Phase: Procurement
Estimated Completion
Winter 2028
Unity Towers
Coney Island, Brooklyn
The Road ahead for Unity Towers
Current phase:
Procurement
Units:
193
Design–Build Team:
TBD
Last Updated:
02/01/2026
Major Resident Activities during the Procurement phase:
Residents were given an opportunity to comment on the Trust’s Lease Package from January to February 2026. During this time, residents were sent their Resident Information Notice (RIN) via the mail about the upcoming Section 8 Lease and what it means for them. Additionally, the Trust held an in-person and virtual meeting to explain what a Section 8 conversion is and how it impacts residents.
History of Unity Towers and the Trust
In August 2024, Unity Towers — also known as Coney Island I (Site 1B) — located in the Coney Island neighborhood in Brooklyn, was the third NYCHA development to vote to become a Public Housing Preservation Trust site. 192 residents voted, representing 60% of heads of households with 108 voting for the Trust. Their voices were heard, and they had ownership in shaping the future of their homes - now let’s get to work!
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Resident Partnership at Unity Towers
The Trust and NYCHA began resident outreach activities in October 2024. Meaningful resident partnership has been central to the Unity Towers conversion from the outset. Engagement has focused on providing clear information, creating consistent opportunities for dialogue, and ensuring resident feedback informs planning and implementation.
Upcoming Activities
Upcoming Activities
Trust Engagement Office Space Now Open!
Come visit the Trust's Engagement Office atTenant Association Office at 2007 Surf Ave, 1st floor, open every 1st and 2nd Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Staff will be available to answer your questions or provide you updates.
Past Activities
Resident Information Notice
The Resident Information Notice (RIN) outlines Trust’s and NYCHA’s intention to convert Nostrand to Project-Based Section 8 under the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. This allows the Trust to access funding to fully modernize Nostrand while NYCHA remains the property manager. Additionally, NYCHA will provide enhanced property management, security, and social services. In the RIN, it details the rights residents will maintain under this program.
Read the RIN in English, Español, Pусский, 简体中文, and 簡體中文.
