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Introduction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in New York City
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Council Member Kevin Riley introduces Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a new housing type in New York City, explaining their various forms and basic regulations.
- ADU types include detached backyard structures, rear or side additions, attic apartments, and basement units
- Proposed ADUs would be permitted up to 800 square feet and 1 per house, whether it be a 1 or 2 family house
- The introduction highlights the need to consider each ADU type separately due to their unique characteristics
Kevin Riley
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The 3rd major reform in the low density district is the introduction of ADUs.
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This will be an entirely new housing type in New York City.
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ADUs come in many forms, each with their own characteristics that need to be considered separately from other types.
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These main ADU types include detached backyard structures, rear or side side additions to the main house, attic apartments and basement units.
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Some of these ADU types are located inside an existing building footprint, such as a basement or attic ADU.
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Other types are located in the backyard, such as such as detached, stand alone ADUs, and attached ADU home extension.
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As proposed, these ADUs would be permitted up to 800 square feet and 1 per house, whether it be a 1 or 2 family house.
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The response we heard to this ADU proposal highlighted several issues.