Associate Commissioner @nychousing. Views are my own.
Jackson Heights, NY
Joined March 2009
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Today, @NYCHousing released an RFP to develop a giant site on the Harlem River in Inwood. Looking forward to 500+ affordable units, riverfont open space, and a STEM center
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Really disappointed in the Elizabeth St. Garden folks today.
We’re nearby to talk about our new public space & senior housing project & our staff was harassed & followed down the block: its okay to disagree with city policy—it’s never okay to harass hardworking public servants.
If an apartment were occupied for 6 years and then a tenant moves out and the landlord takes a few weeks to repaint and find a new tenant... that's ~1.4% vacancy for that unit. Not good, y'all. Not good.
For decades, the NYCHVS has collected data that tells the story of our city. The survey documents the challenges our neighbors have faced over the last half century, and reveals inequalities across NYC. The latest NYCHVS reveals a stark reality for NYers: nyc.gov/assets/hpd/downloads…
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The “local veto” is a bug, not a feature. The 1989 Charter Revision Commission’s originals proposals didn’t include Council review of local rezonings at all!
Mayor Koch predicted at the time that the “local veto” would produce gridlock.
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EDITORIAL | No defense for deference
New City Council should do without local veto
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Another piece of the East Harlem Community Plan becomes reality. Community came together in 2015 and said we want housing here. City staff, together with the community, hosted visioning workshops to design the RFP, and now more people are moving in to this last phase.
New to Housing Connect: 276 affordable homes starting at $498 per month!
Sendero Verde's on-site amenities include an expansive landscaped courtyard, fitness room, computer & study lounge, rooftop terrace and much more: on.nyc.gov/46SbkUs
Not everyone needs or can afford a full apartment, and making that the only option leads to homelessness. NYC is going to open up more options next year through #CityofYes and #ShareNYC
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Michael Sandler retweeted
From trash ➡️ treasure!
539 Jersey Street gives us a chance to reimagine the future of this @NYCSanitation site as #AffordableHousing w/ ground floors that could host a variety of uses for the community. We are now officially seeking proposals: on.nyc.gov/3SsM1oc
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#AffordableHousing and community amenities are coming to Boerum Hill! 🎉
Last night, we were in the neighborhood with @CMShahanaHanif and @CMRestler to gather feedback on the future of two city-owned sites. Thank you to everyone who came out to voice their opinion!
On Staten Island with @nycwater to learn about bluebelts and green infrastructure. Brought my newest junior planner along.
ALT A baby sits at a drafting table with infrastructure plans and maps
We are losing housing in the most central neighborhoods of the region where apartments and houses are being combined into mansions. With one project we can bring more new housing to the Village than in the last 20 years, and it's 100% affordable
Michael Sandler retweeted
This is misinformation. 388 Hudson will be a 100% affordable project, developed on one of the last pieces of City-owned land in this area. It will help address the need for affordable housing in this neighborhood which has only grown by 20 homes in the last decade. 1/
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Do you recognize this vacant lot at 388 Hudson St?
Good news: It’s going to be developed for 100% affordable housing. Potentially 100s of units.
Last night we kicked off the community planning process.
We need much more of this kind of project everywhere. – at New York, USA
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We’re working to prepare a long-term holistic plan for #AffordableHousing & economic opportunity in the Jewel Streets, East New York/Spring Creek, and Lindenwood! Our open house on 8/23 is your chance to weigh in investments for the neighborhood. Details: nyc.gov/jewelstreets
ALT Teal graphic with white and lime green text that reads "Save the date" Wednesday, August 23 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at CAMBA Pink Houses. Come share your thoughts and ideas about open space, parks, health, and community and economic resources in the neighborhood. Feel free to stop by anytime!"
4650 Broadway, which everyone hates, isn't in the rezoning area - it's what you get *without* rezoning. Uncontextual and unaffordable. Every other building cited in the article is majority or 100% income-qualified affordable housing.
Inwood is as much a neighborhood where new arrivals can find an affordable place to settle as it is a place for families to grow roots.
Until now.
Towering new structures are bringing fears of displacement.
"They’re coming and they’ll kick us out."
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Michael Sandler retweeted
Around the country, and in NY state, there are communities fighting for “local control” to avoid mandates to build more housing.
Did you know that here in Manhattan we are being denied local control that we need to….CREATE more housing? Yes, really. 🧵
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A 238-unit wellness & healing focused #AffordableHousing residence is coming to Bedstuy! HPD selected “The Steps at Saratoga” proposal to build new #Affordable homes for seniors & low-income families on a vacant lot in BK: on.nyc.gov/3X3Msos
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This is a critical resource that will help New Yorkers protect themselves against deed theft and other predatory housing scams.
Proud to work with @NYCMayor and @NYCHousing to fund this handbook.
The Homeowner Handbook provides information on resources that #homeowners can tap into to protect their homes from scammers, maintain #safe, quality #housing, and build equity that can be passed on to the next generation: homeownerhelpny.org/handbook
ALT Graphic of the Homeowner Handbook with chapters next to it - the chapters read: Maintaining Your Home, Protecting Your Home, Your Responsibilities as a Landlord, Community Based Organizations Assisting Homeowners