockaways to participating car share providers. As part of the pilot program, DOT will provide incentives for car share companies to offer discounts and conduct outreach to local NYCHA residents and Section 8 recipients.

2017-2019

The citywide carshare pilot was launched in June 2018. Carshare companies selected 2 curbside spaces and 1 municipal lot space in the Eastern Rockaways. DOT is working with car share companies to offer discounted services to NYCHA residents and Section 8 recipients.

2019

Far Rockaway

Pilot car share program in Far Rockaway

36

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Done

The Eastern Rockaways is a designated pilot neighborhood for DOT's on-street car share parking pilot. In fall 2017, the city will distribute permits for up to 18 designated curbside spaces in the Eastern Rockaways to participating car share providers. As part of the pilot program, DOT will provide incentives for car share companies to offer discounts and conduct outreach to local NYCHA residents and Section 8 recipients.

2017-2019

DOT included Far Rockaway in the launch of the citywide carshare pilot in June 2018.