The document summarizes a roundtable discussion about NYCHA's proposal to lease land to developers to build new residential buildings and use the revenue to fund improvements to public housing. Under the proposal, NYCHA would lease, not sell, parcels of land, and the developers would build market-rate and affordable housing units. The generated funds would be used for capital repairs. At Meltzer Tower specifically, the development could provide alternate power sources, jobs, and affordable units for residents. Residents provided feedback on the design options and RFP guidelines. Next steps outlined a timeline for the RFP process, environmental review, and construction.
3. Conversation Guidelines
Let’s hear from everyone
No interruptions
Treat everyone with respect
Respect different opinions
Facilitators will take comments and questions
at tables
Note-takers are capturing ideas and opinions.
No names will be used. 3
4. NYCHA’s Land Lease Proposal
Proposal to lease land to a developer for
construction of a new apartment building.
All revenue will go to building improvements
at Meltzer Tower and other NYCHA
developments.
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5. Discussion Topics
Overview of Land Lease Proposal
Building Site and Design Options
Request for Proposal
Comments and Q & A
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7. $13.4 Billion Unmet Capital Need
NYCHA Wide for the Next 5 Years
Meltzer Tower has a
$10.5 Million need
for capital
improvements
Meltzer Tower is
budgeted to receive
$167,000 for the
next 5 years
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8. Overview: Land Lease Proposed Plan
NYCHA would lease (not
sell) 14 parcels of land
located within 8
developments
Income generated will be
dedicated to building
improvements for public
housing
The developers will finance,
construct, and operate new
residential buildings.
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9. Overview: Land Lease Proposed Plan
Private developers will pay
NYCHA for the right to build
on leased land that NYCHA
owns (and will continue to
own)
Approximately 80% of the
apartments will be market
rate and 20% will be
permanently low income
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10. Setting the Record Straight:
At Meltzer the Development Plan Will:
Not increase rent for NYCHA residents
due to the new developments.
Not demolish public housing apartments
Not move NYCHA families
Not privatize – NYCHA will still be the
landlord
Not sell the land; NYCHA will own the
land under the new buildings.
Not result in job losses or increased
work requirements for NYCHA
personnel.
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11. NYCHA’s Core Principles for Development
All new buildings located along
street fronts to encourage
pedestrian traffic and campus
integration with the neighborhood
and reduce construction impact
Replacement of all parking spaces
for all current resident legal permit
holders
NYCHA will remain your landlord
and retain ownership of the land
under the new buildings via
99-year ground leases
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12. Benefits NYCHA Wide
This initiative will generate between $30 Million
and $50 Million of funding on a yearly basis for
99 years (term of ground lease)
All revenue will be used to improve the quality of
life of NYCHA residents by funding a portion of
critical capital improvements – example: roofs,
elevators, boilers, electrical system, apartment
upgrades
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13. Benefits for Meltzer Tower Residents
Alternative power for systems during blackouts
such as hallway and stair lighting, heat and hot
water, elevators and security
Construction and permanent jobs opportunities
for NYCHA residents
Enhanced security features for the entire
development
Preference for low income apartments in the
new buildings
Affordability restrictions are permanent
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17. Development Opportunity at Meltzer Tower
Development Site:
Site Area: 18,750 SF (approx.)
New Construction: 121,500 SF
(approx.)
Rent and utilities will NOT
exceed 30% of your income
Affordable units will be
available to households with
incomes at or BELOW 60% of
Area Median Income (AMI)
Maximum Allowable Income
1 person $ 36,120
2 persons $ 41,280
3 persons $ 46,440
4 persons $ 51,540
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24. Group Discussion #2
Design Options
Seating Area
Lobby
Open Space
Retail (in base of new building)
Security
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25. Request for Proposal
Process to ask developers for
their ideas based on specific
guidelines that NYCHA provides
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26. RFP is currently in development
Guidelines Under Consideration
Alternate power source
Distribution of apartment units
Employment opportunities & training
Preference for Meltzer residents for affordable units
Financial literacy training
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27. Group Discussion #3
Request for Proposal
Alternate power source
Distribution of apartment units
Employment opportunities & training
Preference for Meltzer residents for
affordable units
Financial literacy training
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28. Next Steps in 2013
RFP out end of April
Round of resident discussions
Proposals submitted July/August
Round of resident discussions
Designation of developer Fall 2013
Round of discussions with residents, NYCHA Staff
and designated developer
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29. Key Milestones 2014-2016
Ongoing resident discussions
Environmental review
Submission of Section 18 application
HUD Review of Section 18 application
Upon approval, enter lease agreement
Construction preparation & groundbreaking
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30. Land Lease Website
http://on.nyc.gov/landlease
Public Comments can be submitted online and in
writing to:
NYC Housing Authority
Land Lease Comments
PO Box 3422
New York NY 10008
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Presenter – Commissioner López will present this slide and then turn over presentation to EVP Fred Harris$6 Billion is the current unmet capital need$7.4 is the unmet capital need for the next 5 years for a total amount of $13.4 Billion
Presenter –Executive Vice President for Development, Fred Harris
Presenter –Executive Vice President for Development, Fred Harris
Presenter –Executive Vice President for Development, Fred Harris
Presenter –Executive Vice President for Development, Fred Harris
Presenter –Executive Vice President for Development, Fred Harris who will then turn it over to Commissioner López.Commissioner López will then introduce Patricia Barrera, Sr. Deputy Director for Development
Presenter –Executive Vice President for Development, Fred Harris who will then turn it over to Commissioner López.Commissioner López will then introduce Patricia Barrera, Sr. Deputy Director for Development
Presenter – Commissioner López
Presenter - Patricia Barrera, Sr. Deputy Director for Development who will ask that her team introduce themselves.
Presenter - Patricia Barrera, Sr. Deputy Director for Development
Presenter – J. ENRIQUE RODRIGUEZ, CITY PLANNER
Presenter – Commissioner López
Presenter – Commissioner López
Presenter – J. ENRIQUE RODRIGUEZ, CITY PLANNER (NO RELOCATION)Existing Uses That Will Be Displaced By Infill:45 parking spaces (33 NYCHA permit holders)Compactor yard with one bulk container and one pre-crusherBasketball and handball courtsParking Policy: NYCHA continue to provide parking spaces for all current Campos Plaza I and II resident permit holders (a total of 59 spaces)Relocation Options (in blue) and Grounds Improvement :Compactor yard on former handball courtParking lot on north side of East 13th Street expanded to East 14th Street and parking lot on Avenue C reconfigured for any additional spacesCentral Plaza will be redesigned with participation of all Campos Plaza residents (could include new play area, seating area, or a basketball court)
Presenter – J. ENRIQUE RODRIGUEZ, CITY PLANNER (NO RELOCATION)Existing Uses That Will Be Displaced By Infill:45 parking spaces (33 NYCHA permit holders)Compactor yard with one bulk container and one pre-crusherBasketball and handball courtsParking Policy: NYCHA continue to provide parking spaces for all current Campos Plaza I and II resident permit holders (a total of 59 spaces)Relocation Options (in blue) and Grounds Improvement :Compactor yard on former handball courtParking lot on north side of East 13th Street expanded to East 14th Street and parking lot on Avenue C reconfigured for any additional spacesCentral Plaza will be redesigned with participation of all Campos Plaza residents (could include new play area, seating area, or a basketball court)
Presenter – J. ENRIQUE RODRIGUEZ, CITY PLANNER (NO RELOCATION)Existing Uses That Will Be Displaced By Infill:45 parking spaces (33 NYCHA permit holders)Compactor yard with one bulk container and one pre-crusherBasketball and handball courtsParking Policy: NYCHA continue to provide parking spaces for all current Campos Plaza I and II resident permit holders (a total of 59 spaces)Relocation Options (in blue) and Grounds Improvement :Compactor yard on former handball courtParking lot on north side of East 13th Street expanded to East 14th Street and parking lot on Avenue C reconfigured for any additional spacesCentral Plaza will be redesigned with participation of all Campos Plaza residents (could include new play area, seating area, or a basketball court)
Presenter – J. ENRIQUE RODRIGUEZ, CITY PLANNER (NO RELOCATION)Existing Uses That Will Be Displaced By Infill:45 parking spaces (33 NYCHA permit holders)Compactor yard with one bulk container and one pre-crusherBasketball and handball courtsParking Policy: NYCHA continue to provide parking spaces for all current Campos Plaza I and II resident permit holders (a total of 59 spaces)Relocation Options (in blue) and Grounds Improvement :Compactor yard on former handball courtParking lot on north side of East 13th Street expanded to East 14th Street and parking lot on Avenue C reconfigured for any additional spacesCentral Plaza will be redesigned with participation of all Campos Plaza residents (could include new play area, seating area, or a basketball court)
Presenter – Commissioner López
Presenter – Commissioner López
Presenter – Commissioner López
Presenter – Commissioner López
Presenter – Commissioner López
Presenter – Commissioner López
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.
Commissioner Lopez and team will field questions from the audience