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Nothing is final until it’s final… but the lack of significant new supply provisions and anemic tenant protections is a pretty bleak picture here.

With a vacancy rate below 1%, the lowest-cost apartments are virtually nonexistent in NYC. That’s why I focused on deeper affordability in my State of the City. The new text for ZHO better reflects the need for deeply affordable housing, and we look forward to fully reviewing it.

We're so excited that NYC Planning has released the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity draft text!

There's a ton of great stuff in here. This critical plan will help address our housing crisis, allowing a little more housing in every neighborhood.
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OPINION | NYC must say 'Yes to Housing'

The real solution to homelessness and housing insecurity is stable, sustainable housing, Shams Dabaron (Da Homeless Hero) writes.
NYC Mayor's Office #YesToHousing #CityOfYes ! Open New York
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“New Yorkers want equitable housing. They want accessible housing. They want housing that their children can grow up in, and form communities in.”

Asia Thomas, Director of Organizing at Open New York at our #CityofYes for Housing rally today

“By ensuring that housing development is a shared endeavor across neighborhoods, we break down barriers, fostering a more vibrant, equitable, and connected city.” Shams DaBaron (Da Housing Hero)

We’re here at City Hall, kicking off the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity coalition with 100+ organizations saying Yes to Housing in all corners of our city!

Open New York is here with the City of Yes coalition, featuring over 100 organizations, and meeting with Maria TorresSpringer Leila Bozorg before our rally at City Hall!

Maria TorresSpringer former Bloomberg Planning official Howard Slatkin said the admin's zoning policy 'played a big role in the virtual disappearance of new housing from low-density neighborhoods.'

Dan Doctoroff also conceded they may have passed up opportunities for growth.
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As New York City faces its worst housing crisis in over 50 years, policymakers are looking to connect affordable housing developers with a range of institutional stakeholders from hospitals to faith-based organizations to find ways to increase the supply of homes.