Nostrand Houses
In December 2023, Nostrand Houses, located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood in Brooklyn, is the first NYCHA development to vote to become a Public Housing Preservation Trust site. This is a historic moment for New York City public housing, as 808 residents, 56% of whom were Heads of Households, voted in this democratic process. Ensuring their voices were heard, and they had ownership in shaping the future of their homes.
Resident Partnerships
The Trust plans on collaborating with residents and stakeholders throughout the duration of the project to ensure that resident voices are heard and included. We want residents to be active collaborators in the various processes like design to vendor selection. The Trust and NYCHA will host meetings near Nostrand Houses to inform residents and other stakeholders of the project process.
Upcoming Activities
Trust Engagement Office Space Now Open!
Come visit the Trust's Engagement Office, open every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Staff will be available to answer your questions or provide you updates.
Design-Build Team
In July 2025, the Trust and NYCHA selected Community Modernization Group (CMG) team to transform the 1,148 apartments at Nostrand. This is an over $400 million investment to renovate the kitchen, bathrooms, and building systems - improving the lives of over 2,200 residents.
Community Modernization Group (CMG)
The Trust is using a method called Design-Build, where a single team is responsible for both the design and construction of the renovation. The Trust has selected the CMG team to deliver this comprehensive modernization at Nostrand.
The CMG team is made up of housing modernization experts with decades of experience modernizing home environments across the United States. Their team is made up of the following organizations:
The CMG team is proud to partner with the community, the Trust, and NYCHA to deliver lasting improvements to Nostrand Houses.
Resident Reports
The Resident Priorities Report outlines the Nostrand Houses community’s key priorities for the Trust Mod renovation project — addressing everything from desired improvements to the logistics of temporary relocations. This report will be included in the procurement package for shortlisted design and construction firms, serving as a guiding document to shape their proposals.
Click on the images below to read the report in English, Español, Pусский, 简体中文, and 簡體中文.
Resident Priorities Report
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简体中文
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Past Activities
The Trust and NYCHA began resident outreach activities in January 2024! All previous meetings and activities will be listed here with all presentations/handouts.
Starting in August 2025, CMG began their resident engagement efforts as the selected design-build team.
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A kickoff meeting to introduce the Trust team, provide information about the program, discuss upcoming major activities, and address resident questions.
Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Community Center at 3679 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229
Presentation from the meeting is available in the following languages:
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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.
In-person
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Kings Bay Y, 3495 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229
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:
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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.
See pictures in the slideshow below!
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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
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Learn About Your New Section 8 Lease
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
Meeting Details
In-person:
Date: September 30, 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Kings Bay Y, 3495 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Virtual:
Date: October 3, 2025
Time: 1 - 2:30 pm
Method: Zoom
Presentation from the meeting is available in the following languages:
