Dear Neighbor,
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the City Council voted to approve the Zoning for Housing Opportunity (ZHO) text amendment with modifications. This was a historic moment for New York City, and especially for the Bronx, where the housing crisis has had a tremendous impact on our borough.
These measures, coupled with $1 billion from Governor Hochul and the State of New York, represent one of the most significant investments in affordable housing in the city’s history. With these zoning reforms and unprecedented investments, we have the tools to produce over 80,000 new homes, preserve affordable housing, and invest in the infrastructure our communities need to thrive.
The City for All housing plan addresses the housing shortage with comprehensive strategies, including:
- $2 billion for affordable housing development and preservation, including NYCHA, HDFCs, and Mitchell-Lama programs.
- $2 billion for neighborhood infrastructure improvements like parks, flood mitigation, and transportation.
- Adding 200 new staff positions to strengthen the capacity of housing agencies.
- Investments in affordable homeownership programs, tenant protections, and agency capacity.
These efforts are about more than just building homes—they are about creating opportunities, stability, and equity for Bronx families. We remain committed to supporting affordable housing, not only through the development of multi-unit homes but also through clear pathways to homeownership that empower residents to establish roots in our borough and build generational wealth. This is about more than policy—this is about creating lasting, meaningful change for the residents of The Bronx.
Thank you to Mayor Eric Adams, Speaker Adrienne Adams, the New York City Council, our Bronx Delegation, the Department of City Planning Chair Dan Garodnick, and all who have helped turn this transformative vision into reality. As this plan moves forward, we will continue to fight for our residents to have access to affordable, quality housing and ensure that The Bronx remains a place where families can thrive and build a future.
If you have any questions or concerns about your building, please do not hesitate to contact 311 or our office at 718-590-3500 or e-mail us at webmail@bronxbp.nyc.gov.
In partnership,
Vanessa L. Gibson
Bronx Borough President
