Brooklyn officials urge Governor Hochul to penalize the developers of the Atlantic Yards project for delays in delivering affordable housing, with fines reaching $1.75 million per month past the May 2025 deadline.

Mayor Eric Adams applauds the City Planning Commission's approval of the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, which aims to create 9,700 new homes with up to 2,900 affordable units, transforming Midtown South with new zoning and increased density.

The plan to redevelop the Brooklyn Marine Terminal into housing faces opposition amid fears of unmet promises, reminiscent of the Atlantic Yards project, with concerns about infrastructure and manufacturing impacts.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams revealed plans for 1,100 new homes, including 720 affordable, in Coney Island as part of the "City of Yes for Families" initiative to create 500,000 homes by 2032.

New York AG Letitia James collaborates with The New York Community Trust to distribute $3.2 million in grants for pollinator conservation, funded by a Bayer CropScience and Monsanto settlement.

The Center at West Park, an arts venue in West-Park Presbyterian Church, was served eviction papers following a New York State Court of Appeals decision, with five days to vacate. This may lead to the church selling the property for luxury condos.

The FARE Act in NYC takes effect to make landlords, not renters, responsible for broker fees, with concerns that costs may be passed to tenants through higher rents.

A federal judge in NYC has cleared the way for a broker fee ban, set to start on June 11, that will shift the fee from tenants to landlords unless renters hire the broker themselves.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams secured a deal with Related Companies for 625 affordable homes in Hudson Yards West, up from 420. This part of a $12 billion project includes public space and possible infrastructure funded by tax revenues.

A new law to eliminate broker fees for most NYC tenants is set to begin, with the Real Estate Board of New York attempting to delay its implementation through a court challenge.

The Lighthouse Point project on Staten Island's waterfront completed its initial phase, providing 115 residential units, 60,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, and 274 parking spots, with state support of $16.5 million.

Governor Hochul boosts funding by $45.9M through the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative to aid NY's homeless, including veterans and individuals with mental illness or substance abuse issues.

Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams announced the completion of a 117-unit senior housing project in the Bronx, part of a $25 billion plan to create affordable homes in New York.