NYCHA has revealed its plans to renovate Frederick E. Samuel Apartments, a 42-building affordable housing portfolio in Harlem. The Frederick Samuel Apartments stretch from West 139th Street to West 147th Street, between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Lenox Avenue. The portfolio includes 664 units and houses 1,379 residents, some of whom reside in buildings more than 100 years old.
The improvements across the buildings will include repairs to individual units as well as shared common areas, building systems, and the development’s grounds.
Preliminary rendering of proposed renovations at Frederick E. Samuel Apartments
Specifics are currently being hashed out between the developers and current residents in accordance with NYCHA’s Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) Program. The goal of the program is to tailor proposed projects to meet the particular needs of the community. NYCHA has also announced its partnership with Genesis Companies and Lemor Development Group to complete the project.
Both Genesis Companies and Lemor Development Group have deep ties to the Harlem community. Genesis was founded in 2004 as a full-service real estate development firm with a current portfolio in Harlem comprising 49 buildings with an average age of 101 years. Lemor Development Group has focused on affordable and workforce housing in New York City since it launched in Harlem in 2014.
Residents have already engaged with the public housing authority at a series of meetings and were an active part of the partner selection process.
“As 100 percent black-owned firms with deep roots in the Harlem community, NYCHA’s selection of Genesis Companies and Lemor Development Group to repair and enhance the Frederick Samuel Apartments marks an important moment for us, NYCHA, and the community,” said Karim Hutson, founder and managing member of Genesis Companies. “Genesis has a long track record of successfully turning around some of the City’s most troubled portfolios, particularly in the Harlem community where we live and work. We look forward to partnering with Samuel Apartments tenants to create the high-quality housing they deserve.”
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NYCNA needs to renovate all the buildings in Morningside Heights, Manhattanville, and West Harlem.
Hopefully these renovations will include cornice restoration to those buildings who have had their cornices removed or parapets mutilated over the years. That makes or breaks a building.
succession of units should also be considered to the Family’s of the residents so they too will be able to afford the high prices of living. dont throw the rent up once everything is completed
I am living in the street and I need help with a apartment.
I’m happy for the residents of
Frederick E. Samuel Apartments.
Oh Boy,! I’m going to be very respectful. If NYCHA could only inspect the Coney Island Site 8
Building, they would see the countless violations that need to be addressed. I’m sure that this building would be next in line for a Long Overdue 20 Year Delayed Renovation. They inspect the units but bypass the public scenery. It’s Awful! This building needs a lot of attention!!
Great news! Any improvements in housing is a win for the entire community.
Thats great
BROOKLYN is one largest BOROUGH in NY has many NYCHA Developments that are in need of long overdue repairs
I have read several articles about firms being selected to
Make repairs in BRONX
NYCHA n now Manhattan
What about BROOKLYN
BASIC NEED. HIRING ENOUGH MAINTENANCE STAFF AND SUPPLYING TOOLS AND PARTS NEED TO MAKE REPAIRS.
This Is Amazing To Hear That Our Development Will Get Major Change With An Upgrade, I Hope n Pray 🙏🏽That It Will Workout For All Of Us, Living In Unclean Environment Messes With Everyday Behavior And Breathing🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Also, Neighbors Need To Come Together And Work Together No Matter What People Positions and Titles Are, Love Is Key For Greater🥰❤🙏🏽