Mayor Adams’ plan gives too much power to corporate developers, sidelining the communities that will be most affected. We just want smart, sensible growth that reflects the needs and values of the people who actually live there, without changing the character of a community.
We need housing that meet the needs of people at different stages of life, including smaller, more affordable units for those just starting out.
Homeowners who rent out apartments deserve a fair process to remove non-paying tenants sooner rather than later. Small property owners trying to stay afloat should be treated as a separate category in housing court—not lumped in with slumlords and corporate landlords.
Help more Brooklynites achieve the dream of homeownership by enhancing support for first time buyers, increasing the purchase price limit, and raising income eligibility levels to reflect today’s housing market. Too many working families are priced out at the finish line. We can change that.