Lawmakers change strategy for legalizing NYC’s basement apartments
The word “shall” comes with a lot of baggage. When Gov. Kathy Hochul rolled out her executive budget bills,...
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Setback for governor’s granny-flat bill
The governor delivered a blow to New York housing advocates Thursday when she sidelined a proposal to legalize accessory dwelling units, sometimes referred to as granny flats. Gov. Kathy Hochul removed language from her...
Bill would legalize “granny flats” in New York
During his State of the City address last year, Mayor Bill de Blasio pitched legalizing basement apartments citywide. That...