Housing Lottery Launches For 451 Tenth Avenue In Hudson Yards, Manhattan

 

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 451 Tenth Avenue, a 44-story residential skyscraper in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards. Designed by Handel Architects and developed by Related Companies, the structure yields 270 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 135 units for residents at 40, 60, and 120 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $29,075 to $183,000.

Amenities includes pet-friendly policies, gym, pool, recycling center, concierge, and an on-site resident manager. Residences come equipped with washers and dryers, air conditioning, and name-brand kitchen appliances, countertops, and finishes.

At 40 percent of the AMI, there are 53 studios with a monthly rent of $848 for incomes ranging from $29,075 to $45,200, and one one-bedroom with a monthly rent of $903 for incomes ranging from $30,960 to $50,840.

At 60 percent of the AMI, there are nine studios with a monthly rent of $1,315 for incomes ranging from $45,086 to $67,800; 44 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,403 for incomes ranging from $48,103 to $76,260; and one two-bedroom with a monthly rent of $1,671 for incomes ranging from $57,292 to $91,500.

At 120 percent of the AMI, there are two studios with a monthly rent of $2,716 for incomes ranging from $93,120 to $135,600; 15 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $2,905 for incomes ranging from $99,600 to $152,520; and ten two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $3,473 for incomes ranging from $119,075 to $183,000.

Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than June 10, 2024.

MAYOR ADAMS CELEBRATES LARGEST ALL-AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN 40 YEARS, CITY’S FIRST SOCCER-SPECIFIC STADIUM MOVING FORWARD AFTER WILLETS POINT PHASE 2 VOTE

 

Willets Point’s 23 Acres of Land Will Include All Affordable Housing Project, New Hotel, Over 150,000 Square Feet of New Public Open Space, and Soccer Stadium 

 

Willets Point Development Will Add Over $6 Billion in Economic Impact, Create Over 14,000 Construction Jobs and More Than 1,500 Permanent Jobs 

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated a historic win for affordable housing and economic development in the city of New York after the City Council voted to approve the Willets Point Phase 2 development as part of the Uniform Land User Review Procedure (ULURP). The complete Willets Point Transformation — which Mayor Adams announced in November 2022 with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), New York City Councilmember Francisco Moya, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, the New York City Football Club (NYCFC), and Queens Development Group (QDG) — will feature the largest 100-percent affordable housing project in 40 years and include more than 150,000 square feet of new public open space, over 20,000 square feet of retail space, a 250-key hotel, and the city’s first soccer-specific stadium that will be privately financed by NYCFC. 

 

The project is expected to generate over $6 billion in economic impact over the next 30 years — creating over 14,000 construction jobs and over 1,500 permanent jobs. Mayor Adams’ vision for the transformation of Willets Point builds on core goals in his “Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent: A Blueprint for New York City’s Economic Recovery” and “Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness,” including leveraging neighborhood infrastructure investments to catalyze equitable community development and creating housing opportunities in neighborhoods with strong access to jobs, transit, schools, parks, and other amenities. 

 

“Housing is the goal — and with today’s City Council vote, I’m proud to say that we just scored the goal of the decade,” said Mayor Adams. “We’re bringing 2,500 affordable housing units, 150,000 square feet of public open space, thousands of good-paying jobs, and the city’s first soccer-specific stadium to a neighborhood in Queens that used to be known for its junkyards. We’re building a brand-new community out of the ‘Valley of Ashes’, and we couldn’t have done it without all our partners, including Councilmember Moya and the rest of the City Council, Borough President Richards, NYCFC, Queens Development Group, our union members, and everyone living in Willets Point who made their voices heard and demanded a new future for themselves. After today’s vote, we’re one step closer to delivering that future.” 

 

“This is one of the most ambitious projects the city has undertaken in decades, and we are proud to finally make good on creating an entirely new neighborhood at Willets Point,” said Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer. “I am thrilled that the City Council has approved the ULURP for Willets Point Phase 2. Thank you to Councilmember Moya, Borough President Richards, Queens Development Group, NYCFC, and the hard-working team at NYCEDC for delivering this historic victory for New Yorkers.” 

 

“History has been made today for Queens and New York City as this monumental project receives approval from the City Council, and we take another major step forward in delivering one of the most ambitious developments in the country and a model for public-private partnership” said NYCEDC President and CEO Andrew Kimball. “Thanks to Mayor Adams’ leadership, the tireless work of Councilmember Francisco Moya, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, and other elected officials, and our partners in the private sector, New York City will forever be transforming the ‘Valley of Ashes’ into a brand-new neighborhood with the largest affordable housing project in 40 years, much needed open space and infrastructure, a privately financed soccer-specific stadium, and thousands of quality jobs. Willets Point will truly become one of the premier sports and entertainment hubs in New York City, and NYCEDC is enormously proud to have played a role in realizing this vision.” 

 

Construction for the first phase of 100-percent affordable housing at Willets Point is already underway, a year ahead of schedule. In December 2023, Mayor Adams and city officials broke ground on the first 880 units of affordable housing, which are expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The next housing development to commence construction will be an additional 220 affordable homes set aside for low-income seniors. 

 

The Willets Point Phase 2 project will deliver the remaining 1,400 of the 2,500 total affordable homes, as well as a new 250-key hotel, and a soccer-specific stadium that will be the permanent home of NYCFC. The 25,000-seat stadium will be the first privately-financed major league stadium in New York City in generations. No new parking will be created for the stadium. Instead, NYCFC will utilize parking at Citi Field on match and event days based on an agreement with the New York Mets. Additionally, the stadium will be the first fully-electric stadium in Major League Soccer and the first fully electric professional sports stadium in New York City. The stadium is expected to be completed and operational by the 2027 MLS Season. Phase 2 will also deliver key infrastructure that builds upon the work of Phase 1 and enables Willets Point to grow and function as the city’s newest neighborhood.  

 

With the creation of a new soccer-specific stadium, Willets Point will become the city’s premier sports hub, with the New York Mets’ Citi Field and U.S. Tennis Association’s Billie Jean King National Tennis Center both within walking distance of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Mets-Willets Point subway and Long Island Rail Road station. 

 

The proposal was first recommended in 2018 by the Willets Point Task Force, a group of Queens stakeholders represented by state and local elected officials; Community Boards 3, 4, and 7; economic development groups; community-based organizations; and local civic associations. Over four months, the task force identified community priorities and produced recommendations for the city-owned land, including a scenario that reimagined the neighborhood as a hub for a new soccer stadium with public facilities, programmed open space with active and passive uses, and new homes at a range of affordability levels. 

 

The 2,500 100-percent affordable homes will cover seven buildings, including one with 220 homes for low-income seniors. Additionally, QDG will participate in HireNYC, a city program that connects local residents to jobs. They will seek to achieve high standards of environmental sustainability through either LEED Gold U.S. Green Building Council certification or Enterprise Green Communities. 

 

New York City has made a significant investment to support the development of the Willets Point neighborhood, including the remediation of close to 200,000 tons of contaminated soil and infrastructure investments, such as new streets, signage, sidewalks, curbs, trees, lights, draining, stormwater management, water mains, hydrants, sewers, and utilities. Additionally, because Willets Point is in a flood-prone area, the city is taking a holistic approach that centers on resiliency by raising the new streets and buildings out of the 100-year floodplain to protect from future storms.  

 

“There is only one way to solve a severe housing crisis and that’s with big, bold solutions like building a brand-new neighborhood with the largest affordable housing project in decades. Today isn’t just a victory for Willets Point, it’s a victory for every person who has struggled to find affordable housing in New York City,” said New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Adolfo Carrión Jr. “We’re going to solve this housing crisis because in this city we say ‘yes’ — ‘yes’ to housing in our neighborhoods, ‘yes’ to economic opportunities, and ‘yes’ to a brighter future.” 

 

“This site will soon be transformed into a hub for economic growth and job opportunities, alongside thousands of new affordable homes for New Yorkers,” said New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Eric Enderlin. “HDC is proud to partner with the city on developments like Willets Point as we seek to advance bold solutions that address the housing crisis and strengthen our local economy.” 

 

“This is a transformative project that, with today’s approval, will allow great planning to turn into great results, and deliver thousands of income-restricted affordable homes, billions of dollars in economic activity, good jobs, open space, and a new stadium that will benefit New Yorkers for decades to come,” said New York City Department of City Planning Director and City Planning Commission Chair Dan Garodnick. 

 

“DDC is always very active in Queens and has close to $1 billion in infrastructure work taking place throughout the borough, installing new storm sewers, adding new green infrastructure, and upgrading streets and public spaces,” said New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas Foley. “An incredible project like this deserves the best infrastructure we can deliver, and DDC is ready to take on whatever work is necessary to complete the city’s newest neighborhood in Willett’s Point.” 

 

“DEP’s project engineers have done tremendous work in building new storm sewers and water mains to support this community,” said New York City Department of Environmental Protection and Chief Climate Officer Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala. “This new underground infrastructure is built to last for more than a century and will benefit more than just Queens — it will also keep New York harbor waters clean by adding sewer capacity and reducing combined-sewer overflows during storms.” 

 

"I am grateful for Councilmember Moya’s steadfast leadership and unrelenting tenacity to bring this project to reality; he has known from day one the power soccer has to bring a community together," said New York City Football Club Vice Chairman Marty Edelman. “Without our fans and partners like Councilmember Moya, Council Speaker Adams, and the entire City Council, our Club would not be able to make good on a promise we made ten years ago to build New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium in the five boroughs. Today's City Council vote gets us one step closer to bringing this promise to life in Queens — the World’s Borough will be our home for The World’s Game.”  

 

“Thanks to the leadership of Mayor Adams, Councilman Moya, Speaker Adrienne Adams, Borough President Donovan Richards, Andrew Kimball, Adolfo Carrion and so many others we get to cement the future of Willets Point as a vibrant neighborhood with affordable housing at its core,” said Jeff Blau, CEO, Related Companies, and Scott Wilpon, partner, Sterling Equities, on behalf of Queens Development Group. “Together, we are going to create 2,500 units of affordable housing – desperately needed homes for families and seniors that will stand for generations. We are going to have a neighborhood in a place that was once a maze of unpaved roads featuring the city’s first soccer-specific stadium. We’re going to finally have a community.” 

 

“Today’s City Council approval of the Willets Point Phase II Redevelopment Project is an essential step forward to bringing well-paying union construction jobs to the hard-working New Yorkers in this often-overlooked area of Queens,” said Gary LaBarbera, president, New York City and New York State Building and Construction Trades Council. “Our members look forward to contributing to this vital initiative, providing family-sustaining wages and supporting their path to the middle class. We are happy to welcome the privately-financed NYCFC stadium to our community, along with the economic promises and the community investment the Club will bring.” 

 

“The Willets Point redevelopment stands at the intersection of the present we’re in now and the future we hope to build for this community,” said Manny Pastreich, president, SEIU 32BJ. “Creating high quality jobs with prevailing wage and benefit standards coupled with affordable housing and a new soccer stadium is the kind of revitalization this area has been waiting for and we’re proud to support. We congratulate NYCFC and Related on their project's approval. Our members can’t wait to cheer on their home team right here in Queens!" 

 

“The approval by the New York City Council of New York City FC’s new world-class stadium is another historic step for Major League Soccer as we continue to build the sport in North America,” said Don Garber, commissioner, Major League Soccer. “Congratulations and a heartfelt thanks to The City Football Group, New York City FC’s supporters, Mayor Adams, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Councilman Francisco Moya, and everyone who worked so hard over the years and believed in this project.”  

 

NY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief

 

State Comptroller DiNapoli's Analysis Finds NY Received $1.06 for Every Tax Dollar Sent to DC in FFY 2022, Third Consecutive Year of Positive Balance

Historic federal pandemic relief funds, though being spent down, continued to boost New York’s balance of payments with Washington, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022, New York state generated $361.8 billion in federal taxes and benefited from $383 billion in federal spending. For every tax dollar paid to Washington, the state received $1.06 in return – a favorable per capita balance of payments of $1,076. This is the third year in a row that New York has had a positive balance of payments, after a long history of sending more to Washington than it receives.

FFY 2022 showed the influence of emergency spending undertaken by the federal government’s response to the pandemic as 45 states, including New York, had a positive balance of payments. The five states that had a negative balance of payments were Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, New Hampshire, and California. In FFYs 2020 and 2021, all states had a positive balance of payments. New York ranked 39^th in FFY 2022, as compared to 30^th in FFY 2021, 40^th in FFY 2020, and 49^th in FFY 2019.

“The response to the dire economic conditions brought on by the pandemic boosted federal aid for New York and all other states,” DiNapoli said. “As this relief comes to an end, New York’s balance of payments with Washington may again turn negative as federal support returns to pre-pandemic levels. The federal budget is an effective way to produce more equitable outcomes for all Americans, and I hope this report contributes to a constructive dialogue towards that goal.”

Key findings in DiNapoli’s report:

• New York generated $18,388 per capita, ranking it third in per capita contribution to the federal treasury, which was 32.4% higher than the national average of $13,888.
• New York received $19,464 per capita, ranking it 11th in per capita federal spending, which was 9.3% higher than the national average of $17,804.
• New York’s share of federal spending (6.5%) was higher than its share of the nation’s population (5.9%) and below the state’s share of total taxes paid (7.8%).
• Federal expenditure areas where New York ranks high include Medicaid ($2,742 per capita, 4^th), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ($529 per capita, 7^th), Rental Assistance and Public Housing ($271 per capita, 1^st), and Transit ($154 per capita, 1^st).
• Federal expenditure areas where New York ranks low include Federal Employees Wages and Salaries ($437 per capita, 42^nd), Veterans Benefits ($415 per capita, 49^th), Federal Employees Retirement ($201 per capita, 50^th), and Highways ($94 per capita, 49^th).

New York’s per capita tax contribution ranks highly in most categories, except for excise taxes, where New York ranks last. On a per capita basis, individual income taxes represent the largest portion of taxes paid at $11,095 – 41.6% higher than the national average of $7,834. New York ranked first on per capita corporate income taxes at $1,976, $701 higher than the national per capita level of $1,275.

DiNapoli’s report is the eighth issued by his office detailing the differences among the 50 states with respect to what they pay in federal taxes and how much they receive in federal spending. New York’s former U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan pioneered the concept of this balance of payments report.

Report

New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget, Federal Fiscal Year 2022

Interactive Map with Balance of Payments Breakdown in the United States

Bronx Metro-North Station Area Study - Bronx Metro-North Update, April 2024

 

Monthly Bronx Metro-North Neighborhood Plan Update April 2024

Metro-North Neighborhood Plan pulls up to Bronx Community Boards for public hearings and votes!

 All Aboard!  

Bronx Metro-North has now finished community board review, with Bronx Community Board 9 voting unanimously to support the proposal, and Bronx Community Board 11 also showing overwhelming support for the proposal, with conditions. The plan seeks to rethink land use around new Metro-North stations in the East Bronx, allowing for thousands of new transit-oriented homes, jobs, and public open space.

See details on the community board votes here!

Next stop for review of the proposal?

… The Bronx Borough President’s Office!

Public Hearing with the Borough President's Office
 

Join Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson virtually virtually or in person for a public hearing on the Bronx Metro-North Neighborhood Plan. More event information can be found here.

When: April 16th, 10:00am
Where: 
IN PERSON: 851 Grand Concourse, Room 711, The Bronx, NY 10451

ONLINE:
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/3PJl25M
Meeting ID: 2344 964 1468
Passcode: bxbp041624

BY PHONE:
Or call in (646) 992-2010 (audio only)
Phone Conference ID: 2344 964 1468#
 

EDITOR'S NOTE:

The City Planning Conmission has already put the City of YES for Housing Opportunity and Economic Development in the Metro North rezoning before the City Council has even voted on either item. 

City Planning has not mentioned the 21 conditions that Community Board 11 place with its conditional approval, and if any of the 21 conditions will be met. 

Tell Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson not to approve the Metro North Rezoning, and tell Community Board 11 to withdraw its conditional support of the Metro North rezoning because City Planning has not told the truth about the rezoning proposal, and has not mentioned which if any of the 21 conditions Community Board 11 is seeking that City Planning will meet. 

Say no to the City of YES because the Department of City Planning has not told the truth about the East Bronx rezoning plan. 

MAYOR ADAMS, DOT COMMISSIONER RODRIGUEZ LAUNCH LOCKERNYC TO COMBAT PACKAGE THEFT AND REDUCE DELIVERY TRUCK TRAFFIC

 

Free, Public Delivery Lockers Available 24/7 on City Sidewalks Will Allow New Yorkers to Receive Secure Package Deliveries

 

Pilot Program Aims to Reduce Number of Delivery Trucks on Narrow Streets by Centralizing Delivery Locations 

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today launched LockerNYC, a free pilot program that will utilize lockers installed on public sidewalks throughout multiple boroughs to allow New Yorkers to receive secure package deliveries. Statistics show that 80 percent of households in New York City receive at least one delivery per week and 20 percent receive four or more deliveries — and, each day, 90,000 packages are reported stolen or lost in transit in New York City, as many buildings lack secure areas for package deliveries. The LockerNYC pilot includes seven units, each with the capacity to securely hold 25 packages at a time and has the potential to further expand this year. The pilot is open to the public and the LockerNYC program will be available across multiple delivery carriers. New Yorkers can sign up for free and manage orders online.

 

“We are taking on porch pirates and cutting down on emissions by unwrapping LockerNYC, our pilot program that will combat package theft and reduce delivery truck traffic in our city,” said Mayor Adams. “Reducing crime, fighting climate change, and providing a convenience to New Yorkers all at the same time is a package deal that New Yorkers can be proud of. This is a part of our broader efforts to reimagine how New Yorkers get their goods and services, including through our forthcoming Department of Sustainable Delivery that was announced in this year’s State of the City.”

 

“COVID changed the way we shop; now, 80 percent of us get one package delivered per week," said Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi. "This administration is taking a holistic look at green solutions for this very modern challenge with delivery lockers and microhubs, and using our waterways, rather than trucks, to get goods where they need to go. The green revolution starts here.”

 

“New York City is leading the way on making deliveries greener, safer, and more secure,” said DOT Commissioner Rodriguez. “The LockerNYC initiative will help cut down on package thefts and reduce the number of big delivery trucks clogging up our streets.”

 

In addition to providing a convenience to New Yorkers, the LockerNYC pilot program also aims to reduce delivery truck traffic by consolidating deliveries at central locations. It builds upon recent administration efforts to reimagine deliveries in New York City, restructure freight distribution, and create a sustainable last-mile delivery system for getting goods where they need to go. In his State of the City address this year, Mayor Adams proposed establishing the New York City Department of Sustainable Delivery to harness the potential of non-traditional transportation modes like e-bikes, mopeds, cargo bikes, and more while prioritizing worker and public safety. Additionally, last month, the city released new rules to allow for more deliveries to occur using electric cargo bikes, a safer and more sustainable alternative to large delivery trucks. Likewise, DOT previously announced a local delivery hub pilot program to reduce negative environmental and safety effects of truck deliveries that will launch this year. DOT is also expanding the number of dedicated loading zones for deliveries across the five boroughs, with over 2,000 loading zones installed in the past two years.

 

LockerNYC setups can currently be found at:

•  Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn — 830 Lafayette Avenue, outside Ideal Food Basket grocery
• Canarsie, Brooklyn — 1380 Rockaway Parkway
• East Flatbush, Brooklyn — 1086 Brooklyn Avenue, outside Ideal Food Basket grocery
• Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn — 2036 Bedford Avenue, outside Ideal Food Basket grocery 
• Sunnyside, Queens — 47-01 49th Street, outside the Cosmopolitan Houses apartments

LockerNYC lockers will soon arrive at these locations:

•  Bushwick, Brooklyn — 72-80 Wyckoff Avenue, outside Key Food
• Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan — 778 9^th Avenue at West 52^nd Street 

Locations were selected based on land use, concentration of buildings lacking mail or package rooms, and New York City Police Department package theft data, among other criteria. Other priorities in the selection process included providing adequate circulation space, avoiding conflicts with street furniture, ensuring smooth pedestrian flow, and avoiding the obstruction of windows, fire escapes, or public art. Each locker location is visibly equipped with two security cameras, LED lighting, and anti-theft mechanisms on locker compartments. The lockers will be operated and maintained by GoLocker, the vendor selected by the city for this initiative, and GoLocker will oversee customer support and overall management of the technology.

 

The pilot will be in place for a year, with the potential to be extended upon evaluation, allowing DOT to test and evaluate the technology and delivery model. DOT welcomes additional program partners to foster a culture of best practices for safety and efficiency. DOT will collect anonymized data on locker usage to assess the overall success of the pilot and the potential for expansion. Shared use locker programs have proven successful in other cities, yielding significant reductions in delivery vehicles travel distances, the amount of time delivery vehicles dwell at a curb, failed deliveries, carbon dioxide gas emissions released, and congestion. A delivery locker pilot in Seattle found that carrier lockers can reduce the amount of time delivery trucks dwell at the curb by as much as 33 percent and reduce delivery times by as much as 78 percent.

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