The City Council approved a zoning text amendment to establish a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) area at 413 East 120th Street in East Harlem, Manhattan. This action supports the redevelopment of a city-owned parking lot into a 21-story residential building with approximately 281 affordable units. The development is part of a broader urban renewal effort and also includes community facility space and the renovation and vertical enlargement of the existing Human Resources Administration Multi-Service Center. The zoning changes include the replacement of existing R7-2 and R7X zoning with R8 zoning, and the demapping of a 30-foot-wide portion of East 120th Street. The decision aligns with the City's Inclusionary Housing program and supports long-term affordability in the neighborhood.
This decision enables a significant addition of income-restricted housing in East Harlem and aligns with broader city goals for affordable housing. It also facilitates public infrastructure improvements and redevelopment of underutilized land.