New Yorkers Deserve Quality Homes

NYCHA faces an $80 Billion capital shortfall, and over the last half-century, its buildings have suffered from a lack of funding and have fallen into disrepair. Essence Development and Related Companies are providing supplemental help to NYCHA to bring immediate resources, improvements, and general enhancements to Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses to help ease the burden on residents as they wait for their new homes to be built.

While NYCHA will continue to manage the existing buildings, the collaboration between the three organizations over this period of time will provide more expedient and effective solutions and services for residents.

  • Resident Engagement, Communication, and Resources

    Housing Opportunities Unlimited (HOU) will continue to have staff onsite daily to work with residents to ensure they are informed and assist them with any questions during this time.

  • Security

    Security concierges have been patrolling the campuses since February 2024.

  • Pest Control

    Pest control treatments and interventions have been conducted across the campuses since February 2024 by NYCHA’s management team, which will continue to oversee and manage the process.

  • In-Unit Work Orders

    Residents will continue to report issues as they have, additional support will be provided to NYCHA’s management team to ensure fast response and documented completion.

  • Heating

    To ensure minimal disruption of heat and hot water during the colder months, the team will focus on repairing the boiler and tank, replacing equipment in the boiler room, and inspecting and fixing any non-working steam traps in the basement and crawl spaces. These efforts aim to maintain a comfortable and warm environment throughout the winter season.

  • Building Lobbies

    Building entrances doors will be repaired or replaced as needed, lobbies refreshed with new paint and signage, and TV screens installed which will provide important information and project updates to residents.

  • Elevators

    Proactive maintenance and expeditious repairs to elevators will be completed by NYCHA’s elevator technicians.

  • Resident Feedback

    Resident feedback is critically important. After the completion of in-unit work, NYCHA will issue surveys to gather resident input and ensure resident needs are being met. These surveys will provide an opportunity for residents to share any concerns about the repairs before the work order is officially closed, helping to serve the residents of Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea better.

A New Chapter for Fulton & Elliott-Chelsea

While NYCHA continues to manage the properties, the new partnership will provide additional support to ensure an enhanced quality of life for residents including:

  • Security & Pest Control

    Commenced February 2024

  • Lobby Updates including entrances, access control and screens; Boiler and Steam Maintenance; Secure Elevator Parts

    Commenced Winter 2024/25

  • In-Unit Repairs including outstanding work orders

    Commenced Spring 2025