The city’s housing and land‑use calendar for the week of February 10‑12 is packed with hearings, workshops and public meetings, while a series of affordable‑housing lotteries close before the end of the month.
Key City Events
- Feb 10, 9:30 a.m. – The Landmarks Preservation Commission convenes. More here.
- Feb 10, 10 a.m. – NYC Council’s General Welfare and Public Safety committees hold an oversight hearing on the city’s response to the recent extreme cold and Code Blue homeless‑outreach procedures. More here.
- Feb 10, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. – State Sen. Roxanne Persaud’s office offers a free workshop in Canarsie, Brooklyn, on property‑tax reductions, exemptions and the Notice of Property Value. More here.
- Feb 10, 10 a.m. – State Senate Social Services committee considers bills, including one that would eliminate the city’s requirement to recoup emergency rental assistance for rent arrears. More here.
- Feb 10, 10:30 a.m. – State Senate Housing, Construction and Community Development committee reviews proposals for new homeownership and senior‑affordable housing programs. More here.
- Feb 10, 11 a.m. – NYC Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises examines rezoning applications for Avenue U, 63‑12 Broadway, 78‑08 Linden Boulevard, 247‑56 90th Ave, plus a sidewalk‑café permit for Ethyl’s Alcohol & Food. More here.
- Feb 10, 6:30 p.m. – Museum of the City of New York hosts a panel, “Housing on the Brink: The NYC Affordability Crisis.” Admission $35. More here.
- Feb 11, 11 a.m. – NYC Council Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, Resiliency and Dispositions reviews the Seaside Park & Community Arts Center special permit and historic‑district proposals for Ditmas Park West and Beverley Square West. More here.
- Feb 11, 11:30 a.m. – NYC Council Committee on Land Use debates the same rezoning proposals listed above, plus the Seaside Park special permit and historic‑district applications. More here.
- Feb 12, 6 p.m. – NYC Commission on Human Rights conducts an online workshop on rental‑housing discrimination and harassment for tenants, landlords and realtors. More here.
Did You Know? The city’s Code Blue procedures, which coordinate emergency services for homeless outreach, are under scrutiny after the recent extreme cold snap.
Expert Insight: The convergence of legislative hearings, community workshops and landmark reviews signals a critical moment for housing policy. Decisions on rezoning and affordable‑housing programs could reshape supply, while the Code Blue oversight may affect how the city protects its most vulnerable residents during weather emergencies.
Affordable‑Housing Lotteries Closing Soon
- 449 Humboldt Street Apartments, Brooklyn – income range $41,109 – $87,480; deadline 2/11.
- 2216 Aqueduct Avenue Apartments, Bronx – income range $75,429 – $140,000; deadline 2/12.
- Bedford Beverly Phase 1, Brooklyn – income range $98,263 – $227,500; deadline 2/12.
- The Garrison, Brooklyn – income range $125,623 – $189,540; deadline 2/16.
- 815 Kings Highway Apartments, Brooklyn – income range $143,898 – $227,500; deadline 2/16.
- IMPACCT Myrtle Residences, Brooklyn – income range $31,715 – $140,000; deadline 2/16.
- 406 Remsen Avenue Apartments – income range $73,338 – $227,500; deadline 2/16.
- Mitchell‑Lama Evergreen Gardens (Two Bedroom), Bronx – income range $50,720 – $202,500; deadline 2/16.
- Mitchell‑Lama Evergreen Gardens (Studio/One Bedroom), Bronx – income range $30,094 – $182,250; deadline 2/16.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Landmarks Preservation Commission meet?
The commission is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, February 10 at 9:30 a.m.
What is the focus of the State Senate Social Services committee meeting?
The committee will discuss bills, including a proposal to remove the requirement that New York City recoup emergency rental assistance for covering rent arrears.
How can eligible households apply for the affordable‑housing lotteries?
Applicants must submit their applications through the Housing Connect website before the listed deadlines for each development.
Which upcoming housing decision do you think will have the biggest impact on New York City’s affordability challenges?