NYC Rezoning Tracker

2024

East Harlem

Build a new SBS station on 125th St and Lexington Ave

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

DOT works closely with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on SBS Routes, the City's version of bus rapid transit. In the decade since SBS began, SBS routes have seen: 10-30% faster bus speeds, 10% increase in ridership, and customer satisfaction of 95%. Select Bus Routes achieve this through off-board fare collection, all-door boarding, bus lanes, bus bulbs, curb extensions, bus shelters, and real time arrival information. Also, any buses can use the bus lanes, which is an advantage for all transit. SBS began along 125th street in 2014 with the M60. To enhance the existing SBS service at Lexington Ave and 125th St, the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) will begin installation of two new bus bulbs, bus pads and a new bus shelter. This work will provide riders more waiting space as well as shelter. Extending the sidewalk to the bus lane allows for better bus operations.

2018

DDC began installation of two new bus builds, bus pads, and a new bus shelter to enhance existing Select Bus Service at Lexington Avenue and 125th Street. Bus bulbs will extend the sidewalk, providing bus riders with more room at the bus stop and improving bus operations. Due to heavy utility interferences, this location is now expected to be completed in Fall 2025.

2024

East Harlem

Fund a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) study and implement new routes in East Harlem

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

A SRTS Study was conducted in 2007. SRTS capital work has already been performed in East Harlem as a result of that initial study: work was completed at PS 7 in 2011 and at PS 72 in 2009. In the time since the first study, DOT has made sweeping itywide safety policy changes and specific capital investments that have benefitted East Harlem. Although school safety zones created in the 2007 program brought speeds near schools to 20 M.P.H., as part of Vision Zero, the City speed limit was brought down to 25 M.P.H. everywhere. Similarly, both 1st and 2nd Avenue are Vision Zero priority corridors and the safety improvements implemented on these corridors, such as pedestrian islands, benefit children, parents and residents who walk around the neighborhood, including to and from local schools. In a new phase of SRTS projects, planned between 2020 and 2022, DOT will construct a curb extension and pedestrians island in the vicinity of PS 83, Esperanza Prep Academy, TAG Young Scholars, PS 138 and PS 146. The curb extension is planned for 2nd Ave & 109th St across the street from PS 83 and directly in front of IS 12 and the pedestrian island is slated for 1st Ave & 106th St. The curb extension and pedestrian island will slow down vehicles and improve pedestrian visibility.

2020

A Safe Routes to School (SRTS) study was conducted in 2007, and SRTS capital work has already been performed in East Harlem as a result of that initial study. Work was completed at PS 72 in 2009 and PS 7 in 2011. In the time since the first study, DOT has made sweeping citywide safety policy changes and specific capital investments that have benefited East Harlem. In Summer 2026, DDC will begin construction of a curb extension and pedestrian island that will improve pedestrian visibility and slow down vehicles near PS 83, Esperanza Prep Academy, TAG Young Scholars, PS 138, and PS 146.

2024

East Harlem

Improve safety for visually-impaired pedestrians

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Completed

Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) are devices affixed to pedestrian signal poles or added with a supplemental pole. These devices provide information in non-visual formats, such as audible tones, speech messages and vibrating surfaces, to alert vision-impaired pedestrians when the "walk" phase is available at a given intersection. Since August 2016, DOT has installed thirteen APSs in East Harlem, and will evaluate additional crosswalks and intersections in East Harlem for the treatment. Intersections that receive APS installations are selected based on a ranked list of intersections city-wide. DOT will commit to evaluate a list of intersections of concern provided by the local council members and respond within four months of receiving the list of requested locations.

2016-17

Intersections that receive accessible pedestrian signal (APS) installations are selected based on a ranked list of intersections citywide. DOT remains committed to evaluating a list of intersections of concern provided by local stakeholders and responding within four months. A status report of APS installation citywide is available (https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/2018-aps-program-status-report.pdf), and includes the 150 top-ranked intersections for installation of new APS units.

2024

East Harlem

Locate additional benches in areas that provide respite for seniors

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Completed

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



1. Manhattan North District Council of Presidents to focus on areas around NYCHA developments

2. East Harlem Community Alliance to focus on commercial and crosstown corridors

3. Health Action Center (Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene) to focus on areas around NORCs/Franklin Plaza and East Harlem Walking Trail

2018

There are currently 63 benches and leaning bars installed in Manhattan Community District 11. DOT will review all requests from the public in the district and looks forward to the Community Board's suggestions on new seating locations. For more information on DOT’s public seating see https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/seating.shtml .

2024

East Harlem

Modify parking and commercial delivery loading / unloading regulations along 125th St

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Completed

DOT's Office of Freight Mobility is in the process of developing a comprehensive plan (scheduled to be released in 2018) to improve the efficiency of truck deliveries across the five boroughs, while also reducing the environmental and community impacts of trucking. As part of this study, DOT's consultants have evaluated various commercial corridors citywide, including in the East Harlem area, to assess the variability of freight flow and curb access to local businesses. This information will be used to evaluate any changes to commercial loading regulations on the street, if necessary.

2018

DOT developed a comprehensive plan to improve the efficiency of truck deliveries across the five boroughs. The Smart Truck Management Plan was released in May 2021 and includes evaluation on changes to commercial loading regulations on the street and identified opportunities to improve truck safety, air quality, and traffic congestion.



Link here: https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/smart-truck-management-plan.pdf

2024

East Harlem

Build a public restroom in Harlem River Park

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

Responding to strong community desire for more public restrooms in parks throughout East Harlem, a public restroom building will be constructed in Harlem River Park. In order to serve the heavily used ballfields, the public restroom will be sited near the upland portion of Harlem River Park, north of E128th Street and east of the Lexington/Third Avenue Bridge.

2019

Procurement for the public restroom building is complete. Construction began in Summer 2024 and is projected to be completed in 2026.

2024

East Harlem

Expand the Harlem River Greenway Link to connect 125th and 132nd St

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

The waterfront between E125th and E132nd streets provides a rare opportunity to build a new 7 block long waterfront park. It will provide an exciting amenity for East Harlem residents and will complete one of the last remaining gaps in the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway; today, East Harlem is essentially cut off from the Manhattan Greenway. The bulkhead and waterfront platform will be repaired/replaced and a new park constructed on top. The community has joined The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to design the new park, which is anticipated to include bicycle and pedestrian paths, play and picnic areas, landscaping, and other recreational amenities. The City has already committed $18M to be used towards waterfront repair work between E125th-E132nd Streets, and is committing an additional $83M to be used towards further open space development between E125th and E132nd Streets.

2019

EDC, on behalf of DPR and DOT, is managing the design and construction of a waterfront park, greenway, and repaired seawall along the Harlem River between 125th and 132nd Streets, which is part of a larger project, Manhattan Greenway Harlem River (MGHR), which will repair the Harlem River seawall from East Harlem to Inwood. Design has concluded and construction began in July 2024.

2024

East Harlem

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

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

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

2018 -2023

Design is underway and projected to be completed in 2025.

2024

East Harlem

Working with community stakeholders, plan for the development of an enclosed consolidated DSNY sanitation facility for M10 and M11, which meets LEED gold standards

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION (DSNY)

In Progress

DSNY will immediately begin planning for a permanent, long-term facility to serve District 11 sanitation needs, which includes the following goals: Explore options for a permanent consolidated facility that could house multiple garages, including: District 11, District 10, District 9, and/or the Manhattan Lot Cleaning Unit.

Assess suitable sites for the permanent facility that will serve residents for the next 100 years. Explore all City-owned sites and appropriate privately-owned sites in Manhattan Community Boards 9, 10, and 11, as well as potential acquisition of the entire Block 1792.

DSNY will engage with local stakeholders on a quarterly basis starting in Q4 2017. The stakeholder group will include representatives from Community Board 11, the local Council Member, the Manhattan Borough President, and additional members that the stakeholders identify. The stakeholder group will provide feedback and accountability on the following tasks:1. Developing a shared vision with H+H for future use of existing East 99th Street DSNY facility that reflects the needs of H+H and the community. 2. Providing ongoing community feedback on the construction and operation of the East 127th Street facility. 3. Formalizing a community-engagement process for planning a permanent consolidated facility. This process will include clear benchmarks: o Establish shared priorities/goals with the stakeholder group for the permanent sanitation facility (Q2 2018).

o Share site and building program options with the stakeholder group, including a survey of viable sites, potential building programs for each site, costs associated with acquiring and building a garage on each site, and the critical path to acquiring and developing those sites (Q4 2018).

o Community consensus and agreement on preferred alternative site (Q2 2019).

o Contingent on the above, timeline and further milestones for site selection, budget allocation, feasibility, design, and construction (Q2 2019).

o Contingent on establishing community consensus on a proposed site and securing the necessary funding to develop the facility. DSNY's goal is to complete a facility by 2027.

2017-2027

DSNY completed the build-out of the new DSNY facility on Manhattan Block 1792. This facility is currently on a long-term lease which extends through 2051. DSNY moved its M11 garage into this new facility in June 2022. All efforts to find alternative facility locations for M9 and M10 have been exhausted. DSNY’s M11A Broom Garage remains operational at the existing East 99th Street H+H location. DSNY is working closely with the City Housing Activation Task Force to determine the viability of finding an alternative location to move this operation.

2024

Far Rockaway

Implement Redfern Open Space improvements

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Completed

Looking comprehensively at NYC Parks Redfern Playground site and the adjacent NYCHA-owned playground, in close coordination with NYCHA and with community input, Parks will lead efforts to improve and enhance recreational amenities, creating an attractive open space that serves the growing needs of current and future residents.

2018-2021

This project is complete and the park opened to the public in Spring 2023.

2024

East Harlem

Expand anti-harassment legal services

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Completed and Ongoing

To support tenants who are facing eviction or harassment, the City has expanded funding for civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers. In East Harlem, the City's Human Resources Administration (HRA) launched the tenant legal services program in FY 2015. HRA is investing $4.6 million of funding annually, which is fully secured through FY 2021. The program focuses on ensuring that tenants can stay in their neighborhood by providing access to legal representation that is both proactive - i.e., working with residents and tenant associations to identify patterns of harassment - and responsive to evictions and other cases tenants may face in court.

2017-2021

To support tenants who are facing eviction or harassment, the City has expanded funding for civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers. Since October 2015, the City has provided 6,654 households with legal services in East Harlem. This includes 16,251 individuals, of which 4,932 were children. In Fiscal Year 2023, 1,017 households were provided with legal services. These legal services have been a mixture of affirmative litigation to identify and combat harassment and eviction defense. The Fiscal Year 2025 adopted budget plan includes a city-wide total of approximately $195 million for anti-eviction and anti-harassment tenant legal services.

2024

East Harlem

Fund and implement Universal Access to Counsel

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Completed and Ongoing

In February 2017, the Mayor announced that the City will fund universal access to legal services for tenants facing eviction in Housing Court. Through a five-year implementation plan, free legal representation will be available to all tenants with household incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, or roughly $50,000 for a four-person family. Legal counseling will be available to those earning more.

2017-2021

As part of its commitment to provide universal access to counsel for tenants facing eviction in Housing Court, the Fiscal Year 2025 adopted budget includes a citywide total of approximately $195 million for tenants in need citywide to ensure that low-income East Harlem residents, who have incomes of roughly $50,000 for a family of four, will have access to free legal representation. Residents who earn more than that will have access to free and individualized legal counseling.

2024

East Harlem

Renovations of La Marqueta

Open Space

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

La Marqueta is located along Park Avenue, between E111th Street and E119th Street underneath the Park Avenue viaduct. Since its inception in 1936, La Marqueta has steadfastly remained a landmark in East Harlem. The Speaker's Office and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) have engaged in a feasibility study to develop goals and a framework for future investments at La Marqueta. This work led to a conceptual plan for Lots 1 through 8 that illustrates and reflects the goals and framework developed through the feasibility study. The next step will be to move from concept phase to design phase, which is anticipated to be in FY18, after which construction is anticipated to start in the winter of 2019. An overview of the organizational structure for La Marqueta is included as an exhibit to this POA. Moving forward, NYCEDC is open to exploring public-private partnerships to further activate the public market.

2019

The project was initially put on hold due to the pandemic and later because of the preliminary PAV-MTA work, which includes half of La Marqueta's assets. The Friends of La Marqueta (FOLM) group began work session meetings at the end of 2023 to move the redevelopment project forward. A new execution plan will be presented to Community Board 11 on November 19, 2024, with the goal of starting Phase 1 of the redevelopment using the currently available funds of $25 million.

2024

East Harlem

Invest in capital improvements within 17 NYCHA developments and early childhood centers

Housing

NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY (NYCHA)

In Progress

The city will commit $50 million in capital improvements including: 1. Modernize all ventilation in 17 East Harlem developments including 122 buildings and 12,719 apartments ($20 million) 2. Renovate kitchens and bathrooms at Leggett Memorial Early Childhood Center at 237 East 104th Street, Union Carver Early Childhood Center at 1565 Madison Avenue, and Union Washington Early Childhood Center at 1893 Second Avenue. Renovate playground at Jefferson Houses Early Childhood Center at 2211 First Avenue ($7.7 million) 3. Fund a new elevator at 335 East 111th Street ($1 million) 4. Replace boilers at Lehman Village and Wilson Houses ($13.2 million) 5. Conduct roof and parapet work at UPACA (Site 5) ($2.5 million) 6. Install new gas risers at Johnson Houses ($5.5 million)

FY 2018

Ventilation projects at Carver, Jefferson, Wagner, and Washington were completed between June 2023 and April 2024, utilizing a budget of $13 million. The remaining $7 million will be used to fund future additional ventilation work at Carver, Jefferson, and Washington.

The community center/childcare center at White (e200774 - at237 East 104th Street) is under the NYC Program to Eliminate the Gap (PEG) and has been placed on hold pending cancellation review.

The community/childcare center at Carver (e200775 - at 1565 Madison Ave) is under the NYC PEG and has been placed on hold pending cancellation review.

Approximately $2 million [$1.9 million City] worth of renovation at Union Settlement center at Washington Houses (e20776 - at 1893 Second Avenue) is expected to be completed in January 2025.

The playground project at Jefferson is currently in Procurement (83 percent), projected to finish in July 2027.

Boilers at Lehman Village has a budget of $17.2 million and is currently in construction (15 percent), projected to finish in July 2026

Wilson Houses went to PACT and the funds for the boiler project were transferred to the Lehman Village boiler project.

The boiler installation project at Marcy is in construction (11 percent), projected to finish in October 2026.

Roofing at UPACA (5) was completed in July 2023 with a commitment of $2.4 million.

The gas risers installation project at Johnson is in construction (55 percent), and slated to finish in April 2026. The budget for this project is $3.1 million. Of this amount, $356,000 was part of the City PEG. The remaining funds are part of the outer year plan for future work.

2024

East Harlem

Connect residents to good jobs in the building trades through Upper Manhattan Workforce 1 Career Center and East Harlem Satellite Workforce 1 Center

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

SBS will connect East Harlem residents to trainings provided through the Workforce1 Center System. Trainings offered are employer-informed, and prepare participants to connect to quality jobs within growth sectors such as healthcare, construction, and technology. SBS will partner with local community organizations, to recruit, serve and prepare East Harlem residents for training and quality employment opportunities within in-demand, growth sectors.

2017-ongoing

As a result of COVID-19, the East Harlem Points of Agreement for the Workforce1 Satellite Center was repurposed, but SBS remains committed to serving jobseekers in East Harlem through targeted outreach, events, and virtual programming.



Although the Point of Agreement has expired, SBS continues to promote agency resources citywide, especially for local jobseekers. Additionally, SBS has a nearby Harlem Workforce1 Career Center located at 215 West 125th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 1002. The Workforce1 Career Center continues providing resources to the neighborhood. SBS is always opens to working with local partners to reach jobseekers in the neighborhood.

2024

East Harlem

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

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

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, the East Harlem Points of Agreement for the Workforce1 Career Center and Job Training Program funding was repurposed, but 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.

2024

East New York

Support the construction of a new child care center in East New York

Community Resources

ADMIN FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES (ACS)

In Progress

The Administration will work with the City Council to provide funding for the acquisition and/or renovation of a new childcare center in East New York at 3289 Fulton Street, subject to the project meeting capital eligibility criteria. If this location does not qualify, funding will be allocated for childcare at alternative sites.

Capital Funding: $2.8 million; 2.1 million for renovation and $700,000 for acquisition

FY17*

Sutter Place, a scattered site NCP project, will include a childcare center at 3285 Fulton Street (along with 69 units of 100% affordable housing). The project is slated to close in February or March 2025.

2024

East New York

Upgrade sewer infrastructure at targeted locations

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

In Progress

The Department of Environmental Protection is planning up to $17 million in water main, sewer and distribution main replacement along East New York Avenue between Howard and Pacific, Schenck between Flatlands and Jamaica, Atlantic between Georgia and Conduit, in the rezoning area.

Timeline: Anticipated completion of projects ranges from 2018 through 2021

Capital Funding: up to $17 million

2018-2021

Schenck Ave reconstruction (BED803) has incurred delays due to utility relocation which has pushed the projected construction completion date to June 2025. East New York Ave water main replacement (BED776) has incurred delays; a time extension was requested, pushing the new projected construction completion date to September 2025.

2024

East New York

Upgrade sewer infrastructure at targeted locations

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

In Progress

The Department of Environmental Protection is planning up to $17 million in water main, sewer and distribution main replacement along East New York Avenue between Howard and Pacific, Schenck between Flatlands and Jamaica, Atlantic between Georgia and Conduit, in the rezoning area.

Timeline: Anticipated completion of projects ranges from 2018 through 2021

Capital Funding: up to $17 million

2018-2021

Schenck Ave reconstruction (BED803) has incurred delays due to utility relocation which has pushed the projected construction completion date to June 2025. East New York Ave water main replacement (BED776) has incurred delays; a time extension was requested, pushing the new projected construction completion date to September 2025.

2024

East New York

Improve connectivity and streetscape in and around the IBZ

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

DOT will implement major capital improvements to the IBZ's physical environment through upgrades to certain north-south and east-west corridors, like Van Sinderen and Sutter Avenues. Such improvements may include: new sidewalks and street repaving; new lighting around elevated transit infrastructure; and new fencing along city-owned vacant lots and transit infrastructure.

Timeline: The City will commence a design process on the infrastructure improvements in 2017 in consultation with adjacent property owners, the East Brooklyn BID, and Community Board 5

Capital Funding: $8.2 million

2017-2020

DOT and DDC will implement major capital improvements within East New York’s Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) with upgrades to Van Sinderen Avenue between East New York and Riverdale Avenues. Capital improvements include: new sidewalks with ADA compliant ramps, street reconstruction, new lighting around elevated transit infrastructure, new decorative fencing, and safety/accessibility improvements at the intersection of Van Sinderen and Sutter Avenues. Design will conclude by the end of 2024, and construction is expected to begin in Fall 2025.

2024

East New York

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

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Completed

Atlantic Avenue today functions as a barrier within the neighborhood and has a high number of accidents. DOT will redevelop this central spine of the neighborhood with a new raised, planted median, curb extensions at fifteen intersections, a complete road resurfacing, safer crosswalks, more than 100 new street trees, and new sidewalks with public benches and bike racks. This project will advance Vision Zero for pedestrian safety while supporting more active uses along the Atlantic Avenue corridor.

Timeline Currently in design with construction start expected to begin Spring 2017. Anticipated completion in 2019

Capital Funding: $40.8 million (Phase I)

2016-2019

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

2024

East New York

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

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Completed

$13.1 million will be committed to improvements to Highland Park, potentially including new play equipment, a new spray shower, and expanded landscape areas for the Lower Playground, new paths, picnic tables and grills for the Upper Highland Park BBQ area, connectivity and pathway enhancements throughout the park, including to the children's garden and tennis courts and along Jamaica Avenue, improvements to comfort stations, creation of a dog run, and/or redevelopment of the park's handball courts.

Timeline: Lower Playground design to start Spring 2016. Targeted construction start Spring 2018; Other connectivity and programming improvements: Design to start FY2018. Targeted construction start FY2020

Capital Funding: $13.1 million

Lower playground 2016-2019, Upper Highland Park 2018 start

NYC Parks completed construction of the Highland Park Lower Playgrounds, spray fountain/amphitheater area, and public bathroom along Jamacia Avenue in February 2024. The pathways improvements at Highland Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue, which improve connectivity between upper and lower Highland Park, were completed in Fall 2021.

2024

East New York

Renovate Callahan-Kelly Playground to provide more diverse recreational options

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Completed

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 completed the Callahan-Kelly Playground reconstruction in August 2023.

2024

East New York

Continue to provide free legal representation to tenants experiencing harassment

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Completed and Ongoing

The City has committed $36 million for free legal representation in housing court to any tenant in a rezoned neighborhood facing harassment. In East New York, between March and October 2015, this legal funding has already served 90 buildings totaling approximately 870 households. Undocumented families are also able to access these services, and the City's Tenant Support Unit continues to canvass the neighborhood to ensure that residents are aware of these services. The Administration commits to funding this work in East New York for no less than five years to ensure that adequate legal resources are in place.



The Administration helped to create an interagency, multi-jurisdictional Tenant Harassment Prevention Task Force to investigate and bring enforcement actions - including criminal charges - against landlords who harass tenants in East New York and other neighborhoods. The Task Force addresses complaints and uses data analysis to identify landlords who use a variety of tactics, including disruptive and dangerous renovation and construction projects, to force tenants into vacating rent-regulated apartments. HPD will work with Tenant Harassment Task Force to take action against landlords who harass tenants.

2015-ongoing

Between March 2015 and June 2023, the City provided free legal assistance to 11,318 households in East New York, including over 29,491 individuals of which 11,364 were children. Undocumented families are also able to access these services and the City's Tenant Support Unit continues to canvass the neighborhood to ensure that residents are aware of these services. As part of the City's efforts to reduce unlawful evictions and prevent displacement, the Fiscal 2025 adopted budget plan includes approximately a total of $195 million for anti-eviction and anti-harassment tenant legal services. As part of its commitment to provide universal access to counsel for tenants facing eviction in Housing Court, the City will fund legal services in East New York. Universal Access will represent approximately $195 million citywide commitment at full implementation in Fiscal Year 2025, ensuring free legal representation for low-income tenants and free legal counseling for those who earn more.

2024

East New York

Dedicate rental assistance to help move 500 families out of shelters and into stable, affordable housing

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Completed and Ongoing

The Living in Communities (LINC), CITYFEPS Rent Supplement (CITYFEPS), and Special Exit and Prevention Supplement (SEPS) Rental Assistance programs were created to help homeless families and individuals move from temporary, emergency shelter back to the community as quickly as possible by paying a portion of their rent. The Human Resources Administration (HRA) will dedicate LINC, CITYFEPS and SEPS resources to help 500 homeless families that were %*&#*%$&%%^&% from East New York and are currently living in shelter move back into the neighborhood if they so choose. HPD will use best efforts to encourage developers to set aside homeless set-aside units in new affordable housing buildings being built in East New York.

Timeline: HRA expects to begin allocating vouchers within 120 days of the memorialization of the ENY plan

Expense Funding: 500 vouchers

2016-ongoing

From April 2016 through July 2024, 1,794 families and individuals experiencing homelessness with a prior address from East New York moved into permanent housing with the support of the Living in Communities (LINC), CITYFEPS Rent Supplement (CITYFEPS), CITYFHEPS Rent Supplement (CITYFHEPS), and Special Exit and Prevention Supplement (SEPS) rental assistance programs. Of these families and individuals, 269 moved back to East New York with this rental assistance. The City created LINC, CITYFEPS, CITYFHEPS and SEPS to help families and individuals experiencing homelessness move from temporary shelters back to their communities by paying part of their rent. HRA is dedicating resources from these programs to help families and individuals experiencing homelessness with a prior address from East New York and living in shelters move back into the neighborhood if they so choose.

2024

East New York

Activate publicly-owned sites with job generating uses through strategic property dispositions

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Completed

NYCEDC will advance near-term activation of vacant lots with short-term leases to industrial businesses. NYCEDC will work with City agencies to consolidate their spaces and, where feasible, identify properties that can be sold or leased for development of new industrial space or activation with job generating uses.

Timeline: Commencing immediately

2016-ongoing

NYCEDC has entered into new leases of industrial space with two M/WBE, small businesses in a city-owned industrial building in the ENY IBZ. NYCEDC completed the cleanup of a vacant lot in the ENY IBZ, and DCAS has conditionally designated a nonprofit canning organization to activate and operate on the lot via a short-term license.

2024

East New York

Bring affordable high-speed broadband to businesses in the IBZ

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Not Started

EDC will bring affordable, high-speed broadband access to 250 businesses in IBZ. As currently planned, fiber will be extended south from an existing hub in Broadway Junction to the IBZ and a fixed wireless network will be installed connecting to receivers on the roofs of IBZ businesses. The new broadband network will greatly improve the reliability, capacity, and speed of internet and phone service.

Timeline: The City will release RFP/RFEI to procure Internet Service Provider in Q1 2017 with design and construction to commence by Q4 2017

Capital Funding: $2.5 million

2017-2020

This project was not advanced and OTI has advised that the initiative is no longer needed, since the IBZ has broadband access.

2024

Far Rockaway

Advance Bridge Creek clean-up efforts

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION (DSNY)

Completed

Parks will work with DSNY to assess strategies, understand NYSDEC permitting requirements, and will report back to the Council Member by December 2017 with suggested course of action. DSNY will immediately clean the perimeter of the property, and the City will remove trash from this area by Spring 2018.

2017-2018

DSNY inspects the perimeter of this property on a regular basis and performs cleaning as resources are available.

2024

East New York

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

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

Renovations of the East New York Industrial Building is nearing completion. Only exterior fence repairs remain and are anticipated to be completed by the end of 2024. EDC has successfully attracted two new M/WBE small businesses to tenant 10,000 square feet of space and are expected to execute leases by the end of 2024. The other 20,000 square feet of space is tenanted to two businesses that were retained prior to the building renovations.

2024

East New York

Work with local partners to develop new industrial spaces

Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

Completed

Announced as part of the City's Industrial Action Plan, the $150 million Industrial Developer Fund was created to provide project financing for industrial real estate development projects in New York City. NYCEDC will work with the local community to market the Industrial Developer Fund to potential not-for-profit and for-profit developers to create new and modernized industrial space in the East New York IBZ.

Timeline: Commencing immediately

2016-ongoing

The IDF was promoted to the local community by presenting to Community Boards and sharing with industrial BID and IBZ service provider.

2024

East New York

Bring high-speed broadband to residential areas

Transportation & Infrastructure

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (MOTI)

In Progress

Installation of conduit along key corridors in East New York will provide connections to City facilities, enable free public Wi-Fi along Atlantic Avenue and in City Line Park and support deployment of broadband in an area without affordable, reliable high speed internet service.

Timeline: Currently in scoping with construction start expected to begin Spring 2017. Anticipated completion in 2019

Capital Funding: $1.7 million

2016-2019

As of October 2024, there are 3 LinkNYC kiosks, 0 Link5G kiosks, and 63 approved mobile telecommunications installations on poletops within East New York.

2024

East New York

Create a new community center at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue

Community Resources

POLICE DEPARTMENT (NYPD)

In Progress

The City-owned building at 127 Pennsylvania Avenue will be converted into a multi-purpose NYPD community center with a variety of recreational, academic and supportive programs for young people. This center will offer a range of programs led by community and police partners such as basketball, volleyball, boxing, dance classes, computer skills and general tutoring, targeting youth between the ages of 12-19. In conjunction with community partners and elected officials, NYPD will lead visioning workshops to help understand programming preferences in summer 2016. The City will invest in a significant interior renovation of the building to accommodate these new uses.

Timeline: Programming to begin by Fall 2017

Capital Funding: $10 million for building renovation and fit out

2016-2017

Renovation of the 1st floor kitchen area is part of the Options program and is limited to that particular area. Further renovations will be planned when additional funding is made available.

2024

East New York

Continue to proactively engage tenants to report housing quality issues

Housing

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT UNIT (PEU)

Completed

The Tenant Support Unit (TSU), part of the Mayor's Public Engagement Unit (PEU), uses a data-driven approach to engage and provide assistance to New Yorkers who may be at risk of displacement or experiencing harassment. Outreach specialists conduct door-to-door outreach to inform tenants of their rights, identify any housing-related issues and connect them with a range of resources, such as emergency repairs and HRA's free legal assistance.



Working in coordination with HPD, HRA's Office of Civil Justice and tenant organizing groups, as part of the Partners in Preservation Initiative, TSU will receive building referrals from HPD, and will conduct outreach to help tenants access a range of benefits and services that help keep them in their home, including legal assistance and rent freeze benefits. This can be accompanied by mailings and social media campaigns to educate tenants throughout the neighborhood about their rights and available resources.

2015-ongoing

Since resuming in-person outreach at scale in 2023, TSU has shifted priority areas to support tenants across the city. Even with wider reach, TSU Outreach Specialists has continued proactive outreach to thousands of New Yorkers in East New York (11207, 11208) via proactive doorknocking, a range of community events and flyering, and a dedicated Day of Action on Illegal Lockouts in the neighborhood. Given demand, outreach specialists are currently priotizing case management for tenants facing evictions or other emergency situations. For non-emergency situations, outreach specialists provide information and resources to tenants (e.g., assisting tenants filling out the HPD complaint form).

2024

East New York

Award competitive funding to nonprofits for commercial revitalization services

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

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

2016-2020

SBS worked in partnership with the Cypress Hills LDC, the LDC of East New York, and the Highland Park CDC to conduct a Commercial District Needs Assessment (CDNA) of the Fulton, Atlantic, Liberty, and Pitkin Avenue corridors. CDNAs aim to help SBS and local partners gain in-depth and comprehensive understandings of the current strengths, needs, challenges, and opportunities of neighborhood commercial corridors.



The East New York CDNA, published in October 2016, highlights the neighborhood’s business landscape, consumer characteristics, physical environment, and demographic data. The information identified in the CDNA informed how SBS awarded the competitive Neighborhood 360 grant funding for East New York non-profits to develop customized commercial revitalization initiatives.



The full report can be found here: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/sbs/downloads/pdf/neighborhoods/n360-cdna-east-harlem.pdf



FInally, the Cypress Hills Fulton BID will be established in 2025, providing another commercial corridor resource for the East New York area.

2024

East New York

Complete streetscape enhancement projects along commercial corridors

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

Statement from Source: Capital funding will be made available for streetscape enhancement projects that could include additional street lighting, benches, bike racks, street trees and planters, improved sanitation and corner garbage bins, wayfinding, identity banners and other placemaking initiatives developed by local stakeholders. Capital Funding: $500k

2016-ongoing

To create a more inviting environment for local businesses and the people they serve, a portion of SBS’s Neighborhood 360 grant funding in East New York focuses on streetscape enhancements. In FY19, streetscape improvements included new sidewalk planters and signage in tree pits on Liberty Avenue, new district-wide banners, and 62 upgraded garbage bins along Fulton Street and Liberty Avenue to help keep the corridor clean.



SBS continues to work with the local BID to suppport any commercial revitalization issues. Additionally, SBS has awarded Small BID grants to the East Brooklyn BID from FY23 through FY25, and Cypress Hills LDC was awarded a commercial district lighting grant in FY24 to enhance the local public realm.

2024

East New York

Provide support to small businesses with commercial lease negotiations

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

SBS will provide free commercial lease workshops and clinics to local business owners and is partnering with the East New York Restoration LDC and Brooklyn Public Library.

Timeline: Spring/Summer 2016

2016-ongoing

Since 2016, SBS has provided free commercial lease workshops and clinics to small business owners through the Commercial Lease Assistance Program. The program provides eligible businesses with pro-bono legal services to address commercial lease issues prior to litigation. Through the program, SBS legal service providers assist small businesses with lease-related matters in the areas of signing a new lease; renewing, amending or terminating an existing lease; or resolving other commercial lease-related issues, such as landlord harassment or bad conditions.



SBS had conducted targeted outreach with partners such as the LDC of East New York, the East New York Restoration LDC, and the Brooklyn Public Library following the rezoning. SBS continues to work with partners on the ground on all SBS services, including the Commercial Lease Assistance Program, to be responsive to the changing needs in the neighborhood.

2024

East New York

Make improvements to existing school facilities

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

Completed

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

Capital Funding: $17.45 million

2016-2020

Complete

2024

Far Rockaway

Support for Cultural Activities in Far Rockaway

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS (DCLA)

Completed

The Department of Cultural Affairs will grant $50,000 to the Queens Council for the Arts for the following initiatives in Downtown Far Rockaway: Regrant Program, which enables the Council to support small organizations for various cultural events (e.g. local dance/music/visual arts groups); 2) Professional Development for Artists and Arts Organizations, which funds individuals and groups to build capacity; and 3) High School Portfolio Preparation Program, which helps students to create art portfolios to apply to specialized high schools. The Queens Council will work with the Councilmember to determine how best to use these funds in the district.

2017-2018

This item concluded with Phase II of the program. DCLA provided Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity (RISE) $10,000 for additional community development work, which included workshops for local emerging artists to engage residents and youths during the COVID-19 lockdown. The fund also supported public art installation and an e-survey to understand how Rockaway residents and artists were impacted by the pandemic. The responses will be used to tailor programs to benefit those most affected and raise resources for Rockaway communities.

2024

Far Rockaway

Advance comprehensive renovation of the Downtown Far Rockaway library

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (DDC)

Completed

DDC will replace the existing 9,000-sf single-story Queens Public Library branch at the corner of Mott and Central Avenues with a new, two-story, 18,000 sf building designed by Snohetta Architects. The new library will meet both the current needs of the community and future neighborhood growth, and will serve as an anchor for this key corner in Downtown Far Rockaway. The branch services will include programs for all ages, after-school study hours, story reading and community events.

2017-2021

The Far Rockaway Library was completed in Summer 2024 and is now open to the public.

2024

Far Rockaway

Explore new models at Downtown Far Rockaway Schools

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Completed

The Department of Education will meet with the Council Member to explore a Dual Language program for a school in Downtown Far Rockaway for the 2018-2019 school year. DOE will meet with the Council Member to also discuss the potential for new programming and other ways to increase enrollment in schools that are currently significantly under capacity. The Chancellor will also convene a Round Table with Principals to educate and encourage participation in new models and programs such as Dual Language Programs by Downtown Far Rockaway schools.

2017-2019

We opened a new elementary Spanish ICT dual language bilingual education program at The Randolph Holder School for Social Justice (27Q253) in the 2023-24 school year and it currently serves grades K-2. The school received funding in last year's bilingual revitalization school allocation memo and another $30,000 in this year's bilingual revitalization school allocation memo as a second-year program. The school is at 1307 Central Avenue, Queens, NY.

2024

Far Rockaway

Dedicate rental assistance to help move homeless families out of shelter and into stable, affordable housing

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Completed and Ongoing

The Human Resources Administration (HRA) will dedicate City rental assistance resources to help 200 homeless families and individuals from Far Rockaway (zip codes 11692, 11691) who are currently living in shelters move back into the neighborhood if they so choose.

2017-ongoing

Since September 2017, 557 families and individuals experiencing homelessnesswith a prior address from Far Rockaway moved into permanent housing with the support of the Living in Communities (LINC), CITYFEPS Rent Supplement (CITYFEPS), CITYFHEPS Rent Supplement (CITYFHEPS), and Special Exit and Prevention Supplement (SEPS) rental assistance programs. Of these families and individuals, 88 moved back to Far Rockaway with this rental assistance. The City created LINC, CITYFEPS, CITYFHEPS and SEPS to help families and individuals experiencing homelessness move from temporary shelters back to their communities by paying part of their rent. HRA is dedicating resources from these programs to help 200 families and individuals experiencing homelessnesswith a prior address from Far Rockaway and living in shelters move back into the neighborhood if they so choose.

2024

Far Rockaway

Advocate for improved MTA bus, subway, and LIRR service

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Completed

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

2017-ongoing

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

2024

Far Rockaway

Implement a comprehensive streetscape improvement project in Downtown Far Rockaway, coordinating with district-wide sewer infrastructure upgrades

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Completed

Implement a comprehensive streetscape improvement project in Downtown Far Rockaway, coordinating with district-wide sewer infrastructure upgrades

DOT's Downtown Far Rockaway Streetscape Reconstruction project will reconstruct Mott Avenue from Redfern Avenue to Beach 17th Street, on Beach 21st and Beach 20th Street from Mott Avenue to Cornaga Avenue, and on Central Avenue from Mott Avenue to Foam Place. Mott Avenue will have expanded sidewalks with new street trees and improved street lighting. This project will also introduce a new DOT public plaza that safely connects pedestrians between the A-train on Beach 22nd Street and regional buses on Beach 21st Street, along with a new gathering space for residents and visitors. This project will be constructed in conjunction with the installation of DEP storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure, supporting the City's rezoning efforts and strengthening resiliency in the wake of extreme weather events. DOT is also currently exploring an interim project, which will use agency in-house materials (markings, signage, etc.) to enhance safety, mobility and quality of life around the intersection of B. 22nd Street. DOT aims to share preliminary designs with the Council Member in spring 2018.

2017-2022

The Downtown Far Rockaway Improvements capital project (SANDR2) completed construction in September 2022 and improved the intersection at B 22nd Street. In-house solutions were evaluated, but we were able to make capital improvements here, such as a new traffic signal to facilitate safer crossings.

2024

Far Rockaway

Install new bus shelters in the Downtown Far Rockaway area

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Completed

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

2017-2022

The Far Rockaway Streetscape Reconstruction, which was completed in September 2022, implemented several changes to improve the passenger waiting experience. The scope of this capital project included: five leaning bars at bus stops, street tree plantings, and an improved bus terminal on Beach 21st Street with new leaning bars.

2024

Far Rockaway

Monitor and, as needed, conduct follow-on traffic studies of the Downtown Far Rockaway area and its environs through the capital program.

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Completed

DOT completed a comprehensive traffic study of Downtown Far Rockaway in 2014. Under the current DOT capital effort, the traffic analysis was updated in 2016 in coordination with the schematic geometric design for the project. DOT will continue to update the analysis through the capital process to ensure we are accurately addressing current traffic conditions. DOT is willing to investigate specific intersections on a case-by-case basis while the capital project is moving through design.

2017-2022

A traffic study was a component of SANDR02 capital work, which was completed in September 2022.

2024

Far Rockaway

Support the opportunity to bring LinkNYC to Downtown Far Rockaway

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Completed

In order to allow for future installation of Links in Downtown Far Rockaway, the LinkNYC franchisee will coordinate with DOT-DDC and will install the required subsurface infrastructure within the DOT-DDC capital reconstruction project.

2019-TBD

SANDR02 capital project team proactively solicited scope from LinkNYC team and did not receive proposed locations for conduit to support future kiosks. It was not included in the SANDR02 capital effort.

2024

Far Rockaway

Advance the complete renovation of Bayswater Park

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

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

2018-2023

This project is in procurement, with an anticiapted Construction start date in Spring 2025.

2024

Far Rockaway

Build New Park at Block 15534, Lot 70

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Completed

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

2019-2022

This project is complete and the park opened in September 2024.

2024

Far Rockaway

Provide tenant legal services to keep families and individuals stably housed and preserve affordable housing

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Completed and Ongoing

Since 2014, the City has increased investment in tenant legal services programs, to help families and individuals remain in their homes and prevent the loss of affordable housing. The City's new Universal Access to Counsel program dedicates $93 million, on top of the $62 million already allocated, to ensure free legal representation for low-income tenants (under $50,000 for a 4-person family) and free legal counseling for those that earn more. The Human Resources Administration will provide tenant legal services in zip codes 11692 and 11691, to prevent unlawful evictions, harassment by unscrupulous landlords and displacement.

2017-ongoing

Since September 2017 and June 2023, the City has provided 3,789 households with legal services in Far Rockaway. This includes 10,551 individuals, of which 4,472 were children. The Fiscal Year 2025 adopted budget plan includes a total of approximately$195 million to prevent unlawful evictions, harassment by unscrupulous landlords, and displacement.

2024

Far Rockaway

Encourage healthcare uses in new developments on city-owned sites

Community Resources

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC)

In Progress

EDC and HPD are exploring the possibility of including healthcare uses in the Beach 21st Street development site, and will update the Council Member on this project in Fall 2017. Additionally, future HPD RFPs for city-owned sites will give preference to responses that include healthcare facilities.

2017-ongoing

Plaza 21 by The Community Builders currently has two restaurant tenants, one general merchandise tenant, and one daycare tenant. There is additional vacant commercial space remaining that developers continue to promote by employing a commercial real estate broker to elicit potential tenants that meet the goals for this asset. This broker has helped by sending out mailers to local businesses, running flyers in local media outlets, and utilizing their connections in the area to seek out interested businesses.