New York City homeowners can now apply to add basement, attic, and backyard cottage apartments to their existing properties. On Tuesday, the city launched an applications portal for ancillary dwelling units (ADUs) at one- and two-family homes across the five boroughs, a key part of Mayor Eric Adams’ City of Yes housing plan that passed last year. Adams also announced the “ADU For You” program to provide guidance and resources, including design help, to homeowners building ADUs.
“Too many New Yorkers are forced to choose between having a roof over their heads in an Ancillary Dwelling Unit or living in safe, regulated housing. New Yorkers no longer have to choose,” Adolfo Carrion, Jr., Deputy Mayor of Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce, said.
“Now, ADUs and the ADU for You homeowner assistance program will create more housing opportunities, keep New Yorkers safe, and make it more affordable than ever to build ADUs.”…