Zohran Mamdani plans to add 20,000 tiny homes to backyards and basements across NYC - What are ADUs, and how can they help ease the housing crunch?

""One of the solutions to the housing crisis can be found in our backyards, our attics, or our basements - in an ancillary dwelling unit. That's why our administration is making it easier and more affordable to build an ADU through a library of pre-approved plans and new financing options.""

""By making it easier for New Yorkers to convert excess space in their homes or yards into tiny homes for family members or renters, the Mamdani administration is allowing the city to grow while keeping the character of the neighborhoods locals love.""

""An ancillary dwelling unit, sometimes called an accessory dwelling unit, is a small, independent residential unit located on the same lot as a primary home.""

""The reform expanded opportunities for housing development, formally defining ADUs in the zoning code for the first time in the city's history.""

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facilitating the addition of ancillary dwelling units (ADUs) in New York City to address the housing shortage. The Plus One ADU program and 'ADU for You' initiative aim to make it easier for homeowners to create these units. ADUs can be established within existing homes or as separate structures, providing essential housing options. The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity reform has formally defined ADUs in the zoning code, expanding housing development opportunities.

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