Project Description
The New York City (NYC) Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is proposing to enter into a contract with Breaking Ground to operate a transitional residence and drop-in facility for homeless single adults in two existing buildings located at 100-30 & 100-32 Atlantic Avenue in Ozone Park, NY. The two two-story, pproximately 21-foot and 25-foot (ft.) tall facilities currently encompass 11,045 sf of gross floor area (5,225 sf for 100-30 Atlantic Avenue and 5,820 sf for 100-32 Atlantic Avenue). Approximately 10,000 sf of building floor area would be added to the existing structure to create a new 21,000 sf adult transitional facility. The buildings were originally constructed in 1900 and 1930, respectively. In addition to the proposed new construction, the buildings are undergoing minor interior upgrades to create the proposed residential and community facility space. However, all construction and renovations will be completed by the time the facility opens. According to the project sponsor, the DHS facility will have 13 dormitory-style residential units that will contain 53 Safe Haven beds that will house a maximum resident population of 53 single adults and will also contain drop-in space for up to 75 single adults. The drop-in space would include tables, chairs, lockers, bathrooms, showers. There would also be a medical suite, offices for drop-in center, safe haven, and outreach staff, multipurpose room space, interview rooms, conference rooms, maintenance rooms (including bed bug oven room), a dining hall and laundry rooms. Maximum staffing is approximately 17 persons during the daytime shift. The buildings are currently unoccupied. The Department of Finance classifies the building at 100-30 Atlantic Avenue as F4 (Factory/Industrial). The existing Building Identification Number (BIN) is 4196974. The Department of Finance also classifies the building at 100-32 Atlantic Avenue as K2 (Store Building). The existing Building Identification Number (BIN) is 4196975.
