Gowanus Oversight Task Force: March 2025 Public Meeting

Please join the Gowanus Oversight Task Force for its eigth quarterly public update meeting and hear directly from City agencies on the status of the Affordable Housing Lottery and Artist Studios.

Meeting Details

• Location: P.S. 133 (610 Baltic Street)
• Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm (5:00pm for meet-and-greet)
• Format: In-Person Only (recording to be posted promptly after the meeting)
• Important Note: You must register in order to attend, as space is limited. Please reserve your free ticket above under "Get Tickets."

The focus of this public meeting will be on the status of the Affordable Housing Lottery and Artist Studios (agenda is subject to change) :

1. Affordable Huusing Lottery: NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The discussion will include updates on the lottery process beyond what is available online, the current number of ready units versus remaining units in the Gowanus neighborhood, and a breakdown of units by Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) categories.
2. Artist Studios: Arts Gowanus. The discussion will include status updates on the subsidized artist studio lottery including timeline and availability.
3. Building Details: Local Developers. Developers will provide the community with an overview of how the affordable apartments and artists' studios are integrated into their projects and discuss access to building amenities.
4. Representatives from each agency will present on these critical areas with substantial time dedicated for Public Q+A.

About the Task Force:

The Gowanus Oversight Task Force works proactively and collaboratively with New York City agencies to advance timely and equitable implementation of the commitments detailed in the 56 Points of Agreement (POA), as well as community goals outlined in the Gowanus Neighborhood Plan.

Under POA #1, the Task Force formed as a volunteer, community-based group that provides an online repository of information tracking each City commitment’s status and holds quarterly public meetings to promote accountability, transparency, and continued engagement with the Gowanus community.

Instructions for Submission of Questions:

• If you are unable to attend in-person and would like to submit your questions in advance of the meeting, please send them to [email protected]
• Members of the public are encouraged to submit questions that relate directly to the agenda above. In addition, the public is welcome to submit questions on one or more of the 56 Points of Agreement (POA) made by the City of New York.
• Questions related to specific commitments (POA) and/or the functioning of the Task Force will be prioritized.

Info: Presentation from Department of Housing and Preservation (HPD)

Info: Presentation from Arts Gowanus

Info: Presentation from local developers

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

P.S. 133 William A. Butler School, 610 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, United States