Candidates speak out on proposals for tall buildings
Palo Alto City Council faces tension between local housing regulations and state laws permitting denser housing amid a missed deadline for housing element certification.
Pustilnikov Proposes Studio-Only Project in Beverly Hills
Leo Pustilnikov is using builder's remedy to push through a new 90-unit multifamily building in Beverly Hills, focusing on affordable housing units.
Can California Make Builder's Remedy Work?
The builders' remedy loophole in California is being tested for housing development.
Legal battles indicate cities must comply with housing needs despite local zoning rules.
Court Clarifies Builder's Remedy With Redondo Beach Project
An L.A. court judge recently denied developer Leo Pustilnikov's application to build a 35-unit apartment project in Redondo Beach.
The judge clarified that the site where Pustilnikov wants to build is not zoned for residential property, despite the builder's remedy applying in a coastal zone.
Candidates speak out on proposals for tall buildings
Palo Alto City Council faces tension between local housing regulations and state laws permitting denser housing amid a missed deadline for housing element certification.
Pustilnikov Proposes Studio-Only Project in Beverly Hills
Leo Pustilnikov is using builder's remedy to push through a new 90-unit multifamily building in Beverly Hills, focusing on affordable housing units.
Can California Make Builder's Remedy Work?
The builders' remedy loophole in California is being tested for housing development.
Legal battles indicate cities must comply with housing needs despite local zoning rules.
Court Clarifies Builder's Remedy With Redondo Beach Project
An L.A. court judge recently denied developer Leo Pustilnikov's application to build a 35-unit apartment project in Redondo Beach.
The judge clarified that the site where Pustilnikov wants to build is not zoned for residential property, despite the builder's remedy applying in a coastal zone.
California Assembly Passes Bill to Strengthen Builder's Remedy Penalty
The California State Assembly passed a bill to clarify and structure the use of builder's remedy, aiming to ease development challenges.
Soundview Investment Tries Builder's Remedy at Beverly Hills Site
Soundview Investment Partners has used the builder's remedy to seek approval for a 17-story apartment highrise in Beverly Hills.
The builder's remedy loophole allows developers to bypass local zoning rules if cities fail to certify their state housing plans.
San Jose housing plan certified by state a year past deadline - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose's housing plan for the coming years has gained state approval after a one-year delay.
The plan aims to accommodate 62,200 additional homes in the 2023-31 cycle, with 15,000 reserved as affordable housing.
Crescent Heights Bets on Builder's Remedy in Beverly Hills
Crescent Heights has filed plans to build a 20-story residential tower in Beverly Hills, using the state builder's remedy to bypass local zoning rules.
The project would include at least 20% affordable housing, in accordance with state housing law.
Beverly Hills has failed to win approval for a state-mandated housing plan, making it a target for builder's remedy applications.
Newsom Slams La Canada Flintridge in Housing Case
California officials, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, have asked to intervene in a court case over the legitimacy of builder's remedy.
This is the first time the state has intervened in a court case around builder's remedy and has publicly singled out a city over the issue.
California Names Santa Monica a Prohousing City
Santa Monica has been recognized as a prohousing city by the state of California for its efforts in accelerating housing approvals and reducing barriers to construction.
The city has achieved this recognition through programs like the Affordable Housing Production Program, which requires developers to contribute to affordable housing and ensures that 30% of newly constructed housing is affordable for low- and moderate-income households.
California Assembly Passes Bill to Strengthen Builder's Remedy Penalty
The California State Assembly passed a bill to clarify and structure the use of builder's remedy, aiming to ease development challenges.
Soundview Investment Tries Builder's Remedy at Beverly Hills Site
Soundview Investment Partners has used the builder's remedy to seek approval for a 17-story apartment highrise in Beverly Hills.
The builder's remedy loophole allows developers to bypass local zoning rules if cities fail to certify their state housing plans.
San Jose housing plan certified by state a year past deadline - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose's housing plan for the coming years has gained state approval after a one-year delay.
The plan aims to accommodate 62,200 additional homes in the 2023-31 cycle, with 15,000 reserved as affordable housing.
Crescent Heights Bets on Builder's Remedy in Beverly Hills
Crescent Heights has filed plans to build a 20-story residential tower in Beverly Hills, using the state builder's remedy to bypass local zoning rules.
The project would include at least 20% affordable housing, in accordance with state housing law.
Beverly Hills has failed to win approval for a state-mandated housing plan, making it a target for builder's remedy applications.
Newsom Slams La Canada Flintridge in Housing Case
California officials, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, have asked to intervene in a court case over the legitimacy of builder's remedy.
This is the first time the state has intervened in a court case around builder's remedy and has publicly singled out a city over the issue.
California Names Santa Monica a Prohousing City
Santa Monica has been recognized as a prohousing city by the state of California for its efforts in accelerating housing approvals and reducing barriers to construction.
The city has achieved this recognition through programs like the Affordable Housing Production Program, which requires developers to contribute to affordable housing and ensures that 30% of newly constructed housing is affordable for low- and moderate-income households.
Cupertino settles YIMBY housing lawsuit, agrees to builder's remedy penalty
Cupertino has reached a settlement with YIMBY Law and the California Housing Defense Fund over its failure to meet the state deadline for housing elements.
As part of the settlement, Cupertino will revise its plans for housing in accordance with state law and has agreed to follow the builder's remedy.
Cupertino must approve 4,588 new homes by 2031, with 1,880 of them designated for low-income households.
Meet Max Netty, Developer of Tall Project in Beverly Hills
A developer has filed an application to build the tallest building in Beverly Hills through a legal loophole known as builder's remedy.
The 17-story tower would be built on Rodeo Drive, and the proposal was submitted by Max Netty of Soundview Investment Partners.
Owners of the San Jose Flea Market cutting office components entirely and dramatically downsizing housing plans
The owners have eliminated office space from the project and reduced the number of homes and retail space.
The loophole in the builder's remedy allowed them to reduce the project size.
This decision will hinder San Jose's efforts to meet housing demand and requirements.
Cupertino settles YIMBY housing lawsuit, agrees to builder's remedy penalty
Cupertino has reached a settlement with YIMBY Law and the California Housing Defense Fund over its failure to meet the state deadline for housing elements.
As part of the settlement, Cupertino will revise its plans for housing in accordance with state law and has agreed to follow the builder's remedy.
Cupertino must approve 4,588 new homes by 2031, with 1,880 of them designated for low-income households.
Meet Max Netty, Developer of Tall Project in Beverly Hills
A developer has filed an application to build the tallest building in Beverly Hills through a legal loophole known as builder's remedy.
The 17-story tower would be built on Rodeo Drive, and the proposal was submitted by Max Netty of Soundview Investment Partners.
Owners of the San Jose Flea Market cutting office components entirely and dramatically downsizing housing plans
The owners have eliminated office space from the project and reduced the number of homes and retail space.
The loophole in the builder's remedy allowed them to reduce the project size.
This decision will hinder San Jose's efforts to meet housing demand and requirements.
Real penalty: How Newsom Has Legitimized Builder's Remedy
Governor Gavin Newsom and California's attorney general are intervening in a case over a builder's remedy project in La Canada Flintridge.
Builder's remedy is a penalty for cities that do not have a state-approved housing plan by a deadline.
Shekhter's WS Communities Defaults on Hankey Capital Loan
WS Communities, a landlord in Santa Monica, has defaulted on a $5.35 million loan from Hankey Capital tied to a parcel of land.
The default comes after WS Communities settled litigation with the city over various issues, including tenant harassment allegations.
Developer Stymied by Beverly Hills on Builder's Remedy
Leo Pustilnikov faces challenges navigating Beverly Hills red tape for his developer's remedy project, battling procedure issues and denial despite state housing laws.