#city-of-yes

#city-of-yes

The new 72-story development at 395 Flatbush Avenue aims to enhance housing options, reserving up to 30% for affordable units, amidst Brooklyn's growing housing crisis.

"Southeast Queens residents voiced concerns that the 'City of Yes' would alter their neighborhoods dominated by one- and two-family homes, fearing high-density apartments may strain local infrastructure."

"The vocal Housing Not Highrises group sued last week to prevent the city from starting the rezoning review process until the City Council votes on Mayor Eric Adams' sweeping rezoning reform plan, but a judge ruled last week that the review process could proceed."