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Applicant Walker-Stewart on MAPES Court relocation plan

New York City Council · Sep 9, 2026 · starts 2:55:17 · 46 sec

Walker-Stewart presents the MAPES Court site: existing Phipps tenants will be relocated to the Sojourner site with costs covered, same rent retained, and services provided. The site includes a vacant gas station and one-story commercial strip acquired by Phipps for redevelopment.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

I'm conscious of the time.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

So this is the second phase of the project, the MAPES court site.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

As Matthew mentioned, this is an existing FIPS building that has existing tenants that will be, once the Sojourner site is built, relocated.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

Their relocation costs will be covered by FIPS.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

They will retain...

Astrid Walker-Stewart

their same rent and we will provide any services they need to facilitate that one move.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

And then on the corner you'll see we also there's a vacant gas station and one-story commercial strip there.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

Phipps acquired those sites in order to redevelop it and create brand new more affordable units to this corner.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

Next slide, please.