On October 16, the American Planning Association’s New York Metro Chapter held its annual conference featuring a panel which highlighted NYCHA resident participation in the planning process for the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program. The conference, “Planning in an Era of Change,” was hosted by the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at… MORE
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NYCHA staff at Edenwald Houses, the largest development in the Bronx, gathered for some recent causes for celebration. Along with the closing of financing for the latest Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) modernization project at the end of June, Supervisor of Housing Caretakers Nelson Andrades kicked off his retirement after 27 years of service. With… MORE
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891 residents will receive comprehensive repairs and upgrades to all 523 apartments, common areas, public spaces, heating and cooling systems, elevators, security systems, and other building systems. The PACT project builds on the more than $2 billion driven in 2022 to renovate over 8,500 apartments across 17 developments, with support from the Adams administration.
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More than 850 residents living across three buildings will benefit from fully renovated apartments, grounds improvements, infrastructure upgrades, new community rooms and security features designed to increase safety and overall quality of life.
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Overall, 36,103 apartments across 137 developments are in pre-development, under construction, or have completed renovation through PACT.
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On October 14, NYCHA finalized an agreement to transfer 280,000 square feet of development rights (“air rights”) and 12,500 square feet of land from Manhattanville Houses to an adjacent private property at 1440 Amsterdam Avenue. The transaction generates $28 million in funding, which will be used exclusively at Manhattanville Houses for comprehensive building repairs and… MORE
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In just six years, NYCHA’s Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program has generated more than $3.4 billion in capital funding for comprehensive apartment renovations and building infrastructure improvements for nearly 15,500 households across the city. An additional 19,700 NYCHA households are slated to receive the enhancements at properties that are currently in the process of… MORE
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On June 28, the Twin Parks West community in the Bronx celebrated the reopening of the inner courtyard and recreational area after renovations were completed under NYCHA’s Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program. Representatives from NYCHA and Gilbane Development Company were joined by project staff and Twin Parks West residents to mark the completion of… 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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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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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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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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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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NYCHA has pre-qualified 201 entities, 37 minority- and women-owned firms, and 38 non-profit social service providers in the effort to bring comprehensive repairs and resources to 62,000 apartments with PACT On January 19, NYCHA announced the re-release of the PACT Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit partners for the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program. The RFQ supports the… MORE
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PACT partners will oversee comprehensive repairs, property management, and social services while NYCHA remains owner of the properties On December 28, NYCHA and New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) closed on the financing of three Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) transactions to fund comprehensive renovations for 5,226 apartments across six NYCHA campuses in Brooklyn:… MORE
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The latest Request for Expressions of Interest will maintain the Authority’s focus on proposals that showcase robust resident engagement approaches, diverse partnership teams, and community-enhancing urban designs. On December 22, NYCHA released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to attract development partners for new projects under the Authority’s Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program… MORE
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On December 17, NYCHA formally announced the selection of Genesis Companies and Lemor Development Group as the development team to deliver comprehensive building and apartment upgrades for nearly 1,400 residents and more than 660 apartments at Frederick Samuel Apartments in Manhattan. The selected PACT partners will further engage residents and continue to refine their plans… MORE
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On December 10, NYCHA formally announced the selection of Camber Property Group, Henge Development, and SAA | EVI Development as the development team to deliver comprehensive building and apartment upgrades for nearly 4,800 residents and more than 2,000 apartments at Edenwald Houses in the Bronx. The selected partners will further engage with residents and continue… MORE
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On December 1, NYCHA and resident leaders for Elliott-Chelsea and Fulton Houses announced the selection of Essence Development and The Related Companies as the development team that will deliver comprehensive building and apartment upgrades for nearly 4,500 residents living in more than 2,054 apartments at four NYCHA campuses: Chelsea, Chelsea Addition, Elliott, and Fulton Houses… MORE
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On October 8, NYCHA released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to attract development partners for new projects under the Authority’s Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program to repair and preserve more than 5,900 apartments in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan. The latest RFEI will maintain the Authority’s focus on proposals that showcase robust… MORE
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