Tag: Housing

• City Planners Address Environmental Concerns at Monitor Point Development Meeting in Brooklyn

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  Mar 19

  City planners gathered for the City Planning Commission’s public meeting on March 18, 2026, to discuss the Monitor Point Development. The meeting focused on environmental quality concerns, specifically how the… more ›

• Public Meeting Highlights Monitor Point Development: 1,150 New Homes with 460 Affordable Units in Greenpoint

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  Mar 19

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) recently held a public meeting to discuss the Monitor Point development in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, which proposes to create approximately 1,150 housing units, including 460 permanently… more ›

• Urgent Need for City FEPS Funding Highlighted in NYC Council Budget Hearing

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  Mar 18

  New York City Council members convened for the Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget Hearing focused on the city’s social service programs, particularly the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement… more ›

• NYC Council Addresses Social Services Staffing Crisis Amid Rising Homelessness

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  Mar 18

  The New York City Council held a preliminary budget hearing on March 17, 2026, focused on addressing staffing shortages within the Department of Social Services (DSS) and its two main… more ›

• NYC Unveils Fast-Track Process for Affordable Housing in Low-Production Districts Starting 2027

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  Mar 17

  Affordable housing reform in New York City took center stage during a recent public meeting held by the Department of City Planning. The discussion focused on a new fast-track process… more ›

• Bushwick Development Plan: City Planning Commission Reviews Zoning Changes for 20 New Affordable Housing Units

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  Mar 17

  A recent City Planning Commission (CPC) review meeting on March 16, 2026, focused on proposed community benefits linked to new developments in the Bushwick neighborhood. Key discussions included the zoning… more ›

• NYC Council Pushes for $25 Million Increase in CCHR Budget to Combat Discrimination

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  Mar 16

  New York City Council members convened to address the proposed budget for the New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) on February 26, 2026. During the meeting, advocates emphasized… more ›

• Columbia Heights Community Voices Concerns at Rezoning Proposal Public Meeting

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  Mar 13

  The Columbia Heights Rezoning Proposal public scoping meeting was held on March 12, 2026, to discuss the environmental impact statement (EIS) for a proposed zoning change at Columbia Heights in… more ›

• Bronx Supreme Court Orders Landlord Seth Miller to Pay $2.1 Million for Neglecting Tenants at 919 Prospect Avenue

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  Mar 13

  New York City officials announced significant legal action against landlord Seth Miller during a press event on March 12, 2026. The Bronx Supreme Court ordered Miller to pay over $2.1… more ›

• Mayor Zohran Mamdani Addresses Tenant Grievances at Bronx ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearing

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  Mar 12

  New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the third “Rental Ripoff” hearing in the Bronx on March 11, 2026. The hearing gathered testimony from tenants of various housing types, particularly… more ›

• NYC Council Proposes Revamped TPT Program to Aid Severely Distressed Properties

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  Mar 10

  New York City officials are in the process of revising the Third Party Transfer (TPT) program to better target severely distressed properties. The proposed changes aim to identify and transfer… more ›

• New York City Announces Major Sidewalk Shed Reforms to Enhance Safety and Pedestrian Experience

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  Mar 7

  The New York City government announced significant reforms concerning sidewalk sheds, particularly affecting public safety and open space in high-density areas like Highbridge Gardens. Mayor Zohran Mamdani outlined a series… more ›

• City Planning Commission Advances Sustainable Zoning Proposals for Affordable Housing in NYC

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  Mar 5

  Summary of the City Planning Commission Meeting on Zoning Proposals, held on March 4, 2026, where sustainable building practices were discussed for new developments in New York City. # What’s… more ›

• Staten Island’s Future at Stake: CPC Approves Mixed-Use Development Amid Concerns Over Traffic and Infrastructure

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  Mar 5

  City officials discussed significant zoning proposals at the City Planning Commission (CPC) meeting on March 4, 2026, focusing on developments in Staten Island. The proposed construction at 3759 Hamilton Avenue… more ›

• NYC Planning Commission Reviews Zoning Amendments Amid Community Concerns over New Meal Tax

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  Mar 3

  An important review session held by the New York City Planning Commission (CPC) on March 2, 2026, focused on proposed zoning amendments and community concerns regarding the allocation of funding… more ›