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The NYC Muslim Center (NYCMC) Expansion is a NYC DOB approved, community-centered project that will enlarge the current 35,000 SF NYCMC to a 60,000 SF Community Powerhouse.
The project will develop & expand the branches of NYCMC including Masjid 'Eesa ibn Maryam, FKAD Institute, NYCMC Foster Care, Wellspring Elementary, Middle and High and The Hatebusters.
EXPANSION SUMMARY
New 9,700 SF rooftop space with 5,700 rooftop field for community programs
New 9,700 SF floor with 12 new & larger classrooms
New 6,500 SF NBA size gymnasium with bleachers
New 2,400 SF sister's prayer hall
New 1,150 SF cafeteria
New 1,000 SF multipurpose hall
New creative computing laboratory and multipurpose laboratory
New restrooms on gymnasium level and first floor
New elevator serving gymnasium, first and second floors
New elevator for brother's and sister's prayer halls
New & larger ablution and restrooms for both sisters and brothers
Launch of new bachelor's degree program (BDP) in Arabic and Islamic studies
Expansion of Wellspring Islamic School to High School
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Organization History
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2006
FKAD Institute leases a 5,000 SF facility in Astoria, NY
FKAD Institute introduces its Arabic studies curriculum
FKAD Institute officially opens to the public offering Arabic courses
FKAD Institute holds its first seminar "Khidr & Knowledge"
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2007
FKAD Institute introduces Islamic Studies courses
FKAD Institute holds it's weekend seminar entitled "The Jinn"
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2008
FKAD Institute launches online Arabic courses
FKAD Institute launches its first talk show: Knowledge Unleashed
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2009
FKAD Institute embarks on a Seerah Tour to Madinah, Makkah, Jordan, Badr, Uhud & Taif
FKAD Institute tours New Jersey with courses, lectures and seminars
FKAD Institute launches its first Ramadan Online Program - Got Mulk: Tafsir of Surah Mulk
FKAD Institute launches its family program FKAD Usrah
FKAD Institute opens FKAD Cafe
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2010
FKAD Institute launches its History Certificate program
FKAD Institute launches its Summer Camp for children
FKAD Institute launches its Saturday School program
FKAD Institute begins the first semester of the Associate’s Degree Program in Arabic and Islamic Studies including locations in Astoria, Bay Shore, Manhattan and Teaneck, NJ
FKAD Institute launches the ArabiXia virtual world program for learning Arabic
Due to space constraints, FKAD Institute announces that it will begin the NYC Muslim Center (NYCMC) Project – purchasing a 35,000 SF community center that will become the umbrella organization for FKAD Institute, an Islamic School, a Masjid & a Foster Care initiative
FKAD Institute launches classes for New Converts
NYCMC is formally established (tax-id 27-3308812) as tax exempt, not for profit organization
A contract is signed for $3,000,000.00 to purchase the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Holy Trinity Lutheran School, a 35,000 SF Church and Private School located in Hollis, NY.
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2011
In 4 months, NYCMC raises $625,300.00 in donations and $2,374,700.00 in non-interest-bearing loans for the 35,000 SF facility purchase
NYCMC renovates the purchased facility
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam, a new branch of NYCMC, opens & holds it’s first prayer services
FKAD Institute, now a branch of NYCMC, holds its first courses of the ADP Program at NYCMC
FKAD Institute holds “The Decade To Come” weekend conference
Wellspring Elementary, a new branch of NYCMC, opens in 2 months with 4 grades (Pre-K, K, 1st and 2nd)
Wellspring Elementary installs Smart Boards
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam holds its first Ramadan with iftaar, taraweeh prayers and taraweeh talks
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam launches it’s Quran Memorization Program & Saturday Children’s Program
The first shahadah takes place at Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam
$394,589.72 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
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2012
NYCMC opens a weekly food pantry and monthly soup kitchen for the greater NYC community
Wellspring Elementary adds 3rd grade to its school
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam launches the Summer Fun & Learning Program
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam launches the Monday Night Boost program
NYCMC adds split-unit air conditioning throughout the facility
NYCMC renovates bathrooms and wudu areas
$615,852.96 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
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2013
Wellspring Elementary adds 4th grade to its school
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam holds its Brainiax youth program
FKAD Institute holds a weekend conference entitled “What’s Love Got To Do With It? - Love and Romance Done Right”
$298,210.80 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
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2014
NYCMC announces that it will embark on an expansion project due to rapid community growth
Wellspring Elementary adds 5th grade to its school
Wellspring Elementary adds a computer lab to its school
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam launches it’s Quran Insight & Morning Light programs
NYCMC holds the Got Game? Basketball tournament
FKAD Institute students head out to Times Square, NYC for dawah outreach
FKAD Institute holds a weekend conference entitled “Joy Replacing Anxiety- Dealing with Calamities, Depression and Distress”
FKAD Institute holds a weekend conference entitled "The Sword & Jizya"
$347,546.52 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
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2015
NYCMC Foster Care is officially recognized by COFCCA, a leading umbrella Foster Care organization in NYC
FKAD Institute launches the Tafsir Thrillers program
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam launches its Quran for Moms program
The Hatebusters, the 5th branch of NYCMC, is officially launched
Two Hatebuster trucks run in various states countering islamophobia
Wellspring Elementary expands to Wellspring Elementary & Middle and adds 6th grade to it’s school
Wellspring Elementary & Middle adds 3D printing to its school
NYCMC Foster Care holds its first official meeting and orientation
FKAD Institute holds it’s first graduating class of the ADP Program with 29 students
NYCMC Foster Care holds its second official meeting and orientation
$154,000.00 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
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2016
NYCMC provides its training and cultural sensitivity workshop to 25 NYC Foster Care Agencies
The First Lady of NYC, Chirlane McCray, visits NYCMC to speak about the ThriveNYC campaign
FKAD Institute holds it’s first graduating class of the Arabic 360 Program with 11 students
Wellspring Elementary & Middle adds 7th grade to its school
Wellspring Elementary & Middle adds technology & entrepreneurship to its school
The NYC Department of Buildings approves the NYCMC Expansion Project
The final $564,500.00 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
In 5 years, NYCMC pays $2,374,700.00 in non-interest-bearing loan payments 1 year earlier than scheduled
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2017
The Assistant Commissioner for the NYC Administration of Children’s Services visits and tours NYCMC to further discuss the NYCMC Foster Care initiative
FKAD Institute begins teaching its Arabic curriculum in Tampa, Florida
Wellspring Elementary & Middle adds 8th grade to its school
Wellspring Elementary & Middle reduces tuition to $5,995.00
Wellspring Elementary & Middle launches the Wellspring Scholarship program, allowing students to attend for as low as $3,495.00
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2018
NYCMC is granted the construction permit for its expansion project
NYCMC breaks ground and begins construction for the NYCMC Expansion Project
Wellspring Elementary & Middle expands to high school and adds 9th and 10th grades to its operations
Wellspring Elementary & Middle adds the NYC Children’s Scholarship Program, allowing students to attend for as low as $1,695.00
Expansion progress
2014
Due to rapid community growth, NYCMC announces the need to expand its facilities
5/2015 - ✔ COMPLETED
Architectural plans begin to be drafted
12/2015 - ✔ COMPLETED
Architectural survey is updated
1/2016 - ✔ COMPLETED
Zoning diagram is submitted to the NYC Department of Buildings
3/2016 - ✔ COMPLETED
Street tree plan submitted to the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
4/2016 - ✔ COMPLETED
Architectural plans approved by the NYC Department of Buildings
9/2016 - ✔ COMPLETED
Structural plans begin to be drafted
10/2016 - ✔ COMPLETED
Soil boring test completed
11/2016 - ✔ COMPLETED
Preliminary structural plans are submitted to the NYC Department of Buildings
12/2016 - ✔ COMPLETED
Structural plans approved by the NYC Department of Buildings
7/2017 - ✔ COMPLETED
Architectural & structural plans are amended due to community growth being faster than originally anticipated
8/2017 - ✔ COMPLETED
Amended architectural plans are submitted to the NYC Department of Buildings
11/2017 - ✔ COMPLETED
NYC Department of Buildings approves amended architectural plans, including the expansion of 9,700 SF floor, 9,700 SF rooftop space, 6,500 SF NBA sized gymnasium, 5,700 SF rooftop field, 2,400 SF sisters' prayer hall, 1,150 SF cafeteria & 500 SF library
11/2017 - ✔ COMPLETED
NYC Department of Buildings approves amended structural plans, including the expansion of 9,700 SF floor, 9,700 SF rooftop space, 6,500 SF NBA sized gymnasium, 5,700 SF rooftop field, 2,400 SF sisters' prayer hall, 1,150 SF cafeteria & 500 SF library
12/2017 - ✔ COMPLETED
Architectural and structural plans are amended to include 1,000 SF multipurpose hall and buildout of additional bathrooms on existing first floor
12/2017 - ✔ COMPLETED
Amended architectural and structural plans are submitted to the NYC Department of Buildings
12/2017 - ✔ COMPLETED
NYC Department of Buildings approves the additions of the 1,000 SF multipurpose hall and buildout of additional bathrooms on existing first floor
1/2018 - ✔ COMPLETED
Architectural and structural technical specifications are completed
1/2018 - ✔ COMPLETED
Preliminary mechanical plans are drafted
2/2018 - ✔ COMPLETED
Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Alarm and Sprinkler plans begin to be drafted
2/2018 - ✔ COMPLETED
NYC Department of Buildings approves phasing of the NYCMC Expansion Project
3/2018 - ✔ COMPLETED
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Alarm and Sprinkler plans are completed
3/2018 - ✔ COMPLETED
Contractor walk-throughs
4/2018 - ✔ COMPLETED
Contractors submit finalized bids
5/2018 - ✔ COMPLETED
NYC Department of Buildings approves Mechanical & Plumbing plans
5/2018 - ✔ COMPLETED
Construction permit is pulled and granted from NYC Department of Buildings
5/2018- ✔ COMPLETED
Alhamdulillah, Phase-1 has begun!
Construction roadmap
Due to safety regulations, limited space & on-going operations the NYCMC Expansion Project will be completed in phases as follows:
PHASE-1: BUILDOUT
COMPLETED TASKS
✓ Demolition of interior gymnasium ceiling
✓ Demolition of house extension
✓ Demolition of 2 lower level classrooms
✓ Buildout of 900 SF in lower level classrooms
✓ Downpayment for Structural Steel is paid
✓ Completion of all excavation
✓ Completion of all footings and foundations
✓ Completion of demolition of old gymnasium
✓ 229 Tons of Steel are fully funded
TASKS CURRENTLY in progress
Manufacturing and installation of Structural Steel
Pouring of lower level and mezzanine concrete slabs
Electricity and plumbing framework
CMU Wall installation
Installation of bricks for exterior walls
PHASE-2: EXPANSION
Expansion of new 9,700 SF floor with 12 classrooms
Expansion of 500 SF library
Expansion of 2 new student bathrooms
Expansion of 2 new staff bathrooms
Installation of north elevator allowing handicap accessibility
PHASE-3: COMPLETION
Completion of 9,700 SF rooftop space with 5,700 SF rooftop field
Completion of 2,400 SF sister's prayer hall
Completion of 1,000 SF multipurpose hall
Completion of multipurpose laboratory
Completion of new & larger ablution and restrooms in Masjid
Installation of Masjid elevator allowing handicap accessibility
DONATE
“Whoever builds a Masjid for Allah, Allah will build for him/her a house in Paradise.”
Be a part of this great sadaqah jariyah and cement your legacy for you and future generations by contributing to the NYCMC Expansion Project. All donations are tax deductible and go directly towards the NYCMC Expansion Project.
(NYC Muslim Center is a registered 501(c)3, tax-id 27 3308812.)
community engagement
NYCMC believes in a strong community and has had the opportunity to work with many organizations including the following:
Islamic Schools Association of New York
