Long Island City is undergoing a housing boom, leading all New York City neighborhoods in new housing units in 2024, adding 1,859 new condos and apartments. The area could see an additional 4,569 units in the pipeline. Zoning changes proposed by Mayor Eric Adams aim to facilitate residential growth, possibly allowing for up to 14,000 additional homes. However, local residents have raised concerns regarding infrastructure and the ability to maintain affordability amid the rapid development.
Long Island City, which saw the highest housing unit increase of all NYC neighborhoods in 2024 with 1,859 new units, anticipates an influx of as many as 14,000 additional homes due to proposed zoning changes.
Residents express concerns at planning meetings, advocating for enhanced infrastructure to support the housing boom, like expanding sewer and school capacities, raising doubts about maintaining housing affordability.
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