The governor is in the third year of a $20 billion, five-year housing plan and is facing a state budget crunch—but critics say the homelessness crisis demands more action.
‘The proposed rezoning of Gowanus presents an unprecedented opportunity to tackle the urban heat island effect, saving lives while creating a more equitable and sustainable community.’
On Tuesday, Mayor de Blasio’s fifth neighborhood rezoning entered the seven-month process through which a rezoning can be approved—but not without strong pushback from neighborhood groups in Inwood.
When it comes to making repairs, NYCHA follows a somewhat different set of procedures and rules than private landlords. There are differing views on whether this makes sense.
