Chris Janaro, Author at City Limits

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While lawmakers continue to negotiate housing initiatives and tenant protections in Albany, supporters of the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act are positioning the bill as one of the state’s best shots…

ByChris Janaro 10 minRead time

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Feb 2024

Health Housing and Homelessness

From the Archives: Queens’ Billion-Dollar View, 1985

City Limits looks back at a story from its March 1985 issue exploring early development plans for the Hunters Point waterfront, at the time home to just 5,000 residents—what the…

ByChris Janaro 2 minRead time

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Feb 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development

Proposed State ‘Social Housing’ Authority Would Build Affordable Homes Outside the Private Market

The latest housing proposal to hit the state legislature would create a new Social Housing Development Authority (SHDA) to oversee the development of social housing—homes created “for the public good,”…

ByChris Janaro 9 minRead time

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Feb 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development

Mayor’s Proposed Affordable Housing Bonus Would Target ‘Range of Incomes,’ Officials Say

Mayor Adams’ ‘City of Yes’ housing proposal includes a 20 percent density bonus for developers—if the additional units are income-restricted. While City Hall has yet to finalize exact affordability levels,…

ByChris Janaro 8 minRead time

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

Community Preferences Curtailed: City’s Affordable Housing Lotteries Face Changing Dynamics

In a recent settlement of a federal lawsuit, New York City will modify its approach to affordable housing lotteries by imposing substantial cuts to the percentage of units reserved for…

ByChris Janaro 8 minRead time

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness

‘Placeholder’ Politics: Gov. Hochul’s 421-a Replacement Leaves Room for Negotiation

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed legislative budget for the new year includes another attempt at replacing the expired 421-a developer tax break. But she’s left lawmakers, construction unions and developers to…

ByChris Janaro 12 minRead time

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness

Bronx Metro-North Rezoning to Enter Public Review as Locals Weigh In

The city’s plan to rezone an approximately 46-block stretch adjacent to the rail line around the future Morris Park and Parkchester/Van Nest train stations is about to turn a corner.…

ByChris Janaro 6 minRead time

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Politics

Hochul’s Housing Approach Stirs Questions About Tenant Protections, Developer Incentives

After failing to pass her ambitious Housing Compact proposal last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul is using a lighter touch on housing—but state and city lawmakers have expressed hope for a…

ByChris Janaro

ByEmma Whitford 13 minRead time

Chris Janaro

Amen to New Housing? Faith-Based Development Bill Looks to Secure Legislative Blessing

From the Archives: Queens’ Billion-Dollar View, 1985

Mayor’s Proposed Affordable Housing Bonus Would Target ‘Range of Incomes,’ Officials Say

Community Preferences Curtailed: City’s Affordable Housing Lotteries Face Changing Dynamics

‘Placeholder’ Politics: Gov. Hochul’s 421-a Replacement Leaves Room for Negotiation

Bronx Metro-North Rezoning to Enter Public Review as Locals Weigh In

Hochul’s Housing Approach Stirs Questions About Tenant Protections, Developer Incentives

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