NYCHA has several major capital projects intended to preserve and introduce improvements to public housing. NYCHA’s capital dollars are also being utilized to transform the appearance of NYCHA’s community facilities. These planned and carefully implemented projects are critical to extending the lifespan of NYCHA developments and community facilities, thereby preserving them for use by residents and members of the public for future generations.
BRONX
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Typical NYCHA bathroom
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Edenwald Houses: A major capital project to modernize apartments, replace 1,937 bathrooms and upgrade electrical panels, risers, and wiring was recently completed at Edenwald Houses, NYCHA's largest development in the Bronx. Edenwald, constructed in 1953, consists of forty (40) buildings, 3 and 14-stories tall, with 2,034 apartments. Modernization efforts included installation of new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Steam distribution and condensate piping was replaced to allow for more efficient delivery and use of energy. The work represents a $38 million investment by NYCHA and was completed as part of the CM/Build program.
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Repairs to water tower at Soundview Houses in the Bronx |
Soundview Houses: Constructed in 1954, Soundview Houses in the Bronx has thirteen (13), 7-story buildings with 1,258 apartments. This site is currently undergoing a major exterior restoration. The scope of work of this $25.2 million project is for repair of the building envelope, which includes masonry replacement/ repairs, waterproofing and roof replacement work. This project is approximately 98% completed.
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| Masonry repairs at Throggs Neck Houses in the Bronx |
Throggs Neck Houses & Throggs Neck Addition: These two developments are located in the Bronx. Constructed in 1953, Throggs Neck Houses consists of twenty-nine (29) buildings, 3 and 7-stories tall with 1,182 apartments. Adjacent to this site is Throggs Neck Addition, completed in 1971, which consists of four (4) buildings, 8 and 11-stories tall with 287 apartments.These two sites are currently undergoing the second phase of a major exterior restoration (the first phase of the project was similar in scope and addressed conditions at (10) buildings). The Phase II scope of work includes the repair of the building envelope, and related masonry replacement/ repairs, waterproofing, parapet and bulkhead repair work. This $14.8 million project addresses conditions at 19 buildings in Throggs Neck Houses and Throggs Neck Addition, and includes structural repairs to the water tank enclosure. This project is approximately 99% completed.
BROOKLYN
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| Heating system upgrade at Albany Houses in Brooklyn |
Albany Houses: Completed in 1950, Albany Houses consists of two developments, Albany (with 824 apartments in six (6) 14-story buildings) and Albany II (containing 396 apartments in three (3) 13 and 14-story buildings). NYCHA will begin work in mid 2012 on a $12 million exterior renovation project. The scope of work for the project includes exterior brickwork repointing and replacement, parapet wall replacement, window lintel restoration and waterproofing of the building envelope. Currently there is a $2.3 million boiler replacement project underway to be completed by late 2012. In addition, there is a heating system upgrade project valued at $4.5 million, and a lobby entrance and mailbox replacement project valued at $2.2 million scheduled to start in spring 2012.
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| Apartment interior renovations at Whitman/Ingersoll Houses in Brooklyn |
Whitman/Ingersoll Houses: Built in 1944 as temporary housing for workers at the nearby Brooklyn Navy Yard, the Walt Whitman and Raymond V. Ingersoll Houses in Ft. Greene are under major renovations to bring apartments to current standards and to ensure that units are in optimum condition for future generations. NYCHA is investing millions of dollars in comprehensive improvements including bringing elevator service to every floor, enlarging apartments, creating separate and/or upgraded kitchen areas in every apartment, and upgrading the heating and electrical systems in all buildings.
MANHATTAN
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| Roof replacement at Johnson Houses in Manhattan |
Johnson Houses: Constructed in the late 1940's, James Weldon Johnson Houses consists of ten (10) residential buildings with 1,310 apartments and associated public spaces. Johnson Houses is currently undergoing major exterior and interior renovations. The scope of work includes asbestos abatement, roof replacement, parapet replacement, brick repairs, spandrel beam repairs and replacement, and structural repairs at foundation walls. The work also includes interior structural repairs, lead abatement, kitchen and bathroom renovations, electrical upgrades, structural concrete and cosmetic repair work in public hall areas and façade cleaning.
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New windows at Harborview Terrace in Manhattan
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Harborview Terrace: Harborview Terrace in Manhattan (completed in 1977) consists of two buildings, 14 and 15-stories in height. A $6 million major exterior renovation was completed at Harborview Terrace in 2011. The scope of work included: installation of new windows in all 377 apartments (and in terrace doors); installation of new windows in elevator halls, maintenance rooms and management offices and upgrades to the “Clinton Senior Center.” Child safety guards, mesh guards, and gates were also replaced. An additional component of this contract included replacement of the windows on the first, second and third floors of both buildings with high-impact energy efficient windows.
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| Roof replacement at Straus Houses in Manhattan. |
Straus Houses: Completed in 1965, Straus Houses consists of two buildings, 19 and 20-stories in height, with a total of 267 apartments. A $9.2 million exterior renovation project is currently underway at Straus Houses. This project is being completed under NYCHA’s CM/Build program, is approximately 95% completed. The scope of work includes roof replacement, asbestos abatement, masonry repairs, and exterior brick work repair.
QUEENS
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| Renovated facade at Ocean Bay Apartments in Queens |
Ocean Bay Apartments
(Bayside and Oceanside):
NYCHA continues efforts to revitalize the Ocean Bay Apartments. Twenty-four (24) of the 31 buildings that make up Ocean Bay Apartments are on the bay side of Rockaway Beach Boulevard (and were constructed in 1961), while seven (7) buildings are on the ocean side of the Boulevard (constructed in 1951). Phases 1 and 2 of the renovation work were completed in December 2003 and October 2010, respectively. Renovations included the modernization of more than 1,800 apartments in all 31 buildings and masonry repairs on all buildings.
Additional work completed in 2011 included new roofs for all seven (7) Oceanside buildings and the 4 high-rise buildings on the Bayside, 74 additional apartment renovations and the restoration of the 20 low-rise Bayside building facades. This work was completed as part of NYCHA’s CM/Build program. Planned work includes a grounds renovation on the bay side, to include new and refurbished play areas, spray showers and basketball courts, new pavements, fencing and planting, and the installation of five (5) new exterior compactors and one (1) bulk trash pre-crusher. This work is slated to start construction in the spring of 2012.
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| Restored parapet at Woodside Houses in Queens |
Woodside Houses: Constructed in 1949, Woodside Houses, consists of twenty (20), 6-story buildings with 1,356 apartments. A major exterior restoration project at Woodside Houses is approximately 98% completed. The scope of work includes the repair of the building envelope, and related masonry replacement and repair, waterproofing and roof replacement work. This $20.2 million project addresses conditions at six (6) Woodside buildings, each six stories in height.
