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Agency Testimony

Applicant Walker-Stewart on MAPES unit mix and affordability range

New York City Council · Sep 9, 2026 · starts 2:57:39 · 58 sec

Walker-Stewart presents the MAPES unit mix: 55% two and three bedrooms (nearly double the city's 30% minimum), affordability from 30% to 80% AMI, designed to house diverse households including teachers and families.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

This is the second to sixth floor plan.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

Next slide.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

And this is the preliminary unit distribution and affordability mix for MAPES.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

Similarly to Sojourner, we have a very high concentration of two bedrooms and three bedrooms, 55%.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

For context, the city requires a 30% minimum, and we are doubling it for both, or practically doubling it for MAPES.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

And similarly, next slide.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

We are looking to create a diverse range of affordability levels.

Astrid Walker-Stewart

So we are creating homes for teachers and their family of three, making around 75K, two architects making around 90K.

Farah N. Louis

Thank you so much.

Farah N. Louis

We appreciate your time.

Farah N. Louis

We've been joined by Councilmember Felice, and I wanted to give him an opportunity to provide remarks.

Simcha Felder

Thank you.