William Alatriste
Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen, gesturing, flanked by Planning Commission Chairman Carl Weisbrod and HPD Commissioner Vickie Been at the MIH hearing.
A new building that will generate funds to support Brooklyn Bridge Park could have been all luxury rentals, but instead will set aside a majority of its apartments for specific income groups. But some of those units will serve relatively affluent New Yorkers. So is this a minor victory, or another loss, for affordability in NYC?
‘The next time you’re driving or otherwise find yourself on Bushwick Avenue or Broadway ask yourself, Do I feel safe? Are the streets safe for children and older adults? Would I encourage people to bike or use Citi Bike here?’
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