In 2017, CHPC published in its Hidden Housing report several recommendations for the creation of a basement apartment conversion pilot program in New York City. Since then, CHPC has played a leading role in advancing the discussion on basement apartments. This work,...
CHPC created the Basement Apartment Regulatory Checklist as part of its ongoing efforts towards making it feasible for New York City homeowners to rent out a safe and lawful apartment in the basement of their homes. New York City’s building, housing, and zoning...
On Wednesday, October 2nd, we testified in favor of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s application for the adAPT RFP at the hearing of the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises of the City Council’s Land Use Committee. You can read...