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HPD representatives respond to concerns about affordable housing and worker wages

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Lucy Joffe and Ahmed Tigani from HPD address Council Member De La Rosa's concerns about balancing affordable housing needs with fair wages for workers. They explain the potential impact on HPD's budget and housing production, while also discussing the broader context of housing affordability in New York City.

  • Explain the estimated cost and potential reduction in housing units if wage requirements are implemented
  • Discuss the importance of rent-regulated housing and its limitations
  • Highlight the complexity of balancing various cost increases in housing development