‘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.
