City Limits has launched its NYC Housing Calendar, a weekly roundup designed to keep residents informed about significant housing and land use-related events, public hearings, and the latest affordable housing lotteries approaching their deadlines.
The calendar serves as an essential guide for New Yorkers looking to engage with local development and housing opportunities.
Among the notable events this week, a panel discussion hosted by the City Club of New York will take place on Zoom on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m. The discussion, titled ‘Betting on Development? The Promise and Perils of Casinos in New York,’ is expected to cover the contentious issues surrounding the introduction of casinos in urban settings.
The following day, Wednesday, October 8, is set for a crucial meeting of the City Planning Commission at 10 a.m., where a range of land use applications will be voted on. The agenda includes the St. Raymond Demapping, MTA 125th and Lexington Rezoning, and several key rezoning and text amendment proposals that have implications for various neighborhoods.
The City Council’s Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, and Dispositions will also meet on October 8 at 10 a.m. to discuss land use applications related to Claremont House, located at 1640 Anthony Avenue in the Bronx, and a project in Averne East, Queens.
On Thursday, October 9, at 8:30 a.m., the Urban Land Institute will host a panel conversation focused on housing, development, and the upcoming mayoral race, promising insights into how these elements intersect with current urban planning strategies.
Additionally, several meetings will take place at 9:30 a.m. on the same day at the NYC Council. The Committee on Health will vote on a bill mandating that building owners test their cooling towers at least once a month during their usage.
The Committee on General Welfare will address bills that require the city to report on air conditioning availability in homeless shelters and propose a cap on the portion of household income that CityFHEPS voucher holders must pay.
Meanwhile, the Committee on Contracts will review three bills concerning city human services contracts, including those under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeless Services.
At 10:30 a.m. on October 9, the NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will convene, followed by a meeting of the Committee on Land Use at the same time. These meetings are significant as they consider various zoning and land-use concerns across the city.
Later that morning, at 10:30 a.m., the Committee on Housing and Buildings will discuss two important bills: one requiring biennial inspections of steam radiators in buildings where children under six reside, and another aimed at improving the city’s housing lottery system to notify users of updates to their applications.
In the afternoon, at 3 p.m., the Atlantic Yards Community Development Corporation will hold a public meeting to address construction impacts and quality of life issues surrounding the Atlantic Yards/Pacific Park project in downtown Brooklyn.
In addition to these events, several affordable housing lotteries managed by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) are closing soon. New Yorkers seeking affordable housing should take note of the following buildings and their respective application deadlines:
First, the 1584 Fulton Street Apartments in Brooklyn is accepting applications for households earning between $94,663 and $227,500, with the last day to apply on October 7.
Next, the 417 Rutland Road Apartments in Brooklyn has a deadline of October 8 for households earning between $96,583 and $227,500.
The 624 Metropolitan Avenue Apartments, also in Brooklyn, is looking for applicants with incomes between $135,978 and $189,540, with applications due by October 8.
Additionally, the 202 Tillary Street Apartments in Brooklyn has a deadline of October 10 for households earning between $32,538 and $174,960.
In the Bronx, the 1840 Harrison Avenue Apartments will close applications on October 10 for households earning between $102,172 and $227,500.
Lastly, the Marcus Garvey C-E apartments in Brooklyn is open for applications from households earning between $41,692 and $140,630, with a final deadline of October 13.
City Limits encourages community input and invites residents to submit event information for future calendars, emphasizing the importance of participation in local housing issues.
Residents are invited to take a short anonymous survey to provide feedback and help the organization tailor its content to better serve the community.
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