Bronx
From the Archives: Rebuilding the ‘Bronx Center,’ 1993
Tatyana Turner |
City Limits looks back at a story from 31 years ago, when developers and politicians were pursuing plans to revitalize and develop “The Hub” in the South Bronx.
Government
Proposed State ‘Social Housing’ Authority Would Build Affordable Homes Outside the Private Market
Chris Janaro |
The latest housing proposal to hit the state legislature would create a new Social Housing Development Authority (SHDA) to oversee the development of social housing—homes created “for the public good,” instead of profit.
Government
Mayor’s Proposed Affordable Housing Bonus Would Target ‘Range of Incomes,’ Officials Say
Chris Janaro |
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, officials said they would be aimed at households that earn lower than 80 percent of the Area Median Income, roughly $101,680 for a family of three.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Amid a National Housing Shortage, Congress Must Expand Supply
Adolfo Carrión Jr. and Eric Enderlin |
“There are so many issues that divide our nation, but one thing both Democrats and Republicans clearly understand and agree on is the urgent need for more housing, which is why reforms like these changes have received strong, bipartisan support in the past.”
Government
Eric Adams’ State of the City: What’s in it for Housing?
Jeanmarie Evelly |
In his annual address Wednesday, his third since taking office in 2022, Mayor Eric Adams touched on plans for a “Tenant Protection Cabinet,” developing affordable housing on two dozen city-owned sites, and issuing new NYCHA Section 8 vouchers. But several advocates said the speech fell short in addressing the city’s homelessness crisis.
Government
Hochul’s Housing Approach Stirs Questions About Tenant Protections, Developer Incentives
Chris Janaro and Emma Whitford |
After failing to pass her ambitious Housing Compact proposal last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul is using a lighter touch on housing—but state and city lawmakers have expressed hope for a potential compromise to both increase the development of affordable homes and protect tenants.
Brooklyn
Opinion: Build Housing Where We Need it Most
Zellnor Myrie |
“Allowing new housing development—in conjunction with other measures to protect tenants and make New York more affordable—is how our city can survive and thrive in the years to come.”
Brooklyn
State Weighs Tax Deal, Plans ‘Public Engagement’ for Atlantic Yards as Housing Deadline Nears
Norman Oder |
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 proposals, watchdogs warn of delays.
Economy
The Job That “Almost Was”: Advocates on the Loss of NYC’s Chief Housing Officer
Emma Whitford |
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, but departing administration member Jessica Katz was the next best thing, they say.
Brooklyn
Opinion: 421-a Deadline Threatens the Promise of Gowanus Rezoning
Michelle de la Uz and Rachel Fee |
“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 which were duly approved through the city’s land-use process—that need the deadline extended in order to happen.”
