NYCHA tenants in the Bronx unite to forge a brighter future with PACT

Improvements are underway in New York City with three Bronx public-housing complexes and one in Harlem transitioning to private management for renovations and repairs.

The Rental Assistance Demonstration program by President Barack Obama offers hope for NYCHA buildings, as many are in deteriorating conditions under NYCHA management.

Cheers to the Bronx tenants at Boston Secor, Boston Road Plaza, Middletown Plaza, and Harlem’s Frederick Samuel Apartments for entering NYCHA’s RAD initiative or PACT.

This marks a significant change from the previous public-housing model, with PACT converting NYCHA developments to Project-Based Section 8 complexes managed by private entities for repairs.

RAD brings in more federal funding for operations, while NYCHA retains ownership of the property and land.

Residents of RAD complexes saw an 83% completion rate for repair work orders as of July.

NYCHA tenants must be envious, as the agency requires $73.8 billion over the next two decades for repairs, with some projects possibly facing condemnation without faster privatization.

37,851 NYCHA units are in the PACT planning stage, aiming to convert 62,000 by 2028 for an estimated $13.2 billion in renovations.

There are still many at risk with inadequate elevators, mold, vermin, heating issues, and more, requiring faster action.

Mayor Adams is commended for advancing PACT, and efforts are needed to expedite the process despite ongoing distractions.

Some progressive candidates seeking to replace the mayor are against privatization, showing a focus on ideology over the well-being of the people.

This highlights the priorities of the far-left who prioritize power and ideology over the needs of the community.