Chelsea Bayview Correctional Facility Project

In September 2023, NYS Empire State Development (ESD) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to redevelop the former Bayview Correctional Facility site in Chelsea. Following a competitive selection process, a development team comprising Camber Development Group and the Osborne Association – a 51% non-profit owned team – was selected to redevelop the site with a proposal called “Liberty Landing.”

Liberty Landing will feature 147 income-restricted units, including at least 60 supportive housing units, and approximately 20,000 square feet of community facility space. Additionally, the project includes space for an OMH-operated 15-bed Short Term Transitional Housing program. Reflecting the State’s commitment to sustainability, Liberty Landing will be all-electric and passive house certified, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) goals.