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Thinking Big Adapting Housing Models in NYC

Kaye Matheny : NYC HPD : Housing Opportunities 2013

Supply : Demand

Policy Driver

1.8 million 1-2 person households

(or more than 60% of NYC households)

1 million

studios & one-

bedrooms

:

Policy Driver

Population Growth Rates

3.4% 1 person households

6.2% 2 person

households

0.4% 3+ person households

Policy Driver

Affordability

1-2 person households

>30% income to

rent

Up to

120% Area median

income

• Governed by Federal, State, and City Regulations

• NYC Housing, Building & Zoning:

• Density regulations prohibit buildings of all studios

• Many zones require minimum dwelling unit size

• Requirements for ft2 per person and per type of space

• Parking requirements

NYC Regulations

adAPT NYC Evaluate different models to

adapt the housing supply

• Micro Units

• Shared Housing

• Accessory Units

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Pursue pilot to test the:

• Concept

• Market

• Financials

• Political Will

Complete pilot in this administration:

• City Land

• Mayoral Override

Encourage regulatory change

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NYC City Planning

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Kips Bay; East 27th St.

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Design Guidelines

• At least 75% of the units micro-units • Encourage mixed-use, attractive common spaces,

and substantial access to light and air to create a sense of openness

• Exterior design should be as innovative as its interior design

Management Guidelines

• Consider the unique aspects of managing a building comprised primarily or entirely of micro‐units

Sustainability

• Must achieve Enterprise Green Communities certification

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Evaluation Criteria

• Innovation and Quality of Design Proposal (30%)

• Programming and Affordability Mix (20%)

• Financial Feasibility of Proposal – no subsidy (20%)

• Development Experience, Management, and Capacity (20%)

• Competitive Land Purchase Price (10%)

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Launch

• RFP Summer 2012

• Submissions Fall 2012

• Winner Selected January 2013

Response

• 1,600 downloads • 34 proposals

Review Process

• adAPT NYC Advisory Board

• City: Planning, Housing, Buildings, City Hall

My Micro NY Developers

• Monadnock Development • Actor’s Fund Housing Development Corporation

Design & Construction • nArchitects • Capsys

My Micro NY

My Micro NY

• 10’ ceilings

• Juliet balconies

• ‘Canvas’ & ‘Toolbox’ design

• Storage space

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Next Steps

• Pilot: Break Ground 2013 • Additional RFP’s in 2013 • Recommendations for next Mayor

Lessons Learned

• High demand, but not for everyone • Strong opinions! • Design matters

Thank You Kaye Matheny : [email protected]

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