Loading...
Loading...
Browse all stories on DeepNewz
VisitHow many properties will NYC identify as suitable for affordable housing by Dec 31, 2024?
Less than 1,000 • 25%
1,000 to 4,999 • 25%
5,000 to 9,999 • 25%
10,000 or more • 25%
Official report or statement from New York City Mayor's Office or relevant city agencies
NYC Mayor Adams Orders Study of 17,000 Properties for Affordable Housing
Aug 21, 2024, 05:24 PM
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed an executive order on Wednesday directing city agencies to identify underused city-owned land for potential affordable housing development. This initiative is part of efforts to address the city's significant housing crisis, the largest in over 50 years. The order mandates a comprehensive examination of approximately 17,000 city-controlled properties to assess their suitability for housing projects. The directive involves various city departments, including the Parks Department and the Fire Department, and has created a task force to examine potential housing development opportunities, emphasizing a collaborative approach to tackle the housing shortage. The move has been commended by local organizations as a step towards ensuring true affordability for New Yorkers.
View original story
Less than 25,000 • 25%
25,000 to 29,999 • 25%
30,000 to 34,999 • 25%
35,000 or more • 25%
Less than 20% • 25%
20% to 40% • 25%
41% to 60% • 25%
More than 60% • 25%
Less than 100 • 25%
100 to 150 • 25%
151 to 200 • 25%
More than 200 • 25%
Less than 10 • 25%
10 to 20 • 25%
21 to 30 • 25%
More than 30 • 25%
Significant increase • 25%
Moderate increase • 25%
No significant change • 25%
Decrease • 25%
25% completed • 25%
50% completed • 25%
75% completed • 25%
100% completed • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Brooklyn • 20%
Manhattan • 20%
Staten Island • 20%
Bronx • 20%
Queens • 20%