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Permanent Affordability Commitment Together: PACT

Seward Park Extension

Seward Park Extension

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Join the conversation about community and capital investment at your development made possible through PACT.

Your development has been selected to be a part of the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program. This means that your homes and community spaces will receive much needed renovations, you will have access to employment opportunities affiliated with the repairs and on-site social services will be enhanced.

Because this is your home and your community, we want your expertise to shape what PACT will do at your development. We’d like you to join us in a community planning process to design and envision your community spaces and provide critical feedback on any proposed upgrades for your home.

What is PACT?

Through PACT, your development will be included in the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) and convert to a more stable, federally funded program called Project-Based Section 8. This allows NYCHA to unlock funding to complete comprehensive repairs at your development, while also ensuring homes remain permanently affordable and residents have the same basic rights as they possess in the public housing program.

Once the property is converted to Project-Based Section 8, NYCHA will lease the land and buildings to the development partners, who will conduct the repairs, serve as the new on-site property manager, and provide enhanced social services and community programs.

Learn more about PACT by visiting PACT Info Page

Resident Meetings

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Resident Meeting #1

On September 14, 2022 and October 19, 2022, Seward Park Extension residents came together to talk about PACT and how it will bring needed repairs and improvements to their community. These meetings were held in English with live Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish Interpreters.

At the meetings NYCHA discussed:

  • PACT will bring significant upgrades to Meltzer Tower, including repairs to the buildings, apartments, heating systems, and common areas.
  • Resident rights and protections are preserved under the PACT program.
  • NYCHA will work closely with residents and resident leadership throughout the entire PACT process.
  • Rent will continue to be set at 30% of adjusted gross household income.
  • Residents do not have to apply for Section 8; they will automatically transfer over to the Project-Based Section 8 program as part of PACT.
  • Development partners will be selected in 2023.
  • Free legal services will be available to residents before new leases must be signed.
  • Residents were also invited to tour a completed PACT development.

Link to PDF of presentation: English | Spanish | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese

Have Questions? Contact us!

PACT Hotline: 212-306-4036
Email us: PACT@nycha.nyc.gov