RFP Process Opens For Grand Concourse Library Redevelopment in Claremont, The Bronx

 

New York City has officially opened the request for proposal process for the redevelopment of the Grand Concourse Library at 155 East 173rd Street in Claremont, The Bronx. Mayor Eric Adams, along with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York Public Library (NYPL), announced the RFP jointly. The project will remodel the library into a modern facility while adding 100 percent affordable housing, reinforcing the Adams administration’s “City of Yes for Families” initiative to make New York City more livable for families.

So far, HPD and NYPL have connected with community members through workshops, meetings, and surveys to ensure alignment of the project with its surrounding area. The new library will occupy the first two floors of the redeveloped site, while affordable housing units will be constructed above.

Grand Concourse Library site, via nyc.gov

This Grand Concourse Library redevelopment is part of the city’s broader “Living Libraries” initiative, which integrates libraries with residential developments to create community hubs. The Grand Concourse site, situated near Claremont Park and the BronxCare health campus, provides access to green spaces, education, and healthcare. The RFP is encouraging developers to propose designs that reflect community input while ensuring long-term affordability.