NYC Just Gave Homeowners in Historic Districts a New Way to Add a Second Unit and Earn Extra Income

Mayor Mamdani Launched a Free Map That Tells NYC Homeowners Exactly Where They Can Build a Backyard Apartment

If your home sits inside one of NYC’s landmarked neighborhoods, you have probably been watching the ADU conversation from the sidelines. City of Yes happened.

Everyone celebrated. And then came the fine print: historic districts, separate rules, extra approvals.

That gap just got a lot smaller…

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