What's happening
This bill requires that any sale or transfer of NYCHA land or buildings must go through New York City's land use review process.
Why it matters
Increases public oversight and transparency. By requiring NYCHA land or building sales to undergo the city's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), the bill ensures that community boards, the City Council, and the public have a formal say in decisions about public housing properties.
Limits unilateral decision-making by NYCHA. Previously, NYCHA could dispose of property with less local review; this change means city officials and the public can scrutinize and potentially influence or block controversial sales or transfers.
May impact the timeline and feasibility of redevelopment projects. Subjecting NYCHA property transactions to ULURP introduces additional steps, potentially slowing down or complicating plans to sell, lease, or redevelop NYCHA sites—affecting plans for new housing, amenities, or private partnerships.
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Public Review for NYCHA Sales
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History
- Referred to housing
- Referred to housing
Companion bill
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Review NYCHA Land Sales
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4131
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 1, 2019
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.
LBD04152-01-9
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