NYC Rezoning Tracker

2024

Inwood

Continue outreach to Inwood small businesses for access to support services

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

Continue outreach to Inwood small businesses for access to support services

SBS provides free business services to small businesses in Inwood through the NYC Business Solutions Center located at 560 West 181st street. These free services help businesses start, operate and expand in New York City and include business education, access to capital, free legal resources and commercial lease review. Since the start of the de Blasio Administration SBS has provided financing to 64 Inwood and Washington Heights businesses, connecting them to nearly $1.8 million in financing. SBS will meet with the Council Member twice a year to discuss workforce development and business services provided to Inwood residents.

SBS will conduct outreach to Inwood small businesses to ensure these businesses are aware of SBS's capital access resources for small businesses. SBS will utilize the agency's Mobile Outreach Unit and other methods of outreach to connect Inwood businesses with capital resources. SBS works with businesses and lenders to: ? Evaluate financial needs ? Analyze business/ personal financials ? Identify best available financial product ? Work with lender(s) to package loan ? Collect financial documents and complete all forms ? Structure loan request ? Submit final loan application to lender for analysis and review ? Follow-up to ensure disbursement of funds disbursement ? Provide additional clarity on loan approval/ declination, if possible ? Assist in post-financing advisory

SBS will meet with the Council Member twice a year to discuss workforce development and business services provided to Inwood residents.

Ongoing

Although this POA has expired, SBS remains committed to serving all New Yorkers, includuing local Inwood residents through the existing Business Solutions Center and our dedicated agency-wide outreach team. The nearby Business Solutions Center is located in Washington Heights at: 560 West 181st Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10033.



SBS continues to provide outreach to local merchants in the Inwood area in collaboration with on-the-ground partners including the local elected officials and community partners.

2024

Inwood

Increase access to employment opportunities for local residents

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

SBS will prioritize access for Inwood residents to Workforce1 training and recruitment services. SBS operates a network of 21 Workforce1 Career Centers across the city, including one located at 516 West 181st Street. Additionally, SBS works with a network of over 300 workforce development community partners across the city to connect Inwood residents to quality employment and training opportunities.

The Center's programming includes services designed to provide the necessary support for foreign-born New Yorkers to be successful in growing industries in the New York City labor market. The Center focuses on providing integrated and customized services to help foreign-born New Yorkers to effectively connect to job opportunities.

Jobseekers can also receive support to connect to employment opportunities, connect to training opportunities and post-training employment in industries with quality employment including healthcare and technology, and develop skills to strengthen their job candidacy. Inwood residents will be able to access opportunities by visiting the Washington Heights Workforce1 Career Center, or any of the City's 21 Workforce1 Career Centers.

SBS and EDC will work with local employers, particularly healthcare providers, to make training and employment opportunities available for local residents targeting high-demand occupations, including opportunities in the healthcare, technology, and construction industries.

Through the City's Industry Partnerships, the City is developing training programs and resources to increase access to careers in industries with quality employment, including the healthcare (New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare), technology (Tech Talent Pipeline) and construction industries. These industry partnership-developed training programs will be available for Inwood residents.

The Washington Heights Workforce1 Career Center offers training opportunities for Inwood residents for careers in the healthcare and technology fields. The Center offers occupational training programs, including Bilingual Medical Assistant Training; Commercial Driver's License Training; and Web Development Training.

SBS will commit to twice-annual meetings with the Council Member to report on business and workforce services.

ongoing

In partnership with La Guardia Community College, SBS hosted the majority of all Bilngual Medical Training recruitment events at the SBS Washington Heights Workforce1 Career Center. The in-person events were hosted at least once a week between December 2019 and February 2020 and increased access to employment and training opportunities for Inwood residents.



Although this POA has expired, SBS remains committed to serving all New Yorkers, including local Inwood residents through the existing Workforce1 Career Centers and through our dedicated agency-wide outreach team. Any jobseeker interested in receiving services can visit our SBS Workforce1 Career Center located at: 516 West 181st Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10033 or call the SBS hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC.

2024

Inwood

Protect and enhance viability of local businesses (Neighborhood 360°)

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

Through Neighborhood 360°, SBS worked with local community partners, including the Washington Heights BID, to conduct a Commercial District Needs Assessment (CDNA) that analyzed several local commercial corridors' conditions and opportunities for improvements. Findings from the CDNA directly guided the priorities for the competitive Neighborhood 360° Grant opportunity, which resulted in SBS awarding $1.14 million in funding to the Inwood community from FY2017 through FY2020. In partnership with several Inwood community-based organizations, the funding is providing direct resources to staff, plan, and implement customized commercial revitalization projects including direct business services, place making activities, district marketing, supplemental sanitation services, merchant organizing door-to-door communication with merchants, and merchant networking events to facilitate formation of a merchants association if desired by community.

FY 2017 - FY 2020

SBS awarded $1.14 million in Neighborhood 360 grants to the Washington Heights Business Improvement District and other local nonprofit partners to staff, plan, and implement customized commercial revitalization programs informed by the Commercial District Needs Assessment over the course of three years. In 2019, initial projects included: supplemental sanitation services seven days a week for more than 25 block faces that include more than three hundred businesses; hiring a merchant organizer dedicated to overseeing a steering committee for the Inwood Merchant Association; and organizing peacemaking events and the celebration of restaurant week. SBS continues to support the Washington Heights BID to develop and grow the Inwood Merchant Association, with the goal of building the Inwood Merchant Association into a sustainable organization that can continue to foster commercial revitalization and business support in Inwood.

2024

Inwood

Repair two pools at GWEC

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

In Progress

The City will refurbish the two pools in GWEC to allow expanded programming for the schools at GWEC and allow them to be open to the public through a private, non-profit operator. The improvements include new HVAC system, electrical upgrades, floor waterproofing and new tiling for the existing "Girls Pool", as well as structural work, new filtration system, new HVAC system, electrical upgrades, and lighting for the Boys' pool, which is currently not used. The improvements would also include new roofing for both pools, new bleachers, and complete upgrades to the girls' and boys' locker rooms to make them usable. The pools would be available for public programming during non-school hours through DOE's permit process. DOE and SCA will work with the local Council Member's office throughout the design and construction and permit processes.

FY 2020 Design Start

In Construction

2024

Inwood

Upgrade space and equipment and outfit new space to accommodate increased STEM education and after-school programming at GWEC

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

In Progress

In addition, the City will fund SCA to upgrade existing outdated science labs, create new lab workstations and upgrade space at GWEC to make room for increased programming on STEM. The project may be subject to approval by the Panel for Educational Policy if significant change to building utilization is necessary.

2019 Design Start

SCA anticipates that science lab upgrades at GWEC will be completed by Summer 2025.

2024

Inwood

Upgrade space and equipment and outfit new space to accommodate increased STEM education and after-school programming at GWEC

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

In Progress

In addition, the City will fund SCA to upgrade existing outdated science labs, create new lab workstations and upgrade space at GWEC to make room for increased programming on STEM. The project may be subject to approval by the Panel for Educational Policy if significant change to building utilization is necessary.

2019 Design Start

SCA anticipates that science lab upgrades at GWEC will be completed by Summer 2025.

2024

Inwood

Develop a Pilot Inwood Retail Incentive Program through UMEZ

Economic Development

UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE (UMEZ)

Completed

UMEZ will formulate an Inwood pilot retail incentive program to assist, through convertible loans, certain existing Inwood retail small businesses that relocate within Community District 12 with the purpose of continuing to operate and serve the Inwood and Washington Heights areas. Eligible businesses relocating to new developments in Inwood are eligible to apply to the pilot program. Details on program eligibility and timing is subject to UMEZ's approval process.

Design and Approval in FY 2019

In lieu of the Inwood pilot retail incentive program, a Hybrid Microloan program was designed and implemented during the pandemic and remains available to businesses throughout Upper Manhattan, including in Inwood and Washington Heights. The program provides low-interest-rate loans in addition to forgiveness of 25 percent of the original loan amount for businesses that make timely payments of principal and interest over four years. A $2 million loan fund was created; approximately $630,000 remains, as of September 30, 2024.

2024

Inwood

Expand outreach to provide access to capital for Inwood businesses through the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ)

Economic Development

UPPER MANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE (UMEZ)

Completed

UMEZ offers capital access to qualifying small businesses in Upper Manhattan seeking term loans between $50,000 and $250,000 and Lines of Credit between $25,000 and $100,000. All Upper Manhattan businesses, including small businesses relocating to new developments in Inwood are eligible to apply for UMEZ loans and lines of credit. To increase uptake, UMEZ will conduct outreach to Inwood area businesses, including through the Business Solutions Center.

ongoing

UMEZ hosted a Building Bridges Breakfast for small businesses in Washington Heights and Inwood in order to strengthen relationships with Community Board 12 organizations, including the Inwood Merchants Association. In addition, UMEZ provided financing to three small business in Inwood and Washington Heights with convertible loans, which provide for 25 percent forgiveness, in accordance with the loan terms. Each loan was in the amount of $50,000 under a Hybrid Microloan program offered to all Upper Manhattan businesses, including those in Inwood and Washington Heights. UMEZ also provided a loan commitment for $9.425 million to Peoples Theater Project in Inwood to build out Centro Cultural Imigrante in Inwood; the loan closing is expected by the end of 2024.

2024

Jerome

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

Transportation & Infrastructure

CITY HALL (CH)

Completed

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

Spring 2018

The Mayor's Office, DCP, and CH agency partners have organized meetings with the council members and local community boards to provide annual updates on the items in the Neighborhood Plan. CH continues to maintain more informal, regular communication on specific topics and implementation actions so that agencies can work collaboratively to deliver on the investments for the Jerome community.

2024

Jerome

Invest in improvements and expansion Davidson Community Center

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (DDC)

In Progress

The Davidson Community Center facility (located at 2038 Davidson Avenue) provides much-needed social and community services in the neighborhood and frequently hosts community events. To invest in this important facility and make it accessible, the City will install an elevator and expand the building to a full second floor.

Design to begin within 3 months of completion of CPSD

DDC anticipates a design completion in Fall 2025 with regular updates planned for the end user.

2024

Jerome

Explore Community School District 10 school rezoning

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)

Completed

The DOE will work closely with the Superintendent and Community Education Council (CEC) for CSD 10 to plan for the new school and address attendance zone needs, which may include rezoning.

Ongoing

X469 is completed and has opened: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/schools/X363. APLE is phasing in K students for K-8 plan. Note that District 10 has a new Superintendent, Roberto Hernandez, while Principal Leda remains. Everything is going well at 10x363. They recently celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new building on October 9, 2024. CEC members were present for this event, including BBP Vanessa Gibson and Council Member Sanchez, along with parents and other community members.



There are 2 sections of kindergarten at this school.

2024

Jerome

Implement "Under the EL" Public Realm Improvements

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

The City will make public realm improvements along 16 blocks and pedestrian improvements at critical intersections along Jerome Avenue. These improvements will create safe and vibrant sidewalks and open spaces, contributing to consistent, distinctive streetscape corridor. Access and mobility will be improved across Jerome Avenue, connections strengthened to adjacent retail and residential uses, and new public space destinations for pedestrians will be created.

2019 design, completed by 2024

The Jerome Avenue Safety Improvements project (HWXJEROME) design start was impacted by the CPSD timeline and Covid pandemic. The design was registered in FY22. Preliminary Design is currently wrapping up, with construction registration scheduled for FY26 and completion in CY29.

2024

Jerome

Implement Commercial Corridor Improvements

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

The commercial corridor improvements will improve pedestrian crossings throughout the Jerome Avenue corridor intersections. These improvements address pedestrian safety concerns and promote street activation. Improvements to the underpasses under Grand Concourse shall also be considered as part of the scope of work.

2020 design, completed by 2024

The Jerome Avenue Safety Improvements project (HWXJEROME) design start was impacted by the CPSD timeline and Covid pandemic. Design registered in FY22. Preliminary Design is currently wrapping up, with construction registration scheduled for FY26 and completion in CY29.

2024

Jerome

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

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 reconstruction (HWXS311V1) completed construction in May 2019.



The Davidson Avenue Step Street project (HWXS711) is currently in Final Design, with construction registration scheduled for FY25 and completion anticipated in CY28. The project schedule was impacted by a private developer's unauthorized excavation on the parcel immediately to the west.

2024

Jerome

Support Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) ADA accessibility project at the 170 Street Station on the 4 line

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Completed

NYCT has finished the work to make the E 170th Street Station full accessible. NYCT worked with both DOT and DDC during the design build phase to ensure their work is future-compatible with the upcoming Jerome Avenue capital work along the corridor.

Ongoing

NYCT is currently moving forward with developing the preliminary design to make the E 170th Street Station fully ADA accessible. A design-builder has been selected and is working with DOT and DDC to coordinate projects.

2024

Jerome

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

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Completed

The rezoning was found to create significant adverse impacts for the Bx11, Bx32, Bx35 and will likely require additional peak hour buses. The DEIS analysis did not include Bx13, which also has significant ridership. The City will request that NYCT regularly review crowding on these four lines and increase bus frequencies as needed. The City will also request that NYCT study the potential need for increased peak hour buses in the Highbridge neighborhood.

Ongoing

DOT continues to work with NYCT to provide input about the Bronx Bus Redesign. In June 2019, NYCT released a draft Bus Redesign plan and solicited public feedback through a series of public meetings and an online portal. NYCT released a final redesign plan in Fall 2019. Additionally, frequency increases were proposed for the Bx11 and Bx13 routes.

2024

Jerome

Develop a new park at 1801-1805 Davidson Avenue

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Completed

Expedite transfer of 1801-1805 Davidson Avenue (Block 2867, lot 142 lot) to the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to design and build this new park with community input. If site development as a park is deemed infeasible within the budget allocated, if the Council Member and Community Board indicate in writing that other parks projects have emerged as higher priorities based on more detailed cost estimates from DPR, or if unresolved structural issues with the neighboring buildings would make the site unsafe for open space use, DPR will, in consultation with the community and Council Member, re-allocate funds to (an)other project(s) within the same Council District.

2020 design

Construction is complete and the park opened in Spring 2023.

2024

Jerome

Develop Corporal Fischer Park

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Completed

The development of this new, approximately 1/2 acre park is an important opportunity to better serve local residents. Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will design and build this new park with community input.

2019 design start

Construction is complete and the park opened in March 2023.

2024

Jerome

Improve and Increase Access to Aqueduct Walk

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

The City will continue to explore opportunities to increase and improve access in the southern portions of Aqueduct Walk, augmenting the existing linear park as well as expanding and enhancing the existing playground amenities.

2019 - 2020

Morton Playground completed construction in June 2022. A planning study examining the southern segments of Aqueduct Walk was completed in December 2020, and the Phase 1 capital project is in Design.

2024

Jerome

Renovate and Expand Grant Avenue Park

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 a roadbed conversion, infrastructure work, a lawn area, and sports courts. Design and Procurement is complete and Construction is now underway. Construction for Grant Park is anticipated to be completed by Fall 2025.

2024

Jerome

Provide robust free legal representation

Housing

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Completed and Ongoing

New York City is the first city in the United States to ensure that all tenants facing eviction in Housing Court or in NYCHA administrative proceedings will have access to legal assistance.  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. Brief legal counseling will be available to those earning more. New investments to support Universal Access will be implemented and phased in over the next five fiscal years and will reach $155 million by FY 2022.  At full implementation, the City's tenant legal services programs are expected to provide access to legal services for 125,000 households, or 400,000 New Yorkers, and will level the playing field for tenants facing eviction and displacement.

Ongoing through 2022

Since March 2018 and June 2023, the City has provided 38,870 households with legal services in the Jerome Avenue Neighborhood; this includes 90,861 individuals of which 32,714 were children. Between Fiscal Year 2013 and Fiscal Year 2024 Administration funding for legal services programs for tenants in need grew from approximately $6 million to $195 million.

2024

Jerome

Dedicate rental assistance to help move 250 homeless families and individuals out of shelter and into affordable housing

Housing

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)

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. HRA will dedicate LINC, CITYFEPS and SEPS or any successor program resources to help 250 homeless families and individuals from the rezoning area (zip codes 10451,10452,10453,10456,10457,10468) who are currently living in shelter move back into the neighborhood if they so choose.

Within 120 days

From March 2018 through July 2024, 4,507 families and individuals experiencing homelessnesswith a prior address from Jerome Avenue 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, 1,120 moved back to Jerome Avenue 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

2024

Jerome

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

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DYCD)

In Progress

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

Pending completion of school

SCA confirmed that a new school has been built and began operating in September 2024. (Note: SCA confirmed that 2347 Morris Avenue is the correct address of the new school, and not 2355). For DYCD-funded programming at the site, there is a funding need that OMB must approve.

2024

Jerome

Address 46th Precinct Facility Challenges

Community Resources

POLICE DEPARTMENT (NYPD)

Cancelled

The City will initiate a process to conduct a site search for alternative locations that can later be assessed for feasibility of relocating the NYPD 46th Precinct to a more central location along the Jerome Avenue corridor. The City will report the findings of this site search, including a list of potential sites, to the local Council Member. The City will explore interim solutions (including the potential for on-site parking stackers) to relieve neighborhood parking congestion.

2020

The site search did not move forward, as this project was redirected. The 46th Precinct will continue operating at the same location and the NYPD will explore long-term solutions to relieve neighborhood parking congestion.

2024

Jerome

Address NYPD 44th Precinct parking issues through increased enforcement and changing nearby parking regulations.

Transportation & Infrastructure

POLICE DEPARTMENT (NYPD)

In Progress

Expand NYPD parking at the intersection of River Avenue and Jerome Avenue. Implement modifications to West Clarke Street to convert to a one-way street and increase parking spaces. The department will also take 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.

Ongoing

The department, as part of a City initiative, isin the middle of performing a survey on all commands to understand, find a resolution, and develop a plan regarding the next steps to take. The survey will also indicate any obstacles impeding proper parking and the effects they have on policing.

2024

Jerome

The Administration commits to the continuation of its work to identify Three Quarters Housing (TQHs)

Housing

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF OPERATIONS (Ops)

In Progress

The Task Force will continue to work with local advocates and community members on identifying three quarter houses and addressing immediate health and safety issues. This includes refreshing data on three quarter houses and inspecting new potential addresses as they are brought to the task force, as well as promoting the Rapid Rehousing Hotline. Human Resources Administration (HRA) will follow up on referrals from local elected officials and tenant advocacy groups.

Ongoing

The Three Quarters Taskforce continues to work with local advocates and community members to identify three quarter houses and address immediate health and safety issues. This includes refreshing data on three-quarter houses and inspecting new potential addresses as they are brought to the task force. The TQH Task Force continues to include DOB, FDNY, and HRA. Each agency continues to convene every other week to provide updates on TQH locations, unit safety, and building accessibility. As the Task Force continues to display its commitment to our goal, we will continue to improve operational strategies that will increrase efficiency.

2024

COY: Housing (Citywide)

A new vision for community health, wellness, and recreation centers

Community Resources

CITY HALL (CH)

Not Started

The Administration also commits to collaborate with the Speaker and the Council in developing a new vision for community health, wellness, and recreation centers in Council districts with health and safety challenges. These centers could feature access to health and mental health services, community spaces, and recreation spaces. As part of this exciting collaborative visioning process, the Administration will work closely with pertinent members and the public to advance resulting projects.

2024

Jerome

Proactive outreach to Jerome Ave tenants to provide access to anti-displacement resources including legal services

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.

Ongoing through 2023

Since resuming in-person outreach at scale in 2023, TSU has shifted priority areas to support tenants across the city. As part of this wider reach, TSU Outreach Specialists has continued proactive outreach to thousands of New Yorkers in the Jerome Avenue Area (10452, 10453), via proactive doorknocking, partnerships with local elected officials, and tabling and flyering at events in the community. 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

Jerome

Conduct Workforce Outreach and Recruitment Events

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

SBS will conduct outreach in the district, including recruitment events, at least every other week to connect individuals to the Workforce 1 training and employment services based on demand. Workforce 1 will hold regular recruitment events in the district where recruiters will be screening candidates to fill open jobs for current employers. Recruiters will screen and assess individuals for skills training in several sectors including: healthcare, industrial, construction, food service, and retail. Recruitment Events will include: ? Events in the neighborhood with local community partners;

? Events at the Council member's offices; and

? Monthly deployment of the SBS Mobile Outreach Unit.

2019 - 2023

Prior to the pandemic, SBS delivered workforce services directly along Jerome Avenue corridor through the Mobile Outreach Unit. During the pandemic, SBS delivered services virtually.



Although the POA had expired, SBS conducted monthly outreach between 2022 - 2024 to the Jerome Avenue corridor to share SBS free resources with small business owners and jobseekers in the rezoned area. SBS remains committed to serving all New Yorkers, including those on Jerome Avenue, through the borough based Business Solutions Center, Workforce1 Career Centers, and the agency-wide outreach team.



Anyone interested in connecting with SBS resources can call our Hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC, reach us through the "Contact Us" page of our website nyc.gov/sbs, or through one of our centers (nearby locations below).



Bronx SBS Workforce1 Career Center: 400 East Fordham Road, 8th Floor, Entrance on Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458



Bronx Business Solutions Center: 400 East Fordham Road, 7th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458

2024

Jerome

Connect Jerome corridor residents to construction training programs.

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

Through the NYC Green Jobs Corps, SBS will screen Jerome Avenue residents for construction trade pre-apprenticeship training opportunities and free construction trade training. Partners in the Green Jobs Corps include Helmets to Hard Hats, Edward J. Malloy Initiative for Construction Skills and Non-Traditional Employment for Women (NEW) and Building Works, all of whom are recognized as pre-apprenticeship trainers by the Building Construction Trades Council. This construction trade training includes pre-apprenticeship training for careers in the green economy, including retrofitting buildings for increased energy efficiency. In coordination with the Council Members, SBS will organize outreach events to screen and assess jobseekers for pre-apprenticeships through the program. Individuals with a high school equivalency are eligible for pre-apprenticeship programs and those who may not be ready are referred to community partners and local institutions who provide additional adult and young adult education services.

Ongoing

Prior to the pandemic, SBS connected local jobseekers with training and job opportunities in the industrial and construction sector through the SBS Mobile Unit.



Although the POA has expired, SBS remains committed to connecting interested jobseekers with training and job opportunities in the industrial and construction sector on a case-by-case basis.



Anyone interested in connecting with SBS resources can call our Hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC, reach us through the "Contact Us" page of our website nyc.gov/sbs, or through one of our centers (nearby locations below).



Bronx SBS Workforce1 Career Center: 400 East Fordham Road, 8th Floor, Entrance on Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2024

Jerome

Create a new "Jerome Program Manager" position, which will oversee all business and workforce strategies related to the Jerome Avenue rezoning.

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

The position, housed at SBS, will provide a central contact point for businesses seeking assistance with compliance, business management, legal services, and relocation resources from SBS and partnering organization.

2019 - 2022

On Jerome Avenue, SBS coordinated the monthly deployment of the Mobile Unit, door-to-door canvasses, and general community outreach. These efforts were conducted between 2022 - 2024, as services were unable to be provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the expiration of POA funding.

2024

Jerome

Create Jerome Avenue Business Grant Program

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

SBS will create a Jerome Avenue Business Grant Program to help businesses that are directly displaced and need to adapt to changes in the neighborhood. Each business that may be directly displayed will be eligible to receive grants of up to $20,000 per business. Relocation reimbursement grants will be disbursed on a rolling basis. The business owner is responsible for identifying a new location within New York City. SBS will coordinate with local community organizations and elected officials to conduct regular door-to-door outreach to notify all businesses along the corridor of these grant and loan programs.

2018 - 2022

The Jerome Avenue Business Grant Program funding was repurposed by OMB during COVID-19 and the POA expired in FY22. SBS has deployed door-to-door outreach since April 2023 to educate business owners on SBS resources including the NYC Business Express Service Team, Commercial Lease Assistance, SBS Business Solution Centers, and SBS Workforce Career 1.

2024

Jerome

Deploy the SBS Mobile Unit to the Jerome Corridor monthly

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

The SBS Mobile Unit will provide small business services and workforce development services (such as application screenings and interviews with employers) on a regular basis. The City will coordinate with local Council Members on outreach strategies, deployment schedule, locations, and specific focus areas.

2018 - 2022

Up until the start of the pandemic, the SBS Mobile Unit was in the Jerome Corridor on a monthly basis and alternated between delivering workforce resources and business services. From 2022 - 2024, SBS worked with the local Council members to restart a year-long outreach campaign with two events per month to the Jerome Avenue corridor to share SBS free resources to small business owners and jobseekers impacted by the rezonings despite the expiration of the POA. SBS remains committed to serving all New Yorkers, including those on Jerome Avenue, through the borough based Business Solutions Center, Workforce1 Center, and the agency-wide outreach team.



Anyone interested in connecting with SBS resources can call our Hotline (888-SBS-4NYC, reach us thorugh the contact us page of our website nyc.gov/sbs, or through one of our centers (nearby locations below).



Bronx SBS Workforce1 Career Center: 400 East Fordham Road, 8th Floor, Entrance on Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458



Bronx Business Solutions Center: 400 East Fordham Road, 7th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458

2024

Jerome

Design and Deliver Workforce Training for Auto Workers

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

SBS commits to working with a local partner to design and deliver a training program(s) tailored to the need of autoworkers. The program(s) will prepare autoworkers for new jobs in the auto industry or other in-demand industries, including construction programs like NYC Green Jobs Corps. The program would only be open to Jerome Avenue-area auto workers. SBS will also work with the JobsFirst Network as a community partner to connect Jerome Avenue youth with the West Farms Workforce 1 Career Center, which provides targeted services for out of school, out of work youth over the age of 18. SBS's Community Partner Coordinators in the Bronx Workforce 1 Career Centers will work with JobsFirst to build this relationship.

2019 - 2020

SBS met with different community stakeholders, local merchants, and auto workers along the Jerome Avenue corridor to better understand the needs and further influence the design of the training program. Although funding was repurposed due to the pandemic, SBS remains committed to meeting the needs of local jobseekers and of the auo industry through existing services.

2024

Jerome

Launch Auto Business Compliance and Retention Initiative

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

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

2018 - 2023

The Jerome Avenue Auto Business Compliance and Retention Initiative funding was repurposed by OMB during COVID-19 and this POA expired in FY22. SBS has deployed door-to-door outreach since April 2023 to educate business owners on SBS resources including NYC Business Express Service Team, Commercial Lease Assistance, SBS Business Solution Centers, and SBS Workforce1.

2024

Jerome

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

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Not Started

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

Launch 2018

SBS will be responsive to any Jerome Avenue Local Hiring and Responsible Contracting working group in support of local hiring.

2024

Jerome

Work with Jerome Avenue businesses to connect them to capital access services

Economic Development

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)

Completed

SBS works with business owners to assess their financing needs, identify appropriate financing options, and connect businesses to our network of over 40 lenders. SBS will connect Jerome Avenue-area to capital through on-site outreach events and the City's NYC Business Solutions Centers.

SBS works with business owners to assess their financing needs, identify appropriate financing options, and connect businesses to our network of over 40 lenders. SBS will connect Jerome Avenue-area to capital through on-site outreach events and the City's NYC Business Solutions Centers.

Prior to the pandemic, SBS worked with local Council Members to host workshops to inform local merchant and business owners of available financing options. Capital Access assistance and services were also available via the mobile outreach unit events, at local Bronx Business Solutions Center, and by connecting with the Rezoning manager during office hours.



Between 2022 - 2024, SBS conducted monthly Mobile Unit deployment which included door-to-door outreach promoting SBS programming including capital access services despite the expiration of the POA. SBS remains committed to connecting small business owners with financing opportunities through our Business Solutions Centers, our Hotline (888-SBS-4NYC), or through our funds finder website, which allows interested business owners to make an appointment directly with one of our financial advisors and see all the available loan and grant opportunities available. The nearby Business Solutions Center is located at 400 East Fordham Road, 7th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458.

2024

COY: Housing (Citywide)

New Section 9 redevelopment proposal

Housing

CITY HALL (CH)

In Progress

Speaker Adams has laid out a proposal for NYCHA redevelopment involving the development of new mixed-income buildings on NYCHA land which would include Section 9 public housing apartments. The Administration welcomes all bold ideas to lift up NYCHA residents, and to that end pledges to meet with the Speaker to explore her proposal, examine its feasibility and consistency with available redevelopment pathways, and chart potential applications.

2024

Jerome

Commit to fund current Capital Plan Identified Need in Community School Districts 9 and 10 in the next Capital Plan

Community Resources

SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA)

Completed

According to the November 2017 Amendment of the 2015-2019 SCA Capital Plan, CSD 9, Subdistrict 1 has an unfunded Identified Need of 572 seats. CSD 10, Subdistrict 4 has an unfunded Identified Need of 892 seats. The Administration commits to funding all currently unfunded Identified Needs in Districts 9 and 10 in the next Capital Plan.

FY25-FY29

Due to the multi-year decline in birth rates and enrollment, analyses no longer show a traditional seat need in School Districts 9 and 10. However, SCA is working to address the seat need that is being generated in these districts on an individual school level in order to comply with the new Class Size Law. Additionally, 3 of the 9 new schools opened in the Bronx in September 2024 were in Districts 9 and 10.

2024

Soho/NoHo

Establish the framework for the Downtown SoHo/NoHo Arts Fund

Community Resources

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS (DCLA)

Completed

• In order to preserve and strengthen the cultural life of Soho and Noho as well as the surrounding communities, the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) will designate and enter into a legal agreement with a nonprofit fund administrator to create and manage the SoHo/NoHo Arts Fund. DCLA will establish program guidelines and oversight measures, similar to its application-based regranting process with the borough arts councils, to ensure that the funding is distributed in a competent and equitable manner, while recognizing the needs of artists and cultural workers in underserved areas throughout lower Manhattan.

• The fund will distribute grants to artists and nonprofit organizations to support cultural events and programming, preserving and building on these communities' rich artistic legacy. The Fund can also potentially support small scale capital projects at cultural organizations, as long as they align with the goals of the Fund to support and preserve existing cultural assets in the neighborhoods. Funding priorities will be determined by the non-profit fund administrator in consultation with DCLA on a yearly basis. For each cycle of Arts Fund grants, an open and competitive application process will be used to solicit funding proposals from eligible individuals and organizations in the designated area (defined as based in, or providing services within Manhattan Community Districts 1, 2, and 3); these applications will be reviewed by peer review panels convened by the non-profit administrator. DCLA will post information on its website documenting the amount of funds distributed and recipients of the funds over time.

• The SoHo/NoHo Arts Fund will be supported via contributions from future conversions of JLWQA to residential units, should an existing JLWQA owner elect to convert and/or sell to the general public rather than a certified artist. This contribution process will be managed within the City via an interagency process involving DCLA, DCP, DOF, and DOB. The process will include:

• A requirement via local law that going forward, new property owners of JLWQAs record with the city register a statement that the property is a JLWQA and therefore subject to the JLWQA rules and regulations

• A database at DOB that centralizes information on transactions occurring on JLWQA units, applications for residential Certificates of Occupancy, artist certifications via DCLA, and completed payments of the Arts Fund contribution in coordination with DCP, in order to effectively track the requirement

• Enforcement steps as necessary by DOB, including complaint-driven enforcement and potential audit actions

• DOB will issue a formal Buildings Bulletin clarifying the process for future applicants and enforcement provisions.

• Rules and requirements regarding DCLA Artist Certifications remain unchanged when the Arts Fund is established. DCLA Artist Certifications do not expire, and occupancy is subject to succession rights for family. DCLA will ensure its informational web materials on the Artist Certification are updated to continue to clarify any questions about the process.

NA

The Soho/Noho Arts Fund was established in July 2023, with DCLA entering into agreement with the nonprofit Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) as the fund administrator. However, no eligible JLWQA conversations have materialized to date that would have contributed to the fund.

2024

Soho/NoHo

Enhance resources for the Loft Board in order to better support residents of Interim Multiple Dwelling (IMD) units who wish to obtain a residential Certificate of Occupancy

Housing

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS (DOB)

Completed

• The Loft Board tracks the progress of conversions from IMD units to residential and mediates between tenants and landlords over renovation plans to ensure that residential units from the conversion process are safe and legal.

• The Loft Board has confirmed the completion of legalization of 177 IMD units in the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan area to date; 64 IMDs are still currently in that process.

• The City will increase staffing capacity at the Loft Board to support more expeditious completion of those conversions still in process.

2022 Start

As part of the commitment, DOB has received additional resources to increase staffing in the Loft Board Unit. Three additional staffers have been hired (one attorney and two paralegals). As such, this commitment has been completed.

2024

Soho/NoHo

Enhance nearby Open Streets

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

Explore opportunities to enhance open streets on Avenue B, St. Marks Place, and East 7th Street in coordination with local partners: Loisaida Open Streets Community Coalition, Village Alliance, St. Marks Business Coalition, Overthrow Hospitality, and other potential partners. Improvements would be tailored to the particular street and community, and could include elements like traffic diverters, shared streets, plaza blocks, bike corrals, gateway treatments, and other treatments.

TBD

Development continues with the Loisaida Open Streets Community Coalition on the development of pedestrian and cyclist improvements along the Avenue B corridor. Public engagement will continue through 2024 and into 2025 to build consensus on the design of interventions along the Open Street.

2024

Soho/NoHo

Explore Cooper Triangle planning and pedestrian-friendly improvements

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

Completed

• Building upon the City's extensive investment in the Cooper Triangle area, DOT will evaluate and implement appropriate pedestrian improvements on Cooper Square and the adjacent Cooper Square Plaza, including programming, plantings, or other community supported improvements.

2022 Start

DOT provided seasonal plantings, mulch, and other horticultural care to Cooper Square Plaza in 2022 and 2023, with a continued collaboration with Grace Church School. DOT also provided public programing throughout 2023, including Car Free Earth Day and plant giveaways, and in 2024 installed a bee bunker and bee hotel with related programming in the plaza.

2024

Soho/NoHo

Reimagine Petrosino Square

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

• 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 is developing a proposal around Petrosino Square. Part of this proposal requires FDNY coordination to ensure access for emergency vehicles.

2024

Soho/NoHo

Study the Broadway corridor for comprehensive transportation and public realm improvements

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

• DOT commits to undertake a study or studies of potential pedestrian safety enhancements, public space upgrades, and freight delivery strategies, including ways to encourage the Commercial Cargo Bike Program and Neighborhood Loading Zones, parking regulations, within the SoHo/NoHo area, focusing on Broadway between Houston and Canal Streets and impacted side streets.

• DOT will present any findings and recommendations to Community Board 2, the local Council Member’s Office, the Manhattan Borough President’s Office, and other local stakeholders before finalizing a plan to implement improvements that may include new signage, markings, signal timing changes, flexible delineators, shared / open streets, changes in parking regulations, or other necessary treatments.

2022 Start

NYC DOT has been developing a scope of work and traffic model. This project is currently in early conceptual development with an expected timeline of 2 - 5 years for implementation.

2025

Atlantic Avenue

1024 Fulton Street

Housing

HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT (HPD)

In Progress

The City will partner with Empire State Development and the NYS Division of Homes and Community Renewal to lift the existing deed restriction that limits the site to community facility uses in order to allow for the redevelopment of the vacant building into at least I 00 affordable homes. NYS released a Request for Proposals for a 100% affordable housing project in March 2025. HPD will participate in the RFP selection committee, representing the City of New York, and execute a local property tax abatement for the selected project. Depending on the selected project's proposed housing program, HPD may also provide financing.

Request for Proposal released in March 2025

2024

Soho/NoHo

Study the Canal Street corridor for comprehensive transportation and public realm improvements

Transportation & Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

In Progress

• DOT commits to undertake a study or studies of potential pedestrian safety enhancements, public space upgrades, and freight delivery strategies, including parking regulations, within the NoHo/SoHo district, focusing on Canal Street between Bowery and West Street.

• DOT will present any findings and recommendations to Community Boards 1, 2, and 3, the local Council Member’s Office, the Manhattan Borough President’s Office, and other local stakeholders before finalizing a plan to implement improvements that may include new signage, markings, signal timing changes, flexible delineators, or other necessary treatments.

2022 Start

Following extensive community outreach and extensive traffic modeling, NYC DOT is currently developing design proposals and fine tuning options to get community feedback through public engagement in 2025.

2024

Soho/NoHo

Explore locations for new tree plantings in the SoHo-NoHo area

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

Completed

Parks is dedicated to growing our urban forest wherever possible. Planting opportunities within SoHo NoHo are constrained due to presence of subsurface utilities, building basements that extend below sidewalks and sidewalk vaults. Parks will examine the 10012, 10013, and 10003 zip codes and will employ best efforts to explore the potential for street trees and other plantings within the SoHo-NoHo neighborhood, noting any locations requested by City Council and local stakeholders. While this area is known to be particularly challenging for plantings in light of dense infrastructure, such as subway tunnels and basement vaults, Parks will explore potential options and share the findings of potential planting locations with City Council and other stakeholders as requested.

2022 Start

Parks examined the 10012, 10013, and 10003 zip codes and planted over 300 trees between 2022 and 2024.

2024

Soho/NoHo

Make improvements and expand programming opportunities at Sara D Roosevelt Park

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

• Sara D Roosevelt Park is a heavily used and much-loved neighborhood park. The Administration is committed to working with Parks, DCAS and other city agencies to search for a new site to accommodate the operational and maintenance needs currently served by the Stanton Street building in order to open the Stanton Street building for community park uses. Parks will also make capital improvements within the Park.

2022 Start

Design is underway for both improvements to Sara D Roosevelt Park and a new storehouse to absorb the operational and maintenance needs currently served by the Stanton Street building.

2024

Soho/NoHo

Reconstruct and expand the Pike/Allen Street Malls

Open Space

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (DPR)

In Progress

• 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 options for local residents. Design is underway and is anticipated to be completed in 2025.