Sarah Penenberg testifies for 32BJ support of Queens Boulevard project
Sarah Penenberg of SEIU Local 32BJ says the union supports responsible developers, reports Benenson's commitment to good residential building jobs with prevailing wage and benefits, and supports the project's hundreds of units including affordable housing.
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My name is Sarah Penenberg, and I'm here today representing SEIU Local 32BJ.
32BJ is the largest union of property service workers in the country, representing over 175,000 members across 13 states,
tens of thousands of commercial property service workers, security officers, and residential building staff in New York.
32BJ supports responsible developers who invest in communities where they build.
I'm happy to report that the developer of this proposed project, Beninson Capital, has made a credible commitment to the good jobs for workers who will permanently staff the building in the residential sector.
Good jobs like these mean prevailing wage, meaningful benefits, and a pathway to the middle class for local community members who tend to fill these positions.
It's not just a job.
We need more housing to be built in every neighborhood of New York City to ensure that working families are not displaced by dwindling supply and skyrocketing rents.
The proposed development will include 398 residential units, roughly hundreds of which will be permanently affordable.
Restricted for low to middle income residents.
As the cost of housing and living rises in New York, New Yorkers struggle to find their homes.
It is important now more than ever to create affordable housing, good jobs, and
uphold industry standards in the city.
For all of these reasons, 32BJ strongly supports 100-12 Queens Boulevard project.
Thank you for your time.
Thank you.
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