Essence LLC
Coverage of Essence LLC in the Nexus archive.
- NYCHA Chelsea residents to be relocated after court allows controversial redevelopment to move forward
A New York City appeals court approved the redevelopment of NYCHA’s Fulton and Chelsea-Elliott Houses, allowing demolition of 18 buildings to construct six new ones over seven years. The project includes 3,454 mixed-income apartments, with 1,038 at affordable rates, and relocates some residents temporarily. Opponents argued the plan bypassed proper approvals and involved private developers on public land, but the court dismissed their lawsuit as untimely.
- After combative hearing, court extends NYCHA project pause
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) seeks to demolish and rebuild public housing developments with private housing, but tenants argue the plan violates housing laws. An appellate court extended a temporary restraining order against the project until its decision, as both sides dispute legal compliance and project justification.