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Early voting is underway. City Limits has the details on where the candidates stand on rent stabilization, affordable housing production, zoning reform, and NYCHA.

ByPatrick Spauster 9Comments

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Jul 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development

The NYC Neighborhoods Leading, and Lagging, on Affordable Housing

“The reality is that we have a housing crisis, but the South Bronx cannot bear the burden of affordable housing on its own,” said Councilmember Rafael Salamanca, whose district produced…

ByChris Janaro 1Comment

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Aug 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Land Use and Development

State Weighs Tax Deal, Plans ‘Public Engagement’ for Atlantic Yards as Housing Deadline Nears

The developer and MTA have come to agreement on the platform needed for three towers, but Greenland USA won’t proceed without a key tax break. As Empire State Development floats…

ByNorman Oder 3Comments

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Aug 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness News NYCHA

City’s Affordable Housing Production Saw a Boost Last Year After Prior Plunge

After dropping the year before, affordable housing production was up again during the 12-month span that ended June 30, officials said Thursday—what advocates say is a welcomed boost but still…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: New York Lawmakers Need to Consider 421-a Replacement

“421-a or any alternative’s inclusion in our toolbox to tackle the housing crisis is by no means a silver bullet, but its absence has already and will continue to hamstring…

ByAustin Celestin 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development NYCHA Politics

The Job That “Almost Was”: Advocates on the Loss of NYC’s Chief Housing Officer

Advocates hoped Adams would kick off his first term by appointing a deputy mayor for housing and homelessness—ensuring that previously siloed agencies would report to the same person. He didn’t,…

ByEmma Whitford 1Comment

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May 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion Politics

Opinion: 421-a Deadline Threatens the Promise of Gowanus Rezoning

“Gowanus is a critical example, but there are other mixed-income projects with much needed affordable housing comprising thousands more apartments across the city—many in high opportunity communities, and all of…

ByMichelle de la Uz

ByRachel Fee 9Comments

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May 2023

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Real Estate Industry Plays Key Role in New York’s Sustainability Plans

“The real estate industry will play a key role in implementing these new standards and must move quickly to do so. That task might seem daunting, but the affordable housing…

ByJolie Milstein 0Comments

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Apr 2023

Economy Housing and Homelessness In Depth Land Use and Development Opinion

Opinion: Bringing Affordable Housing to NY’s Market More Quickly, and Less Expensively

“A detriment to building sufficient affordable housing is the long and laborious path projects must go through to reach completion.”

ByMichael Lappin 2Comments

The Candidates for Mayor On Housing, Zoning and NYCHA