Q&A
Questions about Rain Bailey OAC closure and issues with flooding, mold, and asbestos
1:45:57
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Council Member Crystal Hudson inquires about actions taken since the closure of Rain Bailey OAC in 2019 to address flooding, mold, and asbestos issues. NYCHA representatives initially confuse the site with Fort Independence but clarify that they need to confirm details about Rain Bailey OAC.
- NYCHA unable to provide specific information about actions taken since 2019
- Confusion about the exact location and status of the OAC
- NYCHA commits to following up with more information
Crystal Hudson
1:45:57
I'm gonna ask a few questions on behalf of council member Sanchez who's with us online, but unfortunately can't ask the questions because we don't have quorum in person.
1:46:08
So I'll start with a couple and then follow-up.
1:46:11
What specific actions have been taken since the closure of Rain Bailey OAC in 2019 to address the flooding, mold, and asbestos issues?
Ukah Busgith
1:46:22
Is that Fort Independence?
1:46:27
Right now, that facility is in the process of being converted.
1:46:32
I can get back to you in terms of what NYCHA doesn't have the funding at this point to fully rehab that space.
1:46:39
And after the conversion, the developer will rehab the space.
Crystal Hudson
1:46:43
You mean they're in a RAD packed conversion?
1:46:47
Yes.
1:46:48
Okay.
1:46:50
So let me just ask Is
Ukah Busgith
1:46:51
that Ford I just wanna confirm it's Ford Independence.
Crystal Hudson
1:46:54
It's what?
1:46:55
You wanna confirm it's what?
Ukah Busgith
1:46:56
If it's Ford Independence Senior Center.
Crystal Hudson
1:46:59
Oh, 4th Independence.
1:47:00
It's Rain Rain Bailey.
Ukah Busgith
1:47:03
Okay.