Council also voted on legislation to establish a Southeast Queens Flooding Adaptation Task Force

City Hall – Today, the New York City Council voted to approve the Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan (AAMUP), a rezoning in Council Members Crystal Hudson and Chi Ossé’s districts in Brooklyn, that will deliver 4,600 new units of housing, approximately 1,900 of which will be permanently affordable. It will produce more affordable housing than has been constructed in the area over the last decade, along with over $235 million in funding for community investments and infrastructure. It is the second neighborhood rezoning approved by the Council since 2022 and it similarly followed a community-led planning process that engaged residents to help shape its outcome.

The Council also voted to establish a Southeast Queens Flooding Adaptation Task Force to better assist flood mitigation efforts and increase support for residents affected by flooding in Southeast Queens.  The area currently suffers from chronic groundwater and stormwater flooding that results in costly property damage, and the legislation helps facilitate better and more coordinated responses.

“At a time when residents are being priced out from the city due to rising costs and an affordability crisis, this Council is taking decisive action to build more affordable homes and deliver much-needed investments in our communities,” said Speaker Adrienne Adams. “The Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan will produce more affordable housing units than was built collectively over the past decade in this area of Central Brooklyn and provide over $235 million for community investments and infrastructure successfully negotiated by the Council. These investments will improve open spaces, deliver safer streets and strong protections for homeowners and tenants, as well as new economic opportunities for local residents. I thank Council Members Hudson and Ossé for their three years of hard work to successfully advance this critical housing progress through intentional community planning.

“The Council is also proud to pass legislation to establish a Southeast Queens Flooding Adaption Task Force, which is urgently needed as residents of Southeast Queens disproportionately suffer from groundwater and stormwater flooding,” added Speaker Adams. “As climate disasters continue to increase in frequency, it’s critical that we prepare in advance to ensure the safety of all New Yorkers and our communities.”

Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan (AAMUP)

The Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan (AAMUP), a rezoning in Council Member Crystal Hudson and Council Member Chi Ossé’s districts in Brooklyn, will deliver 4,600 new units of housing, approximately 1,900 of which will be permanently affordable, along with over $235 million in newly committed funding for community investments and infrastructure. The rezoning single-handedly produces more affordable housing units than have been built over the entire previous decade in the area. Through the negotiation process, the Council secured commitments for increased services in Central Brooklyn, including critical resources for tenant and homeowner protections, investments in streets and public realm improvements to improve traffic and quality of life, full renovations of six neighborhood parks and playgrounds, improvements to local MTA subway stations, modernized infrastructure, and economic development opportunities. The full details of the Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan can be found here.

The Plan was created after Council Member Hudson, the Department of City Planning, and local stakeholders embarked on a community-led planning process that incorporated feedback from community members on the future of this corridor. Following months of meetings and discussions, they released a Community Vision and Priorities Report that outlined recommendations. AAUMP is a model case study of the type of community-led planning outlined in Speaker Adams’ Community Planning Framework that was released today, after being previewed in her 2025 State of the City address. The Framework provides a roadmap and strategies to help achieve successful land use outcomes through proactive planning efforts.

“After more than a decade of advocacy, Central Brooklyn is finally getting the community-led rezoning it has long demanded. I’m proud to stand alongside my colleagues today as we vote to approve the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan,” said Council Member Crystal Hudson. “In my first year in office, I secured a commitment from the Administration to develop a comprehensive neighborhood plan for Atlantic Avenue — and now we’ve reached an agreement that will bring 4,600 new homes to Central Brooklyn, 40% of which will be affordable for low-and-moderate income New Yorkers, along with more than $215 million in dedicated funding for infrastructure upgrades, park renovations, and more for our communities. This process has shown what’s possible when planning is driven by community: we build more affordable housing and deliver real, lasting benefits to our neighborhoods. I hope AAMUP is just the beginning — and that more communities across the city begin the deep, consensus-building work needed to create safer streets, better parks, and stronger, more affordable neighborhoods.”

Establishing a Southeast Queens Flooding Adaptation Task Force

Introduction 1067-B, sponsored by Council Member Nantasha Williams, would require the existing Southeast Queens flood mitigation plan to incorporate updates on any NYC groundwater studies. The bill would also create an inter-agency task force to recommend changes to policies with regard to Southeast Queens flooding adaptation assistance. The task force would be required to publish 5 annual reports detailing their recommendations. Additionally, the bill would require DEP to administer a partnership program that would facilitate information sharing regarding flooding conditions and sewer infrastructure with organizations that provide flood adaptation assistance to NYC homeowners. Finally, the bill would require the Department of Buildings to answer questions and provide information about flood-related retrofits, repairs, and renovations at its monthly information sessions, and provide flood adaptation assistance resource guides authored by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

“For decades, groundwater flooding has quietly devastated homes in Southeast Queens and beyond, forcing families to manage costly repairs without coordinated support or lasting solutions,” said Council Member Nantasha Williams. “This legislation lays the groundwork for sustained case management, stronger data collection, and clearer communication. By centering the lived experiences of the communities most impacted, we can ensure their needs guide the City’s long-term infrastructure planning.”

Establishing a Pilot Program to Evaluate City Food Service Contracts

Introduction 905-A, sponsored by Council Member Julie Won, would establish a six-month pilot program to evaluate food quality feedback surveys for city food service contracts valued at $1 million or more. Beginning in January 2026, the Mayor would designate participating agencies whose food service contractors will collect consumer feedback on food quality, taste, and cultural relevance. Participating agencies would post summary findings on their websites within 30 days after the pilot concludes, and the Office of Food Policy would evaluate the program’s effectiveness and make recommendations for future feedback initiatives.

“Since taking office, I have fought tirelessly to ensure that residents in shelter receive dignified meals,” said Council Member Julie Won. “My bill, Intro. 905, creates a six-month pilot program that collects and makes public survey data on the quality of the food our City provides. This feedback will allow us to hold vendors accountable for providing substandard food,” said Council Member Julie Won. “Despite multiple oversight hearings and years of advocacy led by shelter residents, our City agencies continue to contract with vendors who provide food that is rotten, inedible, and doesn’t meet cultural and religious standards. We must create a feedback system that brings the experiences of New Yorkers in our care to light.”

Providing Confirmation Notices and Document Receipts to New Yorkers Applying for Benefits

Introduction 1148-A, sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Caban, would require the Department of Social Services (DSS) to provide an application confirmation notice within 48 hours after submission, and document receipts within 5 days of submission, to any applicant for cash assistance or SNAP benefits. The application confirmation notice would include the date of the application submission, a description of the information received, and an acknowledgement of whether the application is complete, and if incomplete, information on how to complete the application. The document receipts would include the date the document was received, the type of document, the name of the individual whose information is contained in such document, and a determination of whether the document is legible. DSS would also be required to make an electronic copy of submitted documents available to the applicant to view. This bill would also require DSS to produce a report on the resources that would be required to provide application confirmation notices and document receipts for additional benefits not already covered by the bill. The report would include an analysis of legal or operational barriers to providing application confirmation notices and document receipts, a determination of the minimum timeframe required by the department to implement this process, and an implementation plan to establish this process. 

“I’m proud to be the lead sponsor of the R.E.C.E.I.P.T.S. Act,” said Council Member Tiffany Cabán. “This legislation marks an important step toward greater transparency, accountability, and trust in our city’s public benefits system. These may seem like minor procedural updates, but for those seeking vital support, they can mean the difference between clarity and confusion. Between getting help and falling through the cracks. For too long, navigating public benefits has been a frustrating and opaque process. Applicants are often left without documentation of their status. This bill tackles that issue with clear, common-sense solutions.”

Requiring Emergency Notifications When an Individual in DOC Custody is Hospitalized or Seriously Injured

Introduction 412-A, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, would require Correctional Health Services (CHS) to seek authorization from an individual in custody of the Department of Correction to contact their attorney of record and emergency contacts if the individual attempts suicide, is hospitalized, or is seriously injured. CHS would be required to notify parties authorized by the individual to receive this information within 3 hours of CHS confirming the suicide attempt, determining that hospitalization is necessary, or evaluating that an injury is serious, with limited exception.

“It is a devastating reality that people in DOC custody all too often experience serious injury,” said Council Member Lincoln Restler. “As we work to close the human rights disaster that is Rikers Island once and for all, we must ensure that family members are immediately made aware when their incarcerated loved ones are seriously injured. I’m grateful to Speaker Adams for prioritizing this critical legislation, and to the Freedom Agenda for championing it every step of the way.”

Informing Tenants about Their Building’s Rent Stabilization Status

Introduction 1037-A, sponsored by Council Member Sandy Nurse, would require the owner of a multiple dwelling building with rent-stabilized units to post a sign stating that the building contains such units and providing information for how tenants can submit inquiries to New York State Homes and Community Renewal to find out if their units are rent stabilized. The sign would be required to be in English and Spanish and placed in the common area of a building’s entrance.

“Over two million people live in rent stabilized homes and none of them should be charged more than the legal rent,” said Council Member Sandy Nurse. “Tenants who are unaware that they live in rent stabilized units can face illegal rent hikes, harassment, and eviction by bad landlords who seek to deregulate units. Intro 1037, the Rent Transparency Act will empower tenants by providing them with the right information to fight back against greedy, unscrupulous landlords who are breaking the law.”

Requiring a TLC Study on Electric For-Hire Vehicles

Introduction 676-A, sponsored by Majority Leader Amanda Farías, would require the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to conduct a study on the challenges and opportunities related to increasing the use of electric for-hire vehicles and installing new charging infrastructure. TLC would also be required to include, in their annual utilization report, data on electric for-hire vehicles, the infrastructure necessary to support them, incentive programs, and overall progress towards the electrification of the for-hire vehicle fleet.

“Intro 676 is about ensuring New York City’s transition to electric for-hire vehicles is guided by facts, not fiction. This legislation mandates that the Taxi and Limousine Commission conduct a comprehensive annual study on the costs, challenges, and opportunities related to increasing the use of electric for-hire vehicles and installing new charging infrastructure,” said Majority Leader Amanda Farías. “It requires the City to look beyond just how many EVs are on the road — to examine where chargers are located, how they’re being used, what drivers are paying, and whether today’s infrastructure can meet tomorrow’s demand. By putting data at the center of our decision-making, Intro 676 makes sure our policies are realistic, our investments are strategic, and that working-class drivers — who keep this city moving — are not left behind. This isn’t just about counting vehicles. It’s about estimating the number of chargers we truly need, understanding the financial impact on drivers, analyzing potential incentive programs, and identifying where new charging stations should go. With this legislation, we’re not just planning for an electric future — we’re making sure it works for everyone.”

Streamlining the Pathway to a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License

Introduction 1207-A, sponsored by Council Member Carmen De La Rosa, would allow applicants for a high-pressure boiler engineer license to concurrently complete the 2-year apprenticeship program and 3-year practical experience requirement within the same 3-year timeframe.

“Operating engineers are essential to the running of our energy systems and hospitals and are now key to NYC’s environmental progress,” said Council Member Carmen De La Rosa. “Intro 1207 includes supervised practical apprenticeship time under the guidance of our brothers and sisters in labor into licensing requirements, bringing them into the workforce with the necessary experience at a competitive pace. “If we want to meet our climate goals in NYC, then we must bolster our union workforce to meet that demand.”

Supporting the Federal Living Wage for Musicians Act

Resolution 368-A, sponsored by Council Member Shahana Hanif,calls on the United States Congress to reintroduce and pass, and the President to sign, the Living Wage for Musicians Act. This legislation would establish a new streaming royalty to ensure fairer compensation for artists and musicians, paying them at a rate of one cent per stream when their music is played on streaming platforms.

“I’m thrilled the New York City Council is set to pass my Resolution 368 today, in support of the Living Wage for Musicians Act. In the music capital of the world, artists deserve fair pay and dignity,” said Council Member Shahana Hanif. “As streaming platforms pay artists less than a third of a penny per play, this will be a critical step toward making our city more affordable for working musicians to continue living and creating music here.”

Land Use

In addition to the Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan, the agenda included the following land use applications:

2510 Coney Island Avenue Rezoning – a private application to facilitate a new 4-story, mixed-use development, with ground floor commercial space and approximately 28 housing units, 8 of which will be affordable under MIH Option 2, in Council Member Inna Vernikov’s district. The Council is modifying the application from the originally proposed R7D/C2-4 district to R6B/C2-4 and R6D/C2-4 districts, and striking MIH Option 1, leaving MIH Option 2 as the required MIH Option. 

19 Maspeth Avenue Rezoning – a private application to facilitate the development of a new 6-story, mixed-use building with ground floor commercial space and 15 residential units, 4 – 5 of which will be affordable under MIH, in Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez’s district in East Williamsburg.

2201-2227 Neptune Avenue Rezoning – a private application to facilitate the development of a new 18-story, mixed-use building with 145 housing units, 37 – 44 of which will be affordable under MIH, in Council Member Justin Brannan’s district in Coney Island.

Finance:

Introduction 1219, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, would establish the East Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District in Manhattan.

A Preconsidered Resolution, sponsored by Council Member Brannan, would establish that the interest rate be 16 percent per annum for Fiscal Year 2026 for non-payment of taxes on properties with an assessed value of more than $450,000, or more than $450,000 per residential unit for cooperative apartments.

A Preconsidered Resolution, sponsored by Council Member Brannan, would establish that the interest rate be 9 percent per annum for Fiscal Year 2026 for non-payment of taxes on properties with an assessed value of more than $250,000 but less than or equal to $450,000, or more than $250,000 but less than or equal to $450,000 per residential unit for cooperative apartments.

APreconsidered Resolution, sponsored by Council Member Brannan, would establish that the interest rate be 6 percent per annum for Fiscal Year 2026 for non-payment of taxes on properties with an assessed value of less than $250,000, or less than $250,000 per residential unit for cooperative apartments.

A Preconsidered Resolution, sponsored by Council Member Brannan, would establish that the interest rate be 2.5 percent per annum for Fiscal Year 2026 for certain properties for which the owner has entered into an installment payment agreement with the Department of Finance for payment of delinquent property taxes, assessments, or other charges.

APreconsidered Resolution, sponsored by Council Member Brannan, would establish that the discount percentage for early payment of real estate taxes be set at 0.5 per annum for Fiscal Year 2026.

A Preconsidered Resolution, sponsored by Council Member Brannan, establishing a new 40-year Article XI tax exemption and renewing an Article V exemption for three lots in Council Member Carmen De La Rosa’s district.

A Preconsidered Resolution, sponsored by Council Member Brannan, would approve an Article XI exemption for one lot in Council Member Keith Powers’ district.

A Preconsidered Resolution, sponsored by Council Member Brannan, establishing a new 40-year Article XI tax exemption for one lot in Council Member Shekar Krishnan’s district.

APreconsidered Resolution, sponsored by Council Member Brannan, would approve an Article XI tax exemption for one lot in Minority Leader Joann Ariola’s district.

A Preconsidered Resolution, sponsored by Council Member Brannan, would approve the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the expense budget.

Rules, Privileges, and Elections:

The Council approved appointments to the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the New York City Tax Commission, including:

• Stephen Chu, reappointed by the Mayor to the Landmarks Preservation Commission
• Angie Master, reappointed by the Mayor to the Landmarks Preservation Commission
• Stephen Wilder, appointed by the Mayor to the Landmarks Preservation Commission
• Erasmus Ikpemgbe, appointed by the Mayor to the Landmarks Preservation Commission
• Frank Mahal, appointed by the Mayor to the Landmarks Preservation Commission
• Robert J. Firestone, appointed by the Mayor as President of the New York City Tax Commission

Home Rule Resolutions:

The Council approved several home rule resolutions, including:

• SLR 2 requesting the New York State Legislature to pass bills introduced by Senator Jackson (S.1891) and Assembly Member Cunningham (A.4523), to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with street cleaning parking rules; to amend the public officers law, in relation to access to records prepared pursuant to street cleaning parking rules; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.
• SLR 3 requesting the New York State Legislature to pass bills introduced by Senator Jackson (S.6486) and Assembly Member Pheffer Amato (A.6942), to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to the restoration of 20 year service retirement for certain New York city corrections officers and sanitation workers.
• SLR 4 requesting the New York State Legislature to pass bills introduced by Senator Gounardes (S.6640) and Assembly Member Pheffer Amato (A.6784), to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to death benefits for active New York city transit authority members.
• SLR 5 requesting the New York State Legislature to pass bills introduced by Senator Jackson (S.6988-A) and Assembly Member Rajkumar (A.1778-C), to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to granting members of the city’s police force eligibility for retirement and pension based on previous service as traffic enforcement agents.

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