The area around Penn Station is one of the most vital areas in New York City — a gateway for millions of commuters and visitors every day. But the neighborhood and community that calls it home are stuck in limbo under the current state-controlled plan, which is limited to large-scale office development that has yet to materialize after years of stagnation.
The current plan for the neighborhood would build roughly 18 million square feet of luxury office space around Penn Station, equivalent to SIX Empire State Buildings worth of offices! The plan would allow for just a few hundred units of housing, despite the City's pressing housing crisis. And despite initial promise, NYC's post-COVID reality has left any development in the area unfeasible for the foreseeable future, leaving the neighborhood in limbo.
We need a new plan — one that prioritizes people over empty lots and office towers.
Manhattan Assemblymember Tony Simone has a bold plan to amend the current GPP, unlocking thousands of new homes, vibrant public spaces, and smart, mixed-use development that meets the needs of New Yorkers today.
The vision already has support from New York City Councilmember Eric Bottcher, New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Manhattan Community Boards, The Building Trades, and other community organizations — but the future of the Penn GPP is ultimately up to Governor Kathy Hochul.
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to turn the Penn neighborhood into a thriving destination for residents, commuters, and visitors alike. Join us to send a clear message to Governor Hochul: amend the GPP and deliver a future that can start today for everyone!
