What Are We Planning for the Grand Concourse Library? 

The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and The New York Public Library (NYPL) are planning for the redevelopment of the Grand Concourse Library, with a new state-of-the-art library and affordable housing on top.  

The existing library, which is owned by the City, was built in 1959 and has served the surrounding community for 65 years. The redevelopment of the site will be initiated through a competitive process called a Request for Proposals (RFP) that asks developers to respond to a set of goals and guidelines that reflect community priorities.  

Scroll down to read more about community engagement and how to provide your input! The RFP and public approval process can take several years to complete; there will be multiple opportunities for the public to share their feedback before construction begins. The branch will remain open to serve the public until construction begins. 

What Phase of the RFP Process Are We In?

1 Community Visioning

Thank you to everyone who shared their vision for the future of the Grand Concourse Library site! Check out the Grand Concourse Community Visioning Report to read about the results of community visioning. 

Navigate to How To Get Involved tab for more information about how HPD and NYPL have engaged the community so far.

2 Open Request  

The Grand Concourse Library and Affordable Housing RFP was released on January 28, 2025. Submissions are due on May 2, 2025. 

If you are interested in submitting an RFP response or attending the pre-submission conference, please navigate to the Submit an RFP Response tab. 

To learn more about the RFP process, please navigate to the RFP Process & FAQs tab.  

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You can also email any questions to GrandConcourseLibrary@hpd.nyc.gov..