East Harlem


Rendering of Harlem River Greenway, via edc.nyc.

Harlem River Greenway Breaks Ground In East Harlem, Manhattan

City and state officials have broken ground on the Manhattan Greenway Harlem River project, a $353 million initiative that will deliver 7 acres of new waterfront parkland and a greenway connection in East Harlem, Manhattan. The project, located between 125th and 132nd Streets along the Harlem River, is led by NYC Parks, NYCEDC, and NYCDOT, with additional support from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It includes $310 million in city funding and a $43 million grant from the New York State Environmental Bond Act.

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Gaylord White Houses, via Google Maps.

Financing Secured For Renovations to NYCHA Properties in East Harlem, Manhattan

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has closed on $272.6 million in financing for a Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) project that will bring extensive renovations to Metro North Plaza and Gaylord White Houses in East Harlem, Manhattan. The project, supported through the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration program, will allow for the rehabilitation of 523 apartments across four residential buildings, benefitting nearly 800 residents. Nonprofit organizations The Community Builders and Ascendant Neighborhood Development will lead the redevelopment, while Wavecrest Management will oversee day-to-day property management.

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