On April 15, 2025, the New York City Housing Authority in collaboration with critical stakeholders celebrated the completion of the $6.1 million renovation of the Mariner’s Harbor Community Center on Staten Island. The Mariner’s Harbor Development includes over 600 apartments in 22 buildings, housing 1,300 residents.
This project included integrating a fully functional instructional kitchen, computer rooms, a common room, and brand-new restrooms. The New York City Department of Design and Construction oversaw the capital improvements for this project. These improvements, funded by the City, included the construction of a new instructional kitchen with updated fixtures and equipment; environmental hazard abatement; installation of a new ductless HVAC system; new flooring, doors, frames, and light fixtures; fresh paint; a new addressable fire alarm system, electrical submeter, and electrical panels; fully renovated bathrooms with new shaft walls, fixtures, accessories, and finishes to meet ADA compliance; and a new canopy and outdoor signage.
The Mariner’s Harbor Community Center will remain a United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) Cornerstone location. The center will offer year-round evening and weekend programs and services to New York City Housing Authority residents including academic support, recreational and physical activities, leadership development, civic engagement, and cultural exploration. Community needs, including limited access to healthy food, will be addressed through programming that includes mobile food pantries (in collaboration with Community Health Action of Staten Island) and interactive sessions on healthy eating and farming (with Green City Force and the Sylvia Center).
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said, “Today, we are giving the residents of Staten Island the world-class community center that they deserve. From a new kitchen to a high-tech computer room, these upgrades will give New Yorkers a safe place to gather, get a meal, apply for a job, enjoy cultural programming, and more. Congratulations to all of our city agencies that came together to get this project done and create a safer, more affordable city for working-class New Yorkers.”
By: Chelsea Ramjeawan (Chelsea is the CityLaw intern and a New York Law School student, Class of 2025.)