1951 Park Avenue Request for Proposals   

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is inviting developers to submit development Proposals for a mixed-use development in East Harlem comprising residential and community facility uses.

This RFP is in accordance with the Mayor’s New Housing Marketplace Plan, which responds to the changing housing needs of New York’s communities by committing to the new construction or rehabilitation of 165,000 housing units by 2013.  The proposed Projects serve the Plan’s critical goals of creating needed housing opportunities, maximizing affordability, making City-owned land available for private residential development, and, in turn, enhancing the City’s community revitalization efforts.

Interested parties that choose to download the RFP using the link below must register.  Only those registered will receive any updates or additional communications regarding the RFP.  A hard copy of the RFP can be obtained at 100 Gold Street, Room 9G, New York, NY during business hours beginning Monday, September 15, 2008 for a $75 non-refundable fee in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the New York City Department of Finance.  The RFP contains a detailed description of the development program, requirements, guidelines, eligibility requirements, selection process, and submission requirements.

People with disabilities requiring special accommodations either to pick up the RFP or to deliver a complete application should contact the agency contact below so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

A pre-submission conference will be held at HPD, 100 Gold Street, Room 3H-1, New York, NY on Friday, September 26 at 10:00 AM.  Interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend the conference.  All proposals are due by hand no later than 4:00 PM on October 31, 2008.

Click here to download the 1951 Park Avenue RFP (pdf)

Click Here to Download the 1951 Park Avenue RFP Addendum I
Click Here to Download the 1951 Park Avenue RFP Addendum II
Click Here to Download the 1951 Park Avenue RFP Addendum III 
Click Here to Download the Current City Map of 1951 Park Avenue
Click Here to Download a Revised Aerial Map of 1951 Park Avenue
Click here to Download the 1951 Park Avenue Floor Plans

In addition to being included in the RFP, the Proposal Forms which make up Appendix H can be downloaded below. Submission note: Forms D1, D2, and F must be submitted as Excel files on CD, in addition to being submitted in hard copy.

A.  Completeness checklist and applicant’s letter (Word)
B.   Proposal summary (Excel)
C.   Development team information and Applicant questionnaire   (Word)
D.       1. Development experience and current workload (Excel)
          2. Management experience and current workload  (Excel)
          3. Management Questionnaire  ( Word)
E.   Assets statement (Word) 
F.    Financing Proposal
         1. Rental Pro Forma (Excel)
         2. Coop and Condo Pro Forma (Excel)  

Communications should be directed to:

Sara Levenson
HPD Office of Development
100 Gold Street, Room 9-G
New York, NY, 10038
E-mail: levensos@hpd.nyc.gov

Melrose Commons North Request for Proposals
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is inviting developers to submit development Proposals for a mix of rental and homeownership housing, retail, and community space on three development parcels within the Melrose Commons Urban Renewal Area. 

This RFP is in accordance with the Mayor’s New Housing Marketplace Plan, which responds to the changing housing needs of New York’s communities by committing to the new construction or rehabilitation of 165,000 housing units by 2013.  The proposed Projects serve the Plan’s critical goals of creating needed housing opportunities, maximizing affordability, making City-owned land available for private residential development, and, in turn, enhancing the City’s community revitalization efforts.

Interested parties that choose to download the RFP using the link below must register.  Only those registered will receive any updates or additional communications regarding the RFP.  A hard copy of the RFP can be obtained at 100 Gold Street, Room 9I-2, New York, NY during business hours beginning Monday, September 8, 2008 for a $75 non-refundable fee in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the New York City Department of Finance.  The RFP contains a detailed description of the development program, requirements, guidelines, eligibility requirements, selection process, and submission requirements.

People with disabilities requiring special accommodations either to pick up the RFP or to deliver a complete application should contact the agency contact below so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

A pre-submission conference will be held at HPD, 100 Gold Street, Room 1R, New York, NY on Wednesday, September 24 at 10:00 AM.  Interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend the conference.  All proposals are due by hand no later than 4:00 PM on December 12, 2008.

Click here to download the Melrose Commons North RFP (pdf)

In addition to being included in the RFP, the Proposal Forms which make up Appendix F can be downloaded below. Submission note: Forms D1, D2, and F must be submitted as Excel files on CD, in addition to being submitted in hard copy.

A.  Completeness checklist and applicant’s letter (Word)
B.   Proposal summary (Excel)
C.   Development team information and Applicant questionnaire (Word)
D.       1. Development experience and current workload (Excel)
          2. Management experience and current workload (Excel)
          3. Management Questionnaire ( Word)
E.   Assets statement (Word) 
F.    Financing Proposal
         1. Rental Pro Forma (Excel)
         2.Coop and Condo Pro Forma (Excel)

Communications should be directed to:

Peter Madden
HPD New Construction Finance
100 Gold Street, Room 9-I2
New York, NY, 10038
E-mail: maddenp@hpd.nyc.gov

Third Party Transfer Round VIII Request for Qualifications
New York City Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) invites established real estate development firms and community based not-for-profit organizations, with experience in housing management and rehabilitation, to submit descriptions of their qualifications to acquire, rehabilitate, and manage tax foreclosed, privately-owned, distressed residential properties through HPD's Third Party Transfer (TPT) program.

New York City Housing Trust Fund Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) :
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) announces the availability of $22.6 million in New York City Housing Trust Fund (HTF) monies for new construction or substantial rehabilitation projects that require subsidy to reach underserved households.

Interested parties may download the NOFA and application by clicking the links below.  The NOFA contains a detailed description of the program requirements, guidelines, eligibility requirements, selection process, and submission requirements.

Click here to download the NYC HTF NOFA Application (Excel)
Click here to download the HTF NOFA (PDF)

Affordable Housing for the Bronx Request for Proposals:
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) are soliciting proposals to develop any combination of one, two, three or four sites located in the Bronx to provide affordable rental and homeownership housing.

Interested parties that choose to download the RFP using the link below must register.  Only those registered will receive any updates or additional communications regarding the RFP.  A hard copy of the RFP can be obtained at 100 Gold Street, Room 9G-10, New York, NY during business hours beginning Tuesday, September 11, 2007 for a $75 non-refundable fee in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the New York City Department of Finance.  The RFP contains a detailed description of the development program, requirements, guidelines, eligibility requirements, selection process, and submission requirements.

People with disabilities requiring special accommodations either to pick up the RFP or to deliver a complete application should contact the agency contact below so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

A pre-submission conference will be held at HPD, 100 Gold Street, 3rd Floor Law Library, New York, NY on Monday, September 24, 2007 at 11:00 AM.  Interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend the conference.  All proposals are due by hand no later than 4:00 PM on December 7, 2007.

Click here to download the Affordable Housing for the Bronx RFP (pdf)

Affordable Housing for the Bronx RFP Addendum I

Affordable Housing for the Bronx RFP Addendum II

Forest Maps
Highbridge Maps
Soundview Maps
UAC Maps

In addition to being included in the Affordable Housing for the Bronx RFP, Forms 1 through 8 can be downloaded below.  Submission note: Forms 4, 5, and 7 must be submitted as Excel files and in original formatting on disc.

Form 1: Completeness Checklist (Word)
Form 2: Applicants Letter (Word)
Form 3: Applicant Description (Word)
Form 4: Residential Development Experience and Current Workload (Excel)
Form 5: Residential Management Experience (Excel)
Form 6: Assets Statement (Word)
Form 7: Financing Proposal (Excel)
Form 8: New Construction Sustainability Guidelines (Excel)

Communications should be directed to:
Peter Madden
HPD New Construction
100 Gold Street, Room 9G-10
New York, NY, 10038
Telephone: (212) 863-6992
Fax: (212) 863-5052
E-mail: maddenp@hpd.nyc.gov 

DeGraw Street Firehouse Redevelopment RFP:
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”) and New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) are jointly seeking proposals for the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the former DeGraw Firehouse (“DeGraw Street” or the “Site”) located at 299 DeGraw Street in Brooklyn, New York. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is to solicit proposals from prospective respondents (“Respondents”) interested in leasing and redeveloping DeGraw Street as a community facility. This RFP seeks only proposals to lease the Site; the Site will not be sold. Only proposals from not-for-profit community entities and not-for-profit cultural institutions will be accepted. Potential uses for DeGraw Street may provide office, workshop, classroom and multi-purpose space; community exhibition and meeting space; and performance and rehearsal space, among other uses.

HPD and NYCEDC plan to select a consultant on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: the quality of the proposal, experience of key staff identified in the proposal, experience and quality of any subcontractors proposed, demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP, and the proposed fee.
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Wythe Avenue Firehouse Redevelopment RFP:
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”) and New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) are jointly seeking proposals for the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the former Wythe Avenue Firehouse (the “Site”) located at 134 Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is to solicit proposals from prospective respondents (“Respondents”) interested in purchasing and redeveloping the Site as a community and/or cultural facility. Potential acceptable Respondents for the Site, include not-for-profit community entities and not-for-profit cultural institutions that provide the following general functions and programming:

• Not-for-Profit Community Entities: Real Estate Services and Home Improvement Assistance; Health, Safety and Human Services; Community Advocacy and Education; Workforce Development; and Historic Preservation.

• Not-for-Profit Cultural Institutions: Visual, Performing, Media and Other Arts Groups.

The redeveloped Site may provide office, workshop, classroom and multi-purpose space; community exhibition and meeting space; performance and rehearsal space, among other uses.

HPD and NYCEDC plan to select a consultant on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: the quality of the proposal, experience of key staff identified in the proposal, experience and quality of any subcontractors proposed, demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP, and the proposed fee.
Download Wythe Avenue Firehouse Redevelopment RFP

Public Place Site RFP:
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) announces a Request for Proposals to build a mixed-use development consisting of community, commercial, and residential spaces to be located on 5.8 acres of land along the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn. 

Click Here to Register and Download The Public Place Site RFP

Public Place RFP Addendum (I)
Public Place RFP Addendum (II)

New York City Housing Trust Fund Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)

Chinatown/Lower East Side Acquisition Program:
The Chinatown/Lower East Side Acquisition Program provides assistance to pre-qualified non-profit organizations to preserve the affordability of housing in the Chinatown and Lower East Side neighborhoods.

• HPD and NYCEDC Request for Proposals for Coney Island Mixed-Use Development Opportunity: The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) are pleased to invite experienced real estate developers to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a prime parcel of vacant City-owned land in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

• Third Party Transfer Program Request for Qualifications: HPD invites established real estate development firms and community based not-for-profit organizations, with experience in housing management and rehabilitation, to submit descriptions of their qualifications to acquire, rehabilitate, and manage tax foreclosed, privately-owned, distressed residential properties through HPD's Third Party Transfer (TPT) program.

• HUD-Owned Properties Request for Qualifications: The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), requests qualifications from established development firms and community based not-for-profit organizations with experience in housing management and rehabilitation to participate in the development and management of vacant and occupied, single and multi-family, HUD-owned properties through several programs operated by the Office of Development's Division of Homeownership and the Office of Housing Operations' Division of Alternative Management Programs (DAMP).

• Request for Proposals for the Brook / Willis Apartments in the Mott Haven area of the Bronx: The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), in cooperation with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), invites developers to submit proposals for development of an affordable rental housing development called Brook / Willis Apartments in the Mott Haven area of the Bronx. This development consists of eight vacant multi-family buildings with a total of 121 apartments located in an area that has benefited from a substantial investment of resources by the City in recent years for housing, public improvements, and economic development. DEADLINE: June 14, 2004.

• Neighborhood Preservation Consultant Program Request for Proposals: HPD invites qualified, community-based not-for-profit organizations to submit proposals to provide Neighborhood Preservation Consultant services. HPD will contract with selected community-based not-for-profit organizations to provide early intervention and anti-abandonment services to privately owned buildings throughout the City. The consultants will work with HPD to recommend, develop and implement remedial strategies for distressed buildings. DEADLINE: January 26, 2004.

• Sea View Senior Housing Project Request for Qualifications: HPD in cooperation with the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select qualified developers for the Sea View Senior Housing Project in Staten Island. The project will be developed in an existing building that is owned by the City and leased to HHC located within the 70-acre campus of Sea View Rehabilitation and Home Facility. The building will either be sold or leased to the developer through a long-term lease and then will be rehabilitated to create a senior housing project containing approximately 100 dwelling units. DEADLINE:November 19, 2003
  

• HPD and NYCHA Development Request for Proposals: The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) invite qualified, not-for-profit and for-profit developers to submit proposals for development of an affordable rental housing development called University/Macombs Apartments in the Morris Heights area of the Bronx. University/ Macombs Apartments will be the first project to be carried out under a recently initiated collaboration between HPD and NYCHA for the development of affordable rental housing in New York City. DEADLINE: September 22, 2003

• Environmental Assessment Services Request for Proposals DEADLINE: September 2, 2003

• Notice of Availability of Low Income of Low Income Housing Tax Credits (.PDF): HPD announces the availability of Low Income Housing Tax Credits for Calendar Year 2003, as authorized under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code. Persons or organizations who construct or rehabilitate rental housing that is (a) reserved for low-income occupancy and (b) located within the five boroughs of New York City may apply for allocations of 2003 Tax Credits. DEADLINE: May 16, 2003

• Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Program Request for Qualifications: HPD, in conjunction with the non-profit Neighborhood Partnership Housing Development Fund Company (Neighborhood Partnership), requests qualifications from experienced for profit community based property owners and managers to manage, rehabilitate and acquire City-owned buildings to be maintained as affordable housing. The Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Program (NEP) is intended to enable small community-based owners and managers to increase their participation in local real estate markets in the South Bronx, Harlem, Bushwick and Central Brooklyn. DEADLINE: July 2, 2003