Over the past 15-20 years, a loss of: Mitchell-Lama, Section 8 housing, as well as rent-controlled and rent-regulated apartments, has caused areas in CD6 to become increasingly more income segregated. Statistics from ANHD indicate that almost 43% of renters in our district are rent burdened, and (through SPARC and Innovation East) the City and State are now dedicating large parcels to other uses that CB6 had anticipated using for housing, resulting in a net loss of permanent affordable housing.
Current Year Response: Agency supports and can accommodate; remove request. Explanation: Thank you for this request. We agree that your district needs more affordable housing development. HPD will continue to maximize the use of all affordable housing tools, including but not limited to subsidy, tax exemptions, and Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to projects in our development pipeline in your district and throughout the Five Boroughs.
At its September 19th, 2022 meeting, the Housing & Homeless Committee made no changes to this request.
CB6 continues to receive complaints about individuals, many of them New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, urinating and defecating in parks, POPS, and the street. Individuals do not relieve themselves in public as a choice; they are forced to do so as the City has failed to provide them with public restrooms and handwashing stations. We note that constructing new public restrooms is a priority for the Manhattan Borough President and a coalition of Manhattan Community Boards, but progress has be
Current Year Response: Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively; remove request. Explanation: The agency is planning new installations of Automatic Public Toilets (APTs) citywide and has identified a potential site near the 34th Street Ferry landing. We have also heard from SolarOne regarding their interest in installing public facilities around Stuy Cove Park. However, our team has identified additional complications with the site at 34th Street.
On June 3, 2024, the Mayor's office announced an effort to build public bathrooms throughout New York City. Two of the bathrooms, per the Mayor's office, will be in our district: at Murphy Brothers Playground and Stuyvesant Square East.
CB6 asks that additional supportive housing facilities be built in Manhattan Community District 6 (CD6), with allocated funds from the supportive housing that has been funded through New York State's budget. As CD6 currently has only one supportive housing facility, Kenmore Hall (with one more under construction), and especially given CD6's proximity to many public health facilities that support this population, CB6 asks that additional supportive housing units be built in CD6.
Current Year Response: Agency supports and can accommodate; remove request. Explanation: HPD will continue to fund the construction of supportive housing from the development pipeline to maximize available resources.
At its September 19th, 2022 meeting, the Housing & Homeless Committee made no changes to this request.
There is little supportive housing dedicated to seniors in CD6. While some privately-funded accommodations are available, they are expensive and out of reach for most seniors. CB6 is currently reviewing potential sites for senior housing and asks the City to join us in filling this important need in our community and give significant weight to community input in the selection of the type and location of such services.
Current Year Response: Agency supports and can accommodate; remove request. Explanation: HPD would welcome the opportunity to hear further from the Board on potential locations where supportive housing can be located. If the Board is in touch with property owners that are interested in advancing supportive housing or senior housing projects within CB6, we would also welcome the connection and/or encouragement for them to contact HPD for an intake meeting.
At its September 19th, 2022 meeting, the Housing & Homeless Committee recommended "splitting" this into two requests: providing funding for aging in place programs and building new affordable senior housing facilities. However, since the request to build more affordable senior housing was not changed, what the committee actually did was propose a new budget request for funding for aging in place programs.
Of the six subway stations that have subway entrances in Community District 6, two (59th & Lexington Ave and 14th & 3rd Ave) remain ADA non-compliant. The heavily used 59th & Lexington Ave station was slated for accessibility improvements in the 2020-2024 Capital Plan which got delayed because of the COVID pandemic. We urge that these upgrades be made as soon as possible.
Current Year Response: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate; remove request. Explanation: Please contact the agency directly and promptly for more information.
At the December 4, 2023 Transportation Committee meeting, the committee agreed to keep this as a budget request.
The Department of City Planning confirms Manhattan Community District 6 has “the lowest amount of open space per capita of Manhattan community districts”. To remedy this, three underutilized City-owned sites along the East River should be repurposed as park space. There are two prime City-owned waterfront spaces at 34th Street: an 11,000 sq ft property that is currently used as a parking lot and a 40,000 sq ft heliport that adversely impacts the quality of life of nearby residents and was the or
Current Year Response: Agency supports and can accommodate; remove request. Explanation: We are working with EDC to transform the parking lot at 34th Street into a passive recreation space available to the community.
At the September 23, 2024 meeting of the Land Use & Waterfront Committee, the request was ranked as "high" for impact, community support, and feasibility. Additionally, the committee agreed to remove any references to the Soloviev Site and replace it with references to the Water Club site.
While CB6 secured a 10-year lease on office space as of 5/29/2018, the space is not large enough to accommodate our monthly Full Board meetings, which are mandated by Sec. 2800(h) of the City Charter. CB6 holds 11 meetings every month, some of which convene as many as 100 people. Venues in the district are unwilling to allow public meetings, are too expensive to rent, or lack the technological setup to effectively host meetings, so CB6 frequently struggles to find meeting space. CB6 therefore re
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: DCAS does not have a conceptually approved Space Request for this. The community board should submit a Space Request to DCAS/OMB for OMB conceptual approval. The CB should contact DCAS Real Estate Services, Hannah Marcus at hmarcus@dcas.nyc.gov for information on completing a Space Request Form.
At the June 10, 2024 Budget & Governmental Affairs Committee meeting, the committee agreed to tag this request as medium impact, medium community support, and low feasibility (need to skip ahead over ten minutes from this time stamp to see the vote on impact, as community support and feasibility were decided on before impact).
CB6 requests repair of the underlying structure of the park which has deteriorated with visible sink holes developing. The project is listed as a capital project on the Parks Department Capital Project tracker, with a design completion date of December 2023. We ask that this project be started immediately.
Current Year Response: Agency supports and can accommodate; remove request. Explanation: The design work was completed last June, and the project is currently in the post-design phase until all the permits are approved by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the NYC Department of Small Business Services. Please note that Parks is not in control of the regulatory agency permit review and approval schedules. After the permits are approved, the project will go through the procuremen
At the September 30, 2024 Budget & Governmental Affairs Committee meeting, CB6 Chair Sandy McKee said that, per the Parks Department website, this particular project has not moved out of the design category.
The five-block existing area (aka Glick Park) lost power and water after Hurricane Sandy and 11 years later, only the electricity has been restored. Adding water infrastructure along this five-block area would open up opportunities for a wide range of uses including watering of plantings and cleaning that are not feasible at this time and most importantly green this waterfront park.
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: We are going to try to fix the problem between 36th - 38th Streets and turn the water back on in the spring. We will look into whether a water line can be installed in the next three blocks ("New Wave Pier") as part of a future capital project.
On October 3, 2023, the Environment & Parks Committee added this budget request.
It is our understanding that the City has not completed its ADA obligation to install pedestrian ramps and curb cuts at various locations within our District. We can work with the City to identify the areas of most significant need and recognize budget constraints on such projects, but there is a pressing need to provide street accessibility to all residents. In addition, drainage at curb cuts can be an issue that cannot be left to an arbitrary review and work timetable. Inspection at the time
Current Year Response: Agency supports and can accommodate; remove request. Explanation: The Pedestrian Ramp Program plans pedestrian ramps for construction after a particular street has been resurfaced. In the borough of Manhattan, a total of over 2,707 corners have been constructed since July 1, 2017. From this number, 2,479 corners are upgrades, and 228 corners are new installations. DOT received $1.2B to fund capital pedestrian ramp contracts fully through FY 31. You can find more informatio
At the December 4, 2023 Transportation Committee meeting, the committee agreed to keep this as a budget request.
Public safety and environmental health upgrades are needed at Stuyvesant Square, with restoration of park buildings, lighting and electricity repair the park priorities. The east building requires electricity, plumbing, and structure repairs to be used for storage and staffing. ConEd reports that it will not run electrical lines to the east building until building electrical repairs are made. The west building also needs repairs. LED lighting is needed for park lampposts on both sides of the par
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: The design process for the renovation of the parkhouse on the east side is underway. We are seeking funding in the FY 26 budget for the renovation of the parkhouse on the west side. The lighting has been upgraded to LED lights.
CB6 requests $2.6 million for renovations to the 55th St. Park in Sutton Place. The Park is in urgent need of repairs and is being subjected to vandalism. Recently a park bench was thrown in the East River. Improvements to the Park would make it more functional and welcoming to the community.
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: This project is partially funded. We are seeking the balance of funding that is needed.
On October 3, 2023, the Environment & Parks Committee added this budget request.
Located adjacent to MS 104 and regularly used by many students and community residents, Peter's Field has long been in need of an upgrade. Community Board Six has received various complaints that the facility is not up to standard and, as such, decreases the enjoyment of the space--especially the basketball courts--and delivers a perception that the community is a victim of urban blight. The upgrade should be anchored by leveling and repainting the damaged, uneven and potentially unsafe court su
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: Peter's Field received a major upgrade in recent years with the installation of a synthetic turf field, which covers most of the site. Funding is needed to renovate the basketball courts.
At the August 30, 2021 Environment & Parks Committee meeting, the committee added this as a new budget request.
CB6 requests lights for the St. Vartan Park Field.
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate;
CB6 requests that the bluestone sidewalk at Ralph J. Bunche Park be reconstructed. The bluestone pavers have been deteriorating for years and are dangerous to pedestrians and those using walkers and wheelchairs. It poses ADA issues and potential liability issues for the City. We also note that this Park is opposite the south end of the UN property and is viewed by and used by visitors to the UN.
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: Funding is needed to renovate Ralph Bunche Park, including the bluestone sidewalk.
At its September 6, 2022 meeting, the Environment & Parks Committee made no changes to the request.
Manhattan Community District 6 has a significant senior population, with 18.2% of residents aged 65 or older. The need for community spaces has become increasingly critical, especially in light of the loneliness epidemic exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We propose the establishment of an intergenerational community center in our district to address these challenges. This new center would provide essential services and programming for seniors while fostering connections across age groups. We
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: NYC Aging will have to seek funding to develop the scope and cost of this request.
At its April 11, 2024 meeting, the Health & Human Services Committee agreed to turn this request into "new community center."
CB6 requests that the NYC Parks Department comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and ensure that all Parks in New York City are ADA compliant.
Current Year Response: Agency supports and can accommodate; remove request. Explanation: Providing accessibility in our parks is a high priority for the Parks Department. It is a key objective of every park renovation and in other park improvements. As one example, we recently worked with the St. Vartan Park Conservancy to construct an accessible entrance and path in the garden at that park.
On October 3, 2023, the Environment & Parks Committee added this budget request.
The East Side of Manhattan is under-served by the transit system. The Lexington Avenue lines are grossly over-crowded; many Eastside residents and commuters walk over a half mile to already overly-congested trains. Phases 3 and 4 of the Second Avenue Subway are expected to benefit Manhattan Community District 6. We eagerly await the completion of this work and ask the City to not delay this work. We understand that federal money and other sources will be challenged for the near term. However, t
Current Year Response: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate; remove request. Explanation: Please contact the agency directly and promptly for more information.
At the December 4, 2023 Transportation Committee meeting, the committee agreed to keep this as a budget request.
We have been alerted that elevators at Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center need to be renovated and that locker rooms are in need of repair and updating. We are supportive of our recreation centers and among the repairs and renovations we would like to see any improvements that might allow faster re-opening of all or part of the facility if there is a future pandemic or required shut down.
Current Year Response: Agency supports and can accommodate; remove request. Explanation: This project has been funded.
On June 16, 2021, Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver renamed Recreation Center 54 the Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center. Judge Motley was the first African American woman to become a federal judge and the first Black woman to serve as Manhattan Borough President. Read the press release here: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/constance-baker-motley-recreation-center/pressrelease/21858
More than 2500 pickleball and handball players in the St. Vartan Park community are in need of renovated courts in the west end of the park on each side of the handball wall. The four pickleball courts require resurfacing to create regulation-size and level playing surfaces, and appropriate lines for both pickleball and handball. The current courts have cracks and, as such, have been causing player injuries. The surface material currently used for the adjacent basketball courts would be a more a
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: Funding is needed to renovate the handball / pickleball courts.
Ralph Bunche Park on First Avenue across the street from the United Nations Headquarters is in need of a water irrigation system for the park’s plants. During a drought in 2022, the demise of many plants in the park was attributed to the absence of an irrigation system.
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: Funding is needed for a renovation of Ralph Bunche Park, which would include an irrigation system. The adjacent building has reinstalled scaffolding in the park.
At its September 6, 2022 meeting, the Environment & Parks Committee recommended adding a new request to request irrigation at Ralph J. Bunch Parks.
Numerous express buses that originate in the outer boroughs end their routes in or near Manhattan Community District 6. However, these buses have no suitable parking options and therefore park in our district's streets, taking away parking spaces from residents and blocking bus lanes. Residents frequently complain about express buses parking along 34th and 57th Streets, and in the 2nd Avenue bus lane. CB6 has passed resolutions in support of finding layover locations for these buses. A bus depo
Current Year Response: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate; remove request. Explanation: Please contact the agency directly and promptly for more information.
At the December 4, 2023 Transportation Committee meeting, the committee agreed to keep this as a budget request.
There are a lot of issues with the infrastructure, and its dog park needs improvement. It is also adjacent to the FDR Drive so safety design concerns have been raised by several members of the community.
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: The water infrastructure issue at Peter Detmold Park has been addressed by a recently completed capital project. Funding is needed to renovate the dog run and install new fencing.
On October 10, 2023, CB6 Chair Kyle Athayde recommended adding this budget request.
Restoration of function to the East River Esplanade Park (Glick Park) fountains by replacing the pumps for water circulation and the electrical systems would add considerably to the attractiveness and use of the park. We look forward to seeing design proposals and a fully funded commitment.
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: The water has been off for years after a storm flooded the pit and shorted out all the pumps. We are going to try to fix the problem and turn the water back on in the spring.
At the September 30, 2024 Budget & Governmental Affairs Committee meeting, the committee agreed to move this request from continued support to capital because of the lack of progress on this item (and, as such, this does not belong in continued support).
The community is in need of significant infrastructure upgrades at the Asser Levy Recreation Center building, including the following. Replace, upgrade, and flood proof the center's windows. Locker room renovations are for the men’s & women’s locker rooms and handicap restrooms. This remodeling will provide new toilets, hand dryers, showers and sinks. The LED lights are needed for the indoor, intermediate pool. Additional requests include repairing the indoor pool dehumidifier/HVAC system and in
Current Year Response: Agency supports and can accommodate; remove request. Explanation: The upcoming capital project at
On October 4, 2024, CB6 Budget & Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Nad Kilani had this budget request merged with the other request on the Asser Levy Recreation Center.
The Mayor has several policies and programs meant to improve traffic flow and traffic safety in New York City, such as more protected bicycle lanes, dedicated bus lanes, and Vision Zero. However, because of a lack of traffic enforcement in our district, those policies and programs are left compromised. Protected bicycle lanes are compromised because of drivers interfering with those lanes. Bus lanes are compromised because other vehicles park in those dedicated bus lanes. Vision Zero is compromi
Current Year Response: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate; remove request. Explanation: Please contact the agency directly and promptly for more information.
At the June 3, 2024 Transportation Committee meeting, the committee said that this request will be retooled so that we advocate for a higher classification for traffic enforcement agents (because part of the issue is that we don't have the traffic enforcement agents because the pay doesn't entice getting agents).
Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officer presence reduces illegal or inappropriate behavior and increases the opportunity for peaceful and safe enjoyment of the parks by both children and adults. CB6 would like more frequent patrols in our district. Current levels of roving enforcement are not sufficient to address quality of life issues in our parks which appear to have ramped up during the pandemic; more fixed patrols are needed. In this vein, we support funding of 1 additional sergeant and 8 ad
Current Year Response: Agency supports and can accommodate; remove request. Explanation: Funding for additional PEP officers would be welcomed by the agency. With respect to the request regarding the current level of staffing, we do assign PEP officers to address changing needs in parks.
At September 30, 2021 District Service Cabinet, during a discussion about whether Albano Plaground could be assigned a dedicated PEP officer, the Parks manager for CD6 remarked that there are not enough PEP officers for this. This suggests that this request is worth keeping.
Due to budget cuts, DHS Police was cut from many shelters in our district in favor of private security, producing poorer results to matters including keeping the shelters safe and de-escalation. CB6 seeks restoration of the DHS police presence directly in shelters.
Current Year Response: Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively; remove request. Explanation: The Agency is regularly monitoring security needs at shelters, and responds as needed. DHS Shelter Security Management has a dedicated team of Peace Officers, known as the Provider Assistance Unit (PAU). This team focuses on supporting providers by ensuring that best security practices are followed. PAU assist in training provider security staff and help address security deficienci
At the September 5, 2024 meeting of the Public Safety & Sanitation Committee, the committee agreed to keep the request but make edits to the request, in the process making it clearer that we believe results are poorer at shelters not staffed by DHS police. Furthermore, the committee ranked the request for perceived impact, community support, and feasibility.
We ask that the City conduct research on how the nonprofit and corporate sectors could help provide restroom and shower facilities to individuals experiencing homelessness. Models for providing restroom and shower facilities in this way currently exist in New York City, including in northern Manhattan and in Battery Park City, and the Manhattan Borough President has made it a priority to develop solutions to the problem. Research would include identifying appropriate locations, operational succe
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: At DHS drop-in centers, clients can access specialized services that meet immediate needs, such as: Hot meals and clothing; Showers and laundry facilities; Counseling, case management services, and connections to health care, including medical care and mental health care; Help finding a job or applying for benefits.
At its September 19th, 2022 meeting, the Housing & Homeless Committee made no changes to this request.
We were pleased to see that some funds have been provided to support seniors living at home. For tens of thousands of seniors in Manhattan Community District 6 who remain capable of independent and semi-independent living, aging in place is the best way to remain in a comfortable and familiar environment, and retain their neighborhood connections and access to services and support. Our district has the third-highest proportion of residents over 65 in Manhattan and the tenth-highest in the city,
Current Year Response: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate; remove request. Explanation: Not sure what the request is.
This request was proposed at the Housing & Homeless Committee's September 19th, 2022 meeting. The committee recommended "splitting" the request for building new affordable senior housing facilities into two requests. However, since the request to build more affordable senior housing was not changed, what the committee actually did was propose a new budget request for funding for aging in place programs.
As a consequence of overflowing trash in public trash receptacles, trash ends up in the street creating unsightly and unhygienic conditions. We are requesting an increased frequency of trash collection from public waste receptacles.
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: Although the Department of Sanitation supports this request, due to fiscal constraints the availability of funds is uncertain.
At the September 5, 2024 meeting of the Public Safety & Sanitation Committee, the committee agreed to edit the request so that it clearly focuses on increasing the frequency of collection from public waste baskets. Furthermore, the committee ranked the request for perceived impact, community support, and feasibility.
Manhattan Community District 6 needs increased staffing at parks, such as a dedicated district gardener, city parks workers, and additional welders. Current levels of maintenance and operations staff are not adequate to maintain our parks, and our landscaping suffers from lack of gardening and accessibility. Also, non-governmental funding (i.e. conservancies) is not available for any parks in our district. The pandemic has resulted in an increase in park usage. And as a district lacking park spa
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: Additional funding for M&O staff would be welcomed by the agency, but it should be noted that our parks are safer and better maintained than they were last year and we will continue to provide them with the care they deserve. In addition, funding was restored for the Parks Opportunity Program, an important part of our workforce that gives thousands of low-income New Yorkers six-month paid opportunities
At its 9/14/2020 meeting, the Budget & Governmental Affairs Committee suggested no change in the substance or ranking of this item.
Renters in New York CIty depend on HPD to enforce housing quality and safety codes and to protect tenants from harassment and discrimination, and individuals working in affordable housing construction depend on HPD to enforce certain wage laws. The New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) also depends on collaboration with HPD to enforce tenant protections at the state level. We understand that HPD's ability to do this important work depends on adequate funding for monitor
Current Year Response: Agency supports and can accommodate; remove request. Explanation: The agency appreciates the advocacy for adequate staffing and funding of our Code Enforcement unit. In recent years we have increased our headcount of that division and will continue to support tenants throughout the city.
The entrance area for the Queens Midtown Tunnel is plagued by numerous problems: constant traffic backups, slow buses, and pedestrian safety issues. CB6 requests that the NYC Department of Transportation perform a comprehensive traffic study that can figure out how to best address these issues. CB6 requests a traffic study for the Queens Midtown Tunnel entrance area, with the study area being between 38th and 33rd Streets (north to south) and between the FDR Drive and 3rd Avenue (east to west).
Current Year Response: Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively; remove request. Explanation: The agency requests additional information from the Community Board.
At the June 3, 2024 Transportation Committee meeting, the committee agreed to expand the scope of this request so that it also includes the exit area as well as the tunnel itself.
Under the Right to Counsel (RTC) law, DSS/HRA's Office of Civil Justice (OCJ) must provide tenants facing eviction free legal representation and advice. City data shows that 86% of tenants with RTC representation remain in their homes. But New York State court data shows that due to a shortage of available lawyers, thousands of New Yorkers faced eviction proceedings without lawyers every year. Some tenants are also eligible for grants and subsidies that they do not apply for, which could make ev
Current Year Response: Agency supports and can accommodate; remove request. Explanation: Funding is in place to provide legal services for tenants facing eviction.
On July 6, 2023, NYC Council Member Keith Powers' newsletter said that during the City's budget process, there was "a $36 million increase for Right to Counsel to help prevent evictions."
An analysis of the 12 Manhattan community board (CB) operating budgets (PS and OTPS only, as rent budgets vary from board to board) on July 1, 2024 by Manhattan CB6 revealed considerable variation in budgets among the boards. CB3, with the highest budget at $291,434, has almost $23,000 more to work with than the CB with the lowest budget (CB10). CB6 is 10th out of 12 Manhattan CBs in terms of operating budget. CB operating budgets (PS and OTPS only) should be baselined at $325,000 and be equal i
Current Year Response: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate; remove request. Explanation: As of the FY 2026 Preliminary Budget, each Community Board’s budget is being maintained.
At the June 10, 2024 Budget & Governmental Affairs Committee meeting, the committee decided to tag this request as high impact, medium community support, and medium feasibility.
In previous years we have asked for additional electronic assets for libraries and staffing increases. However, the funding has not been baselined in the budget, making a reliance on future amounts precarious. We ask that the budget for NYPL and particularly for the branches in our district be increased to address upgrades to resources.
Current Year Response: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate; remove request. Explanation: NYPL supports increased expense funding for staffing. With City capital support, NYPL is investing in technology systemwide, including in CD 6.
On September 14, 2024, CB6 Parks, Landmarks, & Cultural Affairs Committee Chair Neil Barclay agreed to have this request changed so that it simply says "Increase library funding" in the title.
With an aging population comes a greater need for attention to crimes perpetrated that are particular to seniors. Combating elder abuse, whether physical (domestic) abuse or the financial kind is critical in a district that has 18.2% of its population over the age of 65 (and growing). CB6 asks for additional funds to be devoted to specialized programs developed by the Department for the Aging to identify and prevent these situations. Additionally, more data on the extent of elder abuse in our ci
Current Year Response: Agency supports but cannot accommodate; resubmit request. Explanation: NYC Aging will seek additional funding for this request.
At the April 11, 2024 meeting of the Health & Human Services Committee, the committee agreed to leave this item alone, pending a check to make sure data in the request is up-to-date (which it is).
A comprehensive study of coastal resiliency and flood risk is required between E 25th St. and E 42nd St. east of First Avenue. This area houses human services infrastructure critical to the health and safety of Manhattan residents, such as Bellevue and NYU Langone Hospitals, and the 30th Street Men’s Intake Shelter. Even a temporary loss of these facilities would put lives at risk and create extensive hardship. There are also residential apartment buildings, schools, medical practice offices, pe
Current Year Response: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate; remove request. Explanation: DCP notes that this is a repeat request from 2022, and DCP is happy to set up a meeting with our Capital Planning Division, DEP, OEM, and MOECJ to discuss this request. The agency requires additional information from the community board regarding this request. Please contact the Manhattan borough office.
At the September 23, 2024 meeting of the Land Use & Waterfront Committee, the committee ranked the request as "high" for impact, community support, and feasibility.
Our waterfront is a significant resource for our city and has for many years been a priority for CB6. Currently our community cannot access large segments of our waterfront because our waterfront esplanade has significant gaps: from 41st - 51st Streets, 54th - 56th Streets, and 57th - 59th Streets. In a city where we live in such close quarters, our outdoor spaces, especially our waterfronts, were lifesavers during the pandemic. The Department of City Planning confirms our district has “the lowe
Current Year Response: Agency supports and can accommodate; remove request Explanation: This request is in progress.
At the September 23, 2024 meeting of the Land Use & Waterfront Committee, the committee ranked the request as "high" for impact, community support, and feasibility.
From 13th to 15th Street, the waterfront esplanade heads north of East River Park past the Con Edison pier. While this section has been reconstructed to allow a wider path for bikers and pedestrians, there is a section of the path that remains narrow and we hear from constituents that have been hit by bikes at this "pinch point." The Blueway Plan outlines an elevated, safer pedestrian and biker bridge that also separates the public from the Con Ed facility. The bridge is currently fully funded
Current Year Response: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate; remove request. Explanation: Please contact the agency directly and promptly for more information.
On January 28, 2025, DDC indicated that they are in the process of bringing on a Design-Build team to manage the new project. Currently, they are preparing to release a Request for Qualification (RFQ) in the first quarter of 2025 for the Design-Builder, followed by an RFP. DDC anticipates having a team on board by the first quarter of 2026. DDC does not have an exact timeline or any visuals yet to present, but once they do, they will bring it to CB6 for a presentation.
Repair Fountains in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza. Most of the fountain equipment has been under water for more than a decade and is hopelessly corroded. This includes both plumbing and electrical wiring. The Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza takes a custodial interest and will do what it can, but the Plaza should be a world-class park and outstanding neighborhood amenity worthy of funding by the city. We look forward to this work's completion.
Current Year Response: Agency supports and can accommodate; remove request. Explanation: This project is currently underway.
At the September 6, 2022 Environment & Parks Committee meeting, Steve Simon, the Chief of Staff of the Parks Manhattan Borough Commissioner confirmed that funding has been secured to repair the fountains and to do "some other work around the garden.” Steve indicated that the project is “in the pipeline” and would be put out for bid “hopefully by the end of” 2022.