For decades, New York City's Sliver Law created a major problem for certain narrow development sites. A property could have significant unused FAR, but if the building was too narrow (less than 45 feet), zoning could severely restrict how high it could be built. In simple terms: You could have the FAR — but not enough height to actually use it. NYC's City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, adopted in December 2024, significantly changed that. Most importantly, the current Sliver

Update — September 2, 2026: Subsequent sources have reported different transaction prices for the property. The Real Estate Journal and Traded initially reported a sale price of $5.475 million, while a later Traded post cited $5 million. Public records now reflect recorded consideration of $4.955 million—essentially $5 million. The reason for the discrepancy has not been confirmed. The higher reported figure may have included brokerage fees or other transaction-related costs

Urban development policies shape the way cities grow and evolve. For property owners in Queens, Brooklyn, and The Bronx, understanding these policies is essential. They influence property values, zoning opportunities, and the potential for development. In this post, I’ll walk you through how urban housing policies affect land use in our communities and what that means for your property. How Urban Development Policies Shape Neighborhoods Urban development policies are the rule

Quick explanation of why affordable housing ( MIH) is affecting land values in NYC.

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The residential appraisal process is going through one of its biggest changes in decades. For nearly 20 years, lenders, appraisers, and underwriters have relied on familiar appraisal forms like the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report, also known as Form 1004. That system is now being phased out. The new standard is called UAD 3.6, which stands for Uniform Appraisal Dataset 3.6. It is part of the appraisal modernization effort led by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Instead of usi

1) First Major Post-Rezoning Development Site Sale (January 2026) One of the biggest headlines this month is what may be the first notable development site sale after the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan rezoning, which officially passed last October. A development site at 143-05 Remington St, Jamaica, NY 11435 sold for $3,356,438. This site has approximately 40,300 residential buildable square feet, equating to about $83 per buildable square foot sold on 1/7/2026 , based on the n

Instantly Estimate Your Property’s Zoning Floor Area (ZFA) Understanding how much you can build on a property in New York City isn’t always straightforward. Zoning regulations, Floor Area Ratio (FAR), and residential equivalency rules can make even simple development questions time-consuming—and expensive—to answer. That’s why we built our Free NYC Air Rights Calculator . This tool gives property owners, investors, and developers a quick way to estimate a site’s total allowab

On October 29th 2025, the New York City Council officially approved the long-awaited Jamaica Neighborhood Rezoning Plan , marking a major turning point for one of the city’s most culturally vibrant and rapidly evolving communities. The plan covers roughly 230 blocks , reshaping how housing, retail, and mixed-use projects can be developed — with far-reaching implications for residents, investors, and business owners alike. A Historic Move Toward Growth and Opportunity Under th

New York City is setting the stage for one of its most transformative mixed-use redevelopment efforts in years. Mayor Eric Adams has announced the Jewel Streets Neighborhood Plan, a $146 million public investment aimed at tackling flooding, modernizing infrastructure, and unlocking new housing potential across a swath of East New York in Brooklyn and Lindenwood in Queens. For decades, the Jewel Streets area has been defined by underutilized land, poor drainage, and limited ac

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New York City’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) program requires certain new residential developments in rezoned areas to include permanent NYC affordable housing . Under Option 1 —the most commonly applied requirement— 25% of a project’s total residential floor area must be set aside for households earning an average of 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) . This option is the one most likely to be applied in large neighborhood rezonings, including the pending One LIC

On September 3, 2025 , the New York City Planning Commission voted 11–1 to approve the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan , a major Long Island...

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