NYCHA announced a first-of-its-kind RFP seeking proposals from teams comprised of developers, general contractors, and property managers to comprehensively address the capital needs at Fulton, Chelsea, Chelsea Addition, and Elliott Houses.

The four developments, which include 2,073 apartments across 24 buildings in the Chelsea section of Manhattan, have an estimated total of $366 million in extensive capital need and repair costs ranging from heating infrastructure to building security improvements.

… Citizens Housing and Planning Council Executive Director Jessica Katz said public housing residents helped to craft the RFP, developed a scoring system that reflects their priorities, and will work alongside NYCHA to select a winning proposal.

“Finally public housing residents will have a seat at the table as they work to ensure much-needed improvements to their homes,” Katz added.

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