New York City is grappling with a severe housing crisis characterized by record-low vacancy rates and skyrocketing rents. NYC councilmember Erik Bottcher discussed his evolving housing policy and the 'City of Yes' initiative aimed at expediting housing development. Councilmember Chi Osse emphasized the need for more housing in every neighborhood, including D36, to alleviate the crisis. Deputy Public Advocate Solomon Acevedo supported community control for housing to ensure affordability. City Councilmember Sanchez highlighted the city's shortfall in meeting its $4 billion annual commitment to affordable housing development. An analysis by the New York Housing Conference revealed that the proposed budget would finance 30% fewer affordable homes than in the past six years, prompting calls for greater investment.
An analysis by @theNYHC found the proposed @NYCHousing budget would finance 30% fewer affordable homes than over the past six years. The Council is calling for greater investments to create and preserve more affordable housing to confront this crisis. https://t.co/gjR7Ks7FKc
Every person deserves access to a safe, quality, affordable place to call home. Today I joined community leaders in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood at a ribbon cutting for the Pedro Albizu Campos Apartments, which will provide 64 families with a roof over their heads. https://t.co/qdMo1qxj7V
On @NY1, City Councilmember Sanchez called for more infrastructure investments, noting the city is still a far cry from the promised $4 billion per year allocated to the development and preservation of affordable housing via @AnnikaPergament @aspecialenews https://t.co/hutrEeQe18
Housing keeps people safe; in the midst of an affordability crisis, we need grassroots solutions so all New Yorkers can find and stay in their homes. Deputy Public Advocate Solomon Acevedo joined advocates to support community control for housing. #HomesNow #CLTsForNYC #PassCOPA https://t.co/IpOxMeiLeE
Housing update🌇 New York faces a dire housing shortage. Record-low vacancy rates continue to push rents through the roof. More housing needs to be built in every neighborhood to relieve the crisis and give New Yorkers some breathing room. We’re bringing more housing to D36. https://t.co/aQ6qibhbkc
How can we fix New York's housing crisis? NYC councilmember @ebottcher sat down with @JeremiahDJohns to discuss his evolution on housing policy, the City of Yes, and how to prevent the delays that stop us from building more homes. https://t.co/MwQV7OzSGH