CM Santosuosso opening remarks on 2950 West 24th Street
Councilmember Kayla Santosuosso joins and provides opening remarks, noting the proposal for 408 permanently income-restricted units through HPD's ELA program and the existing 360 affordable units on site. She expresses support for new affordable housing but emphasizes preservation and quality of existing housing are equally important.
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Good morning, everyone, and thank you, Chair.
My name is Councilmember Kayla Santosuoso, and I'm here today to discuss 2950 West 24th Street rezoning application.
The application proposes, as you just heard, 100% affordable building with 408 permanently income-restricted units through the HPD's Extremely Low and Low Income Affordability Program, or the ELA program.
The proposed development also contains an applicant-owned existing building on the site right now with 360 affordable units, which will remain during the course of this development.
While I'm supportive of the production of new affordable housing on underused space, it's important to note that preservation and quality of existing affordable housing is just as important.
So today I look forward to discussing the application and the existing building conditions more with the applicant team and hearing from any colleagues and constituents.
Thank you to all who have and continue to participate in this public process.
And so I only have a handful of questions here.