NYCHA Building Renovation at 1940 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan
1940 LEXINGTON AVENUE, MANHATTAN, 10035 · East Harlem (North)
Estimated Project Cost
$0
General Construction
Issued
April 16, 2026
Expires
December 31, 2026
License
General Contractor
About This Project
Residents and property owners in East Harlem (North), Manhattan, will notice extensive work at 1940 Lexington Avenue. This permit covers the interior renovation of a 12-story NYCHA multiple dwelling as part of the NYCHA PACT program.
The scope of work includes renovations to interior units and corridors, with no changes to the building's use or occupancy. This large-scale project, with an estimated cost of $10,700,000, was permitted on April 16, 2026.
What This Means For You
A major $10.7 million interior renovation is underway for a NYCHA building in East Harlem, impacting units and corridors.
The Business That Did This Work
RIVER CITY BUILDERS LLC
General Contractor · License #623055
1865 PALMER AVE, SUITE# 203
9 permits filed · 4 neighborhoods
Permit Details
| Tracking Number | 522249893 |
| Work Permit # | M01033598-I1-GC |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | General Construction |
| Status | Permit Issued |
| Job Description | INTERIOR RENOVATION OF 12-STORY NYCHA MULTIPLE DWELLING AS PART OF THE NYCHA PACT RENOVATION: RENOVATION OF INTERIOR UNITS AND CORRIDORS; NO CHANGES TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. |
| Floor / Unit | Cellar, Floor Number(s) 1 through 12, Roof |
| Estimated Cost | $10,700,000 |
| Approved | January 15, 2025 |
| Issued | April 16, 2026 |
| Expires | December 31, 2026 |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property Owner
NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Matthew Charney
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