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Thomas-Henry asks about construction timeline for tenant return

New York City Council · Sep 8, 2026 · starts 0:28:13 · 27 sec

Thomas-Henry asks about the anticipated construction timeline for tenants to move back in. Toporowski estimates 18 to 24 months, meaning residents could be displaced for up to two years.

Christopher Marte

We're going to go to a second round of questions.

Christopher Marte

Councilmember Thomas Henry.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

Okay.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

So with the move out of, say, at the latest February, what's the anticipated construction timeline for them to move back into the new units?

Member of the Public - Emily Adler

I think we have a, is it 18 months?

Shanel Thomas-Henry

Is it that the 12 to 18 months timeframe?

Member of the Public - Asher Toporowski

Typically 18 to 24 months.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

18 to 24 months.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

So up to two years.

Member of the Public - Asher Toporowski

Up to two years.