NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 13-06 — Determination and Posting of Community District List.

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No later than October 1, 2026, and every five years thereafter, the director of city planning shall determine pursuant to the methodology established in these rules and post on the website of the department a list of the twelve community districts that, during the preceding five years, had the lowest rate of affordable

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Effective: 5/20/2026

§ 13-06 Determination and Posting of Community District List.

RCNY § 13-06

No later than October 1, 2026, and every five years thereafter, the director of city planning shall determine pursuant to the methodology established in these rules and post on the website of the department a list of the twelve community districts that, during the preceding five years, had the lowest rate of affordable housing development. Such determination shall be final and shall rely solely on data reported by the Decennial Census, the department of housing preservation and development, the department of buildings, and the department of city planning at the time such list is posted. Any revisions, corrections, or changes to such data following the posting of such list shall not affect or impair the validity of such list or any subsequent decision of the city planning commission or other agency or official pursuant to these rules or Section 197-f of the Charter. (Added City Record 4/20/2026, eff. 5/20/2026)

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