Uptown Got Millions In NYC's 2023 Budget: Here's Where It's Going

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — The record-high $101 billion budget passed by the City Council on Monday includes millions of dollars coming to Washington Heights and Inwood.

The local funding includes improvements to schools, housing, and streets in the neighborhood.

The majority of the money secured for the two uptown neighborhoods was sponsored by Council Member Carmen De La Rosa.

A public street space improvement for Yeshiva University is receiving by far the most money out of those in Upper Manhattan — with $6.5 million allocated to the project. No other uptown project received more than $300,000.

Patch combed through the budget to find all the areas and organizations in Washington Heights and Inwood where budget money will be going.

Washington Heights/Inwood Schools

• School Yard Renovations at PS 187: $1M
• Hydroponics Lab at MS 132: $125,000
• Gymnasium Upgrade at MS 328: $200,000
• Building Safety Upgrades at MS 132: $252,000
• Surveillance Cameras at MS 128: $50,000
• Auditorium Upgrades at PS 115: $300,000
• Auditorium Upgrades at PS 52: $200,000
• Technology Upgrades at PS 278: $180,000
• Surveillance Cameras at PS 008: $250,000
• Electrical Outlets Upgrades at PS 319: $200,000
• Technology Upgrades at MS 103: $75,000
• Staff Bathroom Upgrades at High School for Law and Public Service: $200,000
• Computer Carts at PS 18: $99,000
• Water Fountain Upgrades at MS 324: $200,000
• Technology Upgrades at Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics: $150,000
• School Yard Renovations at PS 187: $200,000
• Technology Upgrades at PS 513: $85,000
• Electrical Upgrades at PS 189: $150,000
• Hydrophonic Science Lab at PS 176: $200,000
• Technology Upgrades at PS 468: $100,000
• Auditorium Cafeteria Renovation at Ellen Lurie: $200,000
• School Safety Upgrades at P.S. 128: $300,000

Housing

• NYCHA Dyckman Houses: $300,000
• Riseboro - 51 Hillside Avenue Senior Affordable Housing: $300,000

Highways

• Yeshiva University Public Street Space Improvement: $6.5 million
• Yeshiva University Public Street Space Improvement: $250,000

Miscellaneous

• Fort Tryon Dog Run: $300,000