On June 26, 2024, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development celebrated the grand opening of The Eliza, a new affordable building and public library, with a ribbon cutting. The Eliza, located at 4790 Broadway in Inwood, is named after Eliza Hamilton, wife of Alexander Hamilton.
Council Passes Bill Requiring Proactive Inspection Program for Buildings
On June 20, 2024, the New York City Council passed Int. 904 A. This legislation requires the Department of Buildings (DOB) to establish a proactive inspection program aimed at identifying hazardous building conditions. This bill was created in response to last winter’s collapse of a residential building which left many families displaced at 1915 Billingsley Terrace in the Bronx, and the fatal April 2023 collapse of a parking garage at 57 Ann Street in Lower … <Read More>
Landmarks Calendars Jacob Day Residence in Greenwich Village
On June 18, 2024, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to calendar the Jacob Day Residence at 50 West 13th Street in Greenwich Village for future designation. The residence was the home and place of business of Jacob Day, a prominent Black caterer and property owner who advocated for the abolition of slavery and for voting rights and economic opportunities for African Americans. The three-story row house was built in the Greek Revival style in 1846.
NYCHA Celebrates Complete Renovations at 16 Manhattan Developments Through PACT Program
On June 24, 2024, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced the completion of $383 million in renovations for 16 Manhattan developments. The changes were made as part of the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program, which changes developments from the traditional public housing assistance model to the federally-funded Section 8 program, while tenants still retain the original rights they had under traditional public housing. The transition allows for more funding to be made … <Read More>
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 06/24/24
TOMORROW IS PRIMARY DAY. DON’T FORGET TO VOTE IF YOU HAVE COMPETITIVE CONGRESSIONAL OR STATE LEGISLATIVE CONTESTS WHERE YOU LIVE.
State Commission Meets to Approve New Budget
The Independent Redistricting Commission met in Albany on June 20 to adopt a new budget and to let the public know that they would be busy at work preparing a report to send to the state legislature by end the of the year. The meeting, which lasted less … <Read More>
Landmarks Designates Brooklyn Edison Building
On June 18, 2024, the Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Brooklyn Edison Building as an individual landmark. The office building, located at 345 Adams Street, was created between 1922-1926 to provide the Brooklyn community a space to host meetings, public gatherings, and social and cultural charity fundraisers.