Nostrand Model Unit Grand Opening
Lead: Nostrand Design-Build Team, CMG
Purpose: Provide residents a chance to see what their unit will look like! Residents have an opportunity to step inside and take a tour, seeing the design packages to choose from before making their final decision.
More Information: Visit CMG’s website
Nostrand Trust Mod - Resident Update Meeting #2 (In-person)
Lead: Nostrand Design-Build Team, CMG
Method: In-person
Purpose: Provide residents updates on the project including upcoming design and construction milestones as well as for the Trust and NYCHA to discuss the upcoming lease signing period.
More Information: Visit CMG’s website
Trust Lease Signing Process Meeting (Virtual)
NYCHA and the Trust hosted an important discussion about the conversion of Nostrand Houses to the NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust. As we move forward, all households will need to sign a new Project-Based Section 8 lease, effective October 2025. This critical step will safeguard your rights and protections as a tenant under Section 8. By signing this new lease, you can be confident that your apartment will remain affordable and that your housing security is a priority. Your participation is vital to ensuring a smooth transition that benefits everyone in our community.
This Meeting Residents Learned:
What’s in your new lease
How the lease-signing process works
How to prepare for your appointment
Get Ready Now:
Make sure your household composition & income are up-to-date in the NYCHA Self-Service Portal or at your Property Management Office
Complete your annual recertification on time
Respond quickly if Property Management requests documents missing from your tenant file
Presentation from the meeting is available in the following languages:
Trust Lease Signing Process Meeting (In-person)
NYCHA and the Trust hosted an important discussion about the conversion of Nostrand Houses to the NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust. As we move forward, all households will need to sign a new Project-Based Section 8 lease, effective October 2025. This critical step will safeguard your rights and protections as a tenant under Section 8. By signing this new lease, you can be confident that your apartment will remain affordable and that your housing security is a priority. Your participation is vital to ensuring a smooth transition that benefits everyone in our community.
This Meeting Residents Learned:
What’s in your new lease
How the lease-signing process works
How to prepare for your appointment
Get Ready Now:
Make sure your household composition & income are up-to-date in the NYCHA Self-Service Portal or at your Property Management Office
Complete your annual recertification on time
Respond quickly if Property Management requests documents missing from your tenant file
Presentation from the meeting is available in the following languages:
CMG - Design Workshop #4
CMG hosted design workshops for residents to shape the look and feel of their newly remodeled apartments. They had sample of materials, and the Trust and NYCHA were present to answer any questions.
Workshop Information:
All workshops were held at the King Bay Y Auditorium at 3495 Nostrand Ave Brooklyn, NY 11229.
Workshop 1: August 26, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Workshop 2: August 28, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Workshop 3: August 30, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop 4: August 30, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00pm
CMG - Design Workshop #3
CMG hosted design workshops for residents to shape the look and feel of their newly remodeled apartments. They had sample of materials, and the Trust and NYCHA were present to answer any questions.
Workshop Information:
All workshops were held at the King Bay Y Auditorium at 3495 Nostrand Ave Brooklyn, NY 11229.
Workshop 1: August 26, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Workshop 2: August 28, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Workshop 3: August 30, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop 4: August 30, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00pm
CMG - Design Workshop #2
CMG hosted design workshops for residents to shape the look and feel of their newly remodeled apartments. They had sample of materials, and the Trust and NYCHA were present to answer any questions.
Workshop Information:
All workshops were held at the King Bay Y Auditorium at 3495 Nostrand Ave Brooklyn, NY 11229.
Workshop 1: August 26, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Workshop 2: August 28, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Workshop 3: August 30, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop 4: August 30, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00pm
CMG - Design Workshop #1
CMG hosted design workshops for residents to shape the look and feel of their newly remodeled apartments. They had sample of materials, and the Trust and NYCHA were present to answer any questions.
Workshop Information:
All workshops were held at the King Bay Y Auditorium at 3495 Nostrand Ave Brooklyn, NY 11229.
Workshop 1: August 26, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Workshop 2: August 28, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
Workshop 3: August 30, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop 4: August 30, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00pm
Back to School Day
On August 23, 2025, the Trust celebrated Nostrand’s Back to School event with residents, neighbors, and community partners. Along with CMG, we shared project updates and enjoyed an afternoon of activities and connection.
Trust Engagement Office Grand Opening
The Trust opened its Nostrand engagement office on June 26th for residents! This event had live music and ice cream for residents.
The Trust's office space, open every first and third Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 2025 — Kickoff (Virtual)
A kickoff meeting was held in-person to inform residents of the upcoming Trust Mod project at Hylan Houses. Residents were able to ask questions as well as learn of the upcoming activities.
Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
Time: 1 - 2 pm
Location: Zoom
Live Translations were provided in the following languages: Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, and Cantonese
Presentation from the meeting is available in the following languages:
June 2025 — Kickoff (In-Person)
A kickoff meeting was held in-person to inform residents of the upcoming Trust Mod project at Hylan Houses. Residents were able to ask questions as well as learn of the upcoming activities.
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Resident Association Space, 131 Moore St Apt 1D Brooklyn, NY 11206
Live Translations were provided in the following languages: Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, and Cantonese
Presentation from the meeting is available in the following languages:
Renovations Updates and Section 8 Conversion Meeting (Virtual)
NYCHA and the Trust held in-person meeting regarding the exciting renovation work planned for Nostrand Houses. This included the renovation timeline and find out how the conversion to Section 8 will positively impact residents.
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Zoom via two methods:
Go to Zoom.us and click “Join Meeting”. Enter meeting ID 847 3618 7784
Dial 1-646-558-8656 on the day of the meeting and enter meeting ID 847 3618 7784
Presentation from the meeting is available in the following languages:
Renovations Updates and Section 8 Conversion Meeting (In-person)
NYCHA and the Trust held in-person meeting regarding the exciting renovation work planned for Nostrand Houses. This included the renovation timeline and find out how the conversion to Section 8 will positively impact residents.
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Location: Kings Bay Y at 3495 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229
Presentation from the meeting is available in the following languages:
November 2024 — Visioning Session (In-Person)
Let your voice be heard! Join the Trust and NYCHA to share your thoughts on the renovation of Unity Towers. Your ideas and insights will help guide the renovations and improvements.
Date & Time — Thursday, November 21, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location — Carey Gardens Community Center 2315 Surf Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11224
Translation Services — Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, & Russian Interpretation
Other Information — Refreshments were served
Access the flyers here.
October 2024 — Kickoff (Virtual)
The Trust and NYCHA are hosting its first resident meeting following the Unity Towers vote to opt into the Trust. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the Trust team, provide information about the program, discuss upcoming major activities, and address resident questions.
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 12pm
Join by Zoom :https://tinyurl.com/UnityTowersIntro // Zoom ID: 884 7818 5337#
Join by Phone:
English Call-in: (929) 205 – 6099 Zoom ID : 8847 8185 337#
Spanish Call-in: (646) 558 – 8656 Zoom ID : 331 425 8640#
Russian Call-in: (646 ) 558 - 8656 Zoom ID : 804 869 1448#
Mandarin Call-in: (646) 558 - 8656 Zoom ID : 461 857 9342 #
Cantonese Call-in: (646) 558 - 8656 Zoom ID : 831 000 3543 #
October 2024 — Kickoff (In-Person) (Unity Towers)
A kickoff meeting was held to inform residents of the upcoming Trust Mod project at Unity Towers. Residents were able to ask questions as well as learn of the upcoming activities.
Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Resident Association Space, 2007 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Live Translations were provided in the following languages: Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, and Cantonese
Presentation from the meeting is available in the following languages:
Resident Priorities Report & Trust Mod Program Overview (Virtual)
Missed the in-person meeting? NYCHA and the Trust are hosting an online Zoom session to discuss the upcoming renovation work at Nostrand Houses and the community’s key priorities.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 1pm – 2pm
Join via Zoom App/Browser: Go to Zoom.us and click “Join Meeting”. Enter meeting ID: 895 5532 8246
Join via Phone: Dial 646.558.8656 on the day & time of the meeting and enter meeting ID: 895 5532 8246
Presentation from the meeting is available in the following languages:
Resident Priorities Report & Trust Mod Overview (In-Person)
The Trust and NYCHA held an information session on the Resident Priorities Report, which highlights the community’s key priorities for the major renovations at Nostrand!
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Kings Bay Y, 3495 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Presentation from the meeting is available in the following languages:
Communities Priorities Survey (CPS)
This survey enables you to share your thoughts on the resources and services your household would like to have at Nostrand. Spanish, Russian, Cantonese, and Mandarin live interpretation were available.
Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Kings Bay Y, 3495 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Presentation from the meeting is available in the following languages:
CPS On-Campus Efforts
Resident input plays a vital role in identifying community needs. The Community Priorities Survey (CPS) was used to gather resident feedback, which will inform the development of the Community Resource Plan (CRP). This plan will outline services that complement the planned physical renovations.
Residents of Nostrand Houses, aged 18 and older, could submit the CPS either online through the Trust’s website or via paper copies available at the Property Management Office. In addition, the Trust enlisted Nostrand residents—both youth and adults—as paid outreach specialists to engage with the community and collect surveys.
Various outreach strategies were deployed, including door-knocking, tabling, phone calls, flyer drop-offs with survey links, and email blasts, all designed to encourage survey participation. The CPS was made available in English, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Residents could submit their responses from early July to mid-October 2024.
As an incentive, six residents were randomly selected to win a $50 gift card for completing the CPS.
May 2024 — Kickoff (Bronx River Addition)
A kickoff meeting was held to inform residents of the upcoming Trust Mod project at Bronx River Addition. Residents were able to ask questions as well as learn of the upcoming activities.
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Time: 10:00pm
Location: Outside of Building 11 at 1350 Manor Avenue Bronx, NY 10472
Presentation from the meeting is available in the following languages:
Visioning Sessions (Virtual)
Lead: Trust & NYCHA
Purpose: For residents to provide their thoughts & ideas on the renovation of Nostrand Houses. These meetings were held in-person and virtually. The feedback from residents were used to create the Resident Priorities Report for Nostrand.
Virtual
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Zoom
Presentation from the in-person & virtual meetings are available in the following languages: