Something unthinkable happened today: Vickie Paladino, a NIMBY Republican, voted to approve new housing in her district. Why now? November's @YesOnAffHousing.bsky.social ballot measures have completely changed the landscape of housing approvals in NYC.

Congratulations to Chair Sherman! We look forward to working with her to build a fairer and more affordable New York City.

eternal glory to the people’s republic of mamdanistan

Congratulations to Sideya Sherman! With NYC’s housing shortage inextricably intertwined with its history of exclusionary zoning, I'm excited for Sherman's background at the intersection of racial equity and fair housing to seize momentum and new tools to build more homes more fairly for NYers.

The first project to make use of an accelerated public review process for housing—one of several measures passed by voters last fall—will turn a parking lot in the Bronx to 84 affordable homes. citylimits.org/move-over-ul...

I'm used to "20% below market is not enough; we don't need more market housing", so hearing "I'm stopping more affordable housing so there's as much market rate as possible" is wild

Incredible video of NIMBY cope from a literal fascist New York City Councilmember you gotta watch this thing. elections matter and thank god we elected Zohran and passed the pro-housing ballot measures

This is a great example of how well-designed YIMBY policy rebalances the political playing field and helps get housing built *while preserving local control.* While CM Paladino can't straight up block new housing, she still has a say in how new housing will be built in her district. Progress!

Reminder: Trying to block housing in your city is neither liberal nor progressive. 🔥

NYC Council Member Vickie Paladino (R) crashing out over a new apartment building in her district that will likely be approved tomorrow due to the "Affordable Housing Appeals Board" adopted by voters last November. It's long, but the whole 7 minutes is worth it!

New housing stops landlords from raising rents—take it from the CEO of AvalonBay, one of NYC's largest landlords: "We're well-positioned… we face significantly less new supply. Land entitled for multifamily is hard to come by, the amount of time it takes to get those entitlements… sets us up well.”

"Whether we like it or not, the City of New York has made high-density housing development a top priority... Every empty parcel is up for grabs, and the City wants buildings built. It's that simple." 👏 That's 👏 right!! 👏 NYC is finally building the housing New Yorkers need.

WATCH: MAGA CM Vickie Paladino is crashing out because props 2-5 will allow affordable housing to be built in her Queens district. These changes were designed as a backstop to prevent abuse of member deference, and ensure that every neighborhood does its part. They're working!

New York State was 29 people away from losing a Congressional district after the last census. The state better take a lesson from Mamdani.

Barely three months later and the ballot measures are already speeding up new homes 🔥 Thank you @mayor.nyc.gov, HPD, DCP, CM Encarnacion for today’s announcement and the @OpenNewYork.org members and @YesOnAffHousing.bsky.social coalition partners who fought for these measures

In November, New Yorkers overwhelmingly voted to speed up housing approvals. Just 4 months later, we're already seeing the results:

How a decision by NYC voters sped up a plan to build affordable housing in the Bronx https://gothamist.com/news/how-a-decision-by-nyc-voters-sped-up-a-plan-to-build-affordable-housing-in-the-bronx

The first project to make use of an accelerated review process—one of several ballot measures passed by NYC voters last year to speed up housing production—will turn a parking lot in the Bronx into 84 affordable apartments. via @patrickspauster.com: citylimits.org/move-over-ul...

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@YesOnAffHousing.bsky.social props 2-5 get the goods! Great to see the administration acting with urgency.

First project to use the fast track for affordable housing that Eric Adams’s charter review commission put on the ballot in November, Mamdani endorsed, Open New York and other housing advocates pushed for, and voters approved 💪

Thanks to CM Elsie Encarnacion for joining us to celebrate the first ELURP project! This will bring over 80 new affordable homes to Mott Haven, delivered quicker thanks to the fast-track: "The Bronx can lead," said CM Encarnacion.

The @YesOnAffHousing.bsky.social changes get results: just 3 months after passing, we’re already seeing affordable housing fast-tracked 🥳

This morning, we were proud to celebrate the first ELURP project alongside @nycplanning.bsky.social, @nychousing.bsky.social, and DM Leila Bozorg. Thanks to @yesonaffhousing.bsky.social, this new fast-track will help mid-size housing get approved faster, cutting a 6mo process down to just 90 days.

NYC's first Expedited Land Use Review Procedure (ELURP) project is underway! A @nychousing.bsky.social disposition to create 84 100% affordable homes on a city-owned lot in Mott Haven will move through the new 90-day review process created by Charter reforms voters approved last fall. 🏘️🏗️

the person who does this will get professionally bothered by me from time to time!!!!!

New York City, job closings, job openings. H/t @stephenjacobsmith.com

We would love it if NYC built a million new homes and rents went down

valentine's day isn't just for couples, it's also a day to celebrate love. for instance, i would love it if housing prices came down.

Happy Valentine's Day from Open New York! 💘 We're feeling the love for stronger communities, welcoming neighborhoods, and a New York where everyone has a place to call home 🏘️🌇

Wow, big moves in NYC! 🥳 Every administration could use more pro-homes experts in the room.

This morning, RPA joined @governor.ny.gov @mayor.nyc.gov @opennewyork.org and partners in support of SEQR reform!

In my decade working on affordable housing in NYC, I’ve seen SEQRA act as a barrier to housing time and time again. I’m so excited to see @governor.ny.gov and @mayor.nyc.gov working together to finally fix this and proud to stand with them this morning. Onwards!

This morning, we were proud to stand alongside @governor.ny.gov and @mayor.nyc.gov to support modernizing environmental review. In the face of an affordability crisis and a climate crisis, New Yorkers need real solutions, and soon—that’s what this will deliver.

Currently dialed into a community board meeting where a bunch of boomer NIMBYs are trying to argue this NoHo parking lot needs to be preserved and not turned into affordable housing. god, NIMBYs are beyond parody. they must be politically crushed

If everyone reacting to this incredulously/asking why we can’t have nice things could take a few mins to email Manhattan CB 2 about how the proposed project’s design and aesthetics are appropriate for the historic district that would be great. 🫶🏻 📧 cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us/cb2/contact/

everyone should do this. also check out @opennewyork.org if you want to join the good fight to get more housing built in our amazing city

New York is facing a dire housing shortage that’s making our city+state unaffordable for all but the wealthiest. We’re going to solve that, and we need the best in the biz to do it. Come join our team:

@opennewyork.org is hiring a policy director! With Mamdani as mayor and ballot questions 2-5 written into law, there's never been a better time to get involved with pro-housing policy in New York. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/po...

Amazing score by Mamdani bringing Andrew in to his already abundance-pilled administration. I've enjoyed getting to know and work with Andrew through @welcomingneighbors.us...and I won't tell anyone in NYC that he's actually a Mass. native! 😅

It's not fair how much better NYC progressives are than LA progressives. We're still stuck on "New housing causes gentrification" out here.

The bad news: our amazing Chief of Staff and Policy Director @andrewdfine.bsky.social is leaving. The good news: He’s joining the Mamdani administration as Senior Advisor for Policy & Regulatory Reform to Deputy Mayor Leila Bozorg! 🥳 Exciting news: We’re hiring a new policy director ⬇️

This is a huge, important job

Importantly, it also means we are hiring for a new Policy Director - job posting is here, please share far and wide! open-new-york.breezy.hr/p/851ac1ee79...

Some exciting (& bittersweet) news: our Chief of Staff & Policy Director @andrewdfine.bsky.social will be leaving Open New York to join the Mamdani admin, where he will be a senior advisor to DM Bozorg overseeing housing policy 🧵

This is the core of our housing crisis. Do we want more inclusive communities? Or do we want to fight for parking spots?

“You cannot pray for the poor on a Sunday and then lobby against their housing on a Monday,” says Shanequa Charles of Miss Abbie’s Kids. “What side of history do you want your grandchildren to know you’re on? Do you want them to know you fought for parking spots, or for the people?”

Took my first trip Albany yesterday for a rally & lobby day with @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social, @opennewyork.org & more! 🏘️ 🔗 Learn more about the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act & sign the petition: nyfaithhousing.org

This. Restrictions on New York housing leads to fewer house seats and electoral college votes.