The Armory on Bedford and Pacific

You are correct, the reporter links to the wrong armory

However, they are correct about an RFP be issued for the Armory at Bedford and Pacific. Here is that RFP: http://www.nycedc.com/opportunity/bedford-atlantic-armory-rfp

New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”), on behalf of the City of New York (the “City”) and the Department of Homeless Services (“DHS”) is seeking proposals (“Proposals”, each a “Proposal”) from qualified developers for the ground lease, development, and operation of approximately 50,000 square feet of available space within the historic 23rd Regiment (also known as “Bedford-Atlantic”) Armory (“Armory”). The Armory is located at 1322 Bedford Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Through this request for proposals (“RFP”) NYCEDC is seeking users or developers who (i) enhance the surrounding community’s access to the Drill Hall through potential neighborhood-serving uses, (ii) cause minimal impact to DHS’s active operation within the Armory Head House, (iii) ensure that future Drill Hall uses are community-serving, iv) create a financially feasible and economically viable project, (v) complete necessary capital improvements, and (vi) contemplate and preserve the historic character of the facility.

NYCEDC plans to select a qualified developer or user on the basis of factors stated in the RFP which include, but are not limited to: economic impact on New York City, experience of key staff identified in the proposal, the proposed project’s financial feasibility, demonstrated successful experience in performing services similar to those encompassed in the RFP, and the proposed lease terms.