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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Sarah Penenberg, Representative of SEIU Local 32BJ
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Sarah Penenberg, representing SEIU Local 32BJ, expresses strong support for the One45 for Harlem rezoning project. She highlights the developer's commitment to creating prevailing wage jobs and the project's contribution to addressing New York's housing crisis.
- The project is expected to create 14-15 permanent property service jobs with prevailing wages and benefits.
- The development includes 968 residential units, with 291 designated as permanently income-restricted for low and middle-income residents.
- SEIU Local 32BJ, with 75,000 members across 13 states and 2,000 in Harlem, views the project as beneficial for creating both affordable housing and good jobs.
Sarah Penenberg
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Thank you, Chair Riley and the subcommittee.
1:22:01
My name is Sarah Penenberg, and I'm here representing SEIU Local thirty two b j.
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Thirty two b j is the largest property service workers union in the country with over a 75,000 members across 13 states, 90,000 in New York, and 2,000 that live and reside in Harlem.
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Thirty Two B J supports responsible developers who invest in communities where they build.
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I'm happy to report that the developer of this proposed project has made a credible commitment to create prevailing wage jobs for workers who will permanently staff this building.
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We estimate that this rezoning will allow for a creation of 14 to 15 property service jobs.
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Those are permanent jobs.
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Good jobs like these mean prevailing wage, meaningful benefits, and a pathway to the middle class for local community members who tend to fill the position.
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Moreover, we need more housing in New York and in every neighborhood of the city to ensure that working families are not displaced by dwindling supply and skyrocketing rents.
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The proposed development includes residential units around 968 residential units, two ninety one of them which would be permanently income restricted for low and middle income residents.
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As the cost of living rises in New York, New Yorkers struggle to stay in their homes.
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It is more important than ever that we create affordable housing and good jobs, which uphold industry standards in the city.
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For all these reason, thirty two BJ strongly supports one forty five for Harlem's rezoning.
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Thank you for your time.