This document summarizes a roundtable discussion about NYCHA's proposal to lease land to developers to build new residential buildings. NYCHA has an $13.4 billion capital need over 5 years but only $8.5 million planned in work. The proposal would generate $30-50 million annually for 99 years for capital improvements. At Carver Houses, two development sites were proposed, with 242,000 square feet of residential space and 500,000 square feet of community facility space. Residents discussed concerns and provided feedback on the proposal, design options, request for proposal guidelines, and next steps in the process.

1. Preserving Public Housing
Roundtable Discussion
Carver Houses
April 16, 2013

2. Introductions
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3. Conversation Guidelines
 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
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4. 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 Carver Houses and other
NYCHA developments.
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5. Discussion Topics
 Overview of Land Lease Proposal
 Building Site and Design Options
 Request for Proposal
 Project Timeline
 Comments and Q & A
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6. Overview of Land Lease
Proposal
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7. $13.4 Billion Unmet Capital Need
NYCHA Wide for the Next 5 Years
Carver Houses has
$41Million needed
for capital
improvements
Only $8.5 million of
work is planned
over the next 5
years
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8. 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
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9. Setting the Record Straight:
At Carver 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. Benefits for Carver 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 permanent
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13. Land Lease Plan
Carver Houses
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14. Carver Houses Today
2,787 residents live at Carver Houses
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15. Development Opportunity at Carver Houses
E 102nd St & Madison Ave Site
 Site Area: 14,000 SF
E 102nd St & Park Ave Site
 Site Area: 23,000 SF
Proposed Floor Area
 242,000 SF Residential Floor Area / 262
Apartments* (Approx.)
 500,000 SF Community Facility Floor
Area (Revenue Generating Community
Facility eg. Medical Facility, Student
Dormitory)
 1Affordableunits will be available to
households with incomes at or BELOW
60% of Area Median Income (AMI)
1Based Maximum Allowable Income
on Dept. of Housing and Urban
1 person $ 36,120
Development 2013 (HUD) Standards
*Assumption based on 925 SF / Apartment 2 persons $ 41,280
3 persons $ 46,440
4 persons $ 51,540
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16. Group Discussion #1
Comments and Concerns about
Land Lease Proposal
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17. Building Site and Design
Options
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18. Possible Relocation of Site Uses
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19. Carver Houses: Development
Sites
Park Avenue & E 102nd Street Site
Development Site
Madison Avenue & E 102nd Street Site
Development Site

20. Carver Houses: New Parking and
Improved Open Space
E 106th St Landscaped
Area New Parking Lot
Park Ave @ E 105th St Park Ave Parking Lot @ E 100th St
Landscaped Area New Expanded
Parking Lot
Madison Ave @ E
100th St New Parking
Lot
E 99th St Parking Lot Expanded

21. Group Discussion #2
Design Options
 Parking Relocation
 Security
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22. Request for Proposal
Process to ask developers for
their ideas based on specific
guidelines that NYCHA provides
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23. RFP is currently in development
Guidelines Under Consideration
 Alternate power source
 Distribution of apartment units
 Employment opportunities & training
 Preference for Carver Houses residents for
affordable units
 Financial literacy training
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24. Group Discussion #3
Request for Proposal
 Alternate power source
 Distribution of apartment units
 Employment opportunities & training
 Preference for Carver Houses residents for
affordable units
 Financial literacy training
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25. Next Steps in 2013
 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
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26. Key Milestones 2014-2016
Ongoing resident discussions
 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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27. Q&A
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28. 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
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