Brooklyn Community Board 15

Department of Parks and Recreation

We need a total of $6 million for Kelly Playground for Phase 2 to convert cracked asphalt field to synthetic turf for a multi-purpose field, including drainage, water service, accessible drinking fountains, mister, goals (recreational lighting) benches, fences, bleachers and landscaping. Phase 3 requires $3 million dollars to renovate the basketball courts and realign fewer handball courts and add an adult fitness area.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Manhattan Beach Park's Baseball Field need $6 Million to reconstruct natural turf baseball field on Oriental Blvd., including all new fencing, horticulture, seating areas, spray mister, backstop, fix drainage issues, and provide filter for water bottles.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Brooklyn Community Board 15 receives numerous complaints about trees not being pruned, maintained or planted in a timely fashion. More money needs to be allocated to provide better forestry services to our community. New trees should be planted within two-three planting cycles; waiting 4 or 5 years is a ridiculously long time. Tree pruning can take 7-10 years, allowing overgrown and dead branches to become a public safety hazard. We need to expedite this process. Adequately funding this division with additional trained staff and equipment would streamline this vital function.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Pat Parlato playground is in poor condition and in need of a total upgrade in recreational equipment.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

We have many defective sidewalk flags causing serious trip hazards in our community district in need of repair due to City trees uprooting them. Current funding levels is inadequate. We are requesting additional funding to address this growing sidewalk hazard.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Brigham Park, a newly constructed park located on Emmons Avenue and Brigham Street, does not have adequate funding to provide a comfort station. Given its remote location, for the seniors and children of our community, the inclusion of a comfort station would be a necessity.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Our parks need more personnel to maintain them on a daily basis.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Funding in the amount of $6.5 Million is requested for the Reconstruction of Galapo Playground to completely reconstruct the playground with equipment for older and younger children of all abilities, safety surfaces, spray shower, benches, fencing, lighting, landscaping, water and drainage systems.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Manhattan Beach Park is a remote location in a quiet residential area often trespassed upon after hours by young people who can be mischievous. We have had fires, illegal fireworks, loud music and noise complaints about the park late at night and would like to see more regular patrols of this area to discourage these behaviors.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

We need funding to replace the sidewalk adjacent to Holocaust Park on the Sheepshead Bay side. The sidewalk is broken up, a trip hazard and appears to be sinking in certain spots. Our main concern is that it's over water, so we need to locate the source of the sidewalk failure and correct and restore it as soon as possible.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency recommends funding this budget request, but at this time the availability of funds is uncertain. OMB supports the agency's position. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Funding in the total amount of $7 Million is requested for the Reconstruction of Bill Brown Playground for Phase 2 to completely reconstruct the playground with play equipment for children of all abilities, safety surfaces, spray shower, benches, fencing, lighting, landscaping, water and draining systems. Phase 3 requires $1 million to repave perimeter sidewalks, which are all in poor condition.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We support the request for phase 2 and 3 improvements to Bill Brown Playground but do not have capital funding available.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We support the request for phase 2 and 3 improvements to Bill Brown Playground but do not have capital funding available. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Homecrest Park is in need of a playground expansion for Phase 2 with handball courts for 1 million, because 2 million is already funded for a total of 3 million. Phase 3 requires 4.5 million is needed to convert existing basketball courts to small synthetic turf play area with walking track, benches and water service, Phase 4 - 2 million for Asphalt Field and $6 million for synthetic turf. Homecrest Park is also in need of a comfort station for approximately 6 million. It serves a large community of both children and seniors, and public urination at that park has become a health hazard and quality of life condition.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We have $2 million of funding in place out of the $3 million in total needed for phase 2 improvements to Homecrest Playground and do not have capital funding available for subsequent phases of improvements. We support the request for a new public restroom (we no longer refer to them as "comfort stations") but do not have capital funding available.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We have $2 million of funding in place out of the $3 million in total needed for phase 2 improvements to Homecrest Playground and do not have capital funding available for subsequent phases of improvements. We support the request for a new public restroom (we no longer refer to them as "comfort stations") but do not have capital funding available. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Shore Boulevard Promenade is in need of a make-over. It needs repaving, new benches, landscaping and new refuse/garbage cans.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We support the request for improvements to the Shore Boulevard Promenade but do not have capital funding available.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We support the request for improvements to the Shore Boulevard Promenade but do not have capital funding available. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Sections of Homecrest Playground are in need of an upgrades: Phase 2 - $3 Million for Handball Courts and Playground Expansion Phase 3 - $4.5 Million to convert basketball courts to small synthetic turf play area with a walking track, benches and water service. Phase 4 - $2 Million for Asphalt Field; and $6 Million for Synthetic Turf

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We have $2 million of funding in place out of the $3 million in total needed for phase 2 improvements to Homecrest Playground and do not have capital funding available for subsequent phases of improvements.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We have $2 million of funding in place out of the $3 million in total needed for phase 2 improvements to Homecrest Playground and do not have capital funding available for subsequent phases of improvements. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Pritchard Mall Green Space located on Corbin Place (between Brighton Beach Avenue and Oriental Boulevard) has become a broken up, hazardous looking eyesore. Crumbling cement can be seen in certain areas and needs to be restored. It could be repurposed as a sitting area.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We support the request for improvements to the Pritchard Mall Greenstreet but do not have capital funding available.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We support the request for improvements to the Pritchard Mall Greenstreet but do not have capital funding available. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Total needed to upgrade $9 million dollars. Phase 1 -$5 million is needed to completely reconstruct the playground with all new play equipment, safety surfaces, spray shower, benches, fencing, lighting, landscape, water and drainage systems. Phase 2 requires $4 million dollars to reconstruct asphalt multipurpose play area to synthetic turf play area, reconstruct handball and basketball courts.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We support the request for improvements to Playground 286 but do not have capital funding available.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We support the request for improvements to Playground 286 but do not have capital funding available. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Phase 2 - $6 million needed to convert asphalt (or natural) field into synthetic turf for a multipurpose field, including, drainage, water service, accessible drinking fountains, mister, goals, (recreational lighting), benches, fences, bleachers and landscaping. Phase 3 $3 million dollars to renovate basketball courts and realign fewer handball courts and add adult fitness area

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We support the request for phase 2 and 3 improvements to Kelly Playground but do not have capital funding available.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: We support the request for phase 2 and 3 improvements to Kelly Playground but do not have capital funding available. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

The 61st Precinct, operates 24/7, 7 days a week and because of the wear and tear on these vehicles and the constant need for servicing, we would like to see new cars purchased for the precinct. We want to make sure their fleet is at a sufficient amount, so that lower priority calls are answered in a timely manner.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Staffing levels are low. We are losing seasoned officers to retirement and promotions. We are seeking funding to entice people into police service. We need more money for recruitment and perhaps financial incentives or better starting salaries.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Argus Cameras would be advantages for areas where the police cannot patrol 24/7. These cameras would aid the department in solving crimes quicker,

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: Argus cameras are funded via allocations from elected officials for use within their districts. Specific location recommendations should be provided to the local precinct commander for submission to the Information Technology Bureau once funding is allocated. The NYPD will attempt to accommodate specific location requests whenever funding is provided, but reserves the right to place cameras as appropriate due to current crime trends and operational needs.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: Argus cameras are funded via allocations from elected officials for use within their districts. Specific location recommendations should be provided to the local precinct commander for submission to the Information Technology Bureau once funding is allocated. The NYPD will attempt to accommodate specific location requests whenever funding is provided, but reserves the right to place cameras as appropriate due to current crime trends and operational needs. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

We need to take another look at Sheepshead Bay Road and develop a plan that will alleviate the heavy flow of traffic compounded by illegally parked cars and trucks. The area suffers from extreme congestion and mobility challenges. NYC Transit buses can barely navigate the tightness of Sheepshead Bay Road. Our commercial area doesn't flow correctly.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The Administration is currently reviewing this practice
2. Published June 30, 2026 The Administration is currently reviewing this practice This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

All of our commercial corridors are severely congested. Additional traffic enforcement is needed along Coney Island Avenue (between Avenue P and Avenue Z), on Avenue U (between McDonald Avenue and Nostrand Avenue), on Sheepshead Bay Road (between East 14th Street and Emmons Avenue) and on Kings Highway (between McDonald Avenue and Ocean Avenue).

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as indicated. Additionally, please note that School Safety Agents are not capital eligible and must be funded with expense.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as indicated. Additionally, please note that School Safety Agents are not capital eligible and must be funded with expense. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

We would like to see that all UMOS have the best radio equipment available as they are our first responders.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: More specific information is needed for this request.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: More specific information is needed for this request. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

All of the schools in our community district would benefit from additional crossing guards. With the severe traffic around many of our schools particularly at dismissal times, crossing guards provide an essential service to ensure the safety of our students and community members as they navigate these congested and often chaotic public spaces. Currently, when a crossing guard is out sick, a uniformed officer is pulled away to take their place, taking an officer away from other critical policing work. Having additional crossing guards available would provide enhanced coverage at schools without having to draw from our uniformed forces when replacements are needed.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as indicated. Additionally, please note that School Safety Agents are not capital eligible and must be funded with expense.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as indicated. Additionally, please note that School Safety Agents are not capital eligible and must be funded with expense. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

The 61st Precinct needs an upgrade to their facility, currently the facility is antiquated and not ADA compliant.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency will accommodate part of this request within existing resources.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency will accommodate part of this request within existing resources. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Police Officers are given a yearly stipend to purchase uniforms and personal equipment which falls short of their actual needs. Flashlights, handcuffs, gloves and boots, aside from their uniforms can cost more than what they are allotted. The city should be properly supplementing their work equipment needs.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as indicated. Additionally, please note that School Safety Agents are not capital eligible and must be funded with expense.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as indicated. Additionally, please note that School Safety Agents are not capital eligible and must be funded with expense. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Currently, Brooklyn has only one police Tow Pound in Northern Brooklyn and it's often at full capacity. This is a growing problem for our community. Additional car lifts (stackers) at the existing Tow Pound would increase holding capacity and permit more vehicles to be stored as an immediate interim measure. The current pound being located across the borough results in long travel times. It limits the turnaround time resulting in diminished productivity per work shift for Row Tow operators serving Southern Brooklyn. Ideally, we would like the short-term addition of car lifts at the existing Tow Pound until a new pound can be sited and constructed in Southern Brooklyn to expedite Row Tow operations enhancing their capacity and increasing their productivity.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The Administration is currently reviewing this practice
2. Published June 30, 2026 The Administration is currently reviewing this practice This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

We believe it would be beneficial to provide traffic enforcement agents with smart phones to access and finalize 311 assignments in real time. Traffic agents currently call the precinct to finalize jobs, which can sometimes cause improper reporting and does negatively impact response times.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 More information is needed from the community board before making a funding decision. The community board should contact the agency.
2. Published June 30, 2026 More information is needed from the community board before making a funding decision. The community board should contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Currently, Explorers must pay a fee of $24 a year to participate in this worthwhile Police program. Ideally, we would like to see that fee paid for or waived by the City of New York to encourage greater participation in the program. We would like to also see the expense of their uniforms covered. We would like to see PAL and other youth programs offered by the NYPD fully funded to get our children off the streets and into safe, learning and nurturing environments. They are our future. We need to get them on the right path.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 More information is needed from the community board before making a funding decision. The community board should contact the agency.
2. Published June 30, 2026 More information is needed from the community board before making a funding decision. The community board should contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Police Department

Brooklyn South could use more of the metal/mesh barricades for the large-scale events that occur in our communities.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Sanitation

Brooklyn Community Board 15's Sanitation garage is a temporary structure of trailers located on Knapp Street. We are requesting a permanent home for our Sanitation garage and encourage more aggressive siting actions by the department.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Sanitation

Our community district is inundated with calls about derelict vehicles being abandoned on our streets. We support the expansion of the Derelict Vehicle Unit which requires additional manpower to decrease response times, improve response rates and enhance productivity for removing these vehicles.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Sanitation

Additional Manual Litter Patrols (MLP) is needed to keep up with the demands of our district. The traffic medians along Emmons Avenue are constantly collecting debris.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Sanitation

Our litter baskets throughout our commercial corridors are overflowing with household waste and illegal dumping creating health hazards and eyesores throughout the area. More frequent basket pickup should be properly funded. Including but not limited to Avenue U (between Coney Island Avenue and Nostrand Avenue), Kings Highway (between Ocean Parkway and Ocean Avenue) and Sheepshead Bay Road (between East 14h Street and Emmons Avenue).

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Sanitation

We need more officers along Avenue U to enforce these commercial businesses to keep the areas in front of their businesses clean. Overgrown tree pits, illegal dumping, excessive litter and filthy sidewalks exist perpetually along this corridor.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Sanitation

Sheepshead Bay Road, a once thriving retail corridor, has become a neighborhood eyesore and a blight on the community. Very few merchants sufficiently maintain their storefront frontages. We receive numerous complaints from people who live, work and visit the area.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: DSNY will try to accommodate using existing resources. Funding for additional headcount, however, is not available at this time.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain. This answer reads differently from the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Sanitation

Avenue P from McDonald Avenue to Ocean Avenue is always unkempt and in need of more Sanitation services.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: DSNY will attempt to accommodate this request using existing resources. Funding for additional headcount, however, is not currently available.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain. This answer reads differently from the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Sanitation

Our underpasses which are dimly lit attract chronic illegal dumpers. If cameras could be placed at these locations to catch dumpers in the act, we would deter this illegal activity from occurring. East 16th Street (between Avenues R and Z), contains tires, furniture, e-waste, construction materials and household trash strewn about regularly by illegal dumpers. More effective enforcement strategies are needed.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Sanitation

Sufficient funds are requested for dedicated curbside e-waste collection days included with recycling schedules to assist our technologically growing community to properly dispose of e-waste and ensure it does not end up on our streets and in our landfills.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Sanitation

Our community is inundated with illegal advertising on all street hardware and public structures. Advertising signage for moving men, and lately "Cash for Cars" signs, have appeared everywhere. There must be more effective deterrents for these acts of vandalism, such as escalating fines for repeat violators, etc. These illegal postings are defacing our entire community.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: DSNY will try to accommodate using existing resources.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: DSNY will try to accommodate using existing resources. Between May 12, 2026 and this publication only the publisher's wrapper sentence changed. The answer itself reads the same.

Brooklyn Public Library

$3 million needed for a new roof Approximately $9.5 million for heating & cooling, fire safety, building management, systems, interior renovations, safety and security enhancements.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your Elected Officials.
2. Published June 30, 2026 It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your Elected Officials. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Brooklyn Public Library

We would like to see funding to expand our libraries special programming for all ages and their outreach capabilities throughout our community.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Restoring and/or increasing funding is needed for this request. It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your elected officials i.e. Borough President and/or City Council Member.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Restoring and/or increasing funding is needed for this request. It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your elected officials i.e. Borough President and/or City Council Member. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Brooklyn Public Library

$4 million for new heating and cooling systems. Approximately $9.5 million for multiple building systems and infrastructure repairs.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your Elected Officials.
2. Published June 30, 2026 It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your Elected Officials. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Brooklyn Public Library

$3.4 million long-term for heating, cooling and other building systems.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Restoring and/or increasing funding is needed for this request. It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your elected officials i.e. Borough President and/or City Council Member.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Restoring and/or increasing funding is needed for this request. It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your elected officials i.e. Borough President and/or City Council Member. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Brooklyn Public Library

$3.7 million long-term needs not included in the upcoming renovation: plumbing, facade work, energy improvements and safety & security enhancements.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 This project was funded in a prior fiscal year and the final design contract has been let.
2. Published June 30, 2026 This project was funded in a prior fiscal year and the final design contract has been let. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Environmental Protection

Brooklyn Community Board 15 is prone to flooding during rain events. Periodical cleaning of our storm sewers is desperately needed. Specifically Shore Boulevard (between Pembroke and West End Avenue), Oriental Avenue (between Oxford and West End Avenue) and on Gerritsen Avenue (between Channel Avenue and Seba Avenue).

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENCY DIRECTLY AND PROMPTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENCY DIRECTLY AND PROMPTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Environmental Protection

In both Sheepshead Bay and Gerritsen Creek we are asking for periodic maintenance to remove floatables. This preventable pollution source (CSO outfalls) are a health and environmental hazard, as well as making these popular locations undesirable and unsightly for the community and its visitors to fully enjoy. We need a better plan to address these outfalls.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENCY DIRECTLY AND PROMPTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENCY DIRECTLY AND PROMPTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Buildings

Response times have improved but complaints deemed non-hazardous and assigned a C priority by the department still takes months to evaluate. We would like to see all complaints across the board be investigated in a timely manner.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification. Explanation: Question isn't clear.
2. Published June 30, 2026 The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification. Explanation: Question isn't clear. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

We have seen an influx in rat infestations throughout the community and more needs to be done to eradicate this problem. Sheepshead Bay in the municipal lots and behind the restaurants on Shore Parkway the service road of the Belt Parkway are hot spots.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Further investigation is required. Contact the agency. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Small Business Services

We have a large number of small commercial corridors in our district (i.e.; Avenue U, Sheepshead Bay Road, Avenue P, Gravesend Neck Road and Avenue X) with rents sky-rocketing to ludicrous heights. These storefronts either turnover rapidly, or sit vacant warehoused without attracting new businesses or new investment in the community. Empty storefronts don't entice consumers. They reduce foot traffic to the corridors. Things have gone from bad to worse. The City needs to offer indepedent small business owners more incentives and assistance in creating businesses, or offer property owners some incentives to attract and retain businesses. Outrageous rents are keeping many of our small commercial areas bleak and depressed.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: SBS has made investments in commercial corridors in the district through a variety of grants. SBS has supported local commercial revitalization through the Kings Highway BID, which received Small BID Grants this Fiscal Year and in FY24 and a Commercial District Lighting grant in FY24. This Fiscal Year, SBS also provided the Brooklyn Alliance, who previously deployed select interventions along the commercial corridors in the district through an Avenue NYC grant SBS provided, a Merchant Organizing grant to support commercial districts and merchant organizing in the community. SBS will continue to promote grant programs when available and encourage the community boards to share information about our grant programs with local non-profits. While commercial rents are set by private commercial property-owners and the city does not have an ability to regulate commercial rents, SBS is proud to deliver up to 40 hours of pro-bono Commercial Lease Assistance Program. This service provides businesses legal representation as they negotiate commercial leases and rents with landlords either at the point of signing a new lease, renewing a lease, or supporting pre-litigation issues.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports and can accommodate Explanation: SBS has made investments in commercial corridors in the district through a variety of grants. SBS has supported local commercial revitalization through the Kings Highway BID, which received Small BID Grants this Fiscal Year and in FY24 and a Commercial District Lighting grant in FY24. This Fiscal Year, SBS also provided the Brooklyn Alliance, who previously deployed select interventions along the commercial corridors in the district through an Avenue NYC grant SBS provided, a Merchant Organizing grant to support commercial districts and merchant organizing in the community. SBS will continue to promote grant programs when available and encourage the community boards to share information about our grant programs with local non-profits. While commercial rents are set by private commercial property-owners and the city does not have an ability to regulate commercial rents, SBS is proud to deliver up to 40 hours of pro-bono Commercial Lease Assistance Program. This service provides businesses legal representation as they negotiate commercial leases and rents with landlords either at the point of signing a new lease, renewing a lease, or supporting pre-litigation issues. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Department of Transportation

The waiting list to install an approved speed hump is excessive. With the hiring of additional crews to perform this necessary task we can expedite the installation time and reduce crashes and speeding violations.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification. Explanation: There are multiple questions in this request. Studies and installation of different elements depends on the nature of the spcific location and other factors. Please reach out to our office to discuss further.
2. Published June 30, 2026 Please contact the Borough Commissioner's office for Traffic Calming Device requests. This answer reads differently from the one published May 12, 2026.

Fire Department

Community Board 15 is a shorefront community, we have Manhattan Beach, Gerritsen Beach and Bungalow areas along Sheepshead Bay. We believe that providing gators to the firehouses in southern Brooklyn that service these areas would be a most helpful and welcome tool. The current cost is approximately $50,000 a piece.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: FDNY will seek to accommodate within existing resources, although this will depend on availability of funding and overall agency prioritization. The Community Board should continue work with their relevant elected officials to allocate Council/BP capital funding at Budget Adoption.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency supports but cannot accommodate Explanation: FDNY will seek to accommodate within existing resources, although this will depend on availability of funding and overall agency prioritization. The Community Board should continue work with their relevant elected officials to allocate Council/BP capital funding at Budget Adoption. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Health and Hospitals Corporation

South Brooklyn Health Hospital (at 2601 Ocean Parkway) is the closest hospital to our community district, located on Ocean Parkway and near the Belt Parkway. South Brookly Health Hospital needs additional funding to become a Level 1 Trauma Center. They currently do not have the equipment needed to designate them as such. Brooklyn Community Board 15 would like to see them properly funded to be eligible for this important trauma care designation.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: While the cost associated with a Level I Trauma Center is prohibitive at this time due to the requirement of 24/7 trauma surgery and anesthesia coverage, South Brooklyn Health is able to care for hundreds of traumatically injured patients per year in its fully prepared resuscitation rooms. The hospital has a trauma response team on standby for any incoming codes and performs multiple drills to be ready for patients that are brought in for care. In addition, the hospital recently appointed an EMS and Disaster Fellowship trained Director for Trauma and Prehospital Medicine to ensure preparedness and quality. The new 11-story tower building includes a new elevated Emergency Department, state of the art operating rooms including robotic surgery, single bedded inpatient beds, a number of modern specialty care endoscopy and interventional radiology and cardiology services, new entrances from Ocean Parkway, a new flood wall, improved parking for patients and staff, and much more. The redevelopment is part of a major $922.7 million hospital campus renovation funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to demolish, replace and repair flood damaged buildings from Superstorm Sandy.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: While the cost associated with a Level I Trauma Center is prohibitive at this time due to the requirement of 24/7 trauma surgery and anesthesia coverage, South Brooklyn Health is able to care for hundreds of traumatically injured patients per year in its fully prepared resuscitation rooms. The hospital has a trauma response team on standby for any incoming codes and performs multiple drills to be ready for patients that are brought in for care. In addition, the hospital recently appointed an EMS and Disaster Fellowship trained Director for Trauma and Prehospital Medicine to ensure preparedness and quality. The new 11-story tower building includes a new elevated Emergency Department, state of the art operating rooms including robotic surgery, single bedded inpatient beds, a number of modern specialty care endoscopy and interventional radiology and cardiology services, new entrances from Ocean Parkway, a new flood wall, improved parking for patients and staff, and much more. The redevelopment is part of a major $922.7 million hospital campus renovation funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to demolish, replace and repair flood damaged buildings from Superstorm Sandy. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.

Transit Authority

Sufficient funds are requested for the upgrading and installation of wrought-iron fencing along the transit berms and properties adjacent to the B/Q subway lines including properties (1) across from 2750 Homecrest Avenue to 2735 E 13th Street; and (2) along East 15th Street between Avenue Z and Avenue Y.

Answers published for this request

1. Published May 12, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENCY DIRECTLY AND PROMPTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION.
2. Published June 30, 2026 OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Agency does not support and cannot accommodate Explanation: PLEASE CONTACT THE AGENCY DIRECTLY AND PROMPTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION. This answer reads the same as the one published May 12, 2026.