New York City Council
Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions
Mar 28, 2024
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11:00 AM
52 min
Summary
A hearing on land use applications for several affordable housing projects by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in the Bronx and Harlem. Discussions focused on unit mixes, affordability levels, amenities, community feedback incorporation, and measuring housing impact metrics. Featured testimony from HPD, Genesis Companies, Settlement Housing Fund, Fulcrum Properties, and the Beechwood Organization.
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Council Member Kamillah Hanks Opens Subcommittee Meeting on Landmarks, Public Sightings, and Dispositions
Council Member Kamillah Hanks leads the subcommittee meeting on landmarks, public sightings, and dispositions, emphasizing the session's hybrid format and the day's key land use projects. - Council Member Hanks …
0:00:45
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164 sec
Carl Hedman Presents the Genesis MMN1901 Project
Carl Hedman introduces Genesis MMN1901, aimed at creating affordable housing in Central Harlem through the multifamily preservation loan program. - The initiative involves renovating city-owned, vacant, mixed-use buildings for low …
0:04:43
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3 min
Nicole Lockett Presents Genesis Companies' Development Initiatives in Harlem
Nicole Lockett presents Genesis Companies' development initiatives in Harlem, focusing on green, energy-efficient buildings, and MWBE partnerships. - Genesis Companies, based in Harlem, is 100% African American owned and emphasizes …
0:08:01
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102 sec
Soweto Edwards and Nicole Lockett Present Historic Building Rehabilitation and Affordable Housing Project
Soweto Edwards and Nicole Lockett present a comprehensive plan for rehabilitating historic buildings and creating affordable housing units. - The project targets the rehabilitation of 78 units into 85 affordable …
0:09:48
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3 min
Adam Beckerman Presents the East Tremont Cluster NCP Project
Adam Beckerman delivers a presentation on the East Tremont Cluster NCP project, aiming to construct 63 affordable rental units in the Bronx. - The project plans for the construction of …
0:20:56
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102 sec
Jack Heaney, Managing Principal, Presents the Bronx Affordable Housing Project
Jack Heaney presents a Bronx affordable housing project designed to maximize affordable units through senior zoning regulations, featuring 63 affordable units across 3 buildings. - The project aims to use …
0:22:44
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4 min
How is the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) considering changing its impact measurement metrics?
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is considering borough presidents' recommendations to measure impact based on total bedrooms rather than total unit count, and acknowledges the demand for …
0:27:21
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88 sec
What additional services will seniors receive at Fulcrum Properties, and can all residents use the community rooms?
Fulcrum Properties commits to providing wraparound services for senior residences and access to recreation spaces for all tenants. - Independent living services for seniors are not assisted but include social …
0:29:01
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53 sec
What are the specifics of the Bronx project regarding site ownership and consideration for homeownership?
HPD details city ownership of sites, their process for choosing rental construction over homeownership, and future plans for homeownership projects. - All discussed sites are city-owned, with some designated for …
0:30:07
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99 sec
What are the floor plans for the apartments in the largest of the three properties?
The apartments in the largest of the three properties have specific average sizes for studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. - One-bedroom units average about 550 square feet. - Studios are …
0:31:46
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63 sec
What are the expected average rents for different types of apartments based on the neighborhood's income?
Jack Heaney, Managing Principal at Fulcrum Properties, outlines the expected average rents for various apartment types, based on neighborhood income. - 25% of units are designated for low-income and formerly …
0:32:49
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74 sec
Can studios be converted into one-bedroom apartments for senior affordable housing?
Converting studios into one-bedroom apartments for seniors is challenging due to lot layouts and complexities. - Rearranging unit mix is difficult because of constrained lot layouts. - The neighborhood construction …
0:34:04
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60 sec
Is the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) considering new homeownership programs to add to the Open Door term sheet?
HPD is not adding new homeownership programs to the Open Door term sheet but is focusing on other forms of homeowner support. - Only the Open Door term sheet is …
0:35:04
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55 sec
Adam Beckerman Present the Melrose Concourse NCP Project
Adam Beckerman, a senior planner at HPD, presents the Melrose Concourse NCP project aimed at constructing affordable rental units in the Bronx. - The project seeks land use actions to …
0:40:16
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100 sec
Jocelyn Torio Presents the Melrose Concourse Affordable Housing Project
Jocelyn Torio outlines the Melrose Concourse Project, aiming to develop affordable housing in New York City. - The project includes development in three locations: 404 Claymont Parkway, 1169 Washington Avenue, …
0:41:57
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6 min
How was the unit mix and size determined for the housing project?
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) explains the considerations for unit mix and size in the housing project, focusing on maximizing space and incorporating feedback. - Small site …
0:48:50
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84 sec
What improvements have been made in response to community and council member concerns?
Improvements in security and lighting are made in response to concerns raised by the community and the local council member. - Security concerns are addressed with the implementation of security …
0:50:15
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49 sec