Will new federal funding build NYCHA back better?
Aurely Negrón’s studio apartment in the Mitchel Houses in Mott Haven has had mold since he moved in 10 years ago. Earlier this year, a leak in the apartment above…
NYCHA residents keep pressure on mayor to fire Public Housing CEO
NYCHA residents continued to let Mayor Bill de Blasio know they’re angry with his choice for Housing Authority CEO Gregory Russ, and vented their frustration at proposed policies they suspect…
NYCHA residents group to host climate resiliency workshops in May
A newly formed group of NYCHA residents looking to tackle the climate issues affecting NYCHA buildings will host a series of workshops starting next month, with applications to join the…
Grassroots organizations work to get vaccine shots in arms as NYCHA falls short
For Dana Elden, tenant president of the St. Mary’s Park Houses, helping those in her development grapple with Covid-19 has been a tough endeavor. But she’s arranged weekly rapid testing…
Why has NYCHA decided on the Blueprint?
The New York City Housing Authority needs money — a lot of it. Most of its apartment units are considered “obsolete” by federal standards, meaning they cost more to repair…
Bronx NYCHA improvements haven’t sold other public housing residents on RAD and Blueprint
The Betances Houses in Mott Haven recently got a major facelift — new appliances, bathrooms, windows, security cameras and mold prevention fans – thrilling many of the residents there. In…
Op ed: The future of NYCHA is not the Blueprint for Change
Growing up in Mill Brook Houses, I used to go downstairs at about 8 a.m. on Saturdays to play basketball with kids from the development. In those games I met…
Compactor fire forces evacuations in Mitchel Houses Building #2
Residents of Mitchell Houses Building #2 in Mott Haven were evacuated around noon Monday after a fire from a trash compactor sent smoke billowing from the 20-story building, fire officials…