The Campus Community,
The College is undergoing modernization to its buildings and infrastructure. In the upcoming years over $170 Million dollars, addressing 22 capital projects, is projected to be spent by CUNY on our campus, a significant investment in the future of York. The campus has never experienced this level of capital improvement since its inception.
Key highlights from projects underway and in the pipeline are as follows:
- Updating the existing Performing Arts Center (PAC) into a state-of-the-art performance venue.
- Modernization to restroom facilities that also address ADA compliance issues
- Improvements to campus entry and pedestrian walkway at Archer Avenue and 159th Street
- Updated perimeter fencing with automated gates
- Ongoing infrastructure improvements that provide new windows, roof, and updates to heating and cooling systems at Classroom and Science Buildings.
York College Capital Projects 2026 QTR 2 Update | ||||
Projects Ongoing- Being Built/ Filed | Status | |||
Academic Core Building (ACB) | ||||
1 | ACB Toilets ADA Upgrade | Phase 1 completed in June 2026, approximately 50% completion | 17,000,000.00 | |
2 | Fire Alarm Upgrade | Project just started; below 5% completion | 10,000,000.00 | |
3 | Emergency- ACB main Gas line leak repair | Worked performed via JOCs contract: 100% Complete | N/A | |
4 | Sub-Basement groundwater grouting | Project just started; below 5% completion | 500,000.00 | |
5 | ACB Water Dist. Sys Study | Project just started; below 5% completion | 2,900,000.00 | |
Performing Arts Center (PAC) | ||||
6 | Interior & HVAC Upgrades | Overall at 65% completion | 40,000,000.00 | |
7 | Fire Alarm Upgrade | Project kickoff occurred; below 5% completion | 3,800,000.00 | |
8 | Facade Leaks | Pending | 200,000.00 | |
Science Building (SB) | ||||
9 | Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) | Completion after HVAC-Roof Replacement Project/ TCO will be in place pending completion of above work | 250,000.00 | |
Campus | ||||
10 | 159th Street DRI Walkway Upgrade | Scope includes new paving, seating, lighting and access gate, 65% completed | 1,000,000.00 | |
Sub-Total | 75,650,000.00 | |||
Project Pipeline- Being designed/ prepared for bidding | ||||
Classroom Bldg. | ||||
11 | Classroom Bldg. New Roof | Bid preparation | 6,000,000.00 | |
12 | Window Replacement and Façade Restoration, interior upgrades | Bid preparation | 3,000,000.00 | |
13 | MEP Upgrades | Bid preparation | 10,700,000.00 | |
Science Building | ||||
14 | RTU & Roof Replacement | Bid preparation | 10,000,000.00 | |
15 | Window Replacement & Interior upgrades | Bid preparation | 3,000,000.00 | |
Track and Field | ||||
16 | New Indoor Tennis Complex w/ covering | Procurement of design services | 15,000,000.00 | |
17 | Field House upgrades, and subsurface drainage improvements | Procurement of design services | 11,500,000.00 | |
Campus wide | ||||
18 | Perimeter Fencing & Exterior lighting | Bid preparation | 8,800,000.00 | |
19 | Automatic Gates | Design Development | 1,500,000.00 | |
Sub-Total | 69,500,000.00 | |||
On the Horizon- Pre-Design | ||||
Campus Wide | ||||
20 | Updated Campus Master Plan | Procurement of design services | 1,500,000.00 | |
21 | Pre- Design: Exterior Façade & Windows | Design Development | 16,500,000.00 | |
22 | Laboratory Fume Hood Replacement | Scope reconsideration | 8,100,000.00 | |
Sub-Total | 26,100,000.00 | |||
Grand Total | $171,250,000 | |||
We are looking forward to the progress and beautification of our campus.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Thank you,
Eduardo Rios Office: 718-262-2104
Vice President for Finance & Administration Cell: 929-720-2167
Chief Financial Officer/ Chief Facilities Officer Email: erios9@PROTECTED
MS Teams: eduardo.rios09@PROTECTED
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