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CUNY tells committee only 25% of facilities are in 'good repair,' seeks multiyear funding for upgrades
Summary
CUNY officials said about one quarter of their facilities are in good repair and estimated multi‑year capital needs of roughly $400 million per year for senior colleges and $200 million for community colleges, with additional annual energy conservation needs.
Mohammed Atallah, CUNY vice chancellor for Facility Planning, Construction and Management, testified that CUNY manages approximately 26,900,000 square feet across all five boroughs and has been conducting a comprehensive facilities assessment since 2023. "Currently, about 25% of the university's facilities components are in a state of good repair," Atallah said, and the university's goal is to increase that share to roughly 55% by 2030.
Atallah gave CUNY's near‑term capital estimates: approximately $400,000,000…
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