STATEMENT OF MAYOR BLOOMBERG ON PASSAGE OF IMPORTANT HOUSING BILL BY STATE LEGISLATURE
New York, NY – January 29, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — “This legislation will help incentivize residential building owners to make improvements on their properties – fixing essential, building-wide systems and improving the long-term stability of buildings. It will also allow for more streamlined administration of the program, which will provide for quicker application approval times and greater transparency. That’s great news for New York City’s tenants – it means they will have access to safe, affordable and decent housing for years to come