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RFP invited for Gansevoort Square redevelopment with affordable housing and retail

Design and Construction Report staff writer

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the next phase of the Gansevoort Square redevelopment, a key project in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. The plan calls for the development of up to 600 mixed-income residential units, with 50% of those units designated as permanently affordable, along with ground-floor retail space.

The redevelopment, which covers approximately 66,000 sq. ft. between Washington Street and 10th Avenue, is part of a broader initiative to address the city’s housing crisis while enhancing the neighborhood’s cultural and economic landscape. As part of the project, new public open spaces will be created, and there will be opportunities for expanding the Whitney Museum of American Art and the High Line. The redevelopment is expected to generate $940 million in economic impact, including 2,600 construction jobs and more than 160 permanent positions.

This move is a significant step in the Adams administration’s “Manhattan Plan,” which aims to create 100,000 new homes in the borough over the next decade. The project follows a public process that includes input from local stakeholders and is designed to help address the city’s urgent need for affordable housing.

“We’re taking a critical step forward to meet the housing challenges of today and tomorrow,” NYCEDC president and CEO Andrew Kimball said in a statement. “The Gansevoort Square redevelopment will provide much-needed affordable housing, support cultural institutions, and create public spaces for all to enjoy.”

The RFP seeks developers who can deliver the 600 mixed-income units while meeting specific goals, including achieving the affordability target without relying on public subsidies. Proposals will also need to incorporate sustainable design, foster an active street life, and contribute to the neighborhood’s cultural vibrancy.

The site, previously home to the Gansevoort Meat Market, will soon be vacated to make way for this transformation. The project is expected to enter the city’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) by the end of 2026, with construction set to begin in late 2026 and completion anticipated by mid-to-late 2027.

Developers have until April 30, 2025, to submit their proposals, and NYCEDC plans to select a developer by the end of 2025. This redevelopment is expected to be a significant part of NYC’s efforts to meet housing demands and continue to revitalize the Meatpacking District.

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