Twenty-three years ago, Antonia Zambrano submitted her resume at a job fair and shortly after became a NYCHA employee. Starting out as a Bilingual Housing Assistant for the Leased Housing Department, she is now the Assistant Director of the Leased Housing Department’s Central Office Operations. All of the positions Ms. Zambrano has held at the… MORE
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NYCHA Caretaker Angel Martinez can often be seen wearing a smile as he works each day to maintain a safe and clean environment for residents and employees at Smith Houses in Manhattan. Fellow veteran Caretaker Rebecca Miranda is well regarded for her customer service, which has helped make hers a familiar name among the residents… MORE
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When studying the urban landscape of his development, Wagner Houses, Erickson Diaz made sure to consider the needs of his fellow residents and how they use the spaces across the campus. It was a tip that the aspiring architect picked up from professional urban designers who served as mentors for the spring class of… MORE
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On June 16, NYCHA and partners, including Breaking Ground (New York’s largest supportive housing developer), celebrated the opening of Betances Residence in the South Bronx. The new building brings 152 units of affordable and supportive housing to the Mott Haven neighborhood, in addition to a new community facility space and landscaped courtyard. Betances is a… MORE
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In celebration of Father’s Day, NYCHA’s Resident Engagement Department organized a special breakfast on June 16 to honor the fathers on the team. Colleagues gathered at the 250 Broadway office to enjoy food and refreshments, while the fathers were presented with celebratory Father’s Day mugs.
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As part of a new series, we’re featuring the construction partners who work with NYCHA to ensure safe and decent homes for residents across the city. In this first installment of our series, STV Vice President and Senior Project Manager Sokol Bejleri discusses the firm’s longstanding partnership that has resulted in numerous project milestones at… MORE
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The Chinese-American Association (CAA) is one of many employee associations at NYCHA. The association was created almost three decades ago to promote Chinese language and culture and to strengthen bonds among co-workers. Currently, the CAA has more than 200 members, including several retired employees who remain active in the association. In May, the CAA observed… MORE
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A resident of Brooklyn’s Boulevard Houses, Lisa Gladden has worked at NYCHA for about 22 years. Most of that time was spent at Sumner Houses in Brooklyn, where she served as a secretary before accepting the housing assistant job at Breukelen Houses nearly two years ago. Ms. Gladden started her career at NYCHA through the… MORE
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On June 16, Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation S.9409-A /A.7805-D establishing the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust and paving the way for the overdue repair, rehabilitation, and modernization of 25,000 apartments under control of the New York City Housing Authority. Governor Hochul signed the bills alongside New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Assembly Member Steven… MORE
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June is National Pride Month, which commemorates the 1969 Stonewall uprising and recognizes the impact and contributions of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+). In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting the work of NYCHA’s LGBTQ+ employees. “I’m ‘Cherry.’ I don’t ascribe to labels or pronouns. If someone asks how… MORE
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Dear Colleagues, The passage this month of the Public Housing Preservation Trust by the State legislature is truly a momentous occasion in the history of public housing – here in New York City and across the nation – and a big step forward for NYCHA residents. The Trust will allow us to complete billions of… MORE
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On May 24, Batei Tsibur, NYCHA’s organization of Jewish employees, hosted its annual Jewish Heritage Celebration at the 90 Church Street Ceremonial Room. This year’s guest speaker was Rabbi Eliezer Avtzon, who spoke about his recent trip to Europe to assist Ukrainian refugees impacted by the war. Rabbi Avtzon is the Director of the Global… MORE
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Running strong for nearly 30 years, NYCHA’s Running Club took on yet another J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge race in Central Park on June 2. Eleven of the club’s members gathered to represent NYCHA this year in the Corporate Challenge, an annual 3.5-mile road race that takes place in 15 locations across the world and aims… MORE
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Since April, NYCHA, in partnership with resident associations, has been distributing free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests to NYCHA residents across the city. Each household is eligible to receive four tests (two test kits) along with two eight-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer. Over 600,000 test kits were provided to NYCHA by New York State for distribution.… MORE
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Alex Zablocki, a veteran public servant with experience working with nonprofit organizations and government agencies at all levels, was recently appointed Executive Director of the Fund for Public Housing. Mr. Zablocki will be supported by Deputy Director Claire McLeveighn in leading the nonprofit Fund for Public Housing in its mission of enhancing opportunities and quality… MORE
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Read the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Department’s Spring/Summer 2022 Newsletter, which features the Building Systems Safety Unit (BSSU).
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A newly upgraded basketball court dubbed by residents as “Patterson Square Garden” recently made its debut at Patterson Houses in the Bronx. The court located near East 143rd Street received improvements such as new hoops, seating, surfacing, court markings, and painting. The approximately $500,000 project was funded by City Councilwoman Diana Ayala. The court renovations… MORE
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Chair Russ Answers Your Questions Every month, Chair Greg Russ will respond to questions from staff on topics like operations, the future of the agency, and how we’re overcoming everyday challenges. Have a question for Chair Russ about NYCHA? Send it to AsktheChair@nycha.nyc.gov and check back here to see if it was selected to be… MORE
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Residents of Todt Hill and St. Nicholas Houses recently had the opportunity to provide their ideas and feedback on the repair and modernization project coming to their developments as part of NYCHA’s Comprehensive Modernization initiative. Once complete, these large-scale renovations — $115 million for Todt Hill and $342 million for St. Nicholas — will drastically improve… MORE
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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 May! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25… MORE
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Awarded for 18th Year in a Row On Thursday, May 12, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada awarded the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended on December… MORE
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NYCHA has a long-standing commitment to fostering resident access to green spaces at its developments. A 2017 survey of NYCHA gardens, conducted by the NYC Parks Department’s GreenThumb program, counted 595 gardens at 146 NYCHA developments. One recent community garden was created at Manhattanville Houses in West Harlem by former NYCHA residents in partnership with… MORE
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NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department’s Indoor Air Quality Oversight Team (IAQOT) identifies and addresses hazards that impact air quality, such as mold, leaks, asbestos, toxic gases, and other airborne contaminants. The IAQOT includes one administrator and five specialists, who perform a range of health hazards investigations and oversight of mold remediations to ensure that… MORE
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Most of the time, major apartment repairs can be completed while NYCHA residents still live in their apartment. But on the rare occasions when NYCHA residents need to temporarily move to another apartment or hotel due to necessary renovation or repair work, the relocation unit in NYCHA’s Family Partnerships Department comes to their aid. In… MORE
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Resident Association Leaders, PACT Partners Deliver Comprehensive Apartment Upgrades, Renovated Community Spaces, and Infrastructure Enhancements That Will Improve Public Safety and Quality of Life for More Than 6,000 Brooklynites On May 20, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regional Administrator Alicka Ampry-Samuel, NYCHA Chair and CEO Greg… MORE
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NYCHA’s Office of Emergency Management’s (OEM) Field Coordinators program improves the coordination of response efforts to emergency incidents across the Authority. Before becoming a permanent program, the initiative was launched in 2019 as a six-month pilot program, with 12 on-call field coordinators managing day-to-day communications between different responding departments (and, in some cases, other City agencies).… MORE
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Sixteen NYCHA residents recently graduated from the NYCHA Resident Training Academy’s (NRTA) construction training. The training was conducted by the Business & Industry Workforce Training Center at CUNY’s New York City College of Technology. The NRTA is a collaboration among NYCHA, the Robin Hood Foundation, and a variety of premier training providers in New York… MORE
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Some New Yorkers who applied for and got positions in the City’s temporary economic recovery program, City Cleanup Corps, didn’t expect that those short-term positions would open the door to permanent employment and the start of hopefully long careers at NYCHA. The City Cleanup Corps (NYC CCC) employed approximately 10,000 New Yorkers across 10 City agencies… MORE
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The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has recognized NYCHA’s work to electrify energy uses at a Manhattan development that is home to nearly 350 residents. NYCHA was presented with NYPA’s Leader in Building Electrification award at its 2022 Clean Energy Exchange event in Albany on May 11. The award recognizes a NYCHA heat pump project… MORE
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On May 3, NYCHA’s mattress recycling program, NYC’s first and only mattress recycling program, was discussed during Circular City Week, an open collaborative festival dedicated to topics about circular economy (that is, an economy where goods are reused and recycled as much as possible). Circular City Week is the biggest circular economy festival in the… MORE
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More than half a year after their local gym was shuttered, Red Hook community youth are back to working out again thanks to the efforts of a neighboring basketball franchise. A newly rebuilt fitness room was unveiled by the Brooklyn Nets on May 4 in the Joseph Miccio Community Center at NYCHA’s Red Hook East… MORE
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As part of its efforts to partner more closely with City officials and increase transparency on capital investments, NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management Division hosted its first “Council Day” session on April 26. Members of the City Council and other City staff were invited to NYCHA’s Central Office at 90 Church Street in Manhattan for… MORE
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In April, NYCHA’s Capital Projects Division (CPD) completed security camera installations, lighting upgrades, and exterior building restoration in the Bronx and Manhattan as part of its work to provide enhanced services for residents and employees. CPD oversees more than $1 billion in construction projects across the Authority’s portfolio that are funded with federal, State, and… MORE
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On May 6, NYCHA’s Resident Engagement Department (RED) celebrated Mother’s Day with a special breakfast organized by men to honor the women of the department. Community Coordinator Kevin Peacock organizes Mother’s Day celebrations every year, and said that this year’s celebration was especially festive for the women in RED.
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The Hamilton-Madison House preschool, located at NYCHA’s Smith Houses in Manhattan, installed a compost bin so preschoolers can compost food scraps from their lunches and snacks. The bin was established with funding from City Council Member Christopher Marte and is maintained by Earth Matter, a non-profit dedicated to advancing composting in the metropolitan area. The… MORE
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Matthew Cespedes was ready to make a career change when the Per Scholas tech training program caught his attention. The longtime resident of McKinley Houses in the South Bronx “always had a hands-on knack” for taking things apart and putting them back together, so learning how to fix computers seemed to be right up his… MORE
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On April 27, members of the NYCHA community received awards from the Citizens Housing & Planning Council (CHPC) at the organization’s 62nd Annual Luncheon, “Policy with a Purpose.” CHPC is a non-profit organization that focuses on housing and planning policy, and its work has helped shape housing policy in New York City for more than… MORE
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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a good reminder that taking care of your health includes taking care of your mental health. This month also serves as a time to raise awareness, provide education and resources, support people with mental illness, and reduce the stigma regarding mental illness. It is always okay to… MORE
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NYCHA’s Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Patti Bayross recently participated in City & State’s Creating a Culture of Data Sharing panel, which brought together data and information leaders in public service to discuss how to foster a data-sharing culture in government. Ms. Bayross spoke about how information technology and data sharing at… MORE
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I’m thankful for every day that I open my eyes to see another day because I’m still afraid of this journey, but I refuse to let it define me – I’m living life to the fullest. -Excerpt from Tracy Tomer’s writing on her breast cancer experience In early March 2020, while most New Yorkers were… MORE
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Chair Russ Answers Your Questions Every month, Chair Greg Russ will respond to questions from staff on topics like operations, the future of the agency, and how we’re overcoming everyday challenges. Have a question for Chair Russ about NYCHA? Send it to AsktheChair@nycha.nyc.gov and check back here to see if it was selected to be… MORE
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Be Air Aware & Prepared Air Quality Awareness Week is May 2 to 6 this year, and NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department is celebrating the national “Be Air Aware & Prepared” campaign by providing the following information on how you can check the air quality in your community and look out for triggers that… MORE
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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 April! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… MORE
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NYCHA residents from Harlem, the Upper East Side, and Queens can now check their prostate health at the Mount Sinai Robert F. Smith Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening Unit. The mobile van – which is the result of collaboration between NYCHA, the “One Hundred Black Men” non-profit, and Mount Sinai’s Department of Urology – was launched… MORE
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NYCHA’s Connected Communities initiative is focused on activating and improving open space, through efforts to enhance physical and social connections between residents and their communities. One development where this initiative is taking shape with the support of an active resident community is Pomonok Houses in Queens. An outreach effort that was launched a few years… MORE
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NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department’s (EHS) Elevator Oversight Team (EOT) has extensive knowledge about the maintenance, repair, and inspection of passenger elevators as well as regulations and safety requirements related to elevators. The EOT ensures that NYCHA’s Elevator Service and Repair Department (ESRD) is providing safe and reliable elevator operations for NYCHA… MORE
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Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce a key update regarding a restructuring within NYCHA’s Operations division. After conducting an extensive analysis, we are dividing Waste Management and Pest Control into two separate departments, which will now be under the oversight of the new Operations Support Services division. This separation will allow us to have… MORE
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This month, NYCHA employees in Queens and Staten Island were recognized for their efforts and contributions toward the successful implementation of the Authority’s new Work Order Reform program. With lunch celebrations at West Brighton Houses on April 4 and Queensbridge Houses on April 18, staff were treated to pizza and refreshments as well as visits… MORE
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NYCHA is celebrating the spirit of Earth Week in a variety of ways, with residents, employees, volunteers, and community partners doing their part to help the environment and encourage a sustainable future. From green events and activities to speeches on environmentally friendly programs, such efforts support the mission of NYCHA’s Sustainability Agenda, a roadmap for… MORE
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NYCHA employee Anthony Dingle looked back on his 32 years of experience when seeking some words of wisdom for a group of young students at the Harlem Children’s Zone. In a virtual, career-themed speech to the youth on April 13, Mr. Dingle, a Manhattan neighborhood administrator, offered some advice on how to keep a job… MORE
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Dear City Employee, Thank you to everyone who supported the first phase of NYC Speaks, the largest policy survey ever to be completed in NYC! With your support, we received 62,000 responses – of which a remarkable 16,000 responses came from City workers. After successfully completing Phase 1 of the initiative, we are excited to… MORE
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Waste management is one of the most complex challenges that NYCHA faces. Since the release of NYCHA’s 2.0 Waste Management Plan in 2019 and NYCHA’s new Sustainability Agenda in 2021, NYCHA is making comprehensive changes to its waste management practices and infrastructure. One outcome of these changes has been the NYCHA Waste Calculator. NYCHA generates… MORE
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On April 19, NYCHA and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced the start of construction on energy-efficient heating upgrades at Marble Hill Houses in the Bronx and Berry Houses on Staten Island. The $72 million projects will provide greater heat and hot water service for more than 4,000 residents across 2,100 public housing apartments… MORE
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Ten Bronx residents have joined NYCHA’s efforts for a cleaner environment at their building and beyond by shifting their cooking to electric-powered stoves. The residents of 1471 Watson Avenue received their free induction stoves in February, thanks to a partnership between NYCHA and the nonprofit WE ACT for Environmental Justice. The 10 initial stove… MORE
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A closer look at hundreds of projects across NYCHA’s portfolio is now just a few clicks away. This week, NYCHA launched a beta version of its public, web-based Capital Projects Tracker, a resource that provides details and status updates for over 500 active and completed capital projects. At the center of the new web page… MORE
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Spring weather is on the way, and so are cleaner grounds and buildings! As a result of consistent feedback from residents and staff, along with data from multiple evaluations, NYCHA is ending the Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) program for Caretakers and Supervisors and adopting a new, flexible model for staff scheduling. This will give each… MORE
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Plan – Prepare – Prevent Now that it’s spring, we need to be aware of unpredictable weather patterns. Temperatures can swing back and forth between balmy and frigid. Sunny days may be followed by a week of stormy weather. Sometimes extreme weather changes can occur even within the same day. That’s why the Centers for… MORE
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Javerea Komal, Project Manager for the Office of the Vice President of Operational Analysis & Contract Management Department, is proud to work at NYCHA – she learned the importance of affordable housing as a child when she moved to the Bronx from Pakistan; having an apartment they could afford in a new country was vital… MORE
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On April 6, NYCHA’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Russ was interviewed by Crain’s New York Business Editor-in-Chief Cory Schouten as part of this year’s first “Crain’s Power Breakfast.” Approximately 150 business and nonprofit executives and government leaders attended the event, including Jessica Katz, the City’s Chief Housing Officer. Chair Russ discussed how a… MORE
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Sixteen eligible families will have an opportunity to purchase their first home through “Habitat Net Zero,” a project bringing long-term affordable homeownership opportunities to Southeast Queens. Through the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s (HPD) Open Door program, 13 vacant, dilapidated, previously NYCHA-owned houses will be rehabilitated into 16 new Passive House standards homes… MORE
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In March, NYCHA’s Capital Projects Division (CPD) marked the completion of energy conservation and restoration projects across the city that will bring a variety of benefits and improved services for residents and the surrounding community. CPD oversees more than $1 billion in construction projects across the Authority’s portfolio that are funded with federal, State, and… MORE
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Richard Johnston, Kingsborough Houses Richard Johnston sees his residence at NYCHA as more than just a place to live but as an opportunity for public service. The lifelong resident of Brooklyn’s Kingsborough Houses has served his community in the past as a member of the Resident Watch tenant patrol as well as the sergeant-at-arms for… MORE
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Kimberly Taylor, who grew up at Manhattan’s Johnson Houses, is now the Authority’s Director of Public Housing Tenancy Operations. But when her NYCHA career journey began nearly four decades ago, she was an Emergency Services Aide in the Emergency Services Department (ESD). Back then, in 1984, work tickets were written out by hand and then… MORE
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A landscape architecture and urban design firm has been recognized by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) for its contributions to two NYCHA initiatives, including the Open Space Masterplan. NYCHA partner Grain Collective, a minority- and women-led firm, was selected by ASLA’s New York City chapter to receive Merit Awards honoring the firm’s site… MORE
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On March 26, three Manhattan NYCHA developments – Riis, Wald, and Baruch Houses – celebrated the launch of free internet service for residents provided by Flume Internet. The initiative is part of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides eligible households with a discount on broadband service and connected devices. ACP seeks to ensure that… MORE
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NYCHA’s Capital Projects Division (CPD) presented six staff members with its 2021 Employee Recognition Award to honor their exemplary efforts toward meeting the department’s mission. CPD is committed to preserving and modernizing public housing for NYCHA residents by providing professional design and construction services efficiently and with the highest degree of safety and quality. The… MORE
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Chair Russ Answers Your Questions Every month, Chair Greg Russ will respond to questions from staff on topics like operations, the future of the agency, and how we’re overcoming everyday challenges. Have a question for Chair Russ about NYCHA? Send it to AsktheChair@nycha.nyc.gov and check back here to see if it was selected to be… MORE
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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 March! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years of Service 30 Years of Service 35 Years of… MORE
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This year’s National Women’s History theme, “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” is both a tribute to the ceaseless and vital work of caregivers and front-line workers (especially during a pandemic) as well as a recognition of the countless ways that women have provided healing and hope throughout history. We’d like to honor the contributions to… MORE
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NYCHA’s Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Patti Bayross recently participated in City & State’s 2022 Digital New York Summit, which brought together technology and information leaders for thought-provoking conversations about their work. Ms. Bayross was part of a panel titled “Using Technology to Impact our Communities,” which provided her the opportunity to present… MORE
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Read the Compliance Department’s Quarterly Newsletter Restart of PHAS REAC Inspections Background Nearly two years after being put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) restarted Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) inspections at NYCHA developments in January 2022. With the restart… MORE
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A new process of scheduling work orders in NYCHA buildings is already making strides in Queens and Staten Island communities, according to several of those who have experienced the changes firsthand. After an initial pilot period, NYCHA launched its Work Order Reform program across Queens and Staten Island late last year, seeking to improve the… MORE
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In March, Green City Force (GCF) celebrated the graduation of its 22nd Cohort via Zoom, 22 members who began their service to NYCHA communities during the pandemic. GCF is an AmeriCorps program that provides NYCHA residents ages 18 to 24 with full-time service projects, training, and education on sustainability and green technologies, as well as… MORE
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Watch this video from Chief Operating Officer Daniel Sherrod to learn more about his vision for the Authority:
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Some young NYCHA residents are thinking more critically about how NYCHA can improve its waste management practices. Calling for the use of large trash and recycling bins with wraparound designs and messaging as well as strategically placed signage at developments, the residents proposed such improvements for the culmination project of a new sustainability-focused youth council. … MORE
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March 22 is World Water Day, an opportunity to reflect on the importance of access to safe, fresh water. Stormwater management solutions, for example, are a vital part of NYCHA’s Sustainability Agenda, and several initiatives focused on this important work are currently underway. One of them is NYCHA’s Climate Adaptation Plan, which outlines the Authority’s approach to… MORE
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Basketball wasn’t the only lesson for the girls who came out to the courts at the Johnson Community Center in East Harlem on March 13. In recognition of Women’s History Month, a free basketball skills clinic was also intended to be a source of inspiration for female players ages 14 and under from across NYCHA… MORE
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NYCHA’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer Greg Russ was recently featured in an episode of “YIMBY Nation,” a podcast hosted by Jimmy Lee Miller, Vincencia Adusei, and Peter J. Wood that provides a forum for affordable housing professionals to discuss their work. During the half-hour conversation, Chair Russ highlighted the Authority’s efforts to revitalize its buildings, the… MORE
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Twenty-seven years ago, when Lisa Bova-Hiatt started her career at the New York City Law Department, Office of the Corporation Counsel, she didn’t know the turns her career would take over the years – but she knew for sure that she wanted to serve the city where she was born and grew up. Since then,… MORE
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Aissata Diaby, East River Houses Aissata Diaby is one of the 32 members of the Resident Roundtable, a committee launched in June 2021 to ensure that residents continue to play an important role in NYCHA’s Transformation Plan. Resident Roundtable members serve for two years and are tasked with gaining input from fellow residents to help identify… MORE
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On March 5, NYCHA’s Health Initiatives team, in partnership with over 20 organizations, hosted a Baby Shower Resource Fair at Ingersoll Houses in Brooklyn. Expecting and pregnant NYCHA residents from across the city received baby and child supplies such as diapers, blankets, books, baby bouncers, pajamas, stuffed animals, baby bags, medicine kits, gift cards, baby… MORE
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On March 9, NYCHA announced the completion of $28.6 million in large-scale heating system renovations: the $9.8 million installation of eight new steam and condensate pipes at Taft Houses in Harlem and the $18.8 million installation of four new boilers and related upgrades at Whitman Houses in Brooklyn. Collectively, the investments ensure more reliable heat… MORE
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Two NYCHA leaders – Vice President for Energy and Sustainability Vlada Kenniff and Acting Deputy Director of Energy and Sustainability Edwin Mendez – discussed the Authority’s work on decarbonization and sustainability at two notable public events recently. Edwin Mendez attended the “AEG Thought Summit 2022: Critical Infrastructure, Equity and Resilience,” where he discussed NYCHA’s energy… MORE
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Chair Russ Answers Your Questions Every month, Chair Greg Russ will respond to questions from staff on topics like operations, the future of the agency, and how we’re overcoming everyday challenges. Have a question for Chair Russ about NYCHA? Send it to AsktheChair@nycha.nyc.gov and check back here to see if it was selected to be… MORE
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A variety of security-related upgrades were recently completed at all entrances and exits of NYCHA’s Johnson Houses in Manhattan. The Capital Projects Division (CPD) marked the completion of the nearly $3.5 million improvement project on February 28. CPD oversees more than $1 billion in construction projects across the Authority’s portfolio that are funded with federal,… MORE
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New Yorkers ages 14 to 24 can apply now for the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)! A record 90,000 SYEP opportunities will be available this summer. Special initiatives are available for youth who live at select NYCHA developments. “Providing programs like SYEP for young New Yorkers keeps them… MORE
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Mayor Eric Adams visited NYCHA’s Emergency Operations Center in Long Island City on March 1 to get updates on heating systems and various infrastructure needs across the Authority. In his first visit to the emergency center since taking office, the Mayor met with NYCHA leaders and operations staff, including Chair and Chief Executive Officer Greg… MORE
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Over 3,600 residents will receive renovated apartments, building infrastructure upgrades, and redesigned public spaces A team with several New York-based MBEs and the Local Development Corporation of East New York will guide the scope of repairs and coordinate social services On March 2, NYCHA formally announced the selection of BRP Companies, Urbane, and Fairstead as… MORE
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Women’s History Month: Providing Healing, Promoting Hope For more than 30 years, Ukah Busgith has made it her mission to help improve the quality of life for NYCHA residents – whether through enrichment programs for young people, managing arts and garden programs, overseeing community centers, or connecting residents to the activities, programs, and social services… MORE
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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 February! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… MORE
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In 2020, amid a global pandemic and nationwide civil rights protests, the City launched the Taskforce on Racial Inclusion & Equity to address racial and economic disparities that were worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic in Black communities and other communities of color. The Taskforce strives to improve outcomes by transforming policies, programs, and systems throughout… MORE
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On February 23, NYCHA’s branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hosted an event focused on Black health and wellness as part of their Black History Month celebrations. The event was held at NYCHA’s offices at 1200 Waters Place in the Bronx. Guest speakers included Chief Operating Officer Daniel Sherrod;… MORE
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On February 24, NYCHA’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer Greg Russ participated in a virtual panel discussion organized by “City and State,” a media organization covering New York’s local and state politics and policy. The event, titled “Future of Construction in New York,” was moderated by Deputy State Politics Reporter Rebecca Lewis. The panel consisted… MORE
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Meet Sue Ellen Doria, Senior Management Trainer If you’re a NYCHA employee, you’ve probably already met Sue Ellen Doria. She is the first person to meet and greet all NYCHA employees on their first day on the job. That’s because Ms. Doria is the lead trainer for new employee orientation training, imparting important tips about… MORE
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When speaking to issues of change at NYCHA, Albert Freeman can draw from his extensive experience as both an employee and former resident. After growing up at Ingersoll Houses in Brooklyn, Mr. Freeman joined the NYCHA workforce 32 years ago thanks to a program from the nonprofit Grand St. Settlement. He has served for more than a decade… MORE
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On February 17, NYCHA and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) closed on the financing of the latest Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) transaction to fund comprehensive renovations for 690 apartments (as well as the construction of three apartments) at Harlem River Houses and the adjoining Harlem River II campus. This latest conversion… MORE
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There are currently 13 registered active employee associations at NYCHA. One of those is NYCHA’s branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which advocates for social and criminal justice, healthcare, education, climate, economic development, racial equity, and youth. NAACP’s NYCHA branch was formed in 1969 and currently has about 500… MORE
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Nurturing their passion for the fields of architecture and urban design, a group of young NYCHA residents looked to the campus of Manhattan’s Washington Houses for some inspiration. The young adults were part of the second cohort of ARCscholars, a seven-week virtual youth leadership program funded by the Fund for Public Housing. ARCscholars pairs NYCHA residents with architecture students from CUNY’s New York City College of… MORE
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NYCHA has partnered with local organizations to launch the new PACT Resource Team. The team is currently recruiting technical advisors who will consult with and support residents in developments selected for PACT (the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together program). NYCHA’s partners in the initiative include Local Initiatives Support Corporation New York City (LISC NYC), Public Works… MORE
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Daniel Sherrod was appointed Chief Operating Officer of the New York City Housing Authority in January 2022. We spoke with him recently to get to know him and his vision for NYCHA. Read on to get acquainted as well… How does it feel to be NYCHA’s Chief Operating Officer? I think it’s a privilege. NYCHA… MORE
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