Malliotakis Announces $1.5 Million Secured to Upgrade NYCHA South Beach Houses
Funding will be used to upgrade fire alarm system at the community space
Editor’s note: Staten Islander News recently reported on the opening of the waitlist for Section 8 housing in NYC. Asm. Fall also sponsored legislation to impose time limits for NYCHA to make needed repairs to tenant’s apartments.
(STATEN ISLAND, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis today announced $1.5 million she earmarked to upgrade a new fire alarm system at the community space used by residents at NYCHA’s South Beach Houses on Staten Island.
This project involves identification, removal, and replacement of all existing fire detection system components, both operable and inoperable, as per current NYC Fire Code. The scope of work will be confirmed within the budget pending engagement with stakeholders, a detailed site visit, and conditions assessment. The upgrades to the fire alarm system will ensure up-to-date equipment to address any potential fire, health, and safety concerns that may arise at the location.
“I’m pleased to have secured this federal funding to allow NYCHA to make these necessary upgrades to South Beach Houses’ fire alarm system to improve public safety, reduce hazards, and give residents peace of mind that their homes and families will be protected,” Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis said. “I look forward to continuing to work with our partners at NYCHA and HUD for more opportunities to improve the infrastructure and quality of life at South Beach and other NYCHA residences.”
“Making upgrades to this fire alarm system is representative of NYCHA’s commitment to providing safe and affordable housing to New Yorkers,” said NYCHA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt. “We’d like to thank Congresswoman Malliotakis for recognizing this need and [for] her work in allocating funds for this significant investment in fire safety at South Beach Houses.”
Banner Image: South Beach NYCHA houses. Image Credit – Rep. Malliotakis
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was sworn in on January 3, 2021 to represent Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn. Prior to serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 2, 2010, defeating a two-term incumbent. In the Assembly, she served as Minority Whip and the ranking minority member of the Assembly Committee on Governmental Employees. For five terms, Congresswoman Malliotakis fought to restore ethics in Albany, expand transit service in her district, improve programs for senior citizens, reform education and improve New York’s economic climate by reducing the tax burden on small businesses and residents. A cornerstone of her tenure was helping her community recover and rebuild following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. In addition to advocating for these same issues in Washington, Congresswoman Malliotakis is acutely focused on securing New York’s fair share of federal mass transit funding, which would go towards expanding transportation services and easing traffic congestion, while also championing public safety by supporting our nation’s law enforcement officers. Congresswoman Malliotakis is the daughter of immigrants, her father from Greece and her mother a Cuban exile of the Castro dictatorship. She is currently the only Republican member representing New York City in Congress, representing a district spanning the boroughs of Brooklyn and Staten Island. She is a passionate advocate for animal rights and the strengthening of animal cruelty laws, and in her spare time, enjoys spending time with her chihuahua, Peanut.