Innovation QNS, the largest proposed rezoning in the history of Queens, is in peril after City Councilmember Julie Won told her Council colleagues that she’s opposed to the project and urged them to shoot it down when – or if – it comes up for a vote in the coming weeks.
Read MoreThe developers behind Innovation QNS, a massive, five-block development proposed for Astoria, have committed to making 40 percent of the project’s approximately 2,800 housing units permanently affordable, the Eagle has learned.
Read MoreQueens and state officials gathered in Rockaway last Thursday to break ground on a multi-use housing development.
Read MoreA proposed temporary housing facility in Flushing is again facing questions this week after a Queens councilmember asked the city about alternative housing options at the site.
The rezoning application proceeds to a full Council vote tomorrow.
Read More“Absent everything else, that land use question is a clear win, but we’ve learned a lot of serious concerns that residents and neighbors had about Phipps as a landlord.'“
Read More“The biggest failure in New York City’s current housing policy is the embrace of private developers to build so-called affordable housing.”
Read More“We need actual affordable housing, and not only as a tradeoff for more luxury housing. There’s nobody who wants a Queens waterfront more than Flushing residents, but it shouldn't come at the cost of 2,000 luxury condos.”
Read MoreA total of 50 units will be set aside for households earning less than $50,000 per year.
Read More“We’re at a time of unprecedented need.”
Read MoreFrom reopening communities centers to helping small business owners, Queens played a key role in the mayor’s annual address.
Read More“The idea is simple: in the richest country in the world, we can and we must guarantee that everyone has a safe, sustainable, healthy and truly affordable home.”
Read MoreBetter transit connections, too.
Read More“We don’t have a big middle finger building yet … That would be our middle finger building.”
Read More“62,333 children have become homeless since he took office as governor. That’s his legacy,” Hevesi said.
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