NYCHA

September 2023 NYCHA Recovery and Resilience Red Hook Houses Update

When: Sep 5-Oct 20, 2023

Where: NYCHA Red Hook Houses

The New York City Housing Authority is building back safer, stronger and smarter by improving structural resiliency and infrastructure protection at Red Hook Houses. NYCHA's Recovery and Resilience Department (R&R) is pushing design boundaries in building reinforcements, storm surge protection, and infrastructure upgrades. Below, please find the latest R&R construction update for Red Hook Houses. To learn more about the R&R program visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycha/about/recovery-resiliency.page Power Plant & Pods Phase Percentage Completion: 65% Project Start: Q4 2019 Anticipated Completion: Q2 2024 Ongoing Activities: • Installation of new compactors at the new trash collection area by the West Pod near building 1W (135 Richards) • Installation of site lighting posts and conduit throughout the site o The new site lighting will be brighter and more energy efficient • Installation of curtain wall, façade panels, staircases, and water line connections in the East Plant o The East Plant will hold standby generators and boiler equipment above the flood level to provide full backup power and heat to NYCHA Red Hook buildings • Installation of new play areas throughout the campus • Restoration of pathways and sidewalks sitewide • Replacement of building main doors throughout the campus • Construction of lily pad passive flood protection measures, including passive flood barriers, throughout the site o The flood protection measures will help keep water out of flood-prone areas during a storm • Basement floodproofing work throughout the site to protect flood-prone areas o All basements except for building 6 (62 Mill Street) are expected to be completed by the end of 2023 Upcoming Activities: • Water service interruption at buildings 1E, 2E, 3E, and 4E on September 6, 2023 from 8 am to 6 pm o Residents were notified of the outage via phone calls and flyer postings • Tree and shrub plantings throughout the site Other: • NYCHA’s Pest Management Department has been conducting regular visits to Red Hook to install and/or service bait stations, collapse rodent burrows, and close gaps in building basements to reduce the rodent population on site. o Additionally, the Sandy contractor has continued to install and/or service bait stations, collapse rat burrows every week, and clean the construction work zones daily.

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NYCHA

NYCHA Recovery and Resilience Red Hook Houses Update

When: May 11-Jun 13, 2023

Where: NYCHA Red Hook Houses

The New York City Housing Authority is building back safer, stronger and smarter by improving structural resiliency and infrastructure protection at Red Hook Houses. NYCHA's Recovery and Resilience Department (R&R) is pushing design boundaries in building reinforcements, storm surge protection, and infrastructure upgrades. Below, please find the latest R&R construction update for Red Hook Houses. To learn more about the R&R program visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycha/about/recovery-resiliency.page Power Plant & Pods Phase Percentage Completion: 65% Project Start: Q4 2019 Anticipated Completion: Q2 2024 Ongoing Activities: • Construction of the new Red Hook West trash management area by the West Pod adjacent to building 1W (135 Richards) • Backfilling of the excavated work area at Columbia Street o The work in this area included installation of underground conduit to help better protect Red Hook buildings from unplanned utility outages • Construction of lily pad passive flood protection measures throughout the site o The flood protection measures will help keep water out of flood-prone areas during a storm • Continued construction of all utility pods (small buildings) including but not limited to installation of new doors and frames, and removal of scaffolding • Installation of façade panels, staircases, walls, ramps, and electrical equipment in the East Plant o The East Plant will hold standby generators and boiler equipment above the flood level to provide full backup power and heat to NYCHA Red Hook buildings • Installation of site lighting posts and conduit throughout the site o The new site lighting will be brighter and more energy efficient • Basement floodproofing work throughout the site to protect flood-prone areas o All basements except for building 6 (62 Mill Street) are expected to be completed by the end of 2023 • [Non-Sandy work activity] Local Law 11 façade inspection and repair work at building 25 (11 Lorraine) o Sidewalk sheds have been installed by this building and will remain until the work is completed Upcoming Activities: • [Non-Sandy work activity] Local Law 11 façade inspection and repair work at buildings 20 (442 Columbia) and 21 (458 Columbia) • Tree and shrub plantings throughout the site Other: • NYCHA’s Pest Management Department has been conducting regular visits to Red Hook to install and/or service bait stations, collapse rodent burrows, and close gaps in building basements to reduce the rodent population on site. o Additionally, the Sandy contractor has continued to install and/or service bait stations, collapse rat burrows every week, and clean the construction work zones daily.

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Education, Wellness, NYCHA

Building Generational Wealth Monthly Sessions

When: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

 

  Scan for monthly information sessions   RSVP http://bit.ly/NYCHAFSS or call 718-289-8100

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NYCHA

NYCHA Recovery and Resilience Red Hook Houses Update

When: Mar 23-Apr 21, 2023

Where: NYCHA Red Hook Houses

Power Plant & Pods Phase Percentage Completion: 65% Project Start: Q4 2019 Anticipated Completion: Q1 2024 Ongoing Activities: • Installation of floodproofing vents at buildings 4 (100 Centre Mall), 9 (129 Lorraine), 10 (831 Hicks) o The flood vents are part of the strategy at Red Hook to help limit the likelihood of flood damage during a storm • Construction of lily pad passive flood protection measures throughout the site o The flood protection measures will help keep water out of flood-prone areas during a storm • Removal of scaffolding by the utility pods throughout the site • Continued construction of all utility pods (small buildings) including but not limited to installation of new doors and frames • Installation of façade panels, staircases, walls, and ramps in the East Plant o The new East Plant will hold standby generators and boiler equipment above the flood level to provide full backup power and heat to NYCHA Red Hook buildings • Installation of site lighting posts and conduit throughout the site o The new site lighting will be brighter and more energy efficient • Basement floodproofing work throughout the site to protect flood-prone areas o All basements except for building 6 (62 Mill Street) are expected to be completed by the end of 2023 • [Non-Sandy work activity] Local Law 11 façade inspection and repair work at building 25 (11 Lorraine) o Sidewalk sheds have been installed by this building and will remain until the work is completed Upcoming Activities: • Insulation of underground pipes at Dwight Street • [Non-Sandy work activity] Local Law 11 façade inspection and repair work at buildings 20 (442 Columbia) and 21 (458 Columbia) • Tree and shrub plantings throughout the site • Construction of new trash area at the West Pod by building 1W (135 Richards) Other: • Over 40 Red Hook stakeholders completed NYCHA’s survey to help determine the types and locations of new trees and shrubs that will be planted throughout the campus as part of the ongoing Sandy resiliency work (complete survey results attached) o The survey was promoted via flyer postings in every Red Hook NYCHA building and around the neighborhood, e-mail blasts, two community meetings, and the Red Hook Hub. o The results of the survey will help inform the final planting plan • NYCHA’s Pest Management Department has been conducting regular visits to Red Hook to install and/or service bait stations, collapse rodent burrows, and close gaps in building basements to reduce the rodent population on site. o Additionally, the Sandy contractor has continued to install and/or service bait stations, collapse rat burrows every week, and clean the construction work zones daily. **To sign up for these project updates please e-mail disaster.recovery@nycha.nyc.gov

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Job, Grant Opportunities, NYCHA, Resources

NYCHA Job Opportunity: REAL ESTATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2023

When: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

 

Applications are due Wednesday Feb 15th! Please see attachment for more information about it and how to apply

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NYCHA

NYCHA Recovery and Resilience Red Hook Houses Update

When: Feb 6-Mar 10, 2023

Where: NYCHA Red Hook Houses

The New York City Housing Authority is building back safer, stronger and smarter by improving structural resiliency and infrastructure protection at Red Hook Houses. NYCHA's Recovery and Resilience Department (R&R) is pushing design boundaries in building reinforcements, storm surge protection, and infrastructure upgrades. Below, please find the latest R&R construction update for Red Hook Houses. To learn more about the R&R program visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycha/about/recovery-resiliency.page Power Plant & Pods Phase Percentage Completion: 60% Project Start: Q4 2019 Anticipated Completion: Q1 2024 Ongoing Activities: • Distribution of the Red Hook stakeholder tree and shrubs planting survey o The results of the survey will be incorporated into the final planting plan o Polling ends February 26, 2023 • Installation of sump pumps in the basements of buildings 11 (28 West 9th), 12 (21 Mill), 14 (22 Mill) and 16 (75 Bush) o The sump pumps will help remove accumulated water from the building basements • Relocation of maintenance and management spaces to facilitate floodproofing work in building basements • Installation of framing, drywall, façade panels and steel stairs in the East Plant o The new East Plant will hold standby generators and boiler equipment above the flood level to provide full backup power and heat to NYCHA Red Hook buildings • Continued construction of all utility pods (small buildings) including but not limited to installation of medium temperature hot water lines, formwork for stairs, and plastering and painting • Construction of lily pad passive flood protection measures by buildings 2W (147 Richards) and 3W (100 Dwight), 5 (748 Henry), 6 (791 Hicks), and 7 (772 Henry) o The flood protection measures will help keep water out of flood-prone areas during a storm • Installation of site lighting posts and conduit throughout the site o The new site lighting will be brighter and more energy efficient • Basement floodproofing work throughout the site to protect flood-prone areas o All basements except for building 6 (62 Mill Street) are expected to be completed by the end of 2023 Upcoming Activities: • Tree and shrub plantings throughout the site • Construction of lily pad passive flood protection measures by remaining buildings throughout the site • Construction of new trash area at the West Pod by building 1W (135 Richards) Other: • NYCHA’s Pest Management Department has been conducting regular visits to Red Hook to install and/or service bait stations, collapse rodent burrows, and close gaps in building basements to reduce the rodent population on site. o Additionally, the Sandy contractor has continued to install and/or service bait stations, collapse rat burrows every week, and clean the construction work zones daily.

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NYCHA

NYCHA Red Hook Houses Planting Survey

When: February 6-27, 2023

Where: ex: at the Verezano pier

Red Hook, tell us what you think! NYCHA needs your help shaping what Red Hook Houses will look like after Sandy construction! Fill out the online survey to help select the types and locations of new trees and shrubs throughout Red Hook Houses! Use the link below to share your opinion! https://bit.ly/3GWSHnr

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NYCHA

NYCHA Recovery and Resilience Red Hook Houses Update

When: Dec 20, 2022-Jan 21, 2023

Where: NYCHA Red Hook Houses

The New York City Housing Authority is building back safer, stronger and smarter by improving structural resiliency and infrastructure protection at Red Hook Houses. NYCHA’s Recovery and Resilience Department (R&R) is pushing design boundaries in building reinforcements, storm surge protection, and infrastructure upgrades. Below, please find the latest R&R construction update for Red Hook Houses. To learn more about the R&R program visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycha/about/recovery-resiliency.page Power Plant & Pods Phase Percentage Completion: 53% Project Start: Q4 2019 Anticipated Completion: Q1 2024 Ongoing Activities: • New plantings by building 6 (62 Mill) as part of the site restoration pilot work • Painting and installation of waterlines at the West Pod by building 1W (135 Richards) • Construction of lily pad passive flood protection measures by buildings 2W (147 Richards) and 3W (100 Dwight), 5 (748 Henry), 6 (791 Hicks), and 7 (772 Henry) o The flood protection measures will help keep water out of flood-prone areas during a storm • Installation of sprinkler system, medium temperature hot water piping, and elevators in the East Plant o The new East Plant will hold standby generators and boiler equipment above the flood level to provide full backup power and heat to NYCHA Red Hook buildings • Continued construction of all utility pods (small buildings) including but not limited to installation of framing, brick facades, electrical equipment, and roofing • Installation of site lighting posts and conduit throughout the site o The new site lighting will be brighter and more energy efficient • Basement floodproofing work throughout the site to protect flood-prone areas o All basements except for building 6 (62 Mill Street) are expected to be completed by the end of 2023 • Temporary street parking closures at Columbia between Bush and Mill Street to facilitate the installation of underground conduit that will help better protect Red Hook buildings from unplanned utility outages • Relocation of maintenance and management spaces to facilitate floodproofing work in building basements Upcoming Activities: • Construction of lily pad passive flood protection measures by remaining buildings throughout the site • Construction of new trash area at the West Pod by building 1W (135 Richards) Other: • NYCHA’s Pest Management Department has been conducting regular visits to Red Hook to install and/or service bait stations, collapse rodent burrows, and close gaps in building basements to reduce the rodent population on site. o Additionally, the Sandy contractor has continued to install and/or service bait stations and collapse rat burrows every week, and clean the construction work zones daily.

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NYCHA

NYCHA Recovery and Resilience Red Hook Houses Update

When: Oct 21-Nov 25, 2022

Where: NYCHA Red Hook Houses

The New York City Housing Authority is building back safer, stronger and smarter by improving structural resiliency and infrastructure protection at Red Hook Houses. NYCHA's Recovery and Resilience Department (R&R) is pushing design boundaries in building reinforcements, storm surge protection, and infrastructure upgrades. Below, please find the latest R&R construction update for Red Hook Houses. To learn more about the R&R program visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycha/about/recovery-resiliency.page Power Plant & Pods Phase Percentage Completion: 53% Project Start: Q4 2019 Anticipated Completion: Q1 2024 Ongoing Activities: • Construction of lily pad passive flood protection measures by buildings 2W (147 Richards) and 3W (100 Dwight) o The flood protection measures will help keep water out of flood-prone areas during a storm • Interior framing and waterproofing at East Plant o The new East Plant will hold standby generators and boiler equipment above the flood level to provide full backup power and heat to NYCHA Red Hook buildings • Site restoration pilot work by building 6 including new plantings and lighting o Access from Mill Street to Centre Mall between building 5 and 6 is closed but the management office is still accessible from Mill Street. • Continued construction of all utility pods (small buildings) including but not limited to installation of framing, brick facades, electrical equipment, and roofing • Installation of site lighting posts and conduit throughout the site o The new site lighting will be brighter and more energy efficient • Basement floodproofing work throughout the site to protect flood-prone areas o All basements except for building 6 (62 Mill Street) are expected to be completed by the end of 2023 Upcoming Activities: • Temporary street parking closures at Columbia between Bush and Mill Street to facilitate the installation of underground conduit that will help better protect Red Hook buildings from unplanned utility outages • Relocation of maintenance and management spaces to facilitate floodproofing work in building basements Other: • NYCHA’s Pest Management Department has been conducting regular visits to Red Hook to install and/or service bait stations, collapse rodent burrows, and close gaps in building basements to reduce the rodent population on site. o Additionally, the Sandy contractor has continued to install and/or service bait stations every month and clean the construction work zones daily.

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Community, Employment, Environmental, Information, NYCHA

Roof RETI Solar Training

When: Oct 4 4:00 pm-Sep 6, 2022 5:00 pm

Where: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85908691069?pwd=UHE0WGVGUFp4ejU5QUthTmhJcVRZdz09

Roof RETI Solar Training is a 3-week workforce training program that will prepare you to get a start in the in-demand solar industry. The course provides certifications in OSHA-40, GPRO Fundamentals, and solar PV installation. Join this info session to learn more! www.reticenter.org

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