Inwood 9th Avenue RFP

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What Phase of the RFP Process Are We In? 

1 Community Visioning

Thank you to everyone who shared their vision for the future of the Inwood 9^th Avenue site! Check out the Inwood 9^th Avenue Community Visioning Report to read about what we heard and the key findings. Navigate to the How to Get Involved tab for more information about how HPD has engaged the community. 

If you are interested in learning more about the RFP process, please navigate to the RFP Process and FAQs tab.  

2 Open Request   

The Inwood 9th Avenue RFP was released on October 9, 2024. Submissions were due on January 24, 2025.

To access the RFP documents, please navigate to the Submit an RFP Response tab.

3 Submissions Review

HPD reviewed submissions and designated the winning development team on December 10, 2025.  To learn more about the RFP process, please navigate to the RFP Process & FAQs tab.  

4 Developer Designation 

On December 10, 2025, HPD announced the designation of Inwood 9th Avenue to a development team consisting of Slate Property Group, Xenolith Partners, and Comunilife. The development team will transform the site into mixed-use affordable housing with a marine focused STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) center, an indoor-outdoor soccer field, and a publicly accessible waterfront open space along the Harlem River.

The project is expected to produce over 600 new affordable homes for individuals, families, and seniors.

For more information about the selected development proposal, check out the press release.  

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Members of the public may also email Inwood9thRFP@hpd.nyc.gov with questions and inquiries. 

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