On July 28, 2025, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), acting as Responsible Entity for the United Stated Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and lead agency under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), acting as local project sponsor and joint-lead agency, issued the Joint Record of Decision (ROD) and Findings Statement for the proposed project. This Joint ROD and Findings Statement marks the conclusion of HPD and NYCHA’s environmental review process. The ROD follows the publication of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and sets forth that HPD and NYCHA have given due consideration to the Draft Scope of Work for the Preparation of an EIS (DSOW), Final Scope of Work for the Preparation of an EIS (FSOW), and the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statements (DEIS and FEIS) prepared for the project and also public comments submitted. The lead agencies have considered all reasonable alternatives, information, analyses, and comments submitted by federal, state, local, and tribal governments and agencies, as well as the public throughout the process of the EIS.

Joint ROD and Findings Statement documents the findings and decision to proceed with the Proposed Project as described in the FEIS.

Joint Record of Decision and Findings Statement

SHPO Section 106 Final Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

Restrictive Declaration and Exhibits 

Newsletter Spring 2025
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While the relocation process follows HUD guidelines, it's important to note that these guidelines represent the minimum HUD requirements. NYCHA and the PACT partner team have built in additional layers of protections and support to further safeguard and honor our commitment to residents.

On October 30, 2024, the NYCHA Board formally approved the next step in the process to rebuild the campus and construct brand-new NYCHA Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea buildings led by Essence Development and Related Companies. This agreement serves as a comprehensive roadmap for the project, enabling the launch of the Bridge Plan, which will provide essential repairs, resources, and improvements for residents of Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea as they await the new construction. These enhancements have now officially begun.

10/30/24 - Press Release

We want to reassure you that NYCHA and the PACT partners, Essence Development and Related Companies, are working diligently to deliver new, quality housing for your household while preserving your rights and protections. However, we are aware that external groups have been circulating a significant amount of inaccurate information regarding NYCHA’s proposal for Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea and its impact on you as a resident. The below resident update package reviews some of the myths you might have been hearing about and answers them with our fact-checked explanations.

Learn more about the latest Resident Update

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To support the transformation of Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will assess the potential impacts on the human, built, and natural environment, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). While no decisions are made in the EIS, its findings help guide decision-makers. The process also encourages resident and public involvement through formal comments, starting with the scoping period. We highly encourage active participation in this important review.

Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)

Notice of Availability

Final Floodplain Notice

Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

Learn more about the Environmental Review Process.

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