In a move to inject new life and services into East New York, Brooklyn, a shiny new commercial development at 2440 Fulton Street has thrown open its doors. New York City Mayor Eric Adams alongside officials from the city's Department of Social Services (DSS), New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), and Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) took the wraps off the 400,000 square-foot building. This property is kicking things off as part of a larger scheme to bolster the surrounding underinvested neighborhoods. As part of this rejuvenation effort, the facility will house nearly a dozen DSS programs in one central location, making it easier for East New Yorkers to access critical city services.
According to a release by, the Mayor's office, the Broadway Junction area has been on the receiving end of more than $300 million of investments, all part of the broader East New York Neighborhood Plan. The plan's vital component is 2440 Fulton Street, which boasts 1,100 DSS-HRA employees who will assist with services such as Cash Assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, and Fair Fares. Additionally, it offers 80,000 square-feet of retail space earmarked to create valuable jobs and provide quality retail options for local residents.
“With the opening of this 400,000 square-foot building at 2440 Fulton Street, we are bringing 1,100 Department of Social Services employees to offer services like Cash Assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, and Fair Fares and, opening 80,000 square-feet of retail space to bring good-paying jobs and quality retail options to the neighborhood," Mayor Adams told the Mayor’s office. The project is pegged as a success story of Adams' CARE pledge, which seeks to reinvigorate underserved neighborhoods by strategically situating city office spaces and services to fuel local economic growth.
Complementing the city's strategic endeavors is the future site of Herkimer-Williams, a mixed-use development promising 1,000 affordable homes, swathes of community and industrial space, and retail areas. With the added bonus of public space, this project aims to enhance infrastructure and job opportunities in East New York, reflecting the commitment of Mayor Adams to the neighborhood which dates back almost a decade, to his time as Brooklyn borough president. But it doesn't stop there. As part of its surge in economic development efforts, the NYCEDC has been a busy bee, awarding $1.4 million to local organizations for economic mobility initiatives and spearheading a sizable $130 million public realm investment around Broadway Junction.
