EAST H A R L E M TRIANGLE
ABOUT US
Since 1965 we have a been a driving force in revitalizing the East Harlem Triangle area and Central Harlem communities, bringing jobs to the unemployed and affordable housing to low income, moderate income and disabled and senior citizen residents. The Community Association of the East Harlem Triangle (CAEHT) organization as the former designated developers for the EAST HARLEM TRIANGLE RENEWAL AREA and appointed by the Lindsay administration over 55 years ago has developed and sponsored more than $100 Million in affordable housing and economic development projects within the Renewal Area to the benefit of the community.
OUR MISSION
Expand affordable housing in east and central Harlem for seniors, the disabled and low-income families
Grow economic development opportunity on a collaborative basis with legislative leaders, local and state agencies and relevant public and private institutions.
Promote social services programs that target low-income populations, seniors and those with special needs
Promote Urban Renewal coupled with Human Renewal.
Urban Renewal. Human Renewal.
The Triangle is ethnically more diverse than most Harlem neighborhoods and there has been a determination to build a solid community.
OUR PROPERTIES
Our Vision has been aimed to maintain and grow grassroots community support , forge partnerships with state, federal and local legislative leaders, leverage the resources of private, be a safe haven for families and senior citizens and and provide for local youth and young adults.
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September 1964 | Triangle Apartments/ Chambers Houses.
CAEHT renovated nine buildings on East 130th street, comprising The Triangle Apartments (100 units), HUD project No.012-44062-EC and Chambers Houses (70 units), HUD project No. 012-44155-EC.
June 1968 | Community School 30/31
New construction on East 127 Street to East 128 Street along Lexington Avenue to Third Avenue, presently serves more than 800 students.
October 1972 | Jackie Robinson
Houses constructed on Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue between East 128th Street and East 129 Street, HUD project no. NY5-173, 189 units completed in 1980.
June 1974 | Department of Human Services Administration
Constructed on East 126 Street and 127 Street along Third Avenue comprising of the East Harlem Multi-Social Service’s building, NYC Department of Social Services, Beatrice Lewis Senior Center, Addie Mae Collins Day Care Center ( formerly East Harlem Triangle Day Care #2),
October 1977 | Salvation Army Building
The Manhattan Citadel Corps Community Center on the northwest corner of Third Avenue and East 125 Street.
January 1979 | 1775 Houses
255 units HUD project No. 012-57005 LD, located on East 126 Street and 127 Street between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue, completed in 1980.
January 1979 | A.K. Houses (Alice Kornegay)
147 units, HUD project No.012- 57208 LD, located on East 127 Street and 128 Street between Lexington and Park Avenues.
December 1982 | MS Houses (Marion Scott)
131 units, HUD project No. 012-57220 LD, located on east 129 Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue. This project was the first HUD approved Section 8 projects to combine elevator apartments for small families with two-story row houses for large families.
October 1991 | Tweemill Houses (Mill twee, HDFC)
40 units Section 202 housing for the disabled. HUD project No. 012-EH347/NY36T831-0006, Harlem Independent living Center has many on-going peer mentoring programs for building residents. Current location of the CAEHT community office.
May 1997 | Project Linkage
77 units senior citizen housing development located on East 118 Street between Second and Third Avenues. A joint venture with Mt. Sinai Hospital, Union Settlement and Chambers Memorial Baptist Church to develop and inter-generational program for East Harlem youth and its seniors. Mt. Sinai continues to provide social /medical services needed within the development and the Triangle provides inter-generational programs.
August 1997 | Pathmark Supermarket
The groundbreaking of the 52,000 sq. superstore was the first to open along the 125 Street corridors in East Harlem and the first economic development partnership with the Abyssinian Development Corporation.
PROJECT HOLD | Angle Tree Houses
89 units to be developed and 88 units slated for low income elderly under HUD Section 202 housing. Project on hold.
September 1997 | City Homes
22 Brownstones (gut-rehabbed 2 family to 4 family homes in East Harlem) to be sold to New York City residents. Marketed jointly by CAEHT/ Abyssinian Dev Corp. The homes were completed and sold by City Homes.
June 2002 | A. Kornegay Senior Houses HDFC
90 units of Section 202 senior housing. Co-sponsored with The Institute for Puerto Rican/ Hispanic Elderly, Inc. HUD project No. 012-EE303/NY36-S001-018, located on East 127 Street and Lexington Avenue.
October 2013 | Harlem River Point North
174 units of affordable housing at levels of 40% and 60% of AMI. Located at 1951 Park Avenue bounded by East 132 Street and East 131 Street and Harlem River Drive. Developed with CAEHT and Friendly Hands Ministry, Provides a mix of studios, 1, 2, 3 bedroom apartments. Childcare facility will accommodate classrooms and play/open areas approximately 80 children of different ages.
LEADERSHIP
East Harlem Triangle’s leadership each have significant connections to the community and we work to continue a legacy of safe haven and heritage.
Derrick Taitt, Executive Director
Derrick Taitt has been a longstanding resident, neighbor, trusted resource and advisor to the East Harlem Triangle community for over 12 years. He was instrumental in the start of a community advocate organization along with his Mother and neighbors in the northern Harlem Community . This was the Harlem Neighborhood Block Association which still exist and going strong in the community. After retirement from Law enforcement he worked for the department of Justice Bureau of prisons and the U.S. Marshal program. He also worked for security companies which provided private security for the International Association of Gem Dealers.
Miriam Falcon Lopez
is the daughter of Puerto Rican immigrant parents and a lifelong resident of the East Harlem community. Educated in East Harlem and attended Hostos Community College, St.John’s University receiving her Associates of Arts Degree in Urban Health in 1983 and B.A degree in Business Administration in 1987. She served in USAF, veteran with an Honorable Discharge and worked with numerous elected officials, currently a NYC County Committee member, Part D. She’s been a proud member of the Community Association of the East Harlem Triangle Board since 2001.
Board of Directors
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Telephone: 917-378-0733
Email: eastharlemtriangle@gmail.com
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Raymond Shaw was born and raised in New York, is a retired educator and has been a resident of Harlem for over forty years.
Masters of Science Degree in Education Hunter College 1993
BA Degree in Business Administration -Baruch College 1973
Certificate of Paralegal Studies -Baruch College 1984
Real Estate Salesman Certificate-Baruch College 1985
Former NYC Department of Education Guidance Counselor 1998-2018
Substance Abuse Counselor for the SPORTS Foundation, Inc. 1987-1993
Member of the Community Association of the East Harlem Triangle since 2016
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1 WEST 126 STREET, #5E, New York, New York, 10027
Telephone: 212-722-5690
Email: shawshaw77@aol.com
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107-129 EAST 126 STREET, #6-0, New York, New York, 10035
Telephone: 212-706-7150 / 917-655-4211 /212-356-7548/ 3844/ 917-200-3590
Email: ddennis@schools.nvc.gov
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Beverly Pabon has been a member since 2014.
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2 EAST 127 STREET New York, New York, 10027
917-345-0685
emahmoriah@gmail.com or emomoriah@msn.com
*The vice president and secretary positions are currently vacant.
TREASURED HISTORY
Click below to learn about the “Lady of Distinction”, Mrs. Alice. W. Kornegay, and the story behind how East Harlem Triangle was started.