The New York State Urban Development Corporation, operating as Empire State Development (ESD), announced a virtual public hearing scheduled for October 22, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss the proposed redevelopment of 1024 Fulton Street in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn. The hearing aims to inform the public about the project and gather feedback on the General Project Plan (GPP) under Sections 6 and 16 of the New York State Urban Development Corporation Act.

The redevelopment site, encompassing approximately 12,861 square feet, is located on the south side of Fulton Street, bordered by the Crispus Attucks Playground to the east and St. John’s Church of God to the west, with residential row homes to the south along Lefferts Place. The area sits at the southeast corner of Clinton Hill, adjacent to Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights.

Currently owned by the State of New York through the Office of Children and Family Services, the site will be transferred to a private developer following demolition of the existing building by the Office of General Services. The selected development team, consisting of the Fifth Avenue Committee, Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corp., and One Brooklyn Health—each nonprofit organizations—was conditionally chosen through a 2025 Request for Proposals issued by ESD.

The plan envisions a 17-story structure featuring roughly 126 housing units, all restricted to households earning up to approximately 80% of the area median income, alongside about 30,000 square feet of space designated for community facilities. ESD asserts the project will address existing substandard conditions, expand affordable housing options, and meet community-identified needs for both residential and communal amenities.

To facilitate the development, ESD proposes invoking its authority to override local zoning regulations and enforce design guidelines specific to the project. The state also intends to collaborate with New York City officials to lift a deed restriction that currently limits the site’s use to community facilities. The New York City Building Code will apply to all construction, subject to these provisions.

Funding for the redevelopment is expected to come from a combination of private and public sources, with public financing anticipated from New York State Homes and Community Renewal. ESD plans to monitor the developer’s commitments through legal mechanisms including a purchase and sale agreement, restrictive declarations, and regulatory agreements tied to financing.

The GPP is available for public review on ESD’s website and at their New York City offices during regular business hours. Written comments on the project may be submitted by mail or email through November 23, 2026. Following the public hearing and comment period, ESD will decide whether to approve, modify, or withdraw the project plan based on public input.

The state encourages participation in the virtual hearing via Zoom, with details accessible on ESD’s public notices webpage. The hearing will be recorded, transcribed, and made publicly available. Participants should note that their testimony will be included in the public record.

For further information or to request copies of the project documentation, interested parties may contact ESD directly.