New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation & New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Celebrate Open Space Improvements at Sotomayor Houses in the Bronx 🌟 NYC Parks and #NYCHA have officially unveiled the revitalized open space at Sotomayor Houses in Soundview, Bronx! This $1.9M project brings new ADA-accessible play equipment, water play features, game tables, a seating area, and other amenities to the 9,900-square-foot playground, enhancing quality of life for the 3,500 residents. Part of a $23M initiative to renovate playgrounds and open spaces across six NYCHA developments, the project also includes new landscaping, security lighting, and upgraded drainage systems. Special thanks to NYC Parks Commissioner Susan Donoghue, NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt, and other partners for their commitment to this community. Bronx Borough President Hon. Vanessa L. Gibson, MPA (She, Her, Hers, Ella) noted, "This project is not just about building playgrounds; it's about building stronger, healthier communities for the residents of Sotomayor Houses and the surrounding Soundview neighborhood. I want to thank New York City Parks, the New York City Housing Authority, Community Board 9 and all of my colleagues in government who helped to bring this important project to fruition.” #NYCHAPlaygrounds

🔥 #NYCHA Begins 2024-2025 Heat Season 🔥 From October 1 through May 31, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is dedicated to ensuring reliable heat and hot water services for our residents. This season, our Heating Management Services Department has completed preventive maintenance on 897 boilers, 1,733 hot water systems, and 1,619 heat distribution systems. These efforts underscore our commitment to improving quality of life and fulfilling obligations under the 2019 HUD Agreement. NYCHA also made over $43M in heating infrastructure upgrades, with an additional $224M nearing completion this winter. Our heating teams are ready to swiftly address any service disruptions and keep residents comfortable all season long. 🌡️ Stay warm, NYC! If you experience heat or hot water issues, contact us at 📞 718-707-7771 or via the MyNYCHA app. Full press release: https://on.nyc.gov/3Y5lvDV #NYCHA #HeatSeason

#NYCHA Enhances Accountability with New Micro Purchase Prequalification List 🚀 New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has launched a Micro Purchase Prequalification List (Micro PQL) to strengthen vendor integrity and enhance the transparency of micro purchase awards up to $10,000. This initiative aligns with 14 recommendations from the Department of Investigation (DOI), with 11 already in place and full compliance expected by February 2025. NYCHA's CEO, Lisa Bova-Hiatt, emphasized, "The Micro Purchase Prequalification List for Responsibility will prove to be an invaluable tool for NYCHA. It will allow for the ability to quickly and efficiently address the daily needs of our developments, buildings, and residents while ensuring the integrity of the vendors we enlist in the process. This is one of many ways that the Authority is working to increase accountability and transparency throughout its procurement processes." Vendors on the list will undergo ethics training and an integrity review, ensuring they meet NYCHA's standards. Learn more about how this program strengthens NYCHA's procurement practices and vendor selection process. Full press release: https://lnkd.in/eXhuSfKJ

🌱 Climate Week NYC: Resident-Led Climate Action at #NYCHA 🌍 As #ClimateWeek takes over NYC from Sept 22-29, we’re spotlighting the incredible efforts of New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents who are leading the charge on sustainability in their communities! 🏡 At Bushwick Houses, resident Christine Peralta organized a community cleanup on Earth Day and hosted art activities that raised awareness about reducing single-use plastics. ♻️ In East Harlem, the Inner City Green Team at Wagner Houses is making waves with their “Right to Recycle Collection Initiative,” diverting nearly 150 tons of recyclables from landfills since 2021! 🌿 South Jamaica Houses honored Marion Dolphus for 50 years of beautifying her community with award-winning gardens. 🥕 At Polo Grounds Towers, Barbara Williams has expanded her community garden, providing fresh produce and a compost system for residents. Read the full story here: https://on.nyc.gov/3XZh911 #Sustainability

#NYCHA and Partners Secure $419.6M to Renovate Bronx Developments for Nearly 1,600 Residents ⭐ On September 26, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and partners closed on $419.6 million in funding through the #PACT program to renovate three developments - Boston Secor, Boston Road Plaza, and Middletown Plaza - in the Bronx. This project will modernize 951 apartments, shared spaces, and building infrastructure, improving the quality of life for nearly 1,600 residents, including seniors. The renovations will provide essential upgrades, such as new kitchens, bathrooms, elevators, and roofs. We’re also investing in grounds revitalization, enhanced accessibility, and expanded social services. “Our NYCHA communities, including our senior communities, deserve to live in homes that not only meet their needs but allow their community to thrive,” said Executive Vice President for Real Estate Development Jonathan Gouveia. Full press release: https://lnkd.in/diBfNdHP #PACT #AffordableHousing

Carey Gardens Youth Climate Art Exhibit at Coney Island Library! 🎨 In celebration of #ClimateWeekNYC, artwork created by talented young artists from New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)'s Carey Gardens is on display at the Coney Island branch of the Brooklyn Public Library! These inspiring pieces, which focus on climate change, won a youth climate art competition, and the winners were celebrated at an opening reception on September 19. The exhibit is curated by Coney Island Library’s Managing Librarian, Boris Ioselev. The art was developed by young people ages 7 to 14 who participated in a climate action program organized by Beauty at the Surface in Honor of Carol Lee Cephas, Inc. (BATSCLC), a small community-based charitable organization. This program, made possible by a Resident Climate Action Grant from the Public Housing Community Fund, empowered approximately 30 young participants. They also received art supplies from BATSCLC and school supplies donated by the Brooklyn Public Library. 🌱🖌️ Carey Gardens Resident Association President Erika Ulcenat has been a key partner in this initiative, and future collaborations are on the horizon. As Ms. Cephas notes, “The feedback from this program is that now the parents want a workshop so they can learn more about climate change and ways to be sustainable.” Read the full story: https://on.nyc.gov/3BepB3u #NYCHAArt #NYCHAYouth #ClimateWeekNYC

🌱 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌱 In celebration of last week's #ClimateWeek, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is expanding its urban farming efforts! We're thrilled to announce an #RFQ for Urban Farm Expansion Services. Non-profits with experience in urban agriculture are invited to join #FarmsAtNYCHA and help transform #NYCHA spaces into thriving community farms. 🌿👩🌾 📅 Proposers’ Conference: October 3, 12 PM (Virtual) 📅 Submission Deadline: October 18, 2024 Interested? Learn more and apply by visiting NYCHA Procurement Opportunities. 📑 https://on.nyc.gov/3YIN1Fk You can find details on being a NYCHA Vendor here: https://on.nyc.gov/3zCNGkc #Sustainability

New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and Partners Announce $383.6M Financial Closing of #PACT Project to Renovate Homes of 1,200+ Residents at Frederick Samuel Apartments 🏢 This financial closing is a key milestone in renovating 660 apartments across 40 residential buildings in Harlem! The project, in partnership with Genesis Companies and Lemor Development Group – both Harlem-based MBEs – will bring comprehensive upgrades, including new appliances, flooring, windows, security systems, and energy-efficient heating. Additionally, residents will benefit from revitalized community spaces, playgrounds, urban farms, and free broadband internet. These enhancements will dramatically improve the quality of life while preserving affordability under the federal RAD program. “Residents of Frederick Samuel Apartments have partnered with two MBE developers based in Harlem to create a plan to correct decades of systemic disinvestment. Together, residents and their PACT partners will renovate and rejuvenate over 600 homes in their community,” said Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer. 🤝 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/evGpxfmk #AffordableHousing

Breaking Ground on Gail P. Duke Senior Residence 🧱 On September 19, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, along with City agencies, celebrated the groundbreaking of the Gail P. Duke Senior Residence in Brownsville, Brooklyn. This $143 million development will provide 141 affordable, sustainable apartments for low-income seniors, along with critical supportive services. Expected to be completed by mid-2026, the project includes 141 project-based vouchers from New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) ensuring long-term affordability. With all-electric systems and built to Passive House standards, the development also features a 10,000 sq. ft. older adult center offering meals, fitness classes, and case management services, creating a vibrant community for older New Yorkers. Read the full story here: https://on.nyc.gov/4douCUo Photo credit Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens #AffordableHousing #SeniorLiving

🚀 Congratulations to the nine New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents who are the winners of the 2024 NYC Boss Up grants, each receiving $20,000 to grow their businesses! 🎉 NYC Boss Up, founded by the Ron and Kerry Moelis Family Foundation, provides underserved entrepreneurs with grants, training, and support to build their businesses. These innovative entrepreneurs will now participate in a year-long program designed to foster their growth and connect them to valuable resources, from coaching to legal and financial advice. Here are this year's winners: 🎸 Aleks Berzginas, Justlanded Solar – an eco-friendly, self-sustained electric guitar powered by the sun 🍽️ Ayana Chung, Cooking with Ayana – a culinary company featuring Southern and Caribbean cuisine catering, personal chef, and a mobile kitchen 🎥 Zinarta Judea Cruse, Love Letters to My Mother – a production company specializing in film and television script development 🎨 Emicia Parker, Empress By Emicia – an online art boutique 💰 Tashé Williams, Saving Minds Eternally – provides educational strategies to build math and financial literacy 🥤Alton Weeks, Cellful – a cold-pressed juice company 🧴 Kiana and Kiara Cornish, Sisterly Strands – an herbal hair care brand 🧹 Davina Furbert, Compassionate Cleaning – creates clean and organized homes for people struggling with their mental health We're excited to see how these businesses will grow and thrive, thanks to this incredible opportunity. Applications for the 2025 cohort open on January 15. Learn more about the winners and the program at NYC Boss Up: https://on.nyc.gov/3BhkYpB #NYCHAEntrepreneurs #NYCBossUp #NYCHA