New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)

📢 NYCHA and Partners Announce $275 Million PACT Modernization Project for Sack Wern Houses in the Bronx 🏠💫 New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and our partners are excited to announce the financial closing of the $275 million Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (#PACT) Modernization Project for #SackWernHouses in the Bronx. This project marks a significant milestone in renovating over 400 apartments across seven buildings, benefiting nearly 800 residents. The comprehensive upgrades will enhance apartments, shared spaces, building infrastructure, and the overall quality of life for residents. All apartments will receive new doors, closets, windows, and fresh paint, as well as comprehensive upgrades to bathrooms and kitchens, including new appliances, fixtures, countertops, cabinets, lighting, flooring, tubs, and showers. Sack Wern buildings will receive sustainable heat pump technology to provide heating and cooling, façade repairs, ventilation improvements, roof replacement, solar panels, and new security installations such as cameras and improved lighting. “Congratulations to our Sack Wern residents and our PACT partner team on this critical step,” said NYCHA Executive Vice President for Real Estate Development Jonathan Gouveia. These comprehensive upgrades will significantly enhance the quality of life for residents, providing a safer, more comfortable living environment and preserving affordable housing for future generations. Press release: https://on.nyc.gov/3L9CvS0 #PACT #NYCHA #affordablehousing #Section8

🐀New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Partners with Liphatech for Innovative Rodent Control 🏙️ NYCHA's Pest Management Unit has teamed up with Liphatech, Inc. to introduce IGI CO₂, a cutting-edge rodent control solution. This collaboration represents a significant leap forward in our ongoing efforts to enhance pest control across NYCHA developments. Key highlights of the collaboration include: - Effective Solution: IGI CO₂ is non-flammable, odorless, and silently eliminates rodents near occupied buildings. - Strategic Collaboration: Coordinated with NYC's Director of Rodent Mitigation and NYCHA's Pest Management leaders to improve pest control strategies. - Immediate Impact: Technicians have reported significant reductions in rodent activity post-treatment. "We are investing in more efficient equipment and are using more effective methods to address pests across the portfolio. We remain extremely dedicated to addressing pest concerns at NYCHA developments, and ultimately improving the quality of our residents' lives" said NYCHA Vice President of Pest Management @Josephine Bartlett Read more via EIN Presswire: https://on.nyc.gov/3VEUNPV

🌟 New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and Partners Announce Financial Closing of $332.3 Million PACT Project at West Brighton! 🌟 Exciting news for Staten Island! #NYCHA closed on the financing for the $332.3 million #PACT project to renovate the homes of over 1,300 residents at West Brighton. This milestone marks NYCHA's first financial closing on Staten Island and includes the conversion of all buildings to Project-Based Section 8 through the RAD program. This capital funding will bring: 🏘️ Comprehensive renovations for 574 apartments 🏡 Creation of a new senior center to serve West Brighton residents. The renovation will include: 🏢 Upgrades to apartments, public spaces, and building infrastructure, including refurbished heating and hot water systems. 🌐 Access to free Wi-Fi, improved amenities and social services to the residents. This transformative project is made possible by our PACT partner team: BFC PARTNERS, CB-Emmanuel Realty, LLC (MBE), Catholic Homes New York, Pinnacle City Living, and Housing Opportunities Unlimited. 📈 “The PACT renovations at West Brighton show our commitment to NYCHA residents is robust and citywide,” said Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer. 🔧 “With this closing, the PACT program continues to show how we can make deep investments in our NYCHA communities while preserving residents’ rights and affordability,” said NYCHA Executive Vice President for Real Estate Development Jonathan Gouveia. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/d28zRP9Q #AffordableHousing #CapitalImprovements #CommunityDevelopment #StatenIsland

📢 #NYCHA’s Annual Plan Public Hearing Invitation New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) invites public comments on the Draft Significant Amendment to the FY 2024 Annual Plan and the FY 2025 Draft Annual Plan and Five-Year Plan. 📅 July 30, 2024 ⏲ 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 📍 Borough of Manhattan Community College (199 Chambers Street, Manhattan) Attend in person or virtually. More info and document links: https://lnkd.in/e_AU6BB #nychapublicmtg #PublicHearing #CommunityEngagement

🌟 Meet Dorothy Ho, Operational Analyst New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)🌟 Meet Dorothy Ho, an integral member of NYCHA's Department of Management and Planning. Dorothy and her team are responsible for evaluations, operations analyses, program oversight, and supporting property management orders and contracts across every development in the city. With over 13 years of experience at NYCHA, Dorothy brings extensive knowledge from roles in Property Management and Procurement, enhancing departmental operations and efficiency. Yadhira Espinal, MBA, Senior Director of Planning and Project Management said, “Dorothy has a wealth of knowledge in many different areas and has always gone above and beyond to make Property Management’s life just a little bit easier.” Read more: https://on.nyc.gov/4cfUCBT #NYCHA #NYCHAEmployees

🚀 We're excited to share that New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), in partnership with the PACT Renaissance Collaborative (PRC), has completed comprehensive renovations for over 2,900 residents across 16 Manhattan developments! 🏠✨ The $383 million investment brought critical upgrades to 1,718 apartments and outdoor spaces, improving the quality of life for thousands of New Yorkers. Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer highlighted the significance of these improvements, saying, “This administration's housing plan prioritized improvements for #NYCHA communities. We thank NYCHA residents in these developments and PRC for their collaboration and commitment to their neighbors.” NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt expressed her excitement, stating, "It's a tremendous pleasure to have worked alongside our partners and the residents themselves to deliver the quality renovations that they deserve for their homes." This milestone showcases the impact of public-private partnerships in revitalizing our city's affordable housing. Read more about this transformative project in the full press release: https://on.nyc.gov/3xwECMy #PACT #NYCHAResidents #ResidentEmpowerment #AffordableHousing

🌟 Congratulations to Katy Burgio, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)’s Deputy Director of Sustainability Programs, for being named one of 2024’s Waste360 40 Under 40 Award winners! 🌟 Katy has made remarkable strides in advancing waste management initiatives at #NYCHA, leading the Sustainability Programs Team in implementing innovative waste management plans and ensuring equal access to waste and recycling services for low-to-moderate-income households. Her work has not only improved the quality of life for NYCHA residents but also set new standards for sustainability in urban environments. “Katy’s hard work is apparent in the impressive results she and her team have achieved,” said Siobhan Watson, NYCHA’s Senior Director for Sustainability. “We look forward to seeing how Katy continues to advance sustainability in her new role.” Read more about the award NYCHA's sustainability efforts here: https://on.nyc.gov/4epNK6q #NYCHAEmployees #Sustainability #WasteManagement #Waste360 #40Under40

🔍 Looking for job opportunities in NYC? Check out Jobs NYC Hiring Halls! Jobs NYC is a "place-based" initiative connecting employers and job seekers through monthly events in each of the city’s five boroughs until July 2024. Discover opportunities to work for the City of New York and private employers, get onsite interviews with select employers, and access workforce development trainings, programs, and other resources. Here are the remaining Hiring Hall events in June (from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.): 📍 Bronx – Tuesday, June 25 at Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center 📍 Brooklyn – Wednesday, June 26 at nypd-fdny Community Center 📍 Staten Island – Thursday, June 27 at Ferryhawks Stadium 📍 Queens – Friday, June 28 at the High School for Law Enforcement And Public Safety To RSVP, visit https://on.nyc.gov/3S4TrNJ. For more information, contact jobsnyc@jobsevents.nyc.gov. Image credit Staten Island Advance/SILive.com #ResidentEmpowerment #JobsNYC #HiringHalls #NYCJobs #JobOpportunities

New Yorkers: Take a moment to be a buddy and check in on your family, friends, and neighbors to ensure they stay safe and cool during hot days. ☀️ Heat can pose risks, especially for those without air conditioning. 🧊 Read more: https://on.nyc.gov/2JTYIpZ NYC Health + Hospitals #HeatSeason #HeatSafety #BeatTheHeat

🎓✨ New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) College Students! The NYCHA-CUNY Scholarship 2024 Deadline is approaching 🌟 If you're a #NYCHA resident pursuing full-time undergraduate or graduate studies at a #CUNY college, you could receive a one-time $1,000 grant. Learn more and apply now by June 25: 👇 on.nyc.gov/nycha-cuny #NYCHACUNY #Scholarship