- The City Planning Commission approved the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, which calls for 14,700 new homes in Long Island City, including 4,300 permanently affordable units.
- The rezoning would also generate over 3.5M SF of commercial and industrial space, creating an estimated 14,000 jobs.
- OneLIC is the third major housing initiative advanced in the past month, following Midtown South and the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan.
New York City is advancing yet another large-scale housing initiative, says Globe St. The City Planning Commission (CPC) has approved the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, a rezoning proposal for Long Island City that would deliver nearly 14,700 new homes. More than 4,000 of those units will be permanently affordable.
A Closer Look
Mayor Eric Adams’ office estimates the affordable homes could shelter around 10,000 residents. The plan also calls for 3.5M SF of commercial and industrial development, which is expected to create about 14,000 jobs.
The rezoning covers 39th Avenue between 21st Street and 23rd Street, extending from the East River waterfront to Crescent Street. It also spans Queens Plaza North down to 47th Avenue.
City’s Message
“Long Island City is one of New York City’s most bustling neighborhoods, but parts of it are held back by a lack of housing or economic opportunities. With today’s vote, we’re one step closer to changing that,” said CPC Chair and Department of City Planning Director Daniel Garodnick.
He added that the plan updates zoning for housing and jobs while investing in public space. The goal, Garodnick said, is to build a more equitable, lively, and prosperous community.
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Building Momentum
OneLIC is the third major rezoning in recent weeks to move forward. Midtown South, which would add about 9,700 homes to Manhattan, has already passed the City Council. In Queens, the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan—expected to deliver 12,000 homes—received CPC approval in August.
Mayor Adams said his administration has preserved, built, or planned more than 426,000 homes citywide since he took office.
What’s Next
Both the OneLIC and Jamaica plans now await City Council review and final votes. If approved, they would further expand New York City’s housing pipeline during a period of ongoing affordability challenges.
