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Preserving Public HousingRoundtable Discussion
LaGuardia HousesApril 15, 2013
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Introductions
Conversation Guidelines
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Let’s hear from everyone
No interruptions
Treat everyone with respect
Respect different opinions
No videotaping
Facilitators will take comments and questions at tables
Note-takers are capturing ideas and opinions. No names will be used.
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 LaGuardia Houses and other
NYCHA developments.4
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Overview of Land Lease Proposal
Building Site and Design Options
Request for Proposal
Project Timeline
Comments and Q & A
Discussion Topics
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Overview of Land Lease
Proposal
$13.4 Billion Unmet Capital Need
NYCHA Wide for the Next 5 Years
LaGuardia Houses and Addition have a total of $79 Million need for capital improvements.
Only $10.1 Million of work is planned over the next 5 years.
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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.
Approximately 80% of the apartments will be market rate and 20% will be permanently low income 8
Setting the Record Straight:
At LaGuardia 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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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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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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Benefits for LaGuardia Houses 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 permanent12
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LaGuardia Houses
Land Lease Plan
LaGuardia Houses: Development Sites
142,764 residents live at LaGuardia Houses & Addition
Development Opportunity at LaGuardia Houses
Madison Street Site
Site Area: 9,000 SF
New Construction: 135,000 SF (approx.) / 146 Apartments*
Rutgers Street Site
Site Area: 7,500 SF
New Construction: 120,000 SF (approx.) / 130 Apartments*
Affordable units will be available to households with incomes at or BELOW 60% of Area Median Income (AMI)
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Maximum Allowable Income
1 person $ 36,120
2 persons $ 41,280
3 persons $ 46,440
4 persons $ 51,540
LaGuardia Houses Today
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Comments and Concerns about
Land Lease Proposal
Group Discussion #1
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Building Site and Design
Options
Possible Relocation of Site Uses
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Rutgers StreetDevelopment Site
Madison Street Development Site
LaGuardia Houses: Development
Sites
LaGuardia Houses: New Parking and
Improved Open Space
Parking Lot 3 Expanded
Landscaped Area Expanded Parking Lot
Landscaped Area Relocated Garbage Compactor / Option 2 Landscaped Area
Expanded Parking Lot
Landscaped Area Relocated Garbage Compactor / Option 1
Cherry Street & Montgomery New Parking Lot
Group Discussion #2
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Design Options
Parking Relocation
Garbage Compactors
Improving LaGuardia Houses Open Space
Security
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Process to ask developers for
their ideas based on specific
guidelines that NYCHA provides
Request for Proposal
RFP is currently in development
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Guidelines Under Consideration
Alternate power source
Distribution of apartment units
Employment opportunities & training
Preference for LaGuardia Houses residents for
affordable units
Financial literacy training
Group Discussion #3
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Request for Proposal
Alternate power source
Distribution of apartment units
Employment opportunities & training
Preference for LaGuardia Houses residents
for affordable units
Financial literacy training
Next Steps in 2013
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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
Key Milestones 2014-2016Ongoing resident discussions
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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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Q & A
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Land Lease Website
http://on.nyc.gov/landlease
Public comments can be submitted online and in writing to:
New York City Housing Authority
Land Lease Comments
PO Box 3422
New York, NY 10008