Residents of NYCHA complexes in Chelsea protest demolition plans

Residents of two NYCHA complexes in Chelsea are speaking out against the agency’s plan to demolish and replace their buildings.

They say they’re worried about being forced out of their homes for years while construction is completed.

Some NYCHA residents to be moved into temporary units during construction

NYCHA is planning a redevelopment of the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea (FEC) Houses, which consist of 2,056 apartments.

According to NYCHA, the existing buildings on West 17th and West 26th streets will be demolished and new buildings will be constructed, replacing all 2,056 apartments and creating additional units…

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