Month: December 2020

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $24.7 million to NYCHA to address safety and security issues that may impact residents’ health and safety, as well as to help protect public housing properties against crime and drug-related activity. “We are thankful to HUD for recognizing the importance of improving the health… MORE

At its 64th annual celebration of its founder, the nonprofit Hudson Guild honored NYCHA residents who took action during an unprecedented time to assist their neighbors in the Chelsea community with essential services.    The virtual awards ceremony was held on December 9 to commemorate Hudson Guild founder Dr. John Lovejoy Elliott by recognizing Chelsea neighborhood leaders for outstanding… MORE

NYCHA, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and the Housing Development Corporation recently announced the closing of Twin Parks Terrace, a new development that will consist of 182 affordable apartments on underutilized NYCHA-owned land in the Bronx. Construction is anticipated to start in January 2021. Twin Parks Terrace will be located… MORE

Marvin Walton, the new NYCHA Vice President of Operations for Manhattan, certainly knows the ins and outs of managing public housing developments. For over two decades, Mr. Walton has played a critical role at four different housing authorities, helping to identify challenges and opportunities for improvements that directly benefit the residents of the communities he… MORE

NYCHA’s farms celebrated the holiday season with winter-themed events where residents offered their visions on the future of local Eco-Hubs in addition to receiving healthy food donations.   The free Winter Cheer events also provided the NYCHA community with holiday decorating and hot cocoa, as well as raffle prizes for those attendees who shared feedback on Eco-Hub programs.    Approximately… MORE

Construction is nearly complete and a housing lottery is underway for a new 180-unit affordable apartment building on NYCHA’s Van Dyke campus in Brooklyn.   The 100 percent affordable housing project, known as Van Dyke III, includes 179 permanently affordable residential apartments and one superintendent’s unit, and will set aside 54 apartments for formerly homeless residents in the Brownsville neighborhood. Approximately 90 percent of the 12-story building… MORE

NYCHA resident Adrienne Gregoire calls them the “aha” moments.  They are the times when Ms. Gregoire sees her fellow seniors learn to use digital gadgets like tablets and discover the wide-ranging benefits of technology.   “It’s incredible that there’s always something to learn, and it gives you hope,” said Ms. Gregoire, 69, who grew up in NYCHA housing in… MORE

NYCHA, the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and the NYC Housing Development Corporation recently finalized a deal that will bring 171 new affordable and supportive apartments to the Morrisania section of The Bronx. Construction on the new Melrose North development will begin in January 2021, on previously underutilized NYCHA-owned land. When completed, Melrose… MORE

Through the Recycling Reset pilot program, 12 of NYCHA’s developments in neighborhoods with high pest activity were able to improve their waste management procedures by establishing recycling programs. Maintained continuously throughout the pandemic, the recycling program has become a model for how NYCHA can improve its recycling rates and help increase the overall cleanliness of… MORE

Founded in 1896, Queens Public Library is one of the largest and busiest public library systems in the United States, dedicated to serving the most ethnically and culturally diverse area in the country. With 63 branches, the non-profit organization offers free access to more than 5 million books and other materials in multiple languages, technology… MORE

Meet Krzysztof Wasik, Heating Oversight Team Specialist We’re periodically featuring the hardworking staff members who are making a difference for residents. Learn more about how we’re becoming a better landlord through their efforts. In this installment, meet Krzysztof Wasik, a Heating Oversight Team Specialist in the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department. An employee since… MORE

You can contact an outside, independent entity… *To report conduct that may constitute a violation of law, or constitute a gross mismanagement of NYCHA rules and regulations, including, but not limited to: Tenants of NYCHA housing or its Section 8 program who conceal the residency of unauthorized occupants in their apartments or who fail to… MORE

New York City Housing Authority Draft Significant Amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Agency Annual Plan and the Draft Agency Plan for FY 2021 In support of the City’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the New York City Housing Authority will hold this public meeting remotely. The public is invited to comment… MORE

Thanksgiving is about being thankful for what we have and sharing resources with our community. Experiencing a stressful year is all the more reason to be more thankful and giving, taking care of those in need during the holiday season.    NYCHA, resident associations, businesses and community organizations, and elected officials provided NYCHA residents across the city with donations of turkeys, groceries, and prepared meals to ensure a… MORE

Here are some holiday safety tips that may be helpful for you and your family. Enjoy the holidays and stay safe! NYPD Holiday Community Safety TipsWith the holiday season upon us, most people are preoccupied with the details of holiday plans and shopping. Unfortunately, the safety precautions which we normally take are sometimes forgotten, or… MORE

Kudos for Longtime Service to Residents and the City Each month, NYCHANow recognizes the staff who’ve achieved more than five years of service, in multiples of five. Congratulations to the employees who reached these milestones in November! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… MORE