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After more than two years of discussions about the best way to bring significant upgrades to the Elliott-Chelsea and Fulton Houses, resident leaders, NYCHA and Essence Development developed a resident-led selection process for current residents to choose their preferred redevelopment plan, with a majority ultimately choosing to build brand new NYCHA apartment buildings across both campuses through the PACT program.

The redevelopment plan:

• All 2,056 existing NYCHA units on campus will be replaced in phases with brand new NYCHA buildings that offer enhanced layouts, ventilation, and energy efficiency. 
• 100% of NYCHA residents at Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea have the right to a new unit within new buildings on their existing campus
• Each new NYCHA building will be equipped with brand new amenities including resident controlled in-unit heating and cooling, new dishwashers, washer and dryers in every apartment, common area amenities, large multipurpose community spaces, and resident rooftop space.
• The NYCHA campus will be enhanced with healthcare facilities, community centers, grocery stores, retail stores, and additional outdoor recreational space onsite.
• In addition to new NYCHA buildings, roughly 3,500 new mixed-income units, including approximately 875 new permanently affordable housing units, will be built.
• Prior to NYCHA residents moving into new buildings, some renovations and upkeep will be done in existing NYCHA residential units to improve quality while residents await the construction of new units. This included enhanced security on campus, pest control, and building and in-unit repairs.
• Resident rights will continue to be protected through the PACT program.