NYCEDC is requesting proposals from not-for-profit culturalinstitutions and not-for-profit community entities along withqualified developers for the sites. Redevelopment of the sitesshould transform the now vacant structures into active space for avariety of community, educational and cultural uses.

Development should look to balance preservation of the characterand appearance of the site with high-quality and sustainable designand construction. The Wythe Avenue site includes a late 19thCentury three-story building of about 6,000 sf. The DeGraw Streetfirehouse is a two-story building of approximately 4,250 sf.

"These projects will transform the sites into vibrant communityassets from vacant facilities and will enhance the neighborhoodsand area," says NYCEDC president Robert C. Lieber. "By reimaginingexisting vacant space for the city's critical not-for-profitcommunity and cultural sector, we will continue to provide servicesand growth opportunities to various organizations."

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