NYC Rezoning Tracker

2018

Far Rockaway

Quarterly meetings with steering committee

30

Community Resources

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done with Ongoing Work

EDC will commit to quarterly steering committee meetings, whose members will be selected by the Council Member, after the conclusion of ULURP. These meetings will be used to provide project updates and serve as a forum for the City to receive feedback from community stakeholders.

2017-ongoing

The Downtown Far Rockaway steering committee held its first meeting in late December 2017. The meeting was used to provide updates on a number of projects related to the Downtown Far Rockaway rezoning commitments by various City agencies. Along with EDC, the City had representatives from City Hall, NYC Parks, HPD, and SBS provide project updates and receive feedback from the community stakeholders. A steering committee meeting is scheduled for spring 2018.

2019

Far Rockaway

Quarterly meetings with steering committee

30

Community Resources

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done with Ongoing Work

EDC will commit to quarterly steering committee meetings, whose members will be selected by the Council Member, after the conclusion of ULURP. These meetings will be used to provide project updates and serve as a forum for the City to receive feedback from community stakeholders.

2017-ongoing

EDC continues to hold quarterly meetings with the Downtown Far Rockaway steering committee. The meetings have been used to provide updates on a number of projects related to the Downtown Far Rockaway rezoning commitments by various City agencies. In the last steering committee meeting held in spring 2019, SBS presented its initial findings for the Downtown Far Rockaway Neighborhood 360 Commercial District Needs Assessment and solicited feedback to be incorporated into the final report.

2021

Far Rockaway

Quarterly meetings with steering committee

30

Community Resources

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done with Ongoing Work

EDC will commit to quarterly steering committee meetings, whose members will be selected by the Council Member, after the conclusion of ULURP. These meetings will be used to provide project updates and serve as a forum for the City to receive feedback from community stakeholders.

2017-ongoing

EDC continues to hold quarterly meetings with the Downtown Far Rockaway steering committee. The meetings have been used to provide updates on a number of projects related to the Downtown Far Rockaway rezoning commitments by various City agencies. In the last steering committee meeting held in fall 2020, DDC presented project status updates on the DTFR streetscape reconstruction project and the Far Rockaway public library. SBS also provided an update on the deployment of the Neighborhood 360 grant to two local community-based organizations.

2022

Far Rockaway

Quarterly meetings with steering committee

30

Community Resources

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Done with Ongoing Work

EDC will commit to quarterly steering committee meetings, whose members will be selected by the Council Member, after the conclusion of ULURP. These meetings will be used to provide project updates and serve as a forum for the City to receive feedback from community stakeholders.

2017-ongoing

EDC continues to hold quarterly meetings with the Downtown Far Rockaway steering committee. The meetings have been used to provide updates on a number of projects related to the Downtown Far Rockaway rezoning commitments by various City agencies. In the last steering committee meeting held in fall 2020, DDC presented project status updates on the DTFR streetscape reconstruction project and the Far Rockaway public library. SBS also provided an update on the deployment of the Neighborhood 360 grant to two local community-based organizations.

2021

Bay Street

Reactivate 55 Stuyvesant Place

55

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Not Started

NYCEDC is committed to reactivating the property at 55 Stuyvesant Place for a mix of uses that
could include job-generating commercial, community, and creative spaces to continue the
ongoing development of quality jobs on the North Shore. NYCEDC will work with the Council
Member and Borough President to develop a plan towards reactivation.

TBD

EDC is committed to reactivating the property at 55 Stuyvesant Place for a mix of uses that could include job-generating commercial, community, and creative spaces to continue the ongoing development of quality jobs on the North Shore.

2022

Bay Street

Reactivate 55 Stuyvesant Place

55

Transportation & Infrastructure

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Not Started

NYCEDC is committed to reactivating the property at 55 Stuyvesant Place for a mix of uses that
could include job-generating commercial, community, and creative spaces to continue the
ongoing development of quality jobs on the North Shore. NYCEDC will work with the Council
Member and Borough President to develop a plan towards reactivation.

TBD

EDC is committed to reactivating the property at 55 Stuyvesant Place for a mix of uses that could include job-generating commercial, community, and creative spaces to continue the ongoing development of quality jobs on the North Shore.

2022

Bay Street

Reconstruct Cromwell Recreation Center at the Lyons Pools Site

24

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (DDC)

In Progress

Cromwell Recreation Center was heavily damaged by storm events and was demolished
following Superstorm Sandy. The City commits $92 million to build a new recreation center at
the Lyons Pool site, across the street from former Cromwell site. The City anticipates that the
recreation center will offer a variety of recreational amenities, which potentially could include
sport courts, exercise equipment, multipurpose areas for fitness, yoga, dance, and flexible
programming spaces that complement the recreational amenities already at Lyons. The City will
engage the community in a design process to determine the programming of the space.

2025

Design-Builder has been selected and project has officially kicked-off.

2021

Inwood

Rebuild Monsignor Kett Playground as an intergenerational park and destination

28

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Monsignor Kett Playground is a key open space for the residents of NYCHA's Dyckman Houses and Inwood. The site's basketball courts are very heavily used for tournaments and free play. The facility has not seen a major capital upgrade in decades and lacks a year-round comfort station. The City will fund a comprehensive renovation of Monsignor Kett Playground, potentially including high-grade basketball courts with amenities for league play, an intergenerational fitness area, a new year-round comfort station, and connections from the park to the streetscape through Parks-Without-Borders perimeter treatments. NYC Parks will lead a public design process to re-envision the space and will include the Council Member, CB 12, Dyckman Houses, the leagues and sports groups that utilize the site, and other stakeholders.

FY 2019 Design Start

DPR completed the design of the Monsignor Kett playground and comfort station in the summer of 2020. Procurement is underway.

2022

Inwood

Rebuild Monsignor Kett Playground as an intergenerational park and destination

28

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Monsignor Kett Playground is a key open space for the residents of NYCHA's Dyckman Houses and Inwood. The site's basketball courts are very heavily used for tournaments and free play. The facility has not seen a major capital upgrade in decades and lacks a year-round comfort station. The City will fund a comprehensive renovation of Monsignor Kett Playground, potentially including high-grade basketball courts with amenities for league play, an intergenerational fitness area, a new year-round comfort station, and connections from the park to the streetscape through Parks-Without-Borders perimeter treatments. NYC Parks will lead a public design process to re-envision the space and will include the Council Member, CB 12, Dyckman Houses, the leagues and sports groups that utilize the site, and other stakeholders.

FY 2019 Design Start

Playground construction began in April 2022. Procurement is underway for the Comfort Station.

2018

East Harlem

Rebuild Urban Assembly School

24

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Not Started

The City will periodically evaluate the financial and operational feasibility of rebuilding the school at 2005 Madison Avenue to include a state of the art school building as well as affordable housing, taking into account the needs of the existing schools in the building (Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce & Promise Academy II Charter School) before, during and after any possible construction on the site.

TBD

At this time, the redevelopment of the school located at 2005 Madison Avenue is not feasible. The Department of Education will continue to periodically evaluate the financial and operational feasibility of redeveloping this school.

2019

East Harlem

Rebuild Urban Assembly School

24

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Not Started

The City will periodically evaluate the financial and operational feasibility of rebuilding the school at 2005 Madison Avenue to include a state of the art school building as well as affordable housing, taking into account the needs of the existing schools in the building (Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce & Promise Academy II Charter School) before, during and after any possible construction on the site.

TBD

At this time, the redevelopment of the school located at 2005 Madison Avenue is not feasible. The DOE will continue to periodically evaluate the financial and operational feasibility of redeveloping this school.

2021

East Harlem

Rebuild Urban Assembly School

24

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Not Started

The City will periodically evaluate the financial and operational feasibility of rebuilding the school at 2005 Madison Avenue to include a state of the art school building as well as affordable housing, taking into account the needs of the existing schools in the building (Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce & Promise Academy II Charter School) before, during and after any possible construction on the site.

TBD

At this time, the redevelopment of the school located at 2005 Madison Avenue is not feasible. DOE will continue to periodically evaluate the financial and operational feasibility of redeveloping this school.

2022

East Harlem

Rebuild Urban Assembly School

24

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

Not Started

The City will periodically evaluate the financial and operational feasibility of rebuilding the school at 2005 Madison Avenue to include a state of the art school building as well as affordable housing, taking into account the needs of the existing schools in the building (Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce & Promise Academy II Charter School) before, during and after any possible construction on the site.

TBD

At this time, the redevelopment of the school located at 2005 Madison Avenue is not feasible. DOE will continue to periodically evaluate the financial and operational feasibility of redeveloping this school.

2022

Soho/NoHo

Reconstruct and expand the Pike/Allen Street Malls

9

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Not Started

• Stretching 14 blocks from East Houston Street to the FDR Drive, Pike and Allen Street Malls are an important neighborhood amenity. Parks and DOT worked to reconstruct the Pike and Allen Street malls from Delancey to Hester Street and Madison Street to the FDR Drive, expanding open space and greatly improving amenities offered and usability of those spaces. Reconstructing the remaining malls along Pike and Allen Streets between Hester and Madison Streets is a longstanding community request. Parks, coordinating closely with DOT, will redesign and reconstruct the mall from Hester Street to Canal Street and East Broadway to Madison Street, expanding open space for local residents.
• Parks and DOT are also finalizing an agreement with a private party to fund the redesign and reconstruction of the malls from Canal Street to East Broadway.
• The expanded malls would be designed with community input and could include amenities such as expanded landscaping, game tables, seating areas, lighting, protected greenways, and other amenities. Holistically reconstructing and expanding these malls will provide additional quality open space in a neighborhood with an open space deficiency.
• Building upon improvements to the malls to the south, Parks and CDOT will work to activate the mall between Delancey and Rivington Streets. Parks will issue a RFP for the closed building and rest of the mall prioritizing uses like concessions, recreational and cultural programming and other Parks appropriate uses to activate the space.

2022 Start

DPR, coordinating closely with DOT, will redesign and reconstruct the mall from Hester Street to Canal Street and East Broadway to Madison Street, expanding open space for local residents. Design will start in 2022.

2019

Jerome

Reconstruct key step streets and commit to regular cleaning and trash removal

41

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

DOT will complete key projects underway or forthcoming on Jerome Avenue step streets. New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will clean step streets as needed and in response to cleaning requests from community leaders, elected officials, and 311. DOT will complete the Clifford Place Step-Street Reconstruction using Inwood's 215th Street step street as a model with, seating, LED lighting, and a bike channel. DSNY will clean step streets as needed and in response to cleaning requests from community leaders, elected officials and 311 Davidson Avenue Step-Street Reconstruction using Inwood's 215th Street Step-Street as a model with, seating, LED lighting, and a bike channel.

2017-2018

The construction of the Clifford Place Step Street is mostly completed. In May 2019, the contractor opened the street to the public. DDC began working on preliminary design for the Davidson Avenue Step Street in January 2019 and expects to complete it by January 2020.

2021

Jerome

Reconstruct key step streets and commit to regular cleaning and trash removal

41

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

DOT will complete key projects underway or forthcoming on Jerome Avenue step streets. New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will clean step streets as needed and in response to cleaning requests from community leaders, elected officials, and 311. DOT will complete the Clifford Place Step-Street Reconstruction using Inwood's 215th Street step street as a model with, seating, LED lighting, and a bike channel. DSNY will clean step streets as needed and in response to cleaning requests from community leaders, elected officials and 311 Davidson Avenue Step-Street Reconstruction using Inwood's 215th Street Step-Street as a model with, seating, LED lighting, and a bike channel.

2017-2018

The Clifford Place step street was completed in summer 2019. The Davidson Avenue step street replacement design is currently under review. Construction is anticipated to begin in late 2022.

2022

Jerome

Reconstruct key step streets and commit to regular cleaning and trash removal

41

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

DOT will complete key projects underway or forthcoming on Jerome Avenue step streets. New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will clean step streets as needed and in response to cleaning requests from community leaders, elected officials, and 311. DOT will complete the Clifford Place Step-Street Reconstruction using Inwood's 215th Street step street as a model with, seating, LED lighting, and a bike channel. DSNY will clean step streets as needed and in response to cleaning requests from community leaders, elected officials and 311 Davidson Avenue Step-Street Reconstruction using Inwood's 215th Street Step-Street as a model with, seating, LED lighting, and a bike channel.

2017-2018

The Clifford Place step street was completed in summer 2019. The Davidson Avenue step street replacement is currently in design. Construction expected to begin in autumn 2023.

2022

Soho/NoHo

Reimagine Petrosino Square

17

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Not Started

• DOT, in consultation with Parks, commits to studying the potential redesign and expansion of Petrosino Square to expand the public space and create new opportunities for public art programming. The study will evaluate potential geometric changes to Lafayette, Cleveland, and Kenmare Streets; effects on safety and flow for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles; emergency vehicle access; impacts on access to adjacent residential and commercial properties; and the potential modification or relocation existing furniture within the Square, including existing fencing, benches, and the bike share station; and other relevant considerations. As we await the findings and recommendations of that study, Parks commits to advancing opportunities for activating the space at Petrosino Square by promoting the site through Parks' rotating public art installation program. Upon completion of the study, DOT and Parks will share its findings and recommendations with the Manhattan Borough President, local Council Member, and Community Board.

2022 Start

• DOT, in consultation with Parks, commits to studying the potential redesign and expansion of Petrosino Square to expand the public space and create new opportunities for public art programming. The study will evaluate potential geometric changes to Lafayette, Cleveland, and Kenmare Streets; effects on safety and flow for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles; emergency vehicle access; impacts on access to adjacent residential and commercial properties; and the potential modification or relocation existing furniture within the Square, including existing fencing, benches, and the bike share station; and other relevant considerations. As we await the findings and recommendations of that study, Parks commits to advancing opportunities for activating the space at Petrosino Square by promoting the site through Parks' rotating public art installation program. Upon completion of the study, DOT and Parks will share its findings and recommendations with the Manhattan Borough President, local Council Member, and Community Board.

2021

Bay Street

Reimagine Stapleton Playground to Provide Amenities for Multiple Generations of Users

22

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

As part of the Community Parks Initiative, NYC Parks is undertaking major renovations of open
spaces throughout the City to offer intergenerational recreation to accommodate people of all
ages in our local parks. NYC Parks aims to serve multiple generations and users through the
design of active and passive park spaces, using a variety of amenities to invite users of all ages.
Within Bay Street, Stapleton Playground is currently in construction. The reconstructed site will
feature a new mini pool, play equipment for ages 2-5 and 5-12, a spray shower, picnic and
seating areas, adult fitness equipment, basketball and handball courts, as well as a multi-use
natural turf field. The new amenities will offer an exciting play space for children who attend the
adjacent school as well as community members of all ages.

2020

Construction of the playground is complete and was renamed Rev. Dr. Maggie Howard Playground in November 2020, after the late pastor of the Stapleton Union American Methodist Episcopal (UAME) Church.

2022

Bay Street

Reimagine Stapleton Playground to Provide Amenities for Multiple Generations of Users

22

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

As part of the Community Parks Initiative, NYC Parks is undertaking major renovations of open
spaces throughout the City to offer intergenerational recreation to accommodate people of all
ages in our local parks. NYC Parks aims to serve multiple generations and users through the
design of active and passive park spaces, using a variety of amenities to invite users of all ages.
Within Bay Street, Stapleton Playground is currently in construction. The reconstructed site will
feature a new mini pool, play equipment for ages 2-5 and 5-12, a spray shower, picnic and
seating areas, adult fitness equipment, basketball and handball courts, as well as a multi-use
natural turf field. The new amenities will offer an exciting play space for children who attend the
adjacent school as well as community members of all ages.

2020

Construction of the playground is complete and was renamed Rev. Dr. Maggie Howard Playground in November 2020, after the late pastor of the Stapleton Union American Methodist Episcopal (UAME) Church.

2019

Jerome

Reinvigorate Department of Parks and Recreation Greenthumb community gardens

27

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

DPR will connect with each DPR Greenthumb community garden group in CDs4 and 5 and develop a plan to reinvigorate underutilized community gardens. DPR will offer technical support, resources, and collaborate on events and programming that will activate the gardens. DPR will also enforce hours of operations to ensure community members have adequate access to these spaces.

2019 design start

Over the last year DPR worked to invigorate and increase public access to local community gardens. DPR also worked with GrowNYC to convert a vacant site at the corner of Morton Place and University Avenue into a new community garden.

2021

Jerome

Reinvigorate Department of Parks and Recreation Greenthumb community gardens

27

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

DPR will connect with each DPR Greenthumb community garden group in CDs4 and 5 and develop a plan to reinvigorate underutilized community gardens. DPR will offer technical support, resources, and collaborate on events and programming that will activate the gardens. DPR will also enforce hours of operations to ensure community members have adequate access to these spaces.

2019 design start

DPR worked to invigorate and increase public access to local community gardens. DPR also worked with GrowNYC to convert a vacant site at the corner of Morton Place and University Avenue into a new community garden.

2022

Jerome

Reinvigorate Department of Parks and Recreation Greenthumb community gardens

27

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

DPR will connect with each DPR Greenthumb community garden group in CDs4 and 5 and develop a plan to reinvigorate underutilized community gardens. DPR will offer technical support, resources, and collaborate on events and programming that will activate the gardens. DPR will also enforce hours of operations to ensure community members have adequate access to these spaces.

2019 design start

DPR worked to invigorate and increase public access to local community gardens. DPR also worked with GrowNYC to convert a vacant site at the corner of Morton Place and University Avenue into a new community garden.

2021

Bay Street

Relieve NYPD parking obstructions at the 120th Precinct

42

Transportation & Infrastructure

POLICE DEPARTMENT (NYPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

In 2013, the New York Police Department committed to keeping the lanes of traffic on
Richmond Terrace clear and unobstructed by police vehicles double parked in front of the 120th
Precinct, and to easing traffic congestion on Richmond Terrace and Hamilton Avenue before
Saturday evening baseball games at the Richmond County Bank Stadium. Department vehicles
would be properly combat parked in front of the 120th Precinct to maintain two unobstructed
travel lanes in both directions on Richmond Terrace. In addition, appropriate resources will be
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available to assist the flow of traffic on Richmond Terrace and Hamilton Avenue from 6:30 pm to
7:30 pm during Saturday evening baseball games held six times per year at the Richmond
County Bank Stadium.
The NYPD commits to taking additional steps to strengthen compliance among officers with
existing street parking regulations. The protocol will include, but not be limited to, more
frequent verbal communication by the desk officer at daily roll calls, the posting and annual
distribution of written materials to officers about the relevant street parking regulations and the
consequences for violating those rules, increased internal enforcement, more efficiently sharing
space, moving cars closer to the curb. The Precinct will commit to monitor and enforce this
commitment at all times.

Ongoing

The NYPD committed to keeping the lanes of traffic on Richmond Terrace clear and unobstructed by police vehicles double parked in front of the 120th Precinct, and to easing traffic congestion on Richmond Terrace and Hamilton Avenue before Saturday evening baseball games at the Richmond County Bank Stadium. Department vehicles would be properly combat parked in front of the 120th Precinct to maintain two unobstructed travel lanes in both directions on Richmond Terrace. In addition, appropriate resources will be available to assist the flow of traffic on Richmond Terrace and Hamilton Avenue from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm during Saturday evening baseball games held six times per year at the Richmond County Bank Stadium. The NYPD commits to taking additional steps to strengthen compliance among officers with existing street parking regulations. The protocol will include, but not be limited to, more frequent verbal communication by the desk officer at daily roll calls, the posting and annual distribution of written materials to officers about the relevant street parking regulations and the consequences for violating those rules, increased internal enforcement, more efficiently sharing space, moving cars closer to the curb. The Precinct will commit to monitor and enforce this commitment at all times.

2022

Bay Street

Relieve NYPD parking obstructions at the 120th Precinct

42

Transportation & Infrastructure

POLICE DEPARTMENT (NYPD)

Done with Ongoing Work

In 2013, the New York Police Department committed to keeping the lanes of traffic on
Richmond Terrace clear and unobstructed by police vehicles double parked in front of the 120th
Precinct, and to easing traffic congestion on Richmond Terrace and Hamilton Avenue before
Saturday evening baseball games at the Richmond County Bank Stadium. Department vehicles
would be properly combat parked in front of the 120th Precinct to maintain two unobstructed
travel lanes in both directions on Richmond Terrace. In addition, appropriate resources will be
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available to assist the flow of traffic on Richmond Terrace and Hamilton Avenue from 6:30 pm to
7:30 pm during Saturday evening baseball games held six times per year at the Richmond
County Bank Stadium.
The NYPD commits to taking additional steps to strengthen compliance among officers with
existing street parking regulations. The protocol will include, but not be limited to, more
frequent verbal communication by the desk officer at daily roll calls, the posting and annual
distribution of written materials to officers about the relevant street parking regulations and the
consequences for violating those rules, increased internal enforcement, more efficiently sharing
space, moving cars closer to the curb. The Precinct will commit to monitor and enforce this
commitment at all times.

Ongoing

The NYPD committed to keeping the lanes of traffic on Richmond Terrace clear and unobstructed by police vehicles double parked in front of the 120th Precinct, and to easing traffic congestion on Richmond Terrace and Hamilton Avenue before Saturday evening baseball games at the Richmond County Bank Stadium. Department vehicles would be properly combat parked in front of the 120th Precinct to maintain two unobstructed travel lanes in both directions on Richmond Terrace. In addition, appropriate resources will be available to assist the flow of traffic on Richmond Terrace and Hamilton Avenue from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm during Saturday evening baseball games held six times per year at the Richmond County Bank Stadium. The NYPD commits to taking additional steps to strengthen compliance among officers with existing street parking regulations. The protocol will include, but not be limited to, more frequent verbal communication by the desk officer at daily roll calls, the posting and annual distribution of written materials to officers about the relevant street parking regulations and the consequences for violating those rules, increased internal enforcement, more efficiently sharing space, moving cars closer to the curb. The Precinct will commit to monitor and enforce this commitment at all times.

2019

Jerome

Rename park at West 181 Street between Aqueduct Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Commemorating Roscoe Brown and the Tuskegee Airmen

26

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION (DSNY)

Done

In 2017, the City increased Sanitation service in the Bronx rat mitigation zone, which includes the entirety of the Jerome Avenue corridor, as part of the Mayor's Rat Reduction Initiative. All litter baskets in the zone are now collected at least once per day, including on Sundays and holidays. In addition, the City increased curbside trash collection from three days per week to four days per week. DSNY will also expedite a review of any requests for additional street sweeping regulations and alternate side parking in the Jerome corridor as a result of additional development.

Ongoing

DSNY continues to provide supplemental litter basket collection along the Jerome Avenue corridor as part of the Mayor's Neighborhood Rat Reduction Initiative.

2019

Jerome

Rename park at West 181 Street between Aqueduct Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Commemorating Roscoe Brown and the Tuskegee Airmen

26

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

DPR will work with the Council Member, Community Board and advocates to advance the renaming of this site to Roscoe Brown Park and installation of signage.

End of 2018

DPR worked with Council Member Cabrera and community board advocates to rename this site Captain Roscoe Brown, Ph.D Plaza in December 2018.

2021

Jerome

Rename park at West 181 Street between Aqueduct Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Commemorating Roscoe Brown and the Tuskegee Airmen

26

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION (DSNY)

Done

In 2017, the City increased Sanitation service in the Bronx rat mitigation zone, which includes the entirety of the Jerome Avenue corridor, as part of the Mayor's Rat Reduction Initiative. All litter baskets in the zone are now collected at least once per day, including on Sundays and holidays. In addition, the City increased curbside trash collection from three days per week to four days per week. DSNY will also expedite a review of any requests for additional street sweeping regulations and alternate side parking in the Jerome corridor as a result of additional development.

Ongoing

DSNY provided supplemental litter basket collection along the Jerome Avenue corridor as part of the Mayor's Neighborhood Rat Reduction Initiative.

2022

Jerome

Rename park at West 181 Street between Aqueduct Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Commemorating Roscoe Brown and the Tuskegee Airmen

26

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION (DSNY)

Done

In 2017, the City increased Sanitation service in the Bronx rat mitigation zone, which includes the entirety of the Jerome Avenue corridor, as part of the Mayor's Rat Reduction Initiative. All litter baskets in the zone are now collected at least once per day, including on Sundays and holidays. In addition, the City increased curbside trash collection from three days per week to four days per week. DSNY will also expedite a review of any requests for additional street sweeping regulations and alternate side parking in the Jerome corridor as a result of additional development.

Ongoing

DSNY funding for supplemental litter basket collection along the Jerome Avenue corridor was restored in the November 2021 budget plan.

2022

Jerome

Rename park at West 181 Street between Aqueduct Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Commemorating Roscoe Brown and the Tuskegee Airmen

26

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Done

DPR will work with the Council Member, Community Board and advocates to advance the renaming of this site to Roscoe Brown Park and installation of signage.

End of 2018

DPR worked with Council Member Cabrera and community board advocates to rename this site Captain Roscoe Brown, Ph.D Plaza in December 2018.

2019

Jerome

Renovate and Expand Grant Avenue Park

22

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

The development of Grant Park offers an opportunity to expand open space and create a sizable neighborhood park for this community. This capital project will expand the existing park by closing Grant Avenue between 169th and 170th Streets, responding to strong community desire for increased open space and recreational opportunities. The full renovation is expected to include roadbed conversion, infrastructure work, lawn area, and 2-3 sports courts.

2019 design start

Grant Avenue between 169th and 170th Streets will undergo a full renovation including roadbed conversion, infrastructure work, lawn area, and sports courts. A public meeting was held in May 2019 to kick off the design process.

2021

Jerome

Renovate and Expand Grant Avenue Park

22

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

The development of Grant Park offers an opportunity to expand open space and create a sizable neighborhood park for this community. This capital project will expand the existing park by closing Grant Avenue between 169th and 170th Streets, responding to strong community desire for increased open space and recreational opportunities. The full renovation is expected to include roadbed conversion, infrastructure work, lawn area, and 2-3 sports courts.

2019 design start

Grant Avenue between 169th and 170th Streets will undergo a full renovation including roadbed conversion, infrastructure work, lawn area, and sports courts. Design is complete and procurement is underway.

2022

Jerome

Renovate and Expand Grant Avenue Park

22

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

The development of Grant Park offers an opportunity to expand open space and create a sizable neighborhood park for this community. This capital project will expand the existing park by closing Grant Avenue between 169th and 170th Streets, responding to strong community desire for increased open space and recreational opportunities. The full renovation is expected to include roadbed conversion, infrastructure work, lawn area, and 2-3 sports courts.

2019 design start

Grant Avenue between 169th and 170th Streets will undergo a full renovation including roadbed conversion, infrastructure work, lawn area, and sports courts. Design is complete and procurement is underway.

2019

Inwood

Renovate Anne Loftus Playground

34

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

NYC Parks is in the process of renovating this playground. Design was initiated in June 2018 with feedback from the June 25, 2018 public input meeting currently being analyzed and incorporated into the design. A second public input meeting is being scheduled for later this summer. While the project has yet to be designed, based on initial feedback received at the June 25th meeting, pending approvals, NYC Parks expects the design could potentially include installation of contemporary play equipment with a focus on water activities, basketball or other active recreation elements, and upgraded drainage infrastructure to eliminate flooding.

FY 2019 Design Start

DPR is expected to complete design of Anne Loftus playground and begin procurement in summer 2019.

2021

Inwood

Renovate Anne Loftus Playground

34

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

NYC Parks is in the process of renovating this playground. Design was initiated in June 2018 with feedback from the June 25, 2018 public input meeting currently being analyzed and incorporated into the design. A second public input meeting is being scheduled for later this summer. While the project has yet to be designed, based on initial feedback received at the June 25th meeting, pending approvals, NYC Parks expects the design could potentially include installation of contemporary play equipment with a focus on water activities, basketball or other active recreation elements, and upgraded drainage infrastructure to eliminate flooding.

FY 2019 Design Start

Renovation of Anne Loftus Playground is currently in procurement with construction expected to start by late 2021.

2022

Inwood

Renovate Anne Loftus Playground

34

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

NYC Parks is in the process of renovating this playground. Design was initiated in June 2018 with feedback from the June 25, 2018 public input meeting currently being analyzed and incorporated into the design. A second public input meeting is being scheduled for later this summer. While the project has yet to be designed, based on initial feedback received at the June 25th meeting, pending approvals, NYC Parks expects the design could potentially include installation of contemporary play equipment with a focus on water activities, basketball or other active recreation elements, and upgraded drainage infrastructure to eliminate flooding.

FY 2019 Design Start

Construction is underway.

2022

Gowanus

Renovate Boerum Park

12

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Not Started

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

DPR expects to begin design, including the Community Input session, by end of 2022.

2017

East New York

Renovate Callahan-Kelly Playground to provide more diverse recreational options

21

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Callahan-Kelly Playground, located adjacent to the transit hub at Broadway Junction, will undergo a major renovation to offer more diverse recreational options for residents of the surrounding neighborhoods of Ocean Hill, Brownsville, East New York and Bushwick. Once scoped, the project is expected to include: the addition of a new comfort station, reconstruction of existing basketball courts, new adult fitness equipment, playground renovation, new seating and landscaping, and potentially a new skate park.
Timeline: Design to start in FY2017. Targeted construction start in FY2019
Capital Funding: $18.1 million

FY17-FY20*

NYC Parks is breathing new life into Callahan-Kelly Playground, which is adjacent to Broadway Junction, one of the City's busiest subway stations. On September 28, 2016, NYC Parks began the design process with a community listening session at PS/IS 155. Neighborhood residents shared their vision for creating a beautiful and dynamic open space that serves people of all generations, including young children, teens, and seniors. The design achieves these objectives through a combination of active and passive elements like adult fitness equipment, a skate park, several new seating areas, and double the amount of children's play equipment. Community Board 16 approved the design, and PDC approval is pending. NYC Parks is scheduled to complete its park design by Winter 2018 and expects construction to begin in Winter 2019.

2018

East New York

Renovate Callahan-Kelly Playground to provide more diverse recreational options

21

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Callahan-Kelly Playground, located adjacent to the transit hub at Broadway Junction, will undergo a major renovation to offer more diverse recreational options for residents of the surrounding neighborhoods of Ocean Hill, Brownsville, East New York and Bushwick. Once scoped, the project is expected to include: the addition of a new comfort station, reconstruction of existing basketball courts, new adult fitness equipment, playground renovation, new seating and landscaping, and potentially a new skate park.
Timeline: Design to start in FY2017. Targeted construction start in FY2019
Capital Funding: $18.1 million

FY17-FY20*

In summer 2018, DPR will complete the design process for the Callahan-Kelly Playground reconstruction. This project reconstructs the playground, spray shower, perimeter sidewalks and walls, basketball courts, adult fitness equipment, and sitting areas. In addition, this project will include a new skate park and park entrances. NYC Parks anticipates construction will begin in mid-2019 and take 12-18 months.

2019

East New York

Renovate Callahan-Kelly Playground to provide more diverse recreational options

21

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Callahan-Kelly Playground, located adjacent to the transit hub at Broadway Junction, will undergo a major renovation to offer more diverse recreational options for residents of the surrounding neighborhoods of Ocean Hill, Brownsville, East New York and Bushwick. Once scoped, the project is expected to include: the addition of a new comfort station, reconstruction of existing basketball courts, new adult fitness equipment, playground renovation, new seating and landscaping, and potentially a new skate park.
Timeline: Design to start in FY2017. Targeted construction start in FY2019
Capital Funding: $18.1 million

FY17-FY20*

DPR expects to begin construction of Callahan-Kelley Playground in late 2019.

2021

East New York

Renovate Callahan-Kelly Playground to provide more diverse recreational options

21

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Callahan-Kelly Playground, located adjacent to the transit hub at Broadway Junction, will undergo a major renovation to offer more diverse recreational options for residents of the surrounding neighborhoods of Ocean Hill, Brownsville, East New York and Bushwick. Once scoped, the project is expected to include: the addition of a new comfort station, reconstruction of existing basketball courts, new adult fitness equipment, playground renovation, new seating and landscaping, and potentially a new skate park.
Timeline: Design to start in FY2017. Targeted construction start in FY2019
Capital Funding: $18.1 million

FY17-FY20*

Construction to renovate the Callahan-Kelly Playground is underway.

2022

East New York

Renovate Callahan-Kelly Playground to provide more diverse recreational options

21

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Callahan-Kelly Playground, located adjacent to the transit hub at Broadway Junction, will undergo a major renovation to offer more diverse recreational options for residents of the surrounding neighborhoods of Ocean Hill, Brownsville, East New York and Bushwick. Once scoped, the project is expected to include: the addition of a new comfort station, reconstruction of existing basketball courts, new adult fitness equipment, playground renovation, new seating and landscaping, and potentially a new skate park.
Timeline: Design to start in FY2017. Targeted construction start in FY2019
Capital Funding: $18.1 million

FY17-FY20*

Construction to renovate Callahan-Kelly Playground continues.

2019

Inwood

Renovate Dyckman Rest and transform space into a welcoming entrance

31

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Highbridge is a heavily used park, but the northwestern corner of the park at Nagle Avenue and Dyckman Street is underutilized and uninviting. The City will fund NYC Parks to transform approximately 1.5 acres of unprogrammed and underutilized space into a gateway for Highbridge Park and the neighborhood. Improvements are expected to potentially include new playground equipment, an area for possible park concessionaires, landscape improvements, and new pathways to better connect to the rest of Highbridge Park across Fort George Hill.

FY 2019 Design Start

DPR is expected to start design in Fiscal Y.

2021

Inwood

Renovate Dyckman Rest and transform space into a welcoming entrance

31

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Highbridge is a heavily used park, but the northwestern corner of the park at Nagle Avenue and Dyckman Street is underutilized and uninviting. The City will fund NYC Parks to transform approximately 1.5 acres of unprogrammed and underutilized space into a gateway for Highbridge Park and the neighborhood. Improvements are expected to potentially include new playground equipment, an area for possible park concessionaires, landscape improvements, and new pathways to better connect to the rest of Highbridge Park across Fort George Hill.

FY 2019 Design Start

Design started in February 2021.

2022

Inwood

Renovate Dyckman Rest and transform space into a welcoming entrance

31

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Highbridge is a heavily used park, but the northwestern corner of the park at Nagle Avenue and Dyckman Street is underutilized and uninviting. The City will fund NYC Parks to transform approximately 1.5 acres of unprogrammed and underutilized space into a gateway for Highbridge Park and the neighborhood. Improvements are expected to potentially include new playground equipment, an area for possible park concessionaires, landscape improvements, and new pathways to better connect to the rest of Highbridge Park across Fort George Hill.

FY 2019 Design Start

Procurement is underway.

2019

Inwood

Renovate Inwood Hill Park Soccer Field #1 (Dyckman Fields), including installation of new water service

35

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Dyckman Fields Soccer Field #1 is a heavily used recreational amenity. The lack of water service to Dyckman Fields has led to soil compaction at this soccer field resulting in significant bare spots in the lawn and frequent dust bowl conditions, reducing public access due to flooding during wet conditions, and resulting in further erosion. The City will fund NYC Parks to reconstruct Soccer Field #1 to create a high-caliber, safe athletic facility for league and recreation use. A key component of the project will also include installation of water service, which will increase usability.

FY 2020 Design Start

DPR is expected to start design of Inwood Hill Park Soccer Field #1 (Dyckman Fields) in spring 2020.

2021

Inwood

Renovate Inwood Hill Park Soccer Field #1 (Dyckman Fields), including installation of new water service

35

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Dyckman Fields Soccer Field #1 is a heavily used recreational amenity. The lack of water service to Dyckman Fields has led to soil compaction at this soccer field resulting in significant bare spots in the lawn and frequent dust bowl conditions, reducing public access due to flooding during wet conditions, and resulting in further erosion. The City will fund NYC Parks to reconstruct Soccer Field #1 to create a high-caliber, safe athletic facility for league and recreation use. A key component of the project will also include installation of water service, which will increase usability.

FY 2020 Design Start

Design of the Inwood Hill Park Soccer Field #1 (Dyckman Fields) is underway and expected to be completed by the end of 2021.

2022

Inwood

Renovate Inwood Hill Park Soccer Field #1 (Dyckman Fields), including installation of new water service

35

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Dyckman Fields Soccer Field #1 is a heavily used recreational amenity. The lack of water service to Dyckman Fields has led to soil compaction at this soccer field resulting in significant bare spots in the lawn and frequent dust bowl conditions, reducing public access due to flooding during wet conditions, and resulting in further erosion. The City will fund NYC Parks to reconstruct Soccer Field #1 to create a high-caliber, safe athletic facility for league and recreation use. A key component of the project will also include installation of water service, which will increase usability.

FY 2020 Design Start

Design is underway.

2017

East New York

Renovate the City-owned industrial building to create modern industrial space for six industrial companies

43

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

The 30,000 square foot city-owned industrial building at Powell Street and Pitkin Avenue is currently underutilized and in poor condition. EDC will invest city capital to complete major capital upgrades to the building's exterior and interior, including new lighting, facade repair, signage and mechanical systems. The improvements will result in more modern industrial space accommodating six industrial tenants and around 60 new jobs.
Timeline: The first phase of improvements will begin Q3 2016; the second phase of work is anticipated to begin Q3 2017
Capital Funding: $6 million

2016-2019

NYCEDC is transforming the underused 30,000 square foot City-owned industrial building at Powell Street and Pitkin Avenue into a modern industrial space. The first phase of improvements, limited to the exterior of the building, was originally scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2016. In order to achieve efficiencies of scale and maintain ongoing site operations, NYCEDC combined phases one and two of design and construction and committed $6 million of City capital funds. The combined project will include both interior and exterior rehabilitation of the building, and will be designed and bid out together. NYCEDC has procured a City-and State-certified M/WBE firm to serve as construction manager for the project. Local stakeholders will be consulted on the project's design, which will begin in Summer 2017. Construction is anticipated to begin in late Summer 2018.

2018

East New York

Renovate the City-owned industrial building to create modern industrial space for six industrial companies

43

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

The 30,000 square foot city-owned industrial building at Powell Street and Pitkin Avenue is currently underutilized and in poor condition. EDC will invest city capital to complete major capital upgrades to the building's exterior and interior, including new lighting, facade repair, signage and mechanical systems. The improvements will result in more modern industrial space accommodating six industrial tenants and around 60 new jobs.
Timeline: The first phase of improvements will begin Q3 2016; the second phase of work is anticipated to begin Q3 2017
Capital Funding: $6 million

2016-2019

NYCEDC has completed design and procured a Construction Manager for the enhancement project, with construction anticipated to commence in Q3 2018, and be complete in 2019. EDC was pleased to work with Council Member Barron to ensure that existing building tenants who wanted to stay would be able to.