The tragic fire in a Jamaica Estates rooming house underscores the importance of affordable housing solutions like single room occupancy (SRO) units. Despite the tragedy attracting limited attention, it reveals a crucial need for legal, safe SROs, where residents are willing to pay between $700 to $1,000 monthly. Mayor Eric Adams is pushing for SROs to be reintroduced through his City of Yes housing plan, aiming to provide diverse housing options while addressing legal challenges that hinder such initiatives.
This tragic fire highlights the urgent need for safe and legal single room occupancy (SRO) housing, rather than the dangerous illegal options currently available.
Eric Adams' housing plan recognizes that more diverse housing options, including SROs, can alleviate the pressure on our rental market, creating better living situations for all.
Once a pivotal part of New York’s housing landscape, SROs offer affordability and shelter, yet they have been systematically eliminated since the 1950s.
The current model for housing has failed, evidenced by the loss of SROs and the rising number of homeless individuals on city streets.
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