The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development is in the planning process for building affordable housing in two City-owned lots in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. The two sites are located at 153 Nevins St. and 108-114 Third Ave. and are currently used for parking. The process is beginning now with public outreach.
"Engaging with our local communities and tenants on how to shape their communities is a critical part of the planning process to ensure that all voices are heard," said Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer. "We are excited to support Wyckoff Garden tenants, Boerum Hill residents, HPD and Council Member Restler in this important community feedback process to make these future housing sites important additions to the neighborhood."
On Sept. 9, the HPD will visit block parties near the sites on Bergen, Wyckoff, Warren and Pacific streets. In early fall, the HPD will host an open house where attendees will have the opportunity to make recommendations for both sites. Details of the open house will be available on the HPD website.
“Sites like the ones at Nevins Street and Third Avenue are key to the goal of building affordable housing across New York City, including neighborhoods like Boerum Hill.” said HPD Commissioner Adolfo Carrión Jr. “These sites have significant housing potential in an amenity-rich neighborhood with transit service and proximity to Atlantic Ave. HPD looks forward to working with community members to create a vision, move plans forward, and deliver solutions for tackling the housing crisis.”
The HPD anticipates approximately 125 affordable housing units will be coming to these two sites.
To develop City-owned land into affordable housing, the HPD uses a competitive process called a Request for Proposals that asks developers to respond to a set of goals and guidelines for the sites that reflect community priorities. These goals include having affordable housing and prioritizing housing for the elderly, as well as for families. Additionally, there will be a preference for projects with more homes for extremely and very low-income households, as well as formerly homeless households.
The community engagement process will conclude with publishing a Community Visioning Report, summarizing the community’s engagement and input. Interested development parties responding to the RFP are encouraged to read the report and consider community input in their proposals. HPD will then review each proposal and evaluate the developers’ compatibility with the community vision.
Learn more about the planning process for the Nevins and Third sites and sign up for updates here.
