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“I’m surprised, I’m baffled, I’m angry,” said City Councilmember Sandy Nurse, who represents East New York, where the city ran an earlier basement conversion pilot in 2019. The area…

ByChris Janaro 1Comment

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Apr 2024

Public Review to Begin for Mayor’s ‘City of Yes’ Housing Plan, as Affordability Details Emerge

Introduced in September as the third column in Adams’ City of Yes initiative—following separate proposals related to climate and commercial businesses—the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity is a broad…

ByChris Janaro 1Comment

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Mar 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Housing Calendar NYCHA Resources

NYC Housing Calendar, March 25-April 1

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Mar 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development

City Unveils Draft Zoning Plan to Spur 4K New Homes in Midtown South

The draft plan marks the first step toward a formal land use proposal from the city for 42 Manhattan blocks where housing is currently restricted.

ByChris Janaro 0Comments

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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 0Comments

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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 0Comments

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Aug 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion

Opinion: Towards a ‘City Island of Yes’

We cannot continue to uphold zoning for “character” to such an extent that we leave communities stunted for growth AND community members on the streets and in unstable situations.

ByLauren Nye 2Comments

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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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Mar 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA