NYCHA Announces Financing Secured for Manhattanville Houses PACT Renovation Project

January 8, 2025

On December 12, 2024, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced they secured $445 million to renovate the Manhattanville Houses Complex, revitalize existing shared spaces, and improve building infrastructure. This project is anticipated to be completed in three years.

This complex was selected through the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program which maintains residents’ rights and preserves affordable rents for all households. Since 2021, the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) team and Manhattanville resident … <Read More>

NYCHA, HPD and HDC Celebrate Completion of Nearly 200 Units of Senior Housing in Bed-Stuy

May 28, 2024

On May 23, 2024, the New York City Housing Authority, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Housing Development Corporation celebrated the completion of the Atrium at Sumner project, a new eleven-story residence for seniors. The new building was constructed on underutilized land at the NYCHA Sumner Houses campus between Park and Myrtle Avenues in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.

NYCHA Announces Completion of Over $24 Million in Security and Safety Upgrades

December 11, 2023

On November 27, 2023, the New York City Housing Authority announced that over $24 million in safety and security upgrades had been completed at 23 campuses citywide. The developments that received upgrades included: Bailey Avenue-West 193rd Street, Marble Hill, Melrose, Mill Brook, Monroe, and Sedgwick in the Bronx; Farragut, Hughes, Kingsborough, and Pink in Brooklyn; Dyckman, Elliott, Fulton, Grant, King Towers, LaGuardia, LaGuardia Addition, and Rangel in Manhattan; Pomonok in Queens, and Berry in Staten … <Read More>

Updated: Tenants Vote to Rebuild Two NYCHA Developments But Others Raise Concerns About Project

September 8, 2023

Earlier this summer, the New York City Housing Authority announced its plan to completely rebuild the Fulton and Elliot-Chelsea Houses. Essence Development and Related Companies, the resident-selected partner team that will develop the new buildings.

NYCHA Announces Heating Improvements Made as Heating Season Closes

June 9, 2023

NYCHA sustained performance improvements and furthered investments in heating infrastructure over recent heating season. On May 31, 2023, the New York City Housing Authority (Housing Authority) announced that it had continued to improve the performance of heat and hot water systems for its residents, while also making significant investments in heating infrastructure during the 2022-2023 heating season, which runs from October 1 to May 31.

NYCHA, Mayor, Governor Announce Start of Planning for Elevator Upgrades at 20 NYCHA Developments

January 9, 2023

On January 6, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul and interim New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt announced the start of planning for work to replace 335 elevators at 20 NYCHA developments citywide.