Over the decades, supporters of the bill have faced questions about its legality and economic impact, and it has generated strong opposition from the real-estate lobby.
The outreach effort precedes a likely rezoning push expected late next year.
The activist turned developer pitched a community land trust based not around collective ownership of affordable housing but private owners with deep roots in gentrifying areas. Not everyone loved the idea.
The plan calls for the environmental review to include ‘alternate methods for predicting secondary displacement.’
The plan would rezone the southern part of the island for private mixed-use development in the hopes of attracting academic institutions as well as life sciences, media and technology companies.
‘Despite community groups vocalizing concerns and despite quantifying large numbers of vulnerable residents, recent Environmental Impact Statements have concluded that rezonings will not displace residents at a significant level.’
According to residents, developers are not waiting for the city’s study or the possible city-sponsored rezoning and are avoiding the community by going through spot rezonings.
The election results show how many votes each candidate received. Voters around the city told us why they voted that way.
Vacancy decontrol, vacancy bonuses, preferential rents: Where do they stand?
Water damage and mold are rampant in rent-stabilized apartments at the West 174th Street address. Tenants suspect an effort to get them out. The landlord insists it’s just a leak.