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Housing New York

Mayor Bill de Blasio stands in front of a residential construction site while unveiling his affordable housing plan on May 5, 2014 in Brooklyn. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

NYC Sets Affordable Housing Record with 24,500 Homes Financed in 2017

The last time the city created or preserved the largest number of homes was in 1989 under the late former Mayor Ed Koch.
By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio stands with Public Advocate Letitia James and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams while unveiling his affordable housing plan in Brooklyn in May 2014.

Newly Re-Elected de Blasio Rolls Out Affordable Housing Plan

The mayor unveiled an updated and expanded affordable housing agenda a little more than a week after winning reelection.
By Madina Toure
Flanked by elected officials and advocates, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveils his affordable housing plan at a press conference in May 2014.

De Blasio to Meet Affordable Housing Goal Two Years Early

The city will create 200,000 affordable homes two years ahead of schedule and is adding an extra 100,000 homes to its plan as a result.
By Madina Toure
A sign for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's new housing plan stands at an affordable housing construction site.

After Community Criticism, de Blasio Defends His Affordable Housing Plan

By Jillian Jorgensen
Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Vicki Been.

De Blasio Housing Commissioner to Critics: ‘You Don’t Stop Development’

By Will Bredderman
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