Funding from Council Member Salamanca will allow for 'layered access'
Council Member Salamanca and Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark were on hand to announce Salamanca has secured $3 million for security improvements at Melrose Houses
Today, Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr. was joined by Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and residents of NYCHA"s Melrose Houses at their annual family day to announce that he has secured $3 million dollars to be utilized for security upgrades, including 'layered access' door locking systems.
"I'm pleased to be joined by our District Attorney for what is a very big deal that I hope will help Melrose Houses residents feel safer in their homes," said Council Member Salamanca. "With this $3 million in funding, we'll be able to make much needed safety improvements, and I hope to replicate this allocation with additional dollars for our other NYCHA developments in the South Bronx as well."
NYCHA’s Layered Access Control Program can provide further security for storefronts and building entry doors for tenant security. Components of the Layered Access Control Program include electronic access with key tags (or “key fobs”), a direct call intercom system, and new door locks.
In recent years, Melrose Houses has been the scene of numerous heinous crimes, including a murder in 2015 that occurred in a stairwell of one of the development's towers. Layered access will almost certainly help to prevent non-tenants from entering easily, thus lowering crime.
Since taking office, Council Member Salamanca has made NYCHA families a priority, with over $3.2 million secured for improvements to our NYCHA buildings, increased safety in developments and for tenant association programming.
Additionally, Salamanca has allocated funding our local police precincts to be utilized for community engagement and other safety needs in the area. Salamanca has fought for additional resources in the 40th precinct in particular, including for patrol officers.
