Affordable Housing

Leila Bozorg Appointed NYC Executive Director of Housing
Mandate is to preserve existing housing, protect renters and homeowners, and build more housing across all five boroughs.

NY State Selects Winning Team to Redevelop Former Correctional Facility in Harlem
Lincoln Correctional to be transformed into mixed-use complex with 105 affordable condominium homes and community-centric spaces on W. 110th St.

Yonkers IDA Grants Preliminary Approval of Incentives for $458-Million Teutonia Hall Project
Two 41-story luxury towers anchor the mixed use residential complex, with 906 apartments, 91 affordable apartments, and active street level commercial use space on Buena Vista Ave.

Affordable Housing Stood Out as Recurring Theme of 2023 ‘Putnam County Day’
CARMEL—More than 100 people filled the banquet room at the Putnam County Golf Course recently for HGAR’s annual

$37-Million Newburgh Affordable Housing Project Completed
NEWBURGH—New York State, county and city officials announced on Sept. 6 the completion of the $37-million East End II

Yonkers IDA Votes Final, Preliminary Approvals of Financial Incentives for Residential Developments
YONKERS—The Yonkers Industrial Development Agency recently voted final and preliminary approvals of financial incentives for residential projects representing a

New York State Provides Funding for Affordable Projects in the Bronx, Westchester
ALBANY— On Aug. 1, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul highlighted nearly 1,000 units of affordable housing being created through

GUEST COLUMN: Fear Over Dynamic Zoning Maintains Status Quo; Flies in The Face of Affordable Housing Opportunities
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the Rockland County Business Journal. Why are local zoning and planning

Development Boom Continues in Westchester Despite Economic Headwinds
WHITE PLAINS—Chief officials from the cities of White Plains, Yonkers and New Rochelle agree that investment interest in new

Yonkers IDA Votes Preliminary Approval of Incentives For $56.8-Million Affordable Senior Rental Building
YONKERS—The Yonkers Industrial Development Agency voted at its March 6 monthly meeting preliminary approval of financial incentives for a

New York City Council Passes Controversial Bruckner Blvd. Rezoning
NEW YORK—The controversial Bruckner Boulevard rezoning proposal that was supported by city leaders and labor unions, but was opposed

Area Mayors Discuss Affordable Housing, Commercial Development, Community Safety
WHITE PLAINS—Affordable housing, commercial development, energy resources and community safety were among the issues discussed recently at a live