Q&A
Clarification on the scale of multifamily developments allowed in low-density neighborhoods
2:15:48
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150 sec
Council Member Salamanca seeks clarification on the scale of multifamily developments that would be allowed in 1 to 2 family neighborhoods under the City of Yes proposal. Chair Garodnick provides details on building height limitations and eligibility criteria.
- The maximum building height allowed in low-density districts is 55 feet, with most areas limited to 45 or 35 feet
- Eligibility for the maximum height is restricted to specific conditions, such as proximity to transit and lot size
- 14,693 multifamily buildings already exist in 1 and 2 family districts across NYC, demonstrating their integration into neighborhoods
Rafael Salamanca, Jr.
2:15:48
Alright.
2:15:48
Thank you.
2:15:49
Let's talk a little bit about the misconception of the city of yes, if we can.
2:15:54
This proposal is highly technical and complicated, and many important details are being lost or misunderstood by the public.
2:16:01
Will the city have yes allow huge apartment buildings to be built next to single family homes?
2:16:08
And can you can you very simplify can you simplify it and recap once more?
2:16:14
And what conditions a multifamily development will be allowed in a 1 to 2 family neighborhood.
Daniel Garodnick
2:16:20
Thank you for the question.
2:16:21
I think it's really important here to note that, you know, the existence of a tall multifamily building to me doesn't exist in this proposal.
2:16:31
The absolute maximum building height that could be enabled in a low density district in the highest density of low density district is 55 feet.
2:16:42
That's the max.
2:16:43
In other places, it would be 45 feet.
2:16:45
In other places, it would be 35 feet.
2:16:48
So, 55 feet as the allergist accept the absolute maximum.
2:16:53
That would be only eligible in transit oriented development where you are half mile from transit, and you're on a specific lot size, 5000 square feet, and on either a large, sorry, on a wide street or the short end of a block, you have to very specifically qualify for that there, or you're on a commercial strip.
2:17:15
So to me, it is very important to note that this is a limited opportunity which opens the door and fits very well into existing neighborhoods.
2:17:26
And the big point here, 14693 buildings, multifamily buildings exist in our 1 and 2 family districts today in New York City.
2:17:39
14693.
2:17:41
They are in all neighborhoods.
2:17:43
On my slides, you saw, they are well recognized and well embraced.
2:17:47
They are just functionally not possible today because of all of our existing zoning rules.
2:17:53
So I very much appreciate the opportunity to to clarify the the distinction here.
2:17:59
It's modest multifamily and at the very, very biggest 55 feet in height.
Rafael Salamanca, Jr.
2:18:05
Does the city of yes for housing opportunities allow residential development and manufacturing zones or anywhere else where residential is not allowed to be built today?
Daniel Garodnick
2:18:16
No, it does not.
2:18:17
Okay.
Rafael Salamanca, Jr.
2:18:17
Good.
