The new Brownsville Multi-Service Center will be located at 444 Thomas S. Boyland Street and will include the demolition of the existing structure and a new ground-up 60,000 SF building. The facility will consist of 30,000 SF multi-service center and 18,000 SF community center. The Community Hub will serve as a new home for the Brooklyn Community Board 16. Substantial completion of the project is expected for February 2026.
Interest form: Vendors - Suppliers - Subcontractors - Professional Services Firms - Individuals Looking to Work on the Project Click below to complete the form
Connect with programs that provide training, apprenticeship, and access to careers in skilled construction trades
Meet General Contractors with upcoming work in the neighborhood
Engage with union representatives and construction trade partners building the new facility, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and more
Learn about upcoming M/WBE contracting opportunities in Brooklyn
Join us in person on Thursday, January 30, for a Construction Career & M/WBE Expo for the Brownsville Multi-Service Center and Brownsville Arts Center and Apartments projects. Attend the event to connect with programs that provide training, apprenticeship, and access to careers in skilled construction trades, meet general contractors with upcoming work in the neighborhood, engage with union representatives and construction trade partners building the new facilities, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and more, learn about upcoming M/WBE contracting opportunities in Brooklyn, and obtain assistance with resume building.
Date and time:
Thursday, January 30, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
New York City Housing Authority Van Dyke Community Center 392 Blake Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11212
On Thursday, July 13, 2023, we held the first Construction Career & M/WBE Expo for the project. The event was hosted at the New York City Housing Authority Marcus Garvey Community Center in Brooklyn. Hundreds of people registered and attended to learn about the project and how to get involved. Participants connected with: programs that provided training and apprenticeships, contractors with upcoming work in the neighborhood, building trade union representatives, upcoming M/WBE contracting opportunities in Brooklyn, and resume-building assistance.
If you couldn't attend please click below to view event materials.
Participation goals for the Brownsville Girls Empowerment Center and Community Hub project:
Business Inclusion: 30% MWBE (Inclusive of 7.5% Black and 7.5% Hispanic)
Workforce Inclusion: 30% of total hours are to be worked by Program Hires*
*Program Hires: Individuals that reside in a zip code where at least 15% of residents are below the federal poverty rate as well as residents of NYCHA housing (regardless of zip codes)
