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Midtown South rezoning moves forward, 34th Street busway and protection for Garment District workers included

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August 7, 2025

Midtown South rezoning moves forward, 34th Street busway and protection for Garment District workers included

By Aaron Ginsburg

The Midtown South rezoning received key approval this week, with new community and infrastructure improvements included in the deal. The City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises on Wednesday voted to approve the Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan, which updates zoning rules for 42 blocks of the neighborhood to allow for 9,535 new homes, including 2,842 permanently affordable apartments, in an area where housing development has been largely restricted. In addition to lowering the residential density allowed on certain blocks in the original plan, the City Council and City Hall agreed to $488 million in community infrastructure investments, including a busway on 34th Street and protection for Garment District workers.
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Plan to bring 300+ affordable and supportive homes to Morrisania hospital advances

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August 6, 2025

Plan to bring 300+ affordable and supportive homes to Morrisania hospital advances

By Aaron Ginsburg

A plan to bring more than 300 affordable and supportive homes, along with a new health clinic and community space, to Morrisania just cleared a key hurdle. Part of the city's "Housing for Health" initiative, NYC Health + Hospitals announced Wednesday its board of directors approved the advancement of Morrisania River Commons, a 17-story building with 328 affordable and supportive units, a clinic, community facilities, and green space planned for a parking lot on the NYC Health + Hospitals/ Gotham Health Morrisania campus.
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30 apartments available at all-electric, wellness-driven Harlem rental, from $3,300/month

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August 1, 2025

30 apartments available at all-electric, wellness-driven Harlem rental, from $3,300/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

A housing lottery launched this week for 30 middle-income apartments at a new all-electric residential building in Harlem. Located at 1975 Madison Avenue, the eight-story development offers brand-new, spacious residences with wellness-focused amenities in the heart of the neighborhood. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $3,300/month one bedrooms to $4,250/month two bedrooms.
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Upper West Side public library to be redeveloped with new branch and 850 apartments

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July 30, 2025

Upper West Side public library to be redeveloped with new branch and 850 apartments

By Aaron Ginsburg

As New York City explores every option to ease its housing crisis, officials are looking to build mixed-income housing atop a new library branch on the Upper West Side. As first reported by West Side Rag, the city plans to raze and replace the Bloomingdale Library at 150 West 100th Street with a new library, health services facility, and 850 units of housing. The project follows the model of other co-located housing developments at public libraries in Sunset Park and Inwood.
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200+ affordable apartments available at the Bronx’s border with Westchester, from $465/month

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July 29, 2025

200+ affordable apartments available at the Bronx’s border with Westchester, from $465/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

More than 200 affordable apartments are available at a new transit-oriented development in New York City's northernmost neighborhood. Located on the border of Westchester County at 4641 Furman Avenue in the Bronx, Wakefield Yards brings deeply affordable housing to a convenient neighborhood, with the 2 train across the street and the Metro-North Harlem line a few blocks east. New Yorkers earning 30, 50, 60, and 80 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $465/month studios to $2,534/month three bedrooms.
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28-story luxury rental opens lottery for 147 apartments in West Harlem, from $2,950/month

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July 25, 2025

28-story luxury rental opens lottery for 147 apartments in West Harlem, from $2,950/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

A luxury high-rise rental in West Harlem opened a lottery this week for 147 middle-income apartments. The 28-story building at 1440 Amsterdam Avenue sits on the campus of the New York City Housing Authority's Manhattanville Houses and was developed as part of a deal to help repair and upgrade the complex's six existing buildings. Located near City College and Columbia University, the new development offers high-end finishes, extensive indoor and outdoor amenities, and a new supermarket. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $2,950/month studios to $4,568/month two bedrooms.
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Developer wants to build huge South Bronx project with more than 1,100 affordable apartments

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July 23, 2025

Developer wants to build huge South Bronx project with more than 1,100 affordable apartments

By Aaron Ginsburg

The developer behind the redevelopment of the historic Kingsbridge Armory and other major Bronx projects wants to rezone a large site in the borough to allow for a pair of mixed-use towers with over 1,000 affordable apartments. Last week, William Bollinger, a development consultant with Maddd Equities, filed a rezoning application with the Department of City Planning (DCP) for 1014 Brook Avenue in Morrisania. The 1.2 million-square-foot project includes 1,128 affordable units across 22- and 26-story towers. As first reported by Crain's, the rezoning would permit both residential and manufacturing uses, as the site currently allows manufacturing only.
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Bronx co-op launches lottery for 58 apartments for purchase, starting at $145K

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July 18, 2025

Bronx co-op launches lottery for 58 apartments for purchase, starting at $145K

By Devin Gannon

Here's a chance to own an apartment in the Bronx for less. In Soundview, a sprawling new housing complex, dubbed Stevenson Square, launched a lottery for 58 affordable co-ops for purchase. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 70 and 80 percent of the area median income can apply to buy one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, priced from $145,632 to $264,500.
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Work begins on 10-building East New York development with 2,000 affordable homes

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July 17, 2025

Work begins on 10-building East New York development with 2,000 affordable homes

By Aaron Ginsburg

Construction has kicked off on the first phase of a transformative new housing development with 2,000 affordable homes in East New York. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the start of work on phases 1A and 1B of Innovative Urban Village, a 10-building project that will revitalize the Christian Cultural Center’s (CCC) 10.5-acre campus at 12020 Flatlands Avenue with new housing and community amenities. The initial phase will bring more than 800 affordable apartments, along with a workforce development center, a childcare facility, a performing arts venue, a grocery store, and green space with walking paths.
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98 apartments available at all-electric Downtown Brooklyn tower, from $3,000/month

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July 14, 2025

98 apartments available at all-electric Downtown Brooklyn tower, from $3,000/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

An all-electric, 30-story residential tower in Downtown Brooklyn launched a housing lottery this week for 98 middle-income apartments. Located at 89 Dekalb Avenue, the sustainable development features a smart glass facade, thoughtfully designed residences, and academic and office space for Long Island University. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $3,000/month studios to $4,376/month two bedrooms.
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NYC must expand housing voucher program, court rules

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July 11, 2025

NYC must expand housing voucher program, court rules

By Aaron Ginsburg

A state appeals court has ordered New York City to expand its housing voucher program, rejecting the Adams administration's previous attempts to block it. On Thursday, a five-judge panel ruled that the City Council had the legal authority to expand the CityFHEPS voucher program, overturning a 2024 decision that had sided with the mayor. The Council first passed the legislation package in May 2023 and overrode Adams' veto of the bills, prompting the administration to sue over policy concerns and the program’s estimated $17 billion price tag.
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283-unit affordable housing and cultural arts center moves ahead in Brownsville

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July 11, 2025

283-unit affordable housing and cultural arts center moves ahead in Brownsville

By Aaron Ginsburg

A new all-electric development that will bring affordable homes and a cultural arts center to Brownsville is moving forward. City officials on Thursday announced that financing has closed for the Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments (BACA) at 366 Rockaway Avenue. The project will include 283 affordable rental units for households earning between 30 and 70 percent of the area median income, with a mix of studio to three-bedroom layouts. The project will also feature a 28,000-square-foot cultural arts center with flexible performance, rehearsal, and studio space for community arts organizations. Construction will begin this month, with completion expected by December 2027.
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35 mixed-income apartments available at Gowanus luxury rental, from $946/month

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July 7, 2025

35 mixed-income apartments available at Gowanus luxury rental, from $946/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

A housing lottery has launched for 35 mixed-income apartments at a new residential development on the border of Gowanus and Carroll Gardens. Located at 544 Carroll Street, the 17-story building offers townhouse-style living, spacious units, and a suite of upscale amenities at the intersection of two vibrant Brooklyn neighborhoods. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 110 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, with rents set at $2,621 for studios, $946 to $2,800 for one-bedrooms, and $1,123 to $1,758 for two-bedroom apartments.
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In Chelsea, new sustainable rental opens lottery for 57 apartments, from $1,817/month

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June 27, 2025

In Chelsea, new sustainable rental opens lottery for 57 apartments, from $1,817/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

Applications are now being accepted for 57 mixed-income apartments at a new residential development in Chelsea. Located at 335 Eighth Avenue, Mabel is a seven-story building that was developed as part of the Penn South co-op complex. Designed to achieve Passive House standards, the sustainable rental has 188 apartments, modern amenities, and a ground-floor Lidl supermarket. New Yorkers earning 70 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,817/month studios to $4,415/month two bedrooms.
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70,000 new homes could be built along Interborough Express with zoning changes

View of the Bay Ridge Branch, which would be incorporated in the proposed Interborough Express. Adjacent to the Fort Hamilton Parkway station. Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

June 27, 2025

70,000 new homes could be built along Interborough Express with zoning changes

By Aaron Ginsburg

More than 70,000 new homes could be built within a half-mile of the proposed Interborough Express (IBX) train line through land-use changes. Outlined in an analysis released Thursday by the New York Building Congress, and first reported by the New York Times, implementing land use changes could lead to the development of tens of thousands of new homes within a 10-minute walk of the 19 stops along the 14-mile light rail line, with the potential to exceed 100,000 units over a decade. However, these changes would face many obstacles, as the IBX will run through diverse neighborhoods with varying residential densities and local willingness to welcome new homes.
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Final phase of affordable La Central complex breaks ground in the South Bronx

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June 25, 2025

Final phase of affordable La Central complex breaks ground in the South Bronx

By Devin Gannon

Work began last week on the second, and final, phase of La Central, a five-building affordable housing development in the South Bronx. The $343 million second phase includes two mixed-use buildings with 420 affordable apartments, with more than 60 units set aside for formerly homeless New Yorkers. The development, near Third Avenue and 149th Street in Melrose, a shopping district known as the Hub, has been in the works for years, with a request for proposals for the city-owned vacant lot issued in 2013 and a plan approved by the City Council three years later. Upon its completion in 2028, La Central will include nearly 1,000 affordable homes, retail, community space, and public green space.
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NYC wants feedback on plan to build 100K homes in Manhattan over next 10 years

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June 24, 2025

NYC wants feedback on plan to build 100K homes in Manhattan over next 10 years

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York City is asking New Yorkers to help shape its plan to build 100,000 new homes in Manhattan over the next decade. As part of the early stages of the "Manhattan Plan," Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of City Planning (DCP) are seeking feedback through an online survey, a city website, and upcoming in-person events. Residents can weigh in on potential sites for residential development, zoning changes, and other ideas, all of which will help inform a final report expected later this year.
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59 apartments available at Midtown East luxury rental, from $1,644/month

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June 23, 2025

59 apartments available at Midtown East luxury rental, from $1,644/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

A new luxury residential tower in Midtown East just launched a lottery for 59 mixed-income apartments. Located at 300 East 50th Street, Anagram Turtle Bay is a 23-story residential building providing tenants a hotel-inspired lifestyle with luxurious amenities and spacious residences. New Yorkers earning 70 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,644/month studios to $4,415/month two-bedrooms.
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Elizabeth Street Garden will remain open in deal reached with city

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June 23, 2025

Elizabeth Street Garden will remain open in deal reached with city

By Devin Gannon

One of the city's most contentious development battles has come to an end. Plans to turn the Elizabeth Street Garden in Nolita into affordable housing for seniors have been halted in a deal announced by Mayor Eric Adams on Monday. According to the mayor, Council Member Christopher Marte will now support the rezoning of three sites in his district to allow for 623 new affordable homes in exchange for preserving the one-acre community garden, ending a decade-long fight over the site.
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Live across from the AirTrain at new Jamaica high-rise, from $2,065/month

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June 19, 2025

Live across from the AirTrain at new Jamaica high-rise, from $2,065/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

Whether you're a frequent flyer or want a speedy commute to Midtown, this new Jamaica rental across from the Long Island Rail Road and the AirTrain to JFK Airport offers brand-new apartments in a convenient location. A housing lottery launched this week for 90 low-income apartments at 94-15 Sutphin Boulevard, a 24-story building with a fitness center, rooftop, playroom, dog spa, on-site garage, and more. New Yorkers earning 80 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $2,065/month studios to $3,021/month three bedrooms.
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City Planning Commission approves Midtown South rezoning

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June 19, 2025

City Planning Commission approves Midtown South rezoning

By Aaron Ginsburg

A major plan to build nearly 10,000 new homes in Midtown South by updating decades-old zoning rules just moved one step closer to becoming reality. The City Planning Commission (CPC) on Wednesday approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan, the rezoning of a 42-block stretch of the neighborhood to allow for 9,700 new homes in an area where housing was previously restricted. Under the city’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) program, the plan will require developers to include affordable housing, paving the way for up to 2,900 permanently affordable units. The plan now advances to the City Council for a final vote.
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New Crown Heights rental opens lottery for 55 affordable apartments, from $933/month

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June 17, 2025

New Crown Heights rental opens lottery for 55 affordable apartments, from $933/month

By Devin Gannon

Applications are now being accepted for 55 affordable apartments in Crown Heights. Located in the southwestern section of the neighborhood, Botanica is a brand-new 17-story rental near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Museum. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 100 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, which start at $933/month for one-bedrooms and go up to $3,010/month for two-bedrooms.
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52-story Downtown Brooklyn rental opens lottery for 178 apartments, from $1,793/month

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June 9, 2025

52-story Downtown Brooklyn rental opens lottery for 178 apartments, from $1,793/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

A housing lottery launched this week for 178 mixed-income apartments in a new residential tower in Downtown Brooklyn. Rising 52 stories at 589 Fulton Street, The Brook is one of the tallest buildings in the borough, offering apartments with views in every direction. New Yorkers earning 80 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the affordable units, priced from $1,793/month studios to $4,250/month two bedrooms.
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143 apartments available at FiDi office tower-turned-luxury rental, from $912/month

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June 4, 2025

143 apartments available at FiDi office tower-turned-luxury rental, from $912/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

A housing lottery opened this week for 143 mixed-income apartments at the former Financial District headquarters of Goldman Sachs. Redesigned by CetraRuddy and developed by Metro Loft and Silverstein Properties, 55 Broad Street is an office-to-rental conversion with 571 apartments and 25,000 square feet of amenities, including a rooftop pool. New Yorkers earning 40, 80, and 100 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $912/month studios to $3,522/month three bedrooms.
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4,600 new homes coming to Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights after NYC Council approves Atlantic Ave rezoning

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May 29, 2025

4,600 new homes coming to Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights after NYC Council approves Atlantic Ave rezoning

By Aaron Ginsburg

Thousands of new homes will be built along a largely industrial stretch of Atlantic Avenue in Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights. The New York City Council on Wednesday voted to approve the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan, which rezones 21 blocks to allow for 4,600 apartments, including 1,900 permanently affordable units, more affordable housing than has been constructed in the area over the last decade. The plan also comes with $235 million in community investments, park renovations, and infrastructure upgrades.
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