Lara, a long-time resident of the Fulton Houses, is part of a community effort to oppose NYCHA’s plan to demolish and rebuild their homes. The proposal, which includes modern amenities and the addition of new mixed-income apartments, has received mixed reactions from tenants. While NYCHA claims the plan was supported by a majority in a recent tenant survey, many long-term residents, like Lara, feel disconnected from the decision-making process. They argue that their homes should remain intact, prioritizing stability over luxury.
Lara, who's lived at the Fulton Houses for 22 years, is among those fighting NYCHA's plan to demolish and rebuild the campus and neighboring Elliott-Chelsea Houses. "I don't need a dishwasher. I don't need a washer and dryer. I don't need all this luxury that you're offering," she said. "Just leave us alone. This is our home."
The Fulton Houses tenant led more than a dozen protesters in a chant to raise concerns about a major proposal on the table—a tear-down and rebuild of the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses.
The changes will convert the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses to private management through the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program, raising questions about tenant rights and community stability.
NYCHA says the redevelopment plan was selected by a majority of tenants through a June 2023 survey, though some long-term residents feel excluded from this decision-making process.
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