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Right to the City-NYCRight to the City-NYCCondo Count Training
AgendaAgendaI. RTTC-NYC’s Condo
Conversion Campaign
II. Conducting the Count: Step-by-Step
III. Quick Tips
RTTC NYC’sRTTC NYC’s Condo Conversion Condo Conversion
CampaignCampaignPicked from platform as RTTC NYC’s top campaign priority
Many empty luxury condos exist in neighborhoods with clear housing needs
Has support of some elected officials: Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Assemblyman, Hakeem Jeffries
Will pressure NYC to convert empty condos into affordable housing.
The info we collect during the canvass will be used to develop a map and a report
We will look for stimulus funding to help convert these condos
We will Canvass target areas chosen by RTTC NYC groups: Downtown Brooklyn, Bushwick, LES, West Village, Chelsea, Harlem & South Bronx
RTTC NYC’sRTTC NYC’s Condo Conversion Condo Conversion
CampaignCampaignWe will canvass in our target neighborhoods to find empty condosMap this information to show the amount of empty condos that exist in
neighborhoods with housing needs ID several compelling condos to highlight in a report to be released in late
Fall
PHASE 1: CONDO CANVASS
PHASE 2: SECONDARY RESEARCH
Train RTTC NYC members to use online databases: PLUTO/RPAD/etc ID useful info, including: value of building, tax breaks or public subsidies
given, etc.
Research Plan
Conducting the Count: Conducting the Count: Step by StepStep by Step
Step #1: Follow the Map & Walk-List
Step #2: What Makes You Stop?
Step #3: Inspect Condo
Step #4: Take a Photo
Step #5: Complete Canvass Sheet
Step #6: Review Complete Canvass Sheet
Step #1: Step #1: Follow Map & Walk List Follow Map & Walk List
Each canvass team will receive a “turf” packet, which includes:
Directions to your turf
Map of the larger Community District
Map of the Census Tracks you will be canvassing today
Walk list of sites that have received a building permit from 2004-2008
Step #1: Step #1: Follow Map & Walk List Follow Map & Walk List
Brooklyn Community District 2
Building Permits for New
Construction: Issued between
2004-2008
Building Permits for New
Construction: Issued between
2004-2008
Step #1: Step #1: Follow Map & Walk List Follow Map & Walk List
Census Tract 35
Step #1: Step #1: Follow Map & Walk List Follow Map & Walk List
Tract 35
Map # Address Zoning # Bldgs # Floors What’s there?
30 70 HANSON PLACE R 0 0
10 729 FULTON STREET R 1 4
7501 139 FLATBUSH AVENUE C 1 14
Zoning Codes: R=Residential M=Manufacturing MX=Mixed C=Commercial
Empty LotCondosTaco Bell
Step #2: What Makes You Stop? Step #2: What Makes You Stop?
Newly built, finished condos that appear to contain empty units
Newly renovated condos that appear to contain empty units
Condos under construction, but construction seems to have stalled
Today, we will be looking for:
Addresses on your walk list
Step #3: Step #3: Inspect CondoInspect Condo
Signage: For sale signs, open house Real estate agent Developer AdvertisementsOther clues: No lights on in units No furniture in apartments No air conditioner or blinds in window No one walking in and out of building
Look for the Following Clues to ID if the Condo is Empty:
$1.5 Billion!
Step #3: Look for the Following Clues Step #3: Look for the Following Clues to ID Stalled Constructionto ID Stalled Construction
Building clearly under construction, but no workers or building materials are present
Speak with the neighbors to ID stalled construction of condos.
Step #4: Step #4: Take a PhotoTake a Photo When you have determined that a condo contains
empty units, take a photo
Try to get as much of the property in the picture as possible—it may be best to take it from across the street
Take only 1 picture per property
Make sure to record the camera and photo number on your canvass sheet
Step #5: Step #5: Complete Canvass SheetComplete Canvass Sheet
We’ll Look at Two Examples: “The Oro”: 306 Gold Street 238 Atlantic Avenue
Example #1: “The Oro” 306 Gold StExample #1: “The Oro” 306 Gold St
Step #2: What Makes Us Stop?
Step #3: Closely Inspect
Step #4: Take Photo
Step #5: Fill Out Canvass Sheet
Step #6: Review Canvass Sheet
Look like a new building, crane is evidence of construction
We notice a for sale sign, and advertisements for “the Oro” in the neighborhood
Step #1: Follow Map & Walk List
Example #1: “The Oro” 306 Gold StExample #1: “The Oro” 306 Gold St
Alexa Kasdan UJC 07/10/09 21
306 Gold 3 8
Street Brooklyn
Johnson & Tillary Street
340 Gold & 300 Gold
40 Highrise
309
Example #1: “The Oro” 306 Gold StExample #1: “The Oro” 306 Gold St
Cranes, scaffolding
People in and out of building. There is a doorman
United Homes
www.greenfieldpartners.com
Greenfield Partners, LLC
Example #1: “The Oro” 306 Gold StExample #1: “The Oro” 306 Gold St
Dept. of buildings certificate, open house sign
NOTES:_______________________________________________________
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Building is known as the “Oro.” There are advertisements for the
Oro in the surrounding areas. Spoke with neighbors who said only 20% of
the building has sold and that because of that, a second “Oro” building is
now going to be a hotel instead of condos. Lots of other construction
happening in the area. Went into the building to inquire with doorman about
prices. He gave me a number to call and a pamphlet.
Example #1: “The Oro” 306 Gold StExample #1: “The Oro” 306 Gold St
Step #6: Review Complete Step #6: Review Complete Canvass SheetCanvass Sheet
After completing canvass sheet:
Review the sheet to ensure you have completed the entire sheet
Ensure that your handwriting is legible
Make sure you’ve recorded the camera and photo number
Example #2: 238 Atlantic Avenue Example #2: 238 Atlantic Avenue
Step #2: What Makes Us Stop?
Step #3: Closely Inspect
Step #5: Fill Out Canvass Sheet
Step #6: Review Canvass Sheet
Step #4: Take Photo
Step #1: Follow Map & Walk List
Building looks vacant, evidence of stalled construction
We notice scaffolding, no glass in windows, and no one is currently working on the building
Desiree Marshall FIERCE 07/10/09 43
238 Atlantic 3 9
Avenue Brooklyn
Court Street and Boerum Place
200 Atlantic and 266 Atlantic Avenue
Example #2: 238 Atlantic Avenue Example #2: 238 Atlantic Avenue
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Scaffolding, Building is incomplete
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Example #2: 238 Atlantic Avenue Example #2: 238 Atlantic Avenue
Tenement
Building is completely vacant
212-657-3948
Bensonhurst Realty
Example #2: 238 Atlantic Avenue Example #2: 238 Atlantic Avenue
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Building is clearly vacant- there is no glass in any of the windows.
Scaffolding is up, but there are no workers present, no building materials.
Spoke with a neighbor who said that no construction has happened on the
building in over 6 months.
Example #2: 238 Atlantic Avenue Example #2: 238 Atlantic Avenue
What What Not Not to Look For:to Look For:
Empty LotsOffice Buildings
Early Construction
Test Run!Test Run!
Outside BuildingInside Window
Signs on building
$1.5 Billion!212-565-8915
TipsTips Since it’s easier to see buildings from across the
street, one person should walk down each side of the street
Take Notes! More info is better than less
If you feel comfortable, talk with neighbors about the development in the area
Try to canvass your entire turf- So keep moving! Don’t take too long at any one building.
Please return to MOM’s office by 5:45pm and have your team “captain” return all of your materials
HAVE FUN!
Before Leaving, Make Sure You:Before Leaving, Make Sure You: Find your team leader and group
Assign a note-taker, a photographer, and map-follower
Bring ALL materials, including: your clipboards, maps, pens, cameras, and a good attitude
Put your name, census tract number and date at the top of all canvass sheets