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S 9691

Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare and 1 co-sponsor

NYCHA land or building dispositions must go through NYC’s ULURP process, adding local planning review and public input to federal housing requirements.

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Bill Summary · S 9691

Summary of Bill S.9691 (2025-2026 Session) – New York

Title

NYCHA Infill Public Review Act

Purpose and Intent

  • To ensure that any disposition (sale, lease, transfer, or other disposition) of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is reviewed and approved under New York City’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), in addition to applicable federal housing requirements.
  • The bill aims to strengthen local land-use oversight over NYCHA property transactions and infill developments.

Key Provisions

  1. Legislative Citation

    • The act may be cited as the “NYCHA infill public review act.”

  2. Subject to ULURP Requirements

    • Any disposition of NYCHA land or buildings must comply with New York City’s ULURP process.
    • This requirement is in addition to the federal requirements under Section 18 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.

  3. Scope and Exclusions

    • The ULURP compliance requirement applies to dispositions of NYCHA land or buildings.
    • The bill explicitly does not apply to conversions of NYCHA-owned property that fall under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (i.e., certain programmatic conversions to private housing under Section 8).

  4. Effective Date

    • The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Entities Affected

  • Primary: New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and its disposition activities involving land or buildings.
  • Public/Stakeholders: City planning and community boards, local residents, developers, and other parties involved in land-use planning and neighborhood impacts.

Procedural and Timeline Implications

  • NYCHA disposition actions would be required to go through ULURP, which typically includes:
    • Involvement of the involved city agencies (e.g., Department of City Planning, Department of Buildings).
    • Public hearings and environmental reviews as part of ULURP (depending on the specific action and scope).
    • Recommendations or actions by the City Planning Commission and the City Council.
  • The added layer complements federal housing requirements, potentially extending timelines and increasing public participation for NYCHA land transactions.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Transparency and Public Engagement: By mandating ULURP, communities may have greater notice, comment opportunities, and influence over NYCHA land-use decisions.
  • Urban Planning Oversight: Aligns NYCHA dispositions with city-wide planning objectives, zoning, and neighborhood impact assessments.
  • Impact on NYCHA Operations: May affect the speed and process of NYCHA's ability to dispose of property, potentially influencing infill development, housing opportunities, and capital projects.
  • Exclusions: The conversion of NYCHA property under Section 8 remains outside this ULURP requirement, preserving existing federal program pathways for certain conversions.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side comparison with current NYCHA disposition processes and a timeline outline typical of ULURP actions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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