OCEAN BAY
A hallmark of RDC’s partnership is Ocean Bay, a 24-building, 1,395 unit development in Far Rockaway, Queens. It was NYCHA’s first Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) project, and the largest single-site RAD transaction in the country. Neglected due to federal divestment in public housing and devastated by Superstorm Sandy, Ocean Bay was in need of critical repairs from individual apartment units, common areas, and utility infrastructure.
RDC worked closely with NYCHA to form strong relationships with tenants, hire local, minority, and women-owned businesses, and complete all in-apartment repairs extremely efficiently with most tenants remaining in their homes. We will celebrate the completion of the project, including additional resiliency and security measures, and common area improvements in Spring 2019.
BETANCES
After a resounding success at Ocean Bay, RDC was selected by NYCHA to rehabilitate 1,088 units across 40 buildings throughout their Betances development in the Bronx. Betances Houses is a public-private partnership between NYCHA, RDC Development, and Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York to generate funding to keep families in their homes and improve residents’ quality of life.
Over 24-months, the restoration of Betances included a major rehabilitation of building infrastructure and amenities, the implementation of security measures, and the development and implementation of a social services program tailored to the individual needs of the Betances community. The renovation also included entirely updated kitchens with new flooring, appliances, sinks, cabinetry, LED lighting, and smoke detectors; renovated bathrooms with new flooring, sinks, toilets, fixtures, and cabinetry; improved ventilation; and apartment-wide upgrades such as new windows, flooring, and fresh paint. The cumulative impact of the restoration project has improved the quality of life for this at-risk community while empowering residents to live fuller and healthier lives.
Williamsburg Houses
In February 2022, RDC Development, The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), and New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) closed on $490 million in financing to preserve and rehabilitate Williamsburg Houses, a 1,620-unit public housing complex in Brooklyn. The renovations of Williamsburg Houses will comprehensively improve the site, while simultaneously providing necessary social services support and property management.
Under PACT, this marks RDC’s third Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) site, totaling 4,098 units, including Betances Houses and Ocean Bay.
The Eastchester Gardens Resident Association has selected RDC Development and Infinite Horizons as PACT Project Partners to rehabilitate Eastchester Gardens. Together, the team aims to forge genuine partnerships and make comprehensive improvements to the homes and community at Eastchester.
NYCHA has partnered with RDC Development and Infinite Horizons to create and implement a comprehensive improvement plan for Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx under the PACT program. Planned improvements include site and building renovations, new property management, and a Social Service Plan to uplift youth, adult, senior, and community services at Eastchester. The team will continue to work with residents to incorporate feedback and ideas on design and programming. We look forward to working alongside the community to create a better future for Eastchester residents.
NYCHA has partnered with RDC Development — a professional partnership between MDG and Wavecrest Management — and Infinite Horizons to create and implement a comprehensive improvement plan for Bay View in Brooklyn under the PACT program. Planned improvements include site and building renovations, new property management, and a Social Service Plan to uplift youth, adult, senior, and community services at Bay View. The team will continue to work with residents to incorporate feedback and ideas on design and programming. We look forward to working alongside the community to create a better future for Bay View residents.
NYCHA has partnered with MDG, Essence Development, and Wavecrest Management to create and implement a comprehensive improvement plan for Seward Park Extension in the Lower East Side under the PACT program. Planned improvements include site and building renovations, new property management, and a Social Service Plan to uplift community services at Seward Park Extension while maintaining affordable rent and resident protections. The team will continue to work with residents to incorporate feedback and ideas on design and programming.
NYCHA has partnered with MDG, Essence Development, and Wavecrest Management to create and implement a comprehensive improvement plan for Meltzer Tower in the Lower East Side under the PACT program. Planned improvements include site and building renovations, new property management, and a Social Service Plan to uplift community services at Meltzer while maintaining affordable rent and resident protections. The team will continue to work with residents to incorporate feedback and ideas on design and programming. We look forward to working alongside the community to create a better future for Meltzer residents.