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NYC Council Approves Midtown South Rezoning Opening Doors to Thousands of Homes

The unanimous vote clears the way for nearly 10,000 homes with affordability mandates, a dedicated 34th Street busway, landmark protections, hundreds of millions in community investments all before it reaches the mayor’s desk.

The Herald Square pedestrian plaza in Midtown Manhattan is seen on July 16, 2014.
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Overview

  • The City Council unanimously approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on August 14, sending the measure to Mayor Eric Adams for sign-off within 30 days.
  • The plan opens up 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets to residential development, enabling roughly 9,700–10,000 new homes with about 2,800–3,000 permanently affordable units.
  • A dedicated busway on 34th Street will restrict most private vehicles to improve MTA bus speeds, complemented by new bike lanes and pedestrian enhancements.
  • The deal secures several hundred million dollars for community benefits and infrastructure projects, including targeted economic aid for Garment District businesses and landmarking five historic buildings.
  • Complex office-to-residential conversions and project-level approvals lie ahead, and some local business owners warn that displacement risks remain despite preservation measures.