George Washington Carver Houses in Manhattan consists of 13 buildings, 6 and 15-stories tall. It has 1,246 apartments housing some 2,723 persons.
Carver Houses has a $41 million unmet need for capital improvements over the next 5 years.
2. Let’s hear from everyone
No interruptions
Treat everyone with respect
Respect different opinions
Speaker slips are available to register for the open
comment time at the end of the presentations
No videotaping
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Meeting Guidelines
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Key Changes Implemented Due to Resident
Feedback
Design and Zoning Information
Section 18
Project Timeline
Comments and Q & A
Discussion Topics
4. Key Changes Implemented Due to
Resident Feedback
NYCHA has extended the release date of the pending
Request for Proposal (RFP) by several months
100% of revenue generated from rent will be
invested to meet the capital needs at the eight (8)
affected developments in the initial period.
At least 20% of the apartments will be permanently
low-income available to households earning a range
of incomes below 60% of Area Median Income (AMI)
for NYC Metro Area.
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5. Key Changes Implemented Due to
Resident Feedback
NYCHA has restricted the height that can be built on
the Carver Houses development sites.
New Building designs must improve affected NYCHA
developments, be thoughtfully designed.
Developers will be competitively scored on their
willingness to increase the percentage of permanently
affordable apartments and or to decrease the average
AMI below 50%
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6. Key Changes Implemented Due to
Resident Feedback
Proposers will be required to submit a NYCHA resident hiring plan
detailing initiatives targeted at hiring NYCHA residents.
At least 15% of the total labor cost for construction work should
be made-up of NYCHA residents.
NYCHA will require that proposers adhere to Section 3-like hiring
goals; 30% of permanent employment opportunities will be
targeted to NYCHA residents.
Designated developers will be required to conduct meetings,
discussions with residents, elected officials and community
boards , as project planning is refined and Section 18 applications
are prepared during 2014. 6
7. Some Key Steps:
Resident Consultation
- Residents have the right to submit separate written comments about
the Section 18 application
Environmental Review:
- Completion of environmental assessment of proposed development
projects pursuant to the federal National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) and State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); in New
York City, environmental review follows the City Environmental Quality
Review (CEQR) manual
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Section 18
Before NYCHA may enter into a ground lease HUD must approve the
proposed transaction.
8. Some Key Steps:
Notice of Disposition in NYCHA Annual Plan
Appraisal of development site
Description of How Proceeds from Land Leases (disposition) Will Be Used
Elected Official Consultation
Letter dated and signed by Deputy Mayor that demonstrates NYCHA has
consulted with the appropriate local government officials about the
proposed disposition
Adoption of a resolution by the NYCHA Board to authorize submission of
the Section 18 application 8
Section 18
Before NYCHA may enter into a ground lease HUD must approve the
proposed transaction.
15. $13.4 Billion Unmet Capital Need NYCHA Wide
for the Next 5 Years
Carver Houses currently
has a total of $41
Million in capital needs
NYCHA’s current 5 year
Modernization Plan
budgets $8.5 Million for
Carver Houses for
2013-2017
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16. Land Lease Opportunity
Key Milestones 2013
Release RFP
Pre-Submission Conference
Proposals due
Interviews/Applicant Presentations
Selection Committee makes recommendation to NYCHA Board
Board Conditionally Designates Developer(s)
CDLs issued to Developers
NYCHA to develop its Annual Plan (per HUD Section 18)
Throughout the year, there will be periodic engagement with
residents and other stakeholders (elected officials and
Community Boards)
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17. Land Lease Opportunity
Key Milestones 2014
NYCHA Annual Plan becomes effective
Preparation of Section 18 Application (Draft)
Commence Environmental Review
Engagement with residents and other stakeholders
(elected and CBs) – “Official S18 Meetings”
Board Approval to submit Section 18 Application to HUD
Submission of Section 18 Application to HUD
Throughout the year, there will be on-going engagement
with residents and other stakeholders (elected officials
and Community Boards)
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18. Land Lease Opportunity
Key Milestones 2015-2016
Key Milestones 2015
HUD may issue questions on application (est. / time may vary)
Prepare responses to HUD questions
HUD reviews S18 Application (with approval targeted in December).
Throughout the year, there will be periodic engagement with residents
and other stakeholders (elected officials and Community Boards)
Key Milestones 2016
Upon approval, enter Ground Lease agreement(s)
Construction preparation & groundbreaking
Throughout the year, there will be periodic engagement with residents
and other stakeholders (elected officials and Community Boards)
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Presenter – Deidra Gilliard, VP for Community Operations Good evening everyone and thank you for participating in this very important discussion today. This will be just one of many discussions that NYCHA and all of you-- will have in the coming weeks about a proposal to generate funding to Improve and Preserve Public Housing here at Meltzer. Unlike Chicago, Atlanta, St Louis who demolished their public housing, NYCHA wants to keep it going for another 79 years. What we are going to do today is talk about one initiative to help do just that. Many of you may have come to a meeting NYCHA hosted a few weeks ago. I also know there has been a lot of misinformation or confusion out there about plans for this development and that is why it is so important that you have come here to get information, raise questions, give your opinion and offer ideas. I speak for everyone at NYCHA when I say we want to and will answers all those questions, hear your comments and welcome all of your suggestions and ideas. There are more meetings to come so this will not be the only chance to offer your opinion-- this is just the beginning of this multi-year process until 2015 to 2016.
Melba Butler:We hope that as many people as possible will have an opportunity to express their comments. So before we begin, let’s go over the following ground rules.I would like to go over some Ground Rules:We are here to listenThe passing out of materials, photo taking and video recordings are not allowedIf you would like to speak or ask a question – we ask that you complete a speaker slip [Hold up a sample of speaker slip] This is a meeting for residents so we are going to take questions from residents first and then move on to other questions if time permits.We ask that your comments are respectful and that you be considerate of others and allow them time to share their questionsIf you have any personal and/or specific need or issue related to your apartment – please raise your hand, NYCHA staff is here to assist you.We have “General Information” tables are available outside where leaflets and flyers may be displayed. Resource tables have been set up outside with information so that the end of the meeting you can pick-up information on that may be of interest to you on: Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability, Fair Housing, Social Services, Citywide Programs, and A Health Provider. Introduce Mike Zunno (or other designated Finance Senior staff), Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, to discuss the 1st topic- Financial Resources
Presenter – Deidra Gilliard, VP for Community Operations This PLAN is ALOT to TAKE in. There is important information we want to share and importantly we want to hear what you think and answer your questions. Based on feedback we got from you and other residents when we had our first round of meetings, we have broken down the discussion today into four parts. (Go through the Four Topics, letting them know that for each topic NYCHA staff will share information and then we will break into the table groups to review and discuss the information).
Presenter Fred Harris, EVP for Real Estate Development Reinforce the unmet need due to years of underfunding by the federal government $876 Million in Capital funding and $750 Million in Operating. NYCHA is not getting enough money to keep the buildings maintained.
Presenter –staff member from Development Department
Presenter –staff member from Development Department
Presenter –staff member from Development Department
Presenter – Deidra Gilliard, VP for Community Operations Remind residents that we have copies of the presentation on the way out and also please visit the NYCHA website for updates.This is the start of many more conversations.