The Chelsea NYCHA Proposal:
New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), Related Companies and Essence Development propose a plan to demolish and rebuild the existing buildings on both Chelsea NYCHA campuses. All tenants would be provided a new home. The plan also calls for interim rehab work. Under this proposal, new construction on the campus begins with NYCHA replacement housing. Existing NYCHA tenants are moved into new, permanent housing as new buildings are built to prevent temporary relocation for all residents. However, some tenants may be relocated during interim rehab work. As a new building is built, NYCHA residents are then transferred into that new building so the old building can be replaced, and rebuilt.
Time Line:
2019
Chelsea NYCHA Working Group
Manhattan Community Board 4 participated in the Chelsea NYCHA Working Group.
Chelsea NYCHA Working Group Report
Summary Booklets for Chelsea Working Group:
English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian
2021
MCB4 hosted a public virtual forum on December 17, 2021. The Forum included a presentation on the Chelsea NYCHA Working Group’s proposal for renovation and preservation of Elliot-Chelsea and Fulton Developments.
Chelsea NYCHA Presentation
Watch recording of the Forum
2023
June
NYCHA announces Revised Proposal
July
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, MCB4’s Chelsea Land Use Committee and Housing, Health, and Human Services Committee hosted NYCHA for their informational presentation of the revised Chelsea NYCHA Proposal
NYCHA Presentation – In Spanish
The recording can be found on our YouTube channel here.
August
MCB4 sends NYCHA and Essence and Related a letter requesting additional information
MCB4 Letter to NYCHA re Questions on Chelsea NYCHA Proposal
NYCHA Land Use Material:
As of Right and ULURP Presentation
Non-Rezoning Alternative by Building
Chelsea NYCHA Proposal by Building
NYCHA Resident Meeting Presentation
September
MCB4 holds Community Meeting to inform the public of the process and the hear community members concerns
The recording can be found here
October
Housing, Health, and Human Services Committee:
Housing Health and Human Services Committee: Discussion on NYCHA Tenants Rights and Protections
NYCHA Presentation on Tenants Rights
Chelsea Land Use Committee:
NYCHA Presentation on Redevelopment Plan Overview
November
Joint Chelsea Land Use & Housing, Health, and Human Services Admin Letter
2024
January
NYCHA Draft Scope of Presentation
February
NYCHA Development Team Presentation on Security and Pest Control
March