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New York City Council
Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions
Mar 11, 2025
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11:30 AM
37 min
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Summary
A vote and hearing.
The committee passes several land use items including the Beacon project in East Harlem, a UDAAP project on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx, and a project on Davidson Avenue in the Bronx.
The hearing portion focused on a proposal for a new 547-seat primary school in the Bronx and the West 128th-129th Street Cluster project in Harlem, which aims to rehabilitate four buildings for affordable homeownership.
Discussions included school overcrowding, resident relocation plans, and the timeline for project completion.
Features testimony from the School Construction Authority (SCA), Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), West Harlem Group Assistance Inc., and the public.
Meeting chapters
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Council Member Kamillah Hanks opens subcommittee meeting and calls for votes on land use items
Council Member Kamillah Hanks opens the Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sightings, and Dispositions meeting, explains the hybrid format and rules for public participation, and calls for votes on several land …
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4 min
Vote outcome: Items adopted and referred to land use committee
The committee voted to adopt the items under consideration and refer them to the land use committee. The vote tally was as follows: - Yeas: 5 - Nays: 0 - …
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8 sec
Council Member Amanda Farias expresses strong support for new primary school in District 18
Council Member Amanda Farias delivers a speech in strong support of a proposed new primary school in District 18 of the Bronx. She emphasizes the necessity of the project to …
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162 sec
Introduction and purpose of the new primary school proposal
Andrea Bender, Vice President of External Affairs at the New York City School Construction Authority, introduces herself and her colleague Nicole Montero to present a proposal for a new primary …
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22 sec
Site details and location of the proposed primary school
The presentation provides specific details about the location and size of the proposed primary school site in the Bronx. - The site is located at 1631-1659 Zuriga Avenue, Block 3991 …
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53 sec
Overview of the primary school project and its context
The presentation outlines the purpose of the proposed primary school project and its context within the SCA's capital plan. - The project aims to provide additional long-term capacity to relieve …
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37 sec
Site selection process and legal requirements
The presentation details the site selection process for the proposed primary school, including legal requirements and public notifications. - The site plan notice was published in AM New York and …
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52 sec
Current conditions of the proposed school site
The presentation includes photos and descriptions of the existing conditions at the proposed school site. - The site currently includes a two-story house and the back end of a three-story …
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31 sec
Proposed facilities and features of the new primary school
The presentation outlines the planned facilities and features of the proposed new primary school. - The school is anticipated to open in 2029 if the SCA receives approval to acquire …
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36 sec
Conclusion and next steps for the primary school proposal
Andrea Bender concludes the presentation and outlines the next steps in the approval process for the proposed primary school. - The SCA looks forward to the subcommittee's favorable consideration of …
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8 sec
Council Member Hanks opens public hearing for West 128th-129th Street Cluster project
Council Member Kamillah Hanks opens a public hearing for two preconsidered land use items related to the West 128th-129th Street Cluster project in Manhattan. She introduces the application by NYC …
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33 sec
Introduction to the West 128-129th Street Cluster project
Regina Lovitt, a project manager for HPD's Affordable Neighborhood Cooperative Program (ANCP), introduces the West 128-129th Street Cluster project. This project aims to rehabilitate four buildings in Harlem under the …
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23 sec
Purpose and structure of the West 128-129th Street Cluster project
The project aims to gut renovate Tenant Interim Lease (TIL) buildings and enable existing residents to become homeowners. The structure involves collaboration between multiple entities to manage the conversion process. …
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41 sec
Requirements for cooperative conversion
The project has specific requirements that must be met for the buildings to convert to a cooperative. These requirements ensure resident participation and financial stability. - 80% of existing residents …
0:19:00
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23 sec
Affordability structure for existing residents and new purchasers
The project implements a tiered pricing structure to ensure affordability for both existing residents and new purchasers. This structure is designed to accommodate various income levels and maintain long-term affordability. …
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57 sec
Monthly maintenance costs and rent restructuring process
The project involves a rent restructuring process to ensure the buildings remain financially and physically healthy after converting to a cooperative. This process aims to cover all necessary expenses while …
0:20:24
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53 sec
Section 8 voucher support for affordable housing
The project utilizes Section 8 vouchers to ensure affordability for households that may struggle with the new maintenance costs. This support system is designed to protect residents from excessive housing …
0:21:18
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95 sec
Rehabilitation work and typical project costs
The project involves extensive rehabilitation work to modernize and improve the buildings. This work is aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents and ensuring the long-term viability of …
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46 sec
Relocation process during construction
The project includes a comprehensive relocation plan for residents during the construction period. This plan aims to minimize disruption to residents' lives while ensuring their safety and comfort. - Residents …
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43 sec
Project financing structure and funding sources
The project utilizes a complex financing structure that combines various funding sources to make the cooperative conversion financially viable and affordable for residents. - The majority of funding comes from …
0:24:26
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88 sec
Shared equity model for building wealth
The project implements a shared equity model to help cooperative shareholders build wealth over time while maintaining long-term affordability for the community. - The model estimates equity growth for units …
0:25:57
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40 sec
Detailed project timeline from pre-development to cooperative conversion
The project follows a comprehensive timeline that outlines the various stages from pre-development through construction and eventual cooperative conversion. - The sponsor designation process has already occurred, with West Harlem …
0:26:37
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106 sec
West Harlem Group Assistance Inc. overview and project specifics
Donald Notice, Executive Director of West Harlem Group Assistance Inc., provides an overview of the organization and additional details about the West 128-129th Street Cluster project. - West Harlem Group …
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3 min
Council Member Kamillah Hanks questions HPD and West Harlem Group Assistance about housing rehabilitation project
Council Member Kamillah Hanks inquires about the details of a housing rehabilitation project, focusing on the history of the buildings, the relocation process for current tenants, and the project timeline. …
0:32:56
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3 min