nycha infill sites presentation for roundtable meeting 4-8-13 (meltzer tower)
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Max Meltzer Tower on Manhattan's Lower East Side is a 20-story building exclusively for seniors with 230 apartments housing an estimated 246 residents.TRANSCRIPT
Preserving Public HousingRoundtable Discussion
Meltzer TowerApril 8, 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 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 Meltzer Tower and other NYCHA
developments.4
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Overview of Land Lease Proposal Building Site and Design Options Request for Proposal 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
Meltzer Tower has a$10.5 Million need
for capital improvements
Meltzer Tower is budgeted to receive
$167,000 for 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.
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Overview: Land Lease Proposed Plan
Private developers will pay NYCHA for the right to build on leased land that NYCHA owns (and will continue to own)
Approximately 80% of the apartments will be market rate and 20% will be permanently low income
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Setting the Record Straight: At Meltzer 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 Meltzer Tower 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 permanent13
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Meltzer Tower
Land Lease Plan
15250 residents live at Meltzer Tower
Meltzer Tower: Where We Are
Meltzer Tower: Development Site
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Development Site: Site Area: 18,750 SF (approx.)
New Construction: 121,500 SF (approx.)
Rent and utilities will NOT exceed 30% of your income
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
Development Opportunity at Meltzer Tower
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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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Meltzer Tower: Building Lobby
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Meltzer Tower: Seating Area
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Meltzer Tower: Open Space
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Group Discussion #2
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Design Options Seating Area
Lobby
Open Space
Retail (in base of new building)
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 Meltzer 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 Meltzer 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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Land Lease Websitehttp://on.nyc.gov/landlease
Public Comments can be submitted online and in writing to:
NYC Housing AuthorityLand Lease Comments
PO Box 3422 New York NY 10008
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Q & A