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Council Member Sanchez explains proposed introductions for voting

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Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez, chair of the Committee on Housing and Buildings, provides an overview of four proposed introductions up for voting. She explains the purpose and key aspects of each bill, including extensions to the J-51 tax abatement program, a pilot program for legalizing basement and cellar apartments, requirements for ancillary dwelling units, and a reporting requirement for HPD on city property disposition for affordable housing.

  • Intro 654-A extends the J-51 tax abatement program for certain residential buildings
  • Intro 1127-A establishes a pilot program to legalize basement and cellar dwelling units
  • Intro 1128-A sets eligibility and design requirements for ancillary dwelling units
  • Intro 858-A requires HPD to report on city property disposition for affordable housing