Name: NYC's most controversial housing bill is back
Uploaded: 2026-05-26T18:01:22Z
Description: NYC's controversial COPA bill is back in play. The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act would give nonprofits and approved joint ventures first dibs on certain distressed apartment buildings. With Mayor Mamdani's support and renewed City Council momentum, the debate is heating up again.

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NYC's controversial COPA bill is back in play. The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act would give nonprofits and approved joint ventures first dibs on certain distressed apartment buildings. With Mayor Mamdani's support and renewed City Council momentum, the debate is heating up again.

NYC's most controversial housing bill is back

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