What's happening
This bill requires that any sale or transfer of New York City Housing Authority land or buildings undergo the city's standard public land use review process.
Why it matters
Increases Local Oversight. By requiring NYCHA land or building transfers to go through the city’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), this bill ensures that local officials and community boards have more influence and oversight over decisions affecting public housing land, rather than leaving these decisions solely in the hands of NYCHA or federal authorities.
Guarantees Public Input. ULURP is a public process involving hearings and opportunities for community feedback. Applying it to NYCHA property dispositions means residents and neighbors can voice concerns or support, potentially affecting outcomes and increasing transparency.
Could Slow or Complicate Sales/Transfers. Adding another layer of approval may slow down NYCHA’s ability to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer its properties. This could affect plans for redevelopment, raising both protections for existing tenants and possible challenges for rapid housing initiatives.
Aligns Public Housing with City Land Use Policy. The bill puts NYCHA property on the same footing as other city-owned land regarding land use policy, potentially reducing the risk of controversial or opaque deals that might not prioritize affordable housing or community needs.
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Review NYCHA Land Sales
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Require Public Review for NYCHA Sales
In Senate Committee · Cities · Sponsor Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5556
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 10, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CYMBROWITZ -- read once and referred to the Committee on Housing
AN ACT to require that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "NYCHA real property public review act".
§ 2. Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority shall be subject to and shall comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure in addition to the provisions of section 18 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD05309-01-7
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