The legalization of basement apartments is a policy issue that lives at the intersection of housing, climate change, and social justice. New York’s expensive and highly constrained housing market drives many low-income families with little housing choice into...
After more than a year of research and consultation with experts across the housing and planning sectors, CHPC is thrilled to release our latest publication, Onward and Upward: A technical guide to zoning and regulatory reform in the crisis era. Onward and Upward...
Over the last two years, New York City has pioneered a new resident-centered approach to the PACT program (Permanent Affordability Commitment Together); NYC’s version of the federal RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration) program which converts public housing...
The City of New York has a goal of reducing city-wide GHG emissions by 80 percent (from 2005 levels) by 2050. However, the city is trailing far behind when it comes to solar panel installation, despite the enormous benefit of solar energy in reducing GHG emissions. ...
In this policy brief, CHPC identifies regulatory reforms that could facilitate basement apartment conversions by making them safer, easier, and more affordable. Many of New York City’s basement apartments exist within the gray market, due to the financial and...
Rezoning SoHo/NoHo is a crucial first step towards a more equitable development framework for New York City. CHPC has been a leading voice in discussions surrounding the ongoing process to rezone SoHo/NoHo. Although the lower Manhattan neighborhood was once a haven of...
