The New York City Council has enacted zoning amendments aimed at facilitating commercial and mixed-use development. The changes modify land use regulations, streamlining processes for converting office spaces into residential units while updating zoning classifications for new mixed-use projects. These reforms are expected to accelerate urban redevelopment and increase housing availability.
These zoning modifications support adaptive reuse of underutilized commercial spaces, helping address office vacancies while promoting increased housing supply in key business districts.