City Limits has gathered information on the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings, and affordable housing lotteries happening in NYC. Here is a rundown of what’s happening this week:
Residents at NYCHA’s Coney Island Houses and Unity Towers in Brooklyn have until Thursday, August 15th to vote on the funding model for their development. In-person voting is available at specified locations with extended hours on the last day of voting.
On Tuesday, August 13th, the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on various properties. Additionally, the Department of Housing, Preservation and Development and the NYC Commission on Human Rights will host an informational workshop on fair housing laws at the Bronx Library Center.
The NYC Council’s Finance Committee will vote on two land use applications, including a proposed pedestrian plaza in the Bronx’s Morris Park neighborhood on Thursday, August 15th. The General Welfare Committee will also meet to vote on bills related to shelter intake processes for families with children on the same day.
Chhaya CDC will be hosting its Annual Jackson Heights Housing Fair in Diversity Plaza, Queens on Saturday, August 17th. This event will provide resources for homeowners and first-time homebuyers.
The NYC Planning Commission will hold a review session on Monday, August 19th, with the agenda yet to be posted.
In terms of affordable housing lotteries, the following subsidized buildings will be closing lotteries for the next week:
– 2915 Albemarle Road Apartments in Brooklyn for households earning between $111,532 – $181,740
– 83-61 116th Street Apartments in Queens for households earning between $81,429 – $218,010
– 1777 Weeks Avenue Apartments in Bronx for households earning between $83,658 – $181,740
– 339 West 38th Street Apartments in Manhattan for households earning between $31,612 – $218,010
– 140 Riverside Blvd Apartments in Manhattan (Waiting List) for households earning between $38,812 – $134,160
– 3055 Sedgwick Avenue Apartments in Bronx for households earning between $78,858 – $218,010
Stay informed about these events and opportunities to engage with housing and land use issues in NYC. Your participation can make a difference in shaping the future of affordable housing in the city.
