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Council Eases ULURP Requirements for Certain Government Officials
City Council passed a bill that would exempt certain government entities from pre-application requirements for zoning text amendments. On August 24, 2017, Council Member Margaret Chin introduced Int....
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City to Create Senior Housing and Community Space Despite Strong Opposition
Senior affordable housing proposal would build over existing community park and green space. On Friday December 8, 2017, the New York City Housing and Preservation Department announced development...
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New Programs aimed to Help First-time Homeowners
Plan anticipates creating or preserving 20,000 homeownership opportunities by 2026. On December 11, 2017, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced two new programs, Open Door, which aids first-time homeowners...
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City Council Passes Legislation Enhancing HPD’s Ability to Recoup Relocation...
Intro 30-A gives HPD liens a stronger position. On August 14, 2019, City Council passed Intro 30-A providing that the City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s (“HPD”) orders to...
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City Council Approves Borough Based Jails
After modifications and a lengthy Stated Meeting, Borough Based Jails passed despite significant opposition. On October 17, 2019, the City Council voted to approve the City’s Borough Based Jails...
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Council Subcommittee Approves Phased Construction Plan for East Side Coastal...
Despite the project’s phased construction schedule, concerns with the project still exist among elected officials and community members. On November 4, 2019, the City Council Subcommittee on...
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Council Approves Go Broome Development on Lower East Side
Council Member Chin was pleased to announce deeper affordability, senior housing and the preservation of two Lower East Side institutions in Go Broome project. On February 27, 2020, the full City...
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City Council Intends to Aid Property Owners with Two Tax Deferment Bills
Public Hearing hinges on interest rates and how property tax deferments affect the City budget. On June 18, 2020, the City Council officially introduced two bills that would defer July 1, 2020,...
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Mayor Announces $80 Million to Rebuild 70 Mulberry Street After Fire
The fire displaced several non-profits that served the Chinatown community. On July 2, 2020, Mayor de Blasio and Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Lisette Camilo...
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Mayor Announces SoHo-NoHo Neighborhood Plan Will Begin Public Process
On October 7, 2020, Mayor de Blasio announced that the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan will advance to the City’s public land use review process. The purpose of the Neighborhood Plan is to expand housing...
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