Relates to restrictions on the lease or sale of recreational space owned by the NYCHA

BILL NUMBER:S3575

Title of bill

An act to amend the public housing law, in relation to restrictions on the lease or sale of real property owned by the New York city housing authority

Purpose or general idea of bill

The New York City Housing Authority is contemplating selling, leasing or transferring land designated for public housing to private developers as a means of providing additional revenue for Public housing. This bill would provide for limits on such sales, leases or transfers of public housing property that are designated for recreational purposes.

Summary of specific provisions

This bill would add a new section 402-c to the public housing law to restrict the sale, lease or transfer of public housing recreational space, including but not limited to playgrounds, basketball courts, baseball fields and facilities used for recreational purposes maintained by the New York City Housing Authority.

Justification

Recreational areas are essential to living in an urban environment. While certain areas of land designated for public housing purposes, such as parking lots may be sold, leased or transferred for the purpose of providing new revenue for public housing purposes, land designated for recreational purposes should be restricted to protect the vital function they provide to residents of public housing.

Prior legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

To be determined.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.