FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2026
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NYCHA Releases New Solicitation to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Select NYCHA Properties

Available for use by NYCHA residents and the public, the stations will expand access to EV charging while generating revenue for the Authority

NEW YORK – The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced yesterday the release of a new solicitation for partners to develop electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at select NYCHA properties. As the largest residential landlord in New York City, NYCHA is uniquely positioned to help build EV charging capacity. The initiative aims to leverage the scale of NYCHA’s portfolio to expand resident and public access to EV charging in its communities, while also providing green job opportunities and generating revenue for property improvements. This solicitation is an important step toward NYCHA’s objective to provide 150 public EV charging stations, as outlined in the Authority’s 2026 Sustainability Agenda.  

“This program is an extraordinary opportunity for NYCHA to contribute to the EV charging footprint in New York City,” said NYCHA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt. “Through this effort, we can create a wider distribution of new EV charging stations to serve residents and support City and State goals while simultaneously bringing in operational revenue to the Authority.” 

“Through this effort, NYCHA can leverage our scale to support low-emissions transportation across the five boroughs while increasing revenues for properties’ operations,” said NYCHA Chief Asset and Capital Management Officer Shaan Mavani. “As our 2026 Sustainability Agenda laid out, the EV charging program will also contribute to improved air quality in the city.” 

Through this solicitation, NYCHA is seeking qualified EV charging infrastructure providers to develop EV charging stations at NYCHA properties. NYCHA is seeking both Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) installations. Under the solicitation, selected partners will be responsible for the full lifecycle of EV charging projects, including financing, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. NYCHA will host the infrastructure through long-term lease agreements, without incurring any costs for the Authority. Lease agreements are expected to include revenue-sharing structures, ensuring that NYCHA receives financial compensation from the use of its parking facilities. 

The EV charging solicitation will establish a Qualified Partner List of vendors capable of deploying EV charging infrastructure across NYCHA developments, and from this list, up to three partners will also be selected to advance initial projects through a due diligence phase and into lease agreements. Future project deployments will be with vendors on the Qualified Partner List. 

As part of this solicitation, project developers will be required to create pathways for NYCHA residents to access training and employment opportunities in the growing EV charging industry. NYCHA has established an expectation that at least 25 percent of labor hours on the projects be performed by low-income workers with a priority for NYCHA residents, helping connect residents to long-term career opportunities in clean energy and infrastructure. Additionally, selected partners will be required to offer discounted charging rates for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers, including NYCHA residents. 

Proposals submitted to NYCHA will be evaluated by a team of NYCHA staff based on criteria such as a team’s experience, qualifications, and financial plan; their technical approach and construction plan; and operations, maintenance, security, and customer experience strategies. Proposals will also be evaluated on benefits to NYCHA and its residents, including lease payments and resident hiring commitments. 

The EV charging solicitation will remain open until responses are due on June 23, 2026. NYCHA anticipates establishing the Qualified Partner List in late summer 2026 and executing lease agreements with up to three vendors in early 2027. Following site selection and feasibility analysis, initial EV charging installations are expected to move forward at a subset of NYCHA developments, with the potential for broader expansion across the Authority’s portfolio over time.