This coal chute cover is both distinctive and well worn. It's actually quite rare in that it doesn't display contact information for a coal company on it's upward facing side.

This one is located on 5th Avenue, near the Collyer Brothers' Park.

Lincoln Jail to Become Affordable Housing

The former Young Women’s Hebrew Association (YWHA) which became a state-owned jail, is now to become affordable housing.

Governor Kathy Hochul revealed a proposal for the redevelopment of the former Lincoln Correctional Facility under the name, Seneca. Pledging an investment exceeding $90 million in Harlem, the ambitious project aims to introduce 105 affordable homeownership units, communal spaces, and job opportunities. The initiative boasts ambitious MWBE contracting and local hiring objectives, aligning with the goal of fostering enduring prosperity within the Harlem community.

The 10,000-square-foot property's transformation is set to be led by a 65 percent Minority-Owned Business Enterprise partnership, spearheaded by Infinite Horizons, L+M Development Partners, Urbane, and Lemor Development Group. Their conditional designation aims to breathe new life into the site, delivering affordable homeownership opportunities and community-centric spaces.

Two views of the new plan are below:

Governor Hochul expressed enthusiasm about the development, emphasizing its significance in the ongoing effort to revitalize the former Lincoln Correctional Facility in New York City. The vision is to evolve it into a dynamic, mixed-use development featuring over 100 affordable homes. Governor Hochul highlighted her administration's dedication to increasing New York's housing supply, echoing the recommendations of the Prison Redevelopment Commission. She emphasized the commitment to reimagine underutilized jails and prisons, using innovative approaches to address the housing crisis, generate employment, and enhance the quality of life for New Yorkers.