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...
In The Final Countdown, CHPC recommends five housing policy strategies to build a more equitable New York City and to end the mayoral term with progress & results. The Final Countdown: 1. Rezone SoHo/NoHo for a more equitable NYC 2. Equitable code...
Exploring options for basement apartment conversions, to help more NYC homeowners convert their basements into safe, legal rental apartments. Making RoomCHPC’s research on basement apartment conversions was inspired by its flagship research initiative, Making...
Community Preference is a longstanding NYC policy that reserves 50% of units in most subsidized affordable housing developments for residents of the local Community District. New York City’s Community Preference policy is the subject of an ongoing lawsuit...
CHPC created an interactive map of NYC’s Opportunity Zones and conducted analysis to understand which types of housing stock are located within them. What are Opportunity Zones? Opportunity Zones are a federal community development program meant to encourage...
