Development Partner, 23rd Street Basin, Gowanus RFP

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking a development partner to activate and develop the vacant 23rd Street Basin waterfront property in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The site includes roughly 21,000 sq ft of upland space, 765,000 sq ft of submerged land, and 350 ft of bulkhead, and the agency welcomes proposals for maritime industrial uses, vessel berthing, roll‑on/roll‑off operations, ferry terminals, or other compatible commercial activities. The selected partner will work within existing SMIA/IBZ zoning, align with the Blue Highways Action Plan, and may benefit from NYCEDC’s M/WBE participation goals and financing loan fund programs. • Site: 23rd Street Basin, Gowanus, Brooklyn (≈21k sf upland, 765k sf underwater, 350 ft bulkhead) • Scope: Design, construction, and operation of a maritime‑industrial facility (e.g., bulk product handling, ferry terminal, vessel berthing, or related logistics) • Requirements: Submit a full proposal by July 1 2026 4 PM, include M/WBE participation plan, and optionally attend a site visit on April 7 2026 10 AM.