Stuyvesant Town, Tudor City, Turtle Bay, Peter Cooper Village, Murray Hill, Gramercy Park, Kips Bay, Sutton Place
Manhattan Community Board 6
Appointed by the Manhattan Borough President, half on the recommendation of local Council members. Advisory, but the first government to hear about anything on your block.
Sandra McKee
chair · district manager Jesús Pérez
Second Wednesday, 7:00pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
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budget requests to the city this cycle
What this board asked the city for
From the city’s official register, in the board’s own words, ranked by the board’s own priority. The response is the city’s.
Renovate or upgrade a senior centerManhattan Community District 6 has a significant senior population, with 18.2% of residents aged 65 or older. The need for community spaces has become increasingly critical, especially in light of the loneliness epidemic exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We propose the establishment of an intergenerational community center in our district to address these challenges. This new center would provCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkRepair Fountains in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza. Most of the fountain equipment has been under water for more than a decade and is hopelessly corroded. This includes both plumbing and electrical wiring. The Friends of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza takes a custodial interest and will do what it can, but the Plaza should be a world-class park and outstanding neighborhood amenity worthy of funding by the city. WCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other request for services for the homelessCD6 requests expense funding to expand DHS homeless services that provide critical outreach, case management, and housing navigation support. This funding will allow service providers to connect unsheltered and at-risk individuals with shelter, supportive housing, mental health care, and employment resources. Strengthening these programs will help stabilize vulnerable populations, reduce street hoCity response (Department of Homeless Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other capital budget request for DCASManhattan Community Board 6 (CB6) currently leases office space under a 10-year agreement that's due to end in September 2028. However, this space cannot accommodate the Board's mandated monthly Full Board meetings under Section 2800(h) of the City Charter. Each month, CB6 convenes 11 public meetings, which require facilities for as many as 100 attendees, yet district venues are either unavailableCity response (Department of Citywide Administrative Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Study land use and zoning to better provide for future neighborhood needs like affordable housing and job growthA comprehensive study of coastal resiliency and flood risk is required between E 25th St. and E 42nd St. east of First Avenue. This area houses human services infrastructure critical to the health and safety of Manhattan residents, such as Bellevue and NYU Langone Hospitals, and the 30th Street Men's Intake Shelter. Even a temporary loss of these facilities would put lives at risk and create extenCity response (Department of City Planning): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Inspect water main on specific street segment and repair or replace as neededLead is poisonous and can irreversibly affect every organ and system in the human body causing health problems for people of all ages. Before 1961, NYC policy was to first encourage, then require, building construction to use lead pipes so 27.4% of all buildings in CB6 continue to have lead service lines. Since the service lines are privately owned under NYC law, property owners should not bear thCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Enhance park safety through more security staff (police or parks enforcement)Park Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officer presence reduces illegal or inappropriate behavior and increases the opportunity for peaceful and safe enjoyment of the parks by both children and adults. CB6 would like more frequent patrols in our district. Current levels of roving enforcement are not sufficient to address quality of life issues in our parks which appear to have ramped up during the pandemiCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)The five-block existing area (aka Glick Park) lost power and water after Hurricane Sandy and 11 years later, only the electricity has been restored. Adding water infrastructure along this five-block area would open up opportunities for a wide range of uses including watering of plantings and cleaning that are not feasible at this time and most importantly green this waterfront park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide more frequent litter basket collectionAs a consequence of overflowing trash in public trash receptacles, trash ends up in the street creating unsightly and unhygienic conditions. We are requesting an increased frequency of trash collection from public waste receptacles.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Upgrade or create new greenwaysFrom 13th to 15th Street, the waterfront esplanade heads north of East River Park past the Con Edison pier. While this section has been reconstructed to allow a wider path for bikers and pedestrians, there is a section of the path that remains narrow and we hear from constituents that have been hit by bikes at this "pinch point." The Blueway Plan outlines an elevated, safer pedestrian and biker bCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for HPDCD6 requests funding to identify and develop supportive housing for seniors, homeless, disabled, and other vulnerable populations. We request funding to support a needs assessment, site evaluation of underutilized public land and existing buildings, and partnerships with service providers to integrate health and social services. This investment will create new, accessible, and permanently affordabCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Invest in capital projects to improve access to waterfrontOur waterfront is a significant resource for our city and has for many years been a priority for CB6. Currently our community cannot access large segments of our waterfront because our waterfront esplanade has a significant gaps: from 41st - 54th Street and from 13th-15th Street. In a city where we live in such close quarters, our outdoor spaces, especially our waterfronts, were lifesavers during City response (Economic Development Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new bus service or Select Bus ServiceThe Science Park and Research Center ("SPARC"), soon to be constructed at First Avenue and East 25th Street will employ an estimated 3,100 permanent workers and an estimated additional 12,000 construction workers over the course of its development. Robust and convenient public transit options are necessary to minimize the use of personal vehicles used by this workforce for commuting. The MTA shoulCity response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for NYPLIn previous years we have asked for additional electronic assets for libraries and staffing increases. However, the funding has not been baselined in the budget, making a reliance on future amounts precarious. We ask that the budget for NYPL and particularly for the branches in our district be increased to address upgrades to resources.City response (New York Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide more community board staffAn analysis of the 12 Manhattan community board (CB) operating budgets (PS and OTPS only, as rent budgets vary from board to board) on July 1, 2025 by Manhattan CB6 revealed considerable variation in budgets among the boards. CB7, with the highest budget at $303,284, has almost $32,000 more to work with than the CB with the lowest budget (CB10). CB6 is 7th out of 12 Manhattan CBs in terms of operaCity response (Mayor's Office of Management and Budget): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
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Replace or upgrade information technology equipmentBellevue had more than 875,000 patient encounters (hospital, ambulatory care clinics, ambulatory surgery, and the emergency room) in the past year. Improving the AV system in the Old Medical Library space in buildings C/D of the hospital would enable Bellevue to hold Community Advisory Committee meetings, education and outreach sessions, with the goal of improving health among patients, their visiCity response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide more housing for extremely low and low income householdsThe City of New York faces an ongoing housing affordability crisis that requires bold and coordinated investment. We are requesting capital funding to urge City agencies to study, identify, and build on City-owned sites to provide affordable housing, particularly low- and moderate-income households and ask that the City help subsidize new affordable housing with the goal that at least 25% of all nCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Improve accessibility of transit infrastructure, by providing elevators, escalators, etc.Of the six subway stations that have subway entrances in Community District 6, two (59th & Lexington Ave and 14th & 3rd Ave) remain ADA non-compliant. The heavily used 59th & Lexington Ave station was slated for accessibility improvements in the 2020-2024 Capital Plan which got delayed because of the COVID pandemic. We urge that these upgrades be made as soon as possible.City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryThe New York Public Library respectfully requests $5,500,000 in capital funding to replace the old, outdated HVAC system at the Kips Bay Library. This essential infrastructure project will ensure that the branch continues to be a welcoming space for all patrons by modernizing the building's physical plant with a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient heating and cooling system. The current HVAC systeCity response (New York Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new or expand an existing elementary schoolHydration Station: installation of five Elkay EZH20 filtered, touchless water bottle filling stations to improve hydration throughout the building. Rooftop Synthetic Turf: Conversion of the school's rooftop into a cushioned, durable play space for recess, PE and outdoor learning with high-durability artificial grass, impact-reducing padding and drainage support. Details for both available upon rCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)CB6 requests repair of the underlying structure of the park which has deteriorated with visible sink holes developing. The project is listed as a capital project on the Parks Department Capital Project tracker, with a design completion date of December 2023. We ask that this project be started immediately.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 2Provide better park maintenanceManhattan Community District 6 needs increased staffing at parks, such as a dedicated district gardener, city parks workers, and additional welders. Current levels of maintenance and operations staff are not adequate to maintain our parks, and our landscaping suffers from lack of gardening and accessibility. Also, non-governmental funding (i.e. conservancies) is not available for any parks in our City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsPublic safety and environmental health upgrades are needed at Stuyvesant Square, with restoration of park buildings, lighting and electricity repair the park priorities. The east building requires electricity, plumbing, and structure repairs to be used for storage and staffing. ConEd reports that it will not run electrical lines to the east building until building electrical repairs are made. The City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Repair or upgrade subway stations or other transit infrastructureThe East Side of Manhattan is under-served by the transit system. The Lexington Avenue lines are grossly over-crowded; many Eastside residents and commuters walk over a half mile to already overly-congested trains. Phases 3 and 4 of the Second Avenue Subway are expected to benefit Manhattan Community District 6. We eagerly await the completion of this work and ask the City to not delay this work. City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkWe have been alerted that elevators at Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center need to be renovated and that locker rooms are in need of repair and updating. We are supportive of our recreation centers and among the repairs and renovations we would like to see any improvements that might allow faster re-opening of all or part of the facility if there is a future pandemic or required shut down.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Located adjacent to MS 104 and regularly used by many students and community residents, Peter's Field has long been in need of an upgrade. Community Board Six has received various complaints that the facility is not up to standard and, as such, decreases the enjoyment of the space--especially the basketball courts--and delivers a perception that the community is a victim of urban blight. The upgraCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)The Department of City Planning confirms Manhattan Community District 6 has "the lowest amount of open space per capita of Manhattan community districts". To remedy this, three underutilized City-owned sites along the East River should be repurposed as park space. There are prime City-owned waterfront spaces: an 11,000 sq ft property that is currently underutilized and a 60,000 sq ft of City-ownedCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 4Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)CB6 requests $2.6 million for renovations to the 55th St. Park in Sutton Place. The Park is in urgent need of repairs and is being subjected to vandalism. Recently a park bench was thrown in the East River. Improvements to the Park would make it more functional and welcoming to the community.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkThe community is in need of significant infrastructure upgrades at the Asser Levy Recreation Center building, including the following. Replace, upgrade, and flood proof the center's windows. Locker room renovations are for the men's & women's locker rooms and handicap restrooms. This remodeling will provide new toilets, hand dryers, showers and sinks. The LED lights are needed for the indoor, inteCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Other capital budget request for DPRCB6 requests lights for the St. Vartan Park Field.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkCB6 requests that the bluestone sidewalk at Ralph J. Bunche Park be reconstructed. The bluestone pavers have been deteriorating for years and are dangerous to pedestrians and those using walkers and wheelchairs. It poses ADA issues and potential liability issues for the City. We also note that this Park is opposite the south end of the UN property and is viewed by and used by visitors to the UN.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 6Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)More than 2500 pickleball and handball players in the St. Vartan Park community are in need of renovated courts in the west end of the park on each side of the handball wall. The four pickleball courts require resurfacing to create regulation-size and level playing surfaces, and appropriate lines for both pickleball and handball. The current courts have cracks and, as such, have been causing playeCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsRalph Bunche Park on First Avenue across the street from the United Nations Headquarters is in need of a water irrigation system for the park's plants. During a drought in 2022, the demise of many plants in the park was attributed to the absence of an irrigation system. The current system of volunteers periodically watering plants through hoses and watering cans is insufficient. With scaffolding City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 8Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)There are a lot of issues with the infrastructure, and its dog park needs improvement. It is also adjacent to the FDR Drive so safety design concerns have been raised by several members of the community.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 9New equipment for maintenanceRestoration of function to the East River Esplanade Park (Glick Park) fountains by replacing the pumps for water circulation and the electrical systems would add considerably to the attractiveness and use of the park. We look forward to seeing design proposals and a fully funded commitment.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 10Other capital request for DPRJack and Jill School requests the installation of tree guards on East 16th Street, between Third Avenue and Rutherford Place. This a tree lined street and the tree roots are out of control and thus, accomplishing this project will provide a safer environment for the children. Cost of the project is $15,750.00 and a requirement of a 50% deposit of $7,875.00. It is appropriate to start this project City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 11Reach the board
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