Housing

Bronx BP Confirms $35 Million in Capital Funding to Bronx Institutions for Fiscal Year 2022

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced on Wednesday, July 14, that his office is providing more than $35 million to institutions across the borough through his Fiscal Year 2022 capital funding allocations.   According to representatives from the borough president’s office, this year, the borough president will allocate $35,880,000 to 130 total projects. This includes funding for nearly 100 education projects, park upgrades, healthcare technology, improvements to cultural facilities, the creation of over 900 units of new housing, as well as the redesign and redevelopment of Orchard Beach and the design of the Universal Hip Hop Museum.   “Through these funding allocations,


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Wakefield: Veterans Set to Take Up Affordable Housing in Muller Residences at 555 Nereid Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Doe Fund, which works to break the cycle of homelessness, incarceration and recidivism has received a temporary certificate of occupancy for Muller Residences, a four-story affordable and supportive housing development for veterans in the Wakefield section of The Bronx.   Located at 555 Nereid Avenue, according to the website YIMBY, the 51,000 square-foot building brings 90 units of affordable and supportive housing to the local community, with 54 residences allocated for formerly homeless military veterans. MHG Architects is responsible for the design. John McDonald, executive vice president of Real Estate at The Doe Fund said New York City’s recovery from


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Neighborhood Notes on a Youth Run Farm Stand, Fostering a Guinea Pig, Help for Small Businesses & More

COVID-19 Updates COVID-19 restrictions are now lifted, as 70% of adults have received their first dose of the vaccine. New York State’s health guidance and industry specific guidelines are now optional across commercial and social settings. Effective May 19, New York State has adopted the CDC’s Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People for most businesses and public settings.   See more information here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html. See New York’s guidance for implementing the new CDC recommendations on https://forward.ny.gov/. The Open Enrollment Period for uninsured New Yorkers has been extended through December 31, 2021. New Yorkers can apply for coverage through https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/ or directly


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DOB Releases Multi-Year Construction Safety Analysis Report

By SÍLE MOLONEY
NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) announced on June 28, the release of a new building construction safety report that officials said provides deep insights on construction safety trends in New York City. Based on data compiled during 2019 and 2020, the report examines various DOB “proactive and data-driven initiatives” which officials said led to declines in construction-related incidents and injuries.   According to DOB, the report also provides a first-of-its-kind analysis of major building construction incidents that occurred over the past two years which led to fatal or near fatal outcomes, detailing the contributing factors that precipitated those incidents.  


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Mount Hope: Affordable Housing Lottery Closes in 7 Days for Units at 1728 Townsend Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
  The affordable housing lottery closes in seven days for units at 1728 Townsend Avenue, a six-story building in Mount Hope, as reported by YIMBY.   Designed by Badaly Architects, the structure has seven units available on NYC Housing Connect for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $48,000 to $139,620.   Tenants are responsible for electricity, including electric stove, heat and hot water.   To request an application by mail, send a self-addressed envelope to MGNY Consulting, c/o 1728 Townsend Avenue Apartments, 18 Bridge St, Suite 2D, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Residents are


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Jerome Park: Affordable Housing Lottery for Units at 27 East 198th Street Closes in 5 Days

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The housing lottery closes in five days for units at 27 East 198th Street, an eight-story residential building in Jerome Park, in the Bronx, as reported by YIMBY.   Designed by Badaly Architects, the structure has 14 units available on NYC Housing Connect for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $46,629 to $167,570.   Tenants are responsible for electricity, including electric stove, electric heat and electric hot water. Amenities include a rear yard, a common laundry area (card operated), bike storage* and general storage* (*subject to additional fees).   To request


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Crotona Park East: Affordable Housing Complex for Seniors Advances at 1281 Hoe Avenue

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Gerald Caliendo Architects has released new renderings for a future, 8-story, residential building to be built at 1281 Hoe Avenue in Crotona Park East, which will comprise roughly 28,500 square feet and will be dedicated (100 percent) to affordable housing for seniors, as reported by YIMBY.   Mark Shakarov is the current property owner and is listed as 1281 Hoe Avenue LLC on the building permit applications filed with New York City Department of Buildings.   The residential component accounts for the majority of the building’s footprint, and will include around 23,000 square feet of space, which will yield 45


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Bronx Building Contractor Faces $300,370 Fine after 21-Year-Old Laborer Suffers Fatal Fall

By SÍLE MOLONEY
An Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation carried by the U.S. Department of Labor into a Nov. 13, 2020 construction incident which resulted in the death of a 21-year-old laborer has determined that Bronx-based company, Everest Scaffolding Inc., failed to ensure the laborer’s fall arrest harness was attached, as required.   Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction, a fact sadly illustrated by the death of the 21-year-old, and others, as reported recently by Norwood News. The laborer in question who was the subject of the federal level investigation fell nearly 50 feet as he installed a supported


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Neighborhood Notes on Home Vaccinations for 12-Year-Olds & Older, Fireworks Display, Gun Buyback Event & More

Mass Vaccination Sites All New York State mass vaccination sites are now open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in vaccination on a first come first served basis. In addition, all vaccine providers are encouraged to allow walk-in appointments for eligible New Yorkers. People who would prefer to schedule an appointment at a state-run mass vaccination site can do so on the Am I Eligible App or call (877) 829-4692.   COVID-19 Testing Sites For a full list of COVID-19 testing sites, text “COVID TEST” to 855-48 or go to: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/get-tested/covid-19-testing.page.   Home Vaccinations for 12-Year-Olds and Older  On June 23,


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