Q&A
Clarification on building conversion rules
4:21:50
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43 sec
Council Member Kevin C. Riley seeks clarification on the rules for converting buildings to residential use. Chair Daniel Garodnick provides details on the current and proposed regulations.
- Currently, only buildings built before 1961 (or 1977 in Lower Manhattan) can be converted to residential
- The proposal aims to change the cutoff date to 1991
- This change would expand the number of buildings eligible for conversion to residential use
Kevin C. Riley
4:21:50
Thank you.
4:21:51
You have a second round of questions.
4:21:52
This comes from those.
4:21:53
Thank you.
4:21:54
I didn't mention that council member, Krishna, had joined us a few minutes ago.
4:22:00
Commissioner, before I go to the next council member, just wanted to clarify something you stated.
4:22:05
Only buildings prior to 1990 can be converted to residential.
4:22:09
Correct?
Daniel Garodnick
4:22:12
Yes.
4:22:12
It's a silly question.
4:22:13
Today today, your building had to have been built before in 1961 or here in Lower Manhattan 1977, we are proposing to change that date to 1991.
Kevin C. Riley
4:22:26
Alright.
4:22:26
Thank you.
4:22:28
Next is going to be Council member Lee, followed by Russell, Joseph, and then Ma Morado.
