"Tenants of New York City Housing Authority developments in Chelsea went to court Wednesday to at least temporarily block the demolition of nearly 20 buildings and new construction by a private developer. NYCHA argues it's seeking to demolish many-decades-old buildings and let private companies rebuild, while some residents argue relocations would be traumatic and they would be packed into fewer, bigger buildings."
"Protestors later that day united at the Hudson Guild, located at that complex, protesting the plan to demolish and rebuild the public housing, along with market-rate and affordable apartments. A new roughly $2 billion development by the Related Cos. (Hudson Yard developer) and Essence Development would add 1,000 affordable and 2,500 market-rate apartments, while consolidating tenants from 18 buildings into six larger structures. The apartments also would convert from Section 9 federal housing to Section 8, which many tenants say provides fewer protections."
Tenants of New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments in Chelsea sued to seek a preliminary injunction to halt demolition and new construction by a private developer. Plaintiffs include nine public housing residents and former state senator Thomas K. Duane; they filled a New York State Supreme Court hearing presided over by Judge David B. Cohen, who said he would soon rule. The plan by Related Cos. and Essence Development would cost roughly $2 billion, add 1,000 affordable and 2,500 market-rate apartments, consolidate residents from 18 buildings into six larger structures, and convert units from Section 9 to Section 8, which tenants say reduces protections. Plaintiffs argue relocations would be traumatic and raise environmental concerns.
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