Housing under construction (photo: Michael Appleton/Mayor’s Office)
The Center for New York City and State Law is partnering with the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) to provide a monthly report tracking relevant hearings, votes, and approvals for new housing — also known as residential dwelling units — from the City Planning Commission and City Council. This report — and each monthly report to follow — is based on unique data tracking by REBNY of projects that are in the city’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure, or ULURP, which involves several steps of review and approvals by city government and government-adjacent bodies.
ULURP typically begins with a project proposal’s certification by the City Planning Commission, which launches the public review process. The application is then reviewed by the relevant community board for up to 60 days, then by the borough president for up to 30 days, and both issue advisory opinions. The City Planning Commission then must hold a hearing and a vote on the application within 60 days. If the Commission approves the proposal, it moves on to the City Council, which must hold a public hearing and vote within 50 days for most types of applications, but may make certain modifications to the proposal that need to be returned to the City Planning Commission for approval. All other decisions by the City Council are final but the Mayor can veto approval, although that is very rare.
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For September 2026, the City Planning Commission approved approximately 670 proposed dwelling units, including one long-term care facility with 300 beds, which now move on to Council review. The Commission also certified eight new projects. The City Council finalized the approval of three residential projects, containing approximately 308 planned housing units. This particular September was slow for approvals, in part due to the later Labor Day weekend.
Through September, 6,948 new residential units have been given full approval through ULURP in 2026.
For all of 2025, there were 9,233 units approved. For all of 2024, it was 5,724. And for all of 2023, there were just 2,562 residential units approved through ULURP.
Currently, there are 11,590 units in the ULURP process, including projects that are noticed but not yet certified, and projects in active review. This does not include units from filed projects, or ones that were already approved by the Council.
The following projects were voted on by either the City Planning Commission or the City Council. Projects that had a vote:
1455 Coney Island Avenue Rezoning (BkCB14, Council District 44) – to facilitate a new nine-story (~300 beds) long-term care facility. The Application was Approved at the 9/9 City Planning Commission Special Review Session and Public Meeting.
100-12 Queens Boulevard Rezoning (QnCB06, Council District 29) – to facilitate the development of a new 21-story mixed-use building containing ~389 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space. The Application was Approved at the 9/9 City Planning Commission Special Review Session and Public Meeting.
862-868 Kent Avenue (BkCB03, Council District 33) – to enable two new nine- and eight-story buildings containing ~74 dwelling units. The Application was Approved at the 9/9 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting, 9/24 Committee on Land Use Meeting, and the 9/24 City Council Stated Meeting.
132 Melrose Street Rezoning (BkCB04, Council District 34) – to enable a new six-story mixed-use development containing ~18 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space. The Application was Approved with modifications and referred to CPC at the 9/9 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting, 9/24 Committee on Land Use Meeting, and the 9/24 City Council Stated Meeting.
200 Kent Avenue Rezoning (BkCB01, Council District 33) – to allow the conversion and expansion of an existing five-story commercial building to a 14-story mixed-use development containing ~143 dwelling units and commercial retail space. The Application was Approved at the 9/10 City Council Stated Meeting.
47-03 108th Street Rezoning (QnCB04, Council District 21) – to facilitate a new 13-story mixed-use development containing ~91 dwelling units including commercial and community facility space. The Application was Approved at the 9/10 City Council Stated Meeting.
158-06 Northern Boulevard Rezoning (QnCB07, Council District 20) – to enable a new 10-story mixed-use building containing ~76 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space. The Application was Approved with modifications and referred to CPC at the 9/24 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting, 9/24 Committee on Land Use Meeting, and the 9/24 City Council Stated Meeting. The modification limited the rezoning area to the sites fronting on Northern Boulevard and reduced the proposed MIH area to align with the reduced zoning area.
21-31 46th Ave Rezoning (QnCB02, Council District 26) – to facilitate the development of a new 11-story mixed-use building containing ~70 dwelling units and ground floor commercial or community facility space. The Application was Approved with modifications and referred to CPC at the 9/24 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting, 9/24 Committee on Land Use Meeting, and the 9/24 City Council Stated Meeting. The modification removed MIH Option 2 and added Option 3.
The following projects had a hearing and will be subject to a vote at a future date:
364 Coney Island Avenue Rezoning (BkCB07, Council District 40) – to facilitate a new 12-story mixed-use development including ~71 dwelling units and commercial space. The Application had a public hearing at the 9/9 Brooklyn Community Board 7 Meeting.
Park Avenue Brooklyn Rezoning (BkCB03, Council District 33) – to facilitate new community facilities and residential developments containing ~391 dwelling units and educational facilities. The Application had a public hearing at the 9/9 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting.
21-31 46th Ave Rezoning (QnCB02, Council District 26) – to facilitate the development of a new 11-story mixed-use building containing ~70 dwelling units and ground floor commercial or community facility space. The Application had a public hearing at the 9/9 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting.
Sojourner Truth – Mapes Rezoning (BxCB06, Council District 15) – to allow the development of two new 14- and 16-story buildings containing ~457 income-restricted units. The Application had a public hearing at the 9/9 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting.
Fort Hamilton Mews Rezoning (BkCB10, Council District 47) – to allow a new 11-story mixed-use building containing ~292 dwelling units and ground floor community facility and commercial spaces. The Application had a public hearing at the 9/9 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting.
69-67 108th Street Rezoning (QnCB06, Council District 29) – to facilitate the development of a new 11-story mixed-use building containing ~59 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space. The Application had a public hearing at the 9/9 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting.
289 Kent Avenue Rezoning (BkCB01, Council District 33) – to facilitate the development of a new 18-story mixed-use building containing ~278 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space. The Application had a public hearing at the 9/9 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting.
Yellowstone Boulevard Rezoning (QnCB06, Council District 29) – to facilitate the development of a new ~12-story mixed-use building containing ~151 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space. The Application had a public hearing at the 9/10 Queens Community Board 6 Meeting.
110 East 138th Street/63 Exterior Street (BxCB01, Council District 8) – to enable the development of two new 13- and 27-story mixed-use buildings containing ~537 income-restricted dwelling units with retail and community facility spaces, and publicly accessible waterfront open space. The Application had a public hearing at the 9/15 Bronx Borough President Meeting.
1455 Coney Island Avenue Rezoning (BkCB14, Council District 44) – to facilitate a new nine-story (~300 beds) long-term care facility. The Application had a public hearing at the 9/23 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting.
135-27 Sapphire Street Rezoning (QnCB10, Council District 32) – to enable the development of a new six-story residential building containing ~268 dwelling units. The Application had a public hearing at the 9/23 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting.
783 Fourth Avenue Rezoning (BkCB07, Council District 38) – to allow the development of three new 8-13 story mixed-use buildings containing ~214 dwelling units and retail and community facility spaces. The Application had a public hearing at the 9/30 Brooklyn Community Board 7 Meeting.
The following projects had an advisory vote by the Community Board or Borough President — following the Borough President’s vote, these projects will go to the City Planning Commission for a hearing:
50-01 Queens Boulevard Rezoning (QnCB02, Council District 26) – to facilitate the development of a new 13-story mixed-use building containing ~154 dwelling units and ground floor commercial and community facility spaces. On 9/10 the Application received a Conditional Favorable vote from Queens Community Board 2.
50-02 Queens Boulevard Rezoning (QnCB02, Council District 29) – to enable the development of a new nine-story mixed-use building containing ~257 residential units with commercial and community facility spaces. On 9/10, the Application received a Conditional Favorable vote from Queens Community Board 2.
44-17 Greenpoint Avenue Rezoning (QnCB02, Council District 26) – to facilitate the development of a new ~11-story mixed-use building containing ~143 dwelling units, including community facility and commercial space on the ground floor. On 9/10 the Application received a Conditional Favorable vote from Queens Community Board 2.
364 Coney Island Avenue Rezoning (BkCB07, Council District 40) – to facilitate a new 12-story mixed-use development including ~71 dwelling units and commercial space. On 9/16, the Application received a Conditional Favorable vote from Brooklyn Community Board 7.
Yellowstone Boulevard Rezoning (QnCB06, Council District 29) – to facilitate the development of a new ~12-story mixed-use building containing ~151 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space. On 9/17, the Application received a Conditional Favorable vote from Queens Community Board 6.
110 East 138th Street/63 Exterior Street (BxCB01, Council District 8) – to enable the development of two new 13- and 27-story mixed-use buildings containing ~537 income-restricted dwelling units with retail and community facility spaces, and publicly accessible waterfront open space. On 9/23, the Application received a Conditional Favorable vote from the Bronx Borough President.
The following projects were certified by the City Planning Commission, commencing the public review process:
783 Fourth Avenue Rezoning (BkCB07, Council District 38) – to allow the development of three new 8-13 story mixed-use buildings containing ~214 dwelling units and retail and community facility spaces. The Application was Certified at the 9/9 City Planning Commission Special Review Session and Public Meeting.
1150 Bedford Avenue Rezoning (BkCB09, Council District 35) – to enable the development of a new 18-story mixed-use building containing ~250 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space. The Application was Certified at the 9/9 City Planning Commission Special Review Session and Public Meeting.
2959 Avenue Y Rezoning (BkCB15, Council District 48) – to facilitate the development of a new seven-story mixed-use building containing ~38 dwelling units and community facility space. The Application was Certified at the 9/9 City Planning Commission Special Review Session and Public Meeting.
4506 Park Avenue Rezoning (BxCB06, Council District 15) – to enable the development of two new 14- and 9-story mixed-use buildings containing ~308 dwelling units and commercial spaces. The Application was Certified at the 9/9 City Planning Commission Special Review Session and Public Meeting.
2-28 Beach 87th Street (QnCB14, Council District 32) – to allow for the development of a new ten-story residential building containing ~70 dwelling units. The Application was Certified at the 9/23 City Planning Commission Special Review Session and Public Meeting.
10-86 Cypress Avenue (QnCB05, Council District 34) – to enable the development of two new six- and seven-story mixed-use buildings containing ~55 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space. The Application was Certified at the 9/23 City Planning Commission Special Review Session and Public Meeting.
900 60th Street Rezoning (BkCB12, Council District 43) – to facilitate the development of a new 12-story mixed-use building containing ~140 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space. The Application was Certified at the 9/23 City Planning Commission Special Review Session and Public Meeting.
32-02 Linden Place Rezoning (QnCB07, Council District 44) – to facilitate the development of a new ten-story mixed-use building containing ~296 dwelling units and commercial space. The Application was Certified at the 9/23 City Planning Commission Special Review Session and Public Meeting.