"Adams announced Tuesday that the city has officially begun accepting applications for the construction of "safe, and code-compliant ancillary dwelling units" in the five boroughs of New York City. The housing plan, which represents the most significant citywide zoning initiative since the 1960s, aims to bring a city-estimated 80,000 units of new housing to the five boroughs through a series of zoning regulation changes to things like accessory dwelling units, parking mandates and transit-oriented development."
""As we work to address New York's housing affordability crisis, it's essential that every new unit is not only legal, but safe," said Deputy Mayor for Operations Jeff Roth. "With these newly recognized ancillary dwelling units - whether in a basement, attic, or backyard - New Yorkers can have confidence that each home meets rigorous standards for zoning, construction, fire safety, and occupancy. Every unit created under these rules will be a safe, code-compliant home that protects the health and well-being of our communities.""
New York City has begun accepting applications for construction of safe, code-compliant ancillary dwelling units (ADUs) across all five boroughs. The zoning initiative aims to create an estimated 80,000 new housing units through changes to accessory dwelling rules, parking mandates, and transit-oriented development. A homeowner assistance program, 'ADU For You,' will encourage legal ADU construction. Rules require ADUs to meet zoning, construction, fire safety, and occupancy standards. Many Staten Island residents and elected officials oppose the plan, citing concerns that new units will not require onsite parking and could worsen parking scarcity in car-dependent neighborhoods. City officials state ADU construction will be regulated.
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