The New York City Housing Authority has partnered with BFC Partners, CB Emmanuel Realty, and non-profit organization Catholic Homes New York to complete $100 million in capital improvements at the West Brighton residential campus in Staten Island. Known formally as West Brighton I and II, the scope of work will impact more than 1,400 residents or 574 apartments spread across 14 buildings.
Specific upgrades include improved heating and hot water systems, updated community spaces, and enhancements to campus security and waste disposal systems.
The project is made possible through NYCHA’s Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program, which allows the agency to convert its existing properties from Section 9 public housing to project-based Section 8. As a result, the agency gains access to more federal funding to complete remediation projects.
“Today is a great day for the more than 1,400 New Yorkers who are going to get the safe, high-quality homes they deserve thanks to this partnership and the PACT program,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “Residents of West Brighton were clear about their priorities for these repairs, and they are going to get cleaner, safer, and more welcoming homes as a result. PACT is consistently delivering results for NYCHA residents across the city, and I’m excited to welcome West Brighton residents to that group.”
The project team will spend the next year working with residents to assess property conditions. Initial project costs are estimated at $100.6 million, which works out to about $159,000 per unit.
Construction is expected to begin in summer 2024.
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Wow. A hundred million dollars to renovate an existing building. Are the walls going to be gold plated?
It’s 574 apartments, and this is likely an extensive renovation in scope.
Have you seen or been inside them building’s