Housing Growth (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 October 2026, the City Council approved ten projects, with a total of approximately 2,393 residential units. These projects are final. The City Planning Commission certified five projects in October, but notably did not vote on any projects that would result in the creation of any residential units.
Through October, 9,471 new residential units have been given full approval through ULURP in 2026.
That now surpasses the total for all of 2025, when 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 10,527 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:
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 City Council modification was Approved at the 10/5 City Planning Commission Review Session. The Application was Approved at the 10/8 City Council Stated 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 City Council modification was Approved at the 10/5 City Planning Commission Review Session. The Application was Approved at the 10/8 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 City Council modification was Approved at the 10/5 City Planning Commission Review Session. The Application was Approved at the 10/8 City Council Stated 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 was Approved with modifications and referred to CPC at the 10/6 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting and 10/6 Committee on Land Use Meeting. The City Council modification was Approved at the 10/7 City Planning Commission Special Review Session, and the Application was Approved at the 10/8 City Council Stated Meeting.
Park Avenue Brooklyn Rezoning (BkCB03, Council District 33) – to facilitate new community facility and residential developments containing ~391 dwelling units and educational facilities. The Application was Approved with modifications and referred to CPC at the 10/6 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting and 10/6 Committee on Land Use Meeting. The City Council modification was Approved at the 10/7 City Planning Commission Special Review Session, and the Application was Approved at the 10/8 City Council Stated 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 was Approved at the 10/6 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting, 10/6 Committee on Land Use Meeting, and 10/8 City Council Stated 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 was Approved with modifications and referred to CPC at the 10/6 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting and 10/6 Committee on Land Use Meeting. The City Council modification was Approved at the 10/7 City Planning Commission Special Review Session, and the Application was Approved at the 10/8 City Council Stated 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 was Approved with modifications and referred to CPC at the 10/6 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting and 10/6 Committee on Land Use Meeting. The City Council modification was Approved at the 10/7 City Planning Commission Special Review Session, and the Application was Approved at the 10/8 City Council Stated Meeting.
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 10/20 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting, 10/21 Committee on Land Use Meeting, and 10/22 City Council Stated 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 was Approved at the 10/20 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Meeting, 10/21 Committee on Land Use Meeting, and 10/22 City Council Stated Meeting.
The following projects had a hearing and will be subject to a vote at a future date:
17-21 Wharton Place Rezoning (BkCB05, Council District 37) – to facilitate the development of a new seven-story mixed-use building containing ~73 dwelling units and ground floor community facility space. The Application had a public hearing at the 10/2 Brooklyn Community Board 5 Meeting.
108-05 68th Road Rezoning (QnCB06, Council District 29) – to facilitate a new seven-story mixed-use development containing ~29 dwelling units and community facility space. The Application had a public hearing at the 10/6 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises 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 had a public hearing at the 10/6 Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises 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 had a public hearing at the 10/14 Queens Community Board 5 Meeting.
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 10/28 City Planning Commission Public Meeting.
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. The Application had a public hearing at the 10/28 City Planning Commission Public Meeting.
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. The Application had a public hearing at the 10/28 City Planning Commission Public Meeting.
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. The Application had a public hearing at the 10/28 City Planning Commission Public 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 10/28 City Planning Commission Public 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 10/28 City Planning Commission Public 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:
515 West 57th Street Rezoning (MnCB04, Council District 6) – to facilitate a new 30-story mixed-use building containing ~394 dwelling units and commercial space. On 10/7, the Application received a Conditional Unfavorable vote from Manhattan Community Board 4.
165-25 Union Turnpike Rezoning (QnCB08, Council District 24) – to enable the development of a new nine-story mixed-use building containing ~87 dwelling units and ground floor commercial and community facility spaces. On 10/14, the Application received an Unfavorable vote from Queens Community Board 8.
138-23 Queens Boulevard Rezoning (QnCB08, Council District 24) – to facilitate a new 17-story mixed-use development containing ~364 dwelling units and commercial space. On 10/14, the Application received a Conditional Favorable vote from Queens Community Board 8.
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 10/22, the Application received a Conditional Favorable vote from the Queens Borough President.
1550 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. On 10/20, the Application received an Unfavorable vote from Brooklyn Community Board 9.
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 10/26, the Application received a Conditional Favorable vote from the Brooklyn Borough President.
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. On 10/27, the Application received a Favorable vote from Brooklyn Community Board 15.
The following projects were certified by the City Planning Commission, commencing the public review process:
1701 Boone Avenue Rezoning (BxCB03, Council District 17) – to facilitate a new 13-story residential building with ~106 dwelling units. The Application was Certified at the 10/5 City Planning Commission Review Session.
34-49 Steinway Street Rezoning (QnCB01, Council District 22) – to enable the development of a new 17-story mixed-use building containing ~214 dwelling units and commercial and community facility spaces. The Application was Certified at the 10/26 City Planning Commission Review Session.
Steinway Street and 34th Avenue Rezoning (QnCB01, Council District 22) – to facilitate the development of two new 9- and 12-story mixed-use buildings containing an approximate total of ~243 dwelling units and commercial and community facility spaces. The Application was Certified at the 10/26 City Planning Commission Review Session.
35-20 College Point Blvd SFWD Expansion (QnCB07, Council District 20) – to allow the development of a new 14-story mixed-use building with ~156 dwelling units and commercial and community facility spaces. The Application was Certified at the 10/26 City Planning Commission Review Session.
22 East 119th Street Rezoning (MnCB11, Council District 9) – to enable the development of two new buildings containing ~698 income-restricted units and community facility space. The Application was Certified at the 10/26 City Planning Commission Review Session.