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Extension of J-51 Tax Abatement for Affordable Housing

  • When: 2024/12/05
  • Address: Citywide, New York, NY
  • City: New York
  • State: NY
  • Category: Zoning Code Modification
  • Asset Class: Multifamily
  • Property Type: Affordable Housing

This legislation extends the J-51 tax abatement program to cover rehabilitation work on affordable housing units completed between June 29, 2022, and June 30, 2026. Eligible buildings include rentals with at least 50% affordable units and homeownership properties with assessed valuations under $45,000 per unit.

Why it Matters

Promotes affordable housing through tax abatements, helping preserve the city's affordable housing stock and incentivizing necessary repairs and upgrades.

Source

Applicant - New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)


Ownership - Various qualifying properties


City Representative - Pierina Ana Sanchez


Allowed Uses: Rehabilitation and improvements to affordable housing units