2 Harlem NYCHA Developments Will Get $85M In Repairs: Here's What

HARLEM, NY — A pair of NYCHA developments in Harlem are getting millions in repairs under a new partnership, the city announced on Monday.

Nearly 900 residents within 523 apartments at the Metro North Plaza Development from 305 E. 101st to 347 E. 101st streets and the Gaylord White Houses from 2029 2nd Ave. to 237 E. 104th St. will receive comprehensive upgrades.

“With this project, nearly 900 East Harlem residents will get the safe, high-quality, affordable homes they deserve,” Mayor Eric Adams said in a news release. “The resident leaders at Metro North Plaza and Gaylord White Houses have been front and center throughout the process of selecting PACT partners."

The repairs and upgrades will go toward common areas, public spaces, heating and cooling systems, elevators, security systems, and other building systems.

The work will also improve upgrades to the heating, water, and ventilation systems, new plumbing, repair brick work, replace windows, add new lighting, and new cabinets, flooring, and fixtures within apartments.

Construction is expected to begin in early 2024.

“Change is needed and will be well received from residents. They are looking forward to the conversion and the positive outcomes,” said Metro North Plaza Tenant Association President Stanley Johnson, in a news release.

The funds comes from the newly announced NYCHA Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program, which aims to complete large-scale improvements for NYCHA residents across the city.

In 2022, the PACT provided $2 billion in funds to renovate over 8,500 apartments across 17 New York City NYCHA developments.