Catherine Murawski, Vice President of Liberty Park Homeowners Association, on opposition to City of Yes for Housing Opportunity in Queens
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3 min
Catherine Murawski, representing 500 homes and 700 families in the Liberty Park Homeowners Association, expresses opposition to the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity initiative, particularly in Queens. She cites concerns about basement apartments, potential flooding and fire safety issues, and the strain on infrastructure and utilities.
- Murawski highlights that their two-family houses are small, with basements that are not suitable for conversion to apartments due to safety concerns.
- She suggests that the commission should consult mechanical engineers regarding potential infrastructure issues, including the risk of blackouts due to increased energy demand.
- While sympathetic to the need for housing, Murawski argues that the initiative is not appropriate for many areas in Queens and suggests focusing on existing housing stock instead.
- Represents 500 homes and 700 families in Community Board 5
- Existing 2-family houses are small with basements that are not suitable for apartments
- Basement apartments would be dangerous due to flood risk and limited exits
- Concerns about the electrical grid's capacity to handle increased demand
- Opposes over-development
- Sympathizes with people who need housing but believes the initiative is not good for many areas of Queens
- Suggests focusing on existing housing solutions for those in need
- Supports the initiative in certain areas of New York City, but not in Queens
[EXPERIMENTAL]
Which elements of City of Yes for Housing Opportunity were discussed in this testimony?
- ADU
The following are AI-extracted quotes and reasoning about which elements of the proposal were discussed in this testimony.
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ADU
"our 2 family houses are very small. We have our basement they're not even really apartments. We were told by community about 45 that their sellers. They It it it would be flood they're not flooded, fireproof. They would be very dangerous because the only way out is by the backdoor."
This quote discusses the basements of small houses, which relates to the ADU element of the proposal. The speaker is expressing concerns about safety and habitability of these spaces, which are key considerations in the ADU debate.
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