{"id":3448,"date":"2025-08-15T08:36:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T12:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/nycpolitics\/nyc-council-approves-landmark-rezoning-to-add-9500-homes-in-midtown-south\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T08:36:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T12:36:34","slug":"nyc-council-approves-landmark-rezoning-to-add-9500-homes-in-midtown-south","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nycpolitics\/nyc-council-approves-landmark-rezoning-to-add-9500-homes-in-midtown-south\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC Council Approves Landmark Rezoning to Add 9,500 Homes in Midtown South"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>New York City Council<\/b> on Thursday approved a sweeping rezoning plan for Midtown South, marking the first major use of the \u201cCity of Yes\u201d initiative aimed at tackling the city\u2019s affordability crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n

First Use of \u201cCity of Yes\u201d Land-Use Initiative<\/span><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan<\/b> will allow residential construction on 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues. The project is expected to create over 9,500 homes, including more than 2,800 rent-regulated affordable units.<\/span><\/p>\n

Manhattan Council Member <\/span>Erik Bottcher<\/b>, whose district includes part of Midtown South, called the vote a turning point in addressing the city\u2019s housing shortage.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is what it looks like when people come together to solve complex problems and really deliver the housing and other benefits our city needs,\u201d Bottcher said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Housing, Transit, and Economic Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n

The plan includes more than just housing. It paves the way for a new car-free busway along 34th Street to ease congestion, and allocates $122 million to support Garment District businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n

City Planning Commission Director <\/span>Dan Garodnick<\/b> said the rezoning will breathe life into Manhattan\u2019s housing market and create new opportunities for younger New Yorkers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWith this plan, we\u2019re making that dream a reality again in Midtown South,\u201d Garodnick said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Support from City Leaders<\/span><\/h2>\n

The MSMX plan won strong backing from Bottcher, Council Member <\/span>Keith Powers<\/b>, Manhattan Borough President <\/span>Mark Levine<\/b>, and <\/span>Mayor Eric Adams<\/b>. The mayor highlighted that Midtown South has long been an employment hub, but it has lacked sufficient housing.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cToday, we are changing that as we create a more affordable Manhattan where families can live, work, and play,\u201d Adams said.<\/span><\/p>\n

With this rezoning, the Adams administration says it has exceeded its target of permitting 100,000 new housing units through rezoning and text amendments, assuming the City of Yes initiative delivers its projected 82,000 homes over the next 15 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Win for Workers and Future Generations<\/span><\/h2>\n

Labor leaders, including <\/span>Richard Maroko<\/b>, President of the Hotels and Gaming Trade Council, called the rezoning a victory for working New Yorkers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bottcher added that the plan reflects the city\u2019s duty to future residents.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur mission is to do everything we can to make New York City even better,\u201d he said. \u201cThat includes addressing the housing crisis, public space, infrastructure, the arts, fashion, culture, and so much more.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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