June 2021

NYCHA’s Capital Projects Division (CPD) marked the completion of two projects at Queens’ Astoria Houses in June 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 City investments.… MORE

Greenhouses that could help the NYCHA community engage in urban farming and mitigate food insecurity while providing educational and career development opportunities. A site plan that aims to improve connectivity and pedestrian safety by prioritizing pedestrian traffic flow across the developments.   Such design concepts were among the proposals developed by a group of NYCHA residents and architecture students… MORE

To keep NYCHA residents safe during extreme heat, NYCHA has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and is coordinating with New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) and other City agencies to inform and protect NYCHA residents, vulnerable individuals, and all New Yorkers. NYCHA’s EOC assists in disseminating information and preparedness and safety messaging to public… MORE

On May 25, NYCHA held its first resident workshop as part of the Network for Climate Action. Through this new initiative, a group of NYCHA residents are participating in a virtual workshop series focused on environmental and climate issues that can affect their developments and their families. In a five-part workshop series, from May to… MORE

Mold is a shared issue that, to be addressed successfully, requires a joint effort between NYCHA and residents. To provide residents with more information about how to identify, prevent, and report mold in their apartments, NYCHA launched a new webpage featuring a variety of helpful resources – check it out here: on.nyc.gov/mold-busters. To report mold… MORE

In April 2021, NYCHA announced the substantial completion of solar installations at Queensbridge Houses, the first NYCHA developments to host solar panel installations on its rooftops. As part of its Sustainability Agenda, NYCHA is committed to host 25 megawatts of solar power by 2025, which will make it the largest community shared solar project in New York City.  Solar… MORE

On June 17, NYCHA announced a major milestone in the Authority’s efforts to make buildings and grounds visibly clean and free of pests by 2025. The Federal Monitor’s approval of NYCHA’s City Capital Action Plan unlocked $563.5 million in funding to help the Authority fully upgrade its waste infrastructure. The funds provided through the approval… MORE

On May 17, NYCHA’s Vice President of Energy and Sustainability Vlada Kenniff participated in a White House virtual roundtable organized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The event, titled “Accelerating Building Decarbonization: A White House Roundtable with Government & Industry,” was moderated by Mark Chambers of the White House Council on Environmental Quality. As… MORE

NYCHA’s Capital Projects Division (CPD) marked the completion of several projects in May 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 City investments. The department works to preserve and modernize public housing for NYCHA… 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 May! 5 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 20 Years of Service 25 Years… MORE